How did this come about? Was I looking for a job change? Why now?
When I graduated college in December 2006, I had a job already lined up with the CPA firm that I did my internship with from January - April 2006. It was in May 2010 that I decided I would like to give the private industry a try [in the accounting world, you can either work in public accounting (CPA firm) in which you have many clients you service or private accounting in which you work for a business in some sort of accounting related positon]. I felt that I was still young enough in my career that I could make the change from public to private. I also didn't want to feel 'stuck' later in life and regret it if I never tried private industry.
So in May 2010, I said my goodbyes and went to work for a company as a Senior Accountant in their internal reporting department. I enjoyed working there and loved the people I worked with. It was about a year after I started that I was beginning to miss the work I did in public accounting and the variety of work I did. I also wanted to advance and knew that was not possible where I was at. I talked to my mom about it and she talked to me about giving it a longer try to determine if I really like, so I did. I still didn't like what I did, but I was trying. I was trying to learn as much as I could so that if and when I decided to change jobs, I know I gave it my all.
It was in November that I received any email from a recruiter that intrigued me. I received emails from this recruiter on a monthly basis. I didn't know who she was and I don't know how she got my email, but it seems that I got many messages on LinkedIn and phone calls from recruiters so I didn't really think anything of it. In her email, it listed many jobs she was currently recruiting for and at the end of the email it said something about having a work-life balance in public accounting. I replied asking her about this because I was curious on what she had to offer.
We spoke over the phone and she let me know of a couple opportunities that were available close to home [one requirement was that I be close to home if I went back in public accounting....long hours during tax season are more favorable when your drive home is only 5 minutes]. I felt like this was all happening for a reason and that I was for sure ready to go back into public if the right opportunity came along. I updated my resume and sent it off to the firm with the position that I wanted with fingers crossed that I would get an interview.
I did get the interview and it went so well. I liked the feeling I got when I walked into the office, I liked the people I met with and I liked the firm and what it had to offer. My interview was a Friday and I heard back on Monday that they really liked me. They wanted to do a second interview so I could meet with a few other partners and managers. I had the second interview a week after my first and that went really well also and I left with a big smile on my face hoping that they liked me as much as I liked them [sounds like a first date :)].
I received a phone call from my recruiter 2 hours after my second interview...I had gotten the job and she was emailing me the offer. I was elated to say the least!!! The offer was a really good one and I accepted after talking with the hubby. I couldn't stop smiling!!!
I went to work the following Monday and gave my 2 week notice. This was hard becuase although I didn't like what I was doing day in and day out...my boss and the people I worked with were so nice and great. I felt bad. They were all very excited for me and offered congratulations.
So as I start my new job today, I start it with the biggest smile. I am working for a firm that has been around for more than 40 years and has established a great name for themselves. This job is not only going to provide me with great opportunties, but it is a place that I can see myself working for the next 30+ years until retirement. I am ever so grateful for this opportunity and know for a fast that I will be working my hardest to not let them down!!
I am blessed!!!
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