Nisha Patruni
Capital One
Washington, D.C. USA
"Even though it might not be what I initially felt passionate about, I've found a role that allows me to practice skills I enjoy and do find fulfilling."
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Nisha's work combines: Writing, Business, and Learning / Being Challenged
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Accounting
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Graduate Degree
Accounting
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Certification
Certified Public Accountant
Virginia Board of Accountancy
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Audit Manager:
Bachelor's Degree: Accounting
Graduate Degree: Accounting
Certification: Certified Public Accountant
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Graduated with degree in Accounting
2.
Started career at a Big 4 Public Accounting Firm
3.
Left Public Accounting
4.
Took a role as a bank examiner and was really excited
5.
Experienced work place discrimination (felt like a real low point!)
6.
Started in my current role and am grateful to work somewhere with a vision that aligns to my values
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
You should choose a stable career like accounting. It would be a waste to follow a passion like writing.
How I responded:
Even though I did follow my parents' advice to pursue a degree and career in accounting, I've found there's more to the role that I genuinely enjoy. I've worked in a variety of accounting / audit roles and learned a lot through each experience. In my role now, writing and teaching is a key part of what I do and how I coach other associates. So even though it might not be what I initially felt passionate about, I've found a role that allows me to practice skills I enjoy and do find fulfilling.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My parents immigrated to this country in the 1970's and started over. When I was young, my dad also lost his job and was unable to recover. Having a stable career has been important to me along with the pressure to succeed knowing what they gave up.