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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Colonia High School
Bachelor's Degree
Accounting and Finance
Villanova University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Accountants and Auditors:
Bachelor's Degree: Accounting and Finance
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Getting my first job as a bus boy at the local restaurant—this taught me the importance of a strong work ethic.
2.
Attending networking events hosted by Public Accounting Firms and deciding which firm to intern with.
3.
Applying to colleges and graduating from high school.
4.
Accepting an internship and subsequent job offer.
5.
Attending Villanova University and deciding on a major in college.
6.
Deciding that I wanted to study accounting and auditing and applying for internships.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You shouldn't become an auditor—they are overworked during the year and you will "burn out" in a short period of time.
How I responded:
While the hours may be long, especially at certain parts of the year (e.g., "busy season"), if you establish a relationship with your teams and build trust, you can be flexible with your work. For instance, I work from home often during the summer so that I can avoid long commutes to the office and spend more time with my family. My team also lets me start work later in the day (and I will work later typically) so that I can go fishing in the morning from time to time.