{"id":3261,"date":"2009-04-16t11:44:57","date_gmt":"2009-04-16t16:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/48e130086c.nxcli.net\/?p=3261"},"modified":"2015-10-23t03:54:32","modified_gmt":"2015-10-23t07:54:32","slug":"is-your-job-safe-after-tax-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/2009\/04\/16\/is-your-job-safe-after-tax-season\/","title":{"rendered":"is your job safe after tax season?"},"content":{"rendered":"

economy impacts end-of-season parties. <\/strong><\/p>\n

are job cuts next? join the survey; get the answers.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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by rick telberg<\/em><\/p>\n

the economy is clearly cutting into the profession’s traditional post-busy-season celebrations.<\/p>\n

accountants have never been known for their wild parties. but this year, firm-sponsored get-togethers are decidedly low-key and individual celebrations seem much more toned down.<\/p>\n

to be sure, some firms are looking at their work calendars, finding less than expected for the upcoming months and looking at some belt-tightening. indeed, the post-busy-season reductions in force could be especially broad and painful this year, considering the continuing repercussions of an economy still in freefall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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how was your busy season?<\/strong><\/p>\n

what’s next for the profession in this economy?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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join the survey; see the results.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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one accountant told me that her firm will hold their party, as usual, at a local restaurant. but the story is different at home.<\/p>\n

in years past, she and her husband would go away for a few days. but unfortunately he works in the construction industry, hard-hit by the recession. so they’re skipping the trip this year. “instead i will celebrate by ridding the house of three months of accumulated dust bunnies,” she says.<\/p>\n

so, while you relish the achievement of the end of another long, sleepless busy season, it may also be wise to update your resume and re-connect with colleagues and old friends in the business-just in case.<\/p>\n

so, exactly how are accountants celebrating the end of busy season? here are a few generally low-budget ideas from around the nation:<\/p>\n