I recently went in for an interview with AIG (American International Group) about premier auditing position. They said if I get hired, I would have to go through 3 months of training and start working from home from that point on with company laptop and do a lot of traveling for audit.
I can accept doing a lot of travel for audit. But working from home by myself? I have always been working and wanting to work in company setting with a lot of people.
I am just out of university with business degree and my goal is to become a CPA, and work in public accounting and/or government agencies.
Should I definitely reject this job if I get the job offer? I just have hard time imagining myself working at home instead of office with a group of people.
Thanks in advance for any valuable insights and advice.
2007-09-25 14:37:09 · 4 answers · asked by nicesinging1 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Financial Services
Firstly it sounds very strange. Some accountant (sorry, because I know this is your career) has calculated that it is cheaper to have people work from home.
The problem is that you will be fairly isolated. Most companies operate host desking environments from their travelling sales staff, so that people can come in, talk to colleagues and so on. Maybe you need to ask more questions about this, maybe the "work from home" is an option and not compulsory.
I would sugggest that you are right, a first job would be better if you are surrounded by colleagues and not left out on your own, feeling uncomfortable and isolated.
There are plenty of other work available and unless this job is offering you something special, I would say it is better to ignore the offer.
Usually if something doesn't feel right about a job offer, then something is not right.
2007-09-25 14:46:07 · answer #1 · answered by flingebunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't anything unorthodox about this type of role. All the Big4 accounting firms (PriceWaterhouse Coopers, KPMG etc) operate the same way. They hire fresh accounting degree grads, train then send them on the road.
The real question is what kind of work environment do you like. Just because you are traveling for your work rather than having a regular office to go to everyday, this does not mean that you will be isolated. You will have plenty of client interactions. You will accumulate lots of frequent flyer miles, hotel and credit card points. However, your business relationship may not be long lasting. Your clients will see you as an outsider, and your team mates will come and go with different projects.
If you like having a regular place to go to everyday, a consistent predictable work environment and people you will see everyday and be invited to birthday parties then this may not be the ideal job situation for you.
Best wishes.
2007-09-26 02:23:47 · answer #2 · answered by JQT 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL Sounds great to me! I moved my office at home and although it took people to realize that it actually meant better service for them since I was always "at the office", it has been great! And I have 14 branch offices but run the main "corporate" office from home!
You might enjoy it! But then some people need an accountability system to actually get up in the morning! And if you can't self motivate and work independently, you should be in an office enviroment. My husband cannot work at home.... if no one is there to tell him to get out of bed and be in the office at a certain time, he won't show up until noon! LOL
2007-09-26 20:12:00 · answer #3 · answered by Ms Betty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you agree with remuneration schemes , then I suggest accept it . sometimes it is nice to work from home.
2007-09-26 05:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by Hadi R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋