It’s day 1 of Busy Season! Congrats! Last year may be just far enough in the past that it doesn’t feel as daunting – even, dare I say, doable? Well don’t worry! I am here to remind you of the reality of your impending situation.
Buckle up accounting friends, Happy Busy Season to all!
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When you are put on a terrible client you managed to avoid last year
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When you start off strong but Busy Season quickly catches up
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What it starts to feel like is going through the Partners’ minds
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But you don’t want the Partners to see you sweat so…
When your Partners ask how Busy Season is going your answer is always the same…
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When your coworker quits mid-season
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What ever happened to no man left behind, Susan?!
Your nightly dinner in a nutshell
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Or pizza. So much pizza.
When 11PM rolls around and you are still in the office
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Just keep swimming…
When you’re trying to stay positive but you are just so tired.
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As time goes on, Busy Season starts to feels like you’re sinking
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But you always make it through for that end of Busy Season feeling:
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