[Anonymous]

I am having a really rough day. I just feel so depressed and overwhelmed with work, studying and family. I don’t want to bore you with the details but I really hate my job sometimes. Well, I love what I do but I feel my boss has unrealistic expectations. I have to submit a bazillion reports and am expected that every single one is completely perfect and it just doesn’t happen all the time. I actually got chewed for a $4k mistake. We are a multi-billion dollar company! That is a rounding error! ARRGHH!! By mistake I mean that something just got added wrong in a presentation but the numbers in the system are absolutely correct. I’m sorry but when you give one person so much work and NO ONE looks over it, there are going to be mistakes. I have had to create our entire presentation system from scratch and it is constantly changing because of new management wanting more and more. There are going to be mistakes. It happens. I just wish my boss would accept that and come to terms that some things aren’t important enough to bother with. We round to the MILLIONS who cares if I was $4k off!??! ARRRR!!!!!

Ok, I feel better…I really do hate making mistakes and any time I do I get scared that I am going to lose my job. I really am a good employee. I work super hard and I always own up to my error. I don’t throw people under the bus. I constantly try to improve my processes and myself. I just wish she would see that I really am trying and do want to do a good job.

boohoo I need someone with a little violin now.

[mmcgrad1]

I'm sorry to hear about your day. Like you said, it wasn't a big mistake. Was she presenting this to her bosses? Maybe they caught it and asked her about it and she is worried about her own job and is just taking it out on you since you prepared the presentation. People make mistakes. What's important is that they are corrected and learned from. Since the data in your system is ok this is relatively minor.

If it's possible, I would suggest in the future reviewing the presentation with her before she uses it.

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[Minimorty]

I heart @akb.

[Minimorty]

ps. Website still really slow on posting…(sorry).

[jeff]

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[Anonymous]

Yes it has been a rough day. I have a very good fellow black belt to pass away around 3:15 this morning and also one of my friends wives passed away at about the same time. So yes, bad day.

[Anonymous]

No one else would be able to catch the mistake since we round to millions, add it is a forecast so it is a big guess anyways. I know she is incredibly stressed so I try not to take it personal but some times my skin isn't so thick. I got mad at myself because I know I should have caught it and if I would have just buckled down with this damn test I would have more time and energy to invest in my job. So then I just get even more upset that I didn't get this thing done already. I guess I just want to feel sorry for myself today.

Oh, Mini, I heart you too 🙂

[Tootsie]

@akb9874, I actually just texted my husband that I had a rough day today. I made a mistake (did not review someone's wording in an email that was incorrect) and another mistake and my boss said he was gonna get it by his boss because of my mistakes. He got chewed out by his boss yesterday for another reason. Turns out that we did get talked to, but it was no biggie. I, on the other hand, blew it way out of proportion. See, I hate making mistakes and I feel stupid when I do. I, too, work hard, but my boss is anal about every little thing so I feel a lot of pressure at times. I try my best not to screw up, but like you said, there will be mistakes. My husband has been away for almost a month now doing his PhD stuff, so I can't complain and cry to him when I want. 🙂 I feel alone at times and when I come on here and give advice/read cool posts, I feel a little better.

Thanks for posting. I'm glad we can relate and know that we are here for you. Take care.

FAR - 76
AUD - 88!!! DONE!!!!!!!!
BEC - 76
REG - 77

never, never, never give up

[samdiegoCPA]

I want to complain too! 🙁 Was thinking I had a rough day too. (not near as bad as some of you guys though)

Feeling lonely, depressed, head hurts. I don't work, but I sit at home alone all day (roommates work) and study usually 8+ hours a day or watch tv. None of my friends (a gazillion partiers) understand this exam. A friend called me today “what are you doing?” “studying” “when's the exam” “nov 9” “WOW you are an overachiever!” ugh… I am on week 1 of FAR!!! I am behind!!! I have noone to talk to about the exam cus no one understands it!! Wahh!!

AUD: 84
REG: 84
BEC: 79
FAR: 83

[Mrs 300]

Sorry to hear about your day akb. That really sucks. I can empathize with how you are feeling. It's really hard when no one looks over your stuff. I got to the point where I was agonizing over everything that went out the door (I review tax returns). I am the last person to look at the return before it goes out and it used to make me sick to my stomach. The partners sign the returns, but they never look at them.

I've screwed up plenty. It happens. When you are working 60-70 hours per week and looking at 10-15 returns per day you will make mistakes. Take comfort in knowing that there is almost always a way to fix whatever is screwed up. I always try to focus on that.

Big cyber hug from me to you!

REG - 80 (Becker only)
BEC - 76 (Becker only)
AUD - 71, 76 (Becker only)
FAR - 65, 74, 81! (Becker, Wiley Test Bank, Ninja notes & Audio)

CPA Class of 2012 🙂

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys!! Yall are so amazing.

I left the office around 8pm. I got home, grabbed a beer and watched TV. It was just what the doctor ordered! haha

I feel tons better today and actually slept really well last night for the first time in forever. Back to the books today. Thanks for sharing your stories, makes me feel less alone in this craptastic adventure.

@Mrs300 thanks for the hug 🙂

[Anonymous]

@akb9874 I saw this post from awhile ago and decided to add to it after a rough week.

I too have a thankless job and have been trying to change that by going through recruitment in my area. I have put studying on hold to apply for jobs and go to interviews and networking functions. I found out on Friday that all my efforts were for nothing. The last firm finally sent a rejection email.

I am disappointed and depressed. I now have to face FAR the end of November. I also have to face the fact that I will be at my current job for another tax season. This summer we lost a person from our office whom I respect. The hours and atmosphere were too much for her and I feel the same way.

I have a cold and feel rotten, I am way behind in my studying and I've lost all motivation to care. Sometimes this test seems pointless. Yes, I am whining. But frankly the people on this forum are the only ones who might be able to empathize.

[Anonymous]

@bluegirl

I hate to hear you are having rough time. I hope it gets better quickly. Keep in mind that if it weren't for the rought times, the good ones wouldn't seem so sweet.

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