Today is an end to our first week back in the office after a two-week audit in the field. It's quarter time, so we've been getting special projects from different areas in the company to complete before it's given to our external auditors. This is a nice break from what we do in the field and it gives us a higher level view of the company. We get to touch on so many different aspects of operations and finance that we really do learn a lot about our industry. We're also smack in the middle of doing our Home Office Sarbanes Cycles. This probably sounds a lot like Public Accounting, which it is. This role that I'm in is a good transition from Public accounting to an operational role. I'm still auditing but gaining experience in running a business so that i can make that transition to get more involved in making decisions that will affect company performance.
What is hard about my job is getting everything done at home that I need to get done. I only have 50% of my time at home so I have to fit everything in. When you are applying for jobs, ensure you ask the questions on how much you have to travel and really think of the impact on your life before you accept the job. I think it's fantastic, but you do give up a lot to travel. Delays, missing events at home, lost family time, etc. I do think it's worth it. My company is great about giving me flexibility when I'm home to make all those appointments and have time with family and friends. It's always good to find a company that is willing to work with your personal life when you have to travel a lot.
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