[Dog pounder1977]

Well….no “but’s” really since I got HIRED on the spot lol but seriously, what has been bothering me was that prior to the interview, I was looking up information how job postings list things on purpose to weed out irrelevant people. For instance, this particular job listed that the “preferred” candidate would have a CPA, CMA, or CA designation. Then during the interview, she asked me what is one accomplishment I see myself obtaining in the next 5 years? I mentioned getting my CPA license and she interrupted me and said these exact words to me with kind of an attitude behind it:

“Well I am not an accountant but the CPA is neither required nor desired for this accounting position. If you do get it then well ‘kudos’ to you but don’t expect a promotion or anything else”

I was shocked like dang! I had to take a moment to find where my bottom jaw fell down at lol. But I start on the 22nd. Just want to know what you guys think and why job postings list things that are “neither required nor desired” ? Also, how should I put in my two week notice?

One day I will face that exam.

[Dog pounder1977]

lol yeah I was referring to starting annual salary. But I wish.

One day I will face that exam.

[law0915]

If she was a snarling bitch to me like that, I would have been condescending and asked her if she got her PHR (lol) certification yet and if the company values it. That and I would have have probably said some other things 😉 and then left. Man my temper…

Some people in these upper positions that aren't certified are threatened, are haters, and try and make light of the certification just because they couldn't pass the CPA or never had any ambition to get the certification of their profession.

REG 77 Feb14
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AUD 89 Feb15

*Exited exam after first testlet
**Only studied F1-F6 out of 10 Becker chapters

Licensed Arizona CPA

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