thanks

[jjboy]

thanks everyone for the input. I am getting used to work and am enjoying it quite a lot now.:cheesygri:D

[dealguy2]

Look at the job listings on Monster.ca. Once you've reassured yourself that there are plenty of jobs out there you'll realise that if you lose this one it doesn't matter, you'll have a new one in a week or two.

[adehbone]

lol a CA who is obsessed with work and enjoys working OT...im sure no other firm would want someone like that....maybe you should have went into finance or consulting....but seriously unless the stress and worrying is starting to affect your health.....give it all you got....of course once you cross the line....your health is always #1.

Look at various stress relieving sites and methods. Maybe join a sports team or other stuff outside of work you find fun, so that you wont feel like your wasting your time if your not working like a mad man.

[Dash]

well, I agree you should definitely work hard for your job, but then again, remember not to be TOO gung ho at the beginning. The learning curve is always steep in the beginning, but it will level off in a few months, and things will get much easier, and you'll be more efficient at what you're doing. Besides, once you pass the UFE, you'll be gold.

[CharmyPoo]

You really need to relax and have confidence in your work. I can sense that you are stress and nervous even from your post. No company expects their junior staff to be perfect - that is why you have people that mentor you and oversee your work. If you continue getting so worried, your work will be affected and so will your mental health.

You have to convince yourself that you do not need constant reassurance that you are doing a good job. Trust that you are. Have fun :)

[jjboy]

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[Krox]

It's normal to be nervous around your boss (especially if you are new) but remember your boss is human. He has been in your shoes and understands that people make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes. What separates good employees from bad employees is the ability to learn from your mistakes.

Try and see your boss as a person. Try engaging him in some small talk. When he comes in Monday morning ask him how his weekend was. I am not suggesting you become 'best buds' with him, after all he is still your boss and you should respect that, just not fear that.

[crabby1997]

relax relax :)

instead of stressing about the work, you should really be spending the time to study for your CA exams (CKE, SOA, UFE!) because once you are pass those, most firms would basically want to hire you without the probation periods :razz:

[TenzoR]

Eh maybe if you are already being stress about being at work everyday they should just replace you with someone who knows how to handle themselves and not get stressed over this ...

[ji2o0k]

Try and see your boss as a person.
This is excellent advice. I would get pretty nervous too, in terms of dealing with executives and senior managers.

But once you realize mentally that these are people, you will calm down. I know it helped me. It has helped me when dealing with people, talking to executives and giving presentations.

Just realize that these are just people, same as you. They breathe, walk, talk, sleep and poo just like you do.

I wouldn't suggest taking medication. If you can avoid it, then don't take them. Opening a big can of worms if you ask me by taking medication.

[weedb0y]

relax man. Life's a journey. Whatever happens, its good for you in the long term.

[rdtx2002]

you need to get laid man.............. :lol:


relax...

[manixc]

Is this your first serious career-path job?

Maybe you are not used to the environment yet. Try talking with co-workers.

[TotallyKiller]

See a therapist. If you are considering medication to relax, then you have issues that need to be dealt with.

If your bosses are noticing the stress levels then they will be concerned about burnout. If the workload isn't going to change, but everyone else is getting it done, then you need help to figure out what you can do more efficiently. If you are pushing yourself harder than the rest, then beware as noone wants to work with someone that is trying to be better than everyone else.

Get some professional help. Take one of your gym days off and get some therapy. There's a reason the bigger firms have company sponsored occupational and personal counselors and therapists. Once you burn out, you are no good to them.

[Asagiri]

Tbh I wouldn't be too worried/stressed about your job. Judging from your post, you seem like a good/honest worker, and the fact that your employer/boss have taken notice to your stress/nervousness is a good thing. Since their likely worried about you and wouldn't want to lose a valuable employee.

Try to calm down alittle, and take a break every once in a while. I don't think your employer will mind seeing you taking a break to catch your breath, considering the amount of effort/overtime you put in.
;)

[djphat]

Soon or later you will realize that you have many many years of opportunities ahead of you and that this job, this experience is simply a stepping stone to become a better person. You need to change the way you think, gradually. You need to make mistakes, and have the mindset to be able to make the best out of all positive/negative experiences from this job. I used to work in the same office as the company president and CEO... That was very stressful for me.

Keep in mind that you are there strictly to gain experience. Not to become a perfectionist. I'm not saying that you should take your job lightly but you need to feel more comfortable in order to adjust to the environment and not the other way around. With some time, you will get better at doing your job but what's stopping you is yourself wasting your time worrying when you should be working on your learning/listening skills to make the best out of every situation.

If you're not gaining anything from your experiences at this job. This job is absolutely useless. You have so many years ahead of you. I can't emphasize on this enough... Being able to learn from your experiences is what will help you to better adjust to your work environment and to help you get ahead for your future.

I hope you can make some sense out of that... I've been on the same boat. Best wishes.

[Wanker]

Take a deep breath and don't worry about it. I work for as junior accountant at CA firm and I felt the same as you.

They do realize you are learning and they always budget for the training. The budgeted hours are usually based on a more experienced accountant. I know at my firm they do not change the budgets when someone with less experience is working on the file. They just write-up or down when they prepare the bill.

Good luck with your career.

[george benjamin]

Keep on your msn.






No, dont do that.

[Demari]

hey if you don't mind me asking, how much are you earning at a small firm?

[Smashy]

Do a good job at work but realize that your "work is a means to an end, not an end itself."

[Impossibles]

Do a good job at work but realize that your "work is a means to an end, not an end itself."

I much prefer "Work to live, not live to work".

[1226]

In January I got a job as a CA student in a small Ontario CA firm. The job was something that I have always wanted and so I value the job highly.

Since day 1 I have worked my ass off for this job. Every minute I spent at work is all work related, and I work OT alot (even though sometimes the partners would tell me to go) so that I can finish my assignments quickly and not go overbudget.

The problem is however, that the partners keep telling me to not act so stressed and nervous at work. I agree too, but I can't help it. Deep down, for some crazy reason, I keep having the notion in my head that I won't pass probation and that I am making too many mistakes or taking too long to complete a task. To be objective I think I am doing "ok" compared to other junior students who have completed the same engagement before me. Even the partners told me that it is NORMAL to make mistakes when you are new and that I shouldn't worry about the budget that much. After the partners tell me to be not so nervous, I actually more stressed because I am even more worried about passing my probation.

Does anyone have some suggestions or have been in the same boat? I really don't want to get fired after working so hard for this job. :|

EVERYBODY feels that way the first few months of articling. Repeat, EVERYBODY. Ask last year's student(s), CASB vets, new CA's. They'll all tell you the same thing. And if they don't they're lying.