Public Accountants with Children

Any recommendations for organizations or positions that actually offer WLB (in practice, not just in theory) and are working mom friendly? Dedicated results-driven performer here with 10+ years of bo… more

Hey everyone first post in this group. Does anyone have sesame place membership for the on in Pennsylvania?

Parenting Advice for a teenager who is consistently lying and careless about responsibilities

Any advice on finding a sitter without paying a fee for a site? Sites like sitter city or care charge a monthly fee before even booking a sitter, so wondering if there’s another way, or if I just have… more

Anyone know of any good virtual tutors? I used to send my son to Kumon, but my schedule no longer allows it.

Thinking about leaving public accounting but not sure if I’m leaving too early. First year audit manager at one of the big4 and I think I could make it to senior manager but definitely not partner. Be… more

FWA - worth it or not? Also, would you mind sharing what your current arrangement is or what you’ve tried in the past and what worked/didn’t work?

Any single parents in here? If so, and you want support and understanding from other single parents please join the new “single-parents” bowl. Especially as busy season is here.

Men - what are the best socks out there? For work/casual wear and workout.

Random question but do you let your kids hang out in your bedroom and use your master bath if applicable? My kids always seem to want to use our bathroom instead of theirs and my spouse doesn't c… more

If you had two kids would you let them both learn the same 2nd language that neither you or your spouse know?

Moms with three kids and on a reduced schedule: What is your reduced schedule, and does it work for you? If not, what would be your ideal schedule? Just had my third and not sure how things will work.… more

First day of distance learning, both spouse and I spent 3 hours each troubleshooting. Kids got maybe 30 minutes of connected time of the 3 1/2 scheduled hours

Has any tried to do learning pods for virtual learning? How did you set it up and how is it working out?

Are you guys seeing these ridiculous hourly asks for childcare to help while the kids are doing virtual school or preschools are closed.... people are asking $25 an hour - which is 4K for a full week

Hadn’t noticed this sub before, and most of the threads are old so thought I’d ask a follow up - how has everyone been handling parenting with public accounting? I’ve got a toddler and my wife is an a… more

Pregnant with my third child now and wondering what is the right time to tell work. I did it really early with my first two because I wanted to plan ahead, but now thinking about it, I feel like it ju… more

Hey peeps. How do y’all deal with in laws that think they have the right to see your kid basically on demand. It’s my parents actually, not my wife’s. I’m about to give them an ultimatum......

What are your plans to balance work responsibilities with schools closing? They are now saying schools in my area might close for a month and curious how other families are handling.

Thoughts on paying my newborn a wage so he will qualify for a Roth IRA? Has anyone done that before?

How to not get fired? I am unhappy here and I am not excelling. I can’t do not understand simple things and trying to learn excel at the same time.

The bowl is pretty quiet. What childcare strategies are you putting into play this busy season?

The toughest part of my day is leaving my baby in someone else's care when he is sick. Balance it's such a unicorn. I am considering a LOA just to spend more time with my baby. I feel so guilt… more

A female CPA brings in a $25K client, but the male partner asks it be managed by a male colleague instead. No specialty, simply re-assigned to someone else. How would you have reacted immediately?

Anyone used a Sleep Consultant before? Was it worth it? Or something I can do on my own?

Need help! I am a working mom of 2 young kids. I have an offer for about $25k more than I make currently outside of public accounting. It’s 40 hours year round, amazing benefits, with a pension (cont)

I am so tired of doing laundry. I waste so much time with this dumb task.

Does EY have anything to help you get connected with an au pair company?

How to handle your own procrastination at work and personal projects (printing kids photos)? Any tips/advice?

I had my first baby and now work 75%. I'm trying to decide whether to go back full time. I'm happier now, but my husband's in school for 3 more years, and my paycheck doesn't cover our… more

5th year/new manager in audit. Any tips on how to be a successful as a manager?

Audit manager here. Planning to talk to partner in charge about becoming a partner eventually. Any tips about what to ask?

Can one quit after taking paternity leave or is there something that say you need to come back for a certain time period in PwC policy?

First year manager with two kids. How to manage multiple clients and kids? Any tips would be appreciated. Work in public accounting/audit.

I finally understand that guy in The Office who wouldn’t shut up about going to the Finger Lakes- If I don’t give constant reminders that I’m taking paternity leave, everyone forgets. Lol

How is B4 life when you have small kids and a nonworking spouse?