A Day in My Life Working at an Accounting Firm as a non-CPA: what i ACTUALLY do, pros of corporate

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  • Опубликовано: 2 янв 2025

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  • @JennaHong
    @JennaHong  Год назад +17

    so excited for this one ❤ hope you enjoy, the first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare skl.sh/jennahong05231 thank you so much to skillshare for sponsoring today's video :)

    • @ryans8944
      @ryans8944 10 месяцев назад

      Does accounting hold bad working conditions?

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  10 месяцев назад

      @@ryans8944 not at all’

  • @taifrasier
    @taifrasier Год назад +59

    your work vlogs are the most relatable imo, Jenna. i think thats why we all request them so much, it helps me romanticize my own work life lol. and the clips of you setting up your desk, doing your work morning routine, tapping on the keyboard, clicking the mouse, etc… it’s so comforting for some reason! 😅 i think we as your viewers understand that work is not your whole life, but it’s still a significant portion of it, and that’s okay. you’re fortunate to have such a great, flexible job. all the more reason to keep the work vlogs coming. ❤❤

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +4

      So many of you found me back when I was doing basically daily work from home vlogs 🥹 it makes me so happy that you still love the work content, balanced with everything else and me just sharing life with you💖

  • @marleysmith281
    @marleysmith281 Год назад +49

    I worked in the non-profit sector before covid and as fulfilling as that was, I LOVE LOVE LOVE corporate. The flexibility, the benefits, the PTO, the work/life balance, working from home, it cannot be beaten lol.

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      i'm so happy you were able to experience both 💕 truly giving you the EXPERIENCE!

    • @jasminvaldivia-varas2819
      @jasminvaldivia-varas2819 4 месяца назад

      what can i major to have this experience?!

  • @monalyca
    @monalyca Год назад +60

    I work as a virtual assistant/customer support and I love working from home! It pays well and I am grateful for it.

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      That sounds amazing ❤

    • @makenziecarpenter5691
      @makenziecarpenter5691 8 месяцев назад

      Hi! If you don’t mind me asking, where do you work at ?

    • @Whyineedahandle
      @Whyineedahandle 8 месяцев назад

      Hello. Where did you obtain your training for Va?

  • @TheMrsMelton
    @TheMrsMelton Год назад +24

    Jenna I love love love your attitude to work. As someone with life experience (I’m 41), I am an advocate for balance. We spend a lot of our valuable time at work, so it’s important you feel engaged and rewarded, but it’s healthy to be able to switch off, and have separation between that and other parts of your life. Comparing ourselves to others serves nobody so we must do what works for us. Brilliant to see you thriving!

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much 🥹💖 yes the separation is so so so important for me

  • @novajenae2767
    @novajenae2767 Год назад +9

    i'm an accounts receivable analyst at a large nonprofit org full time while also in graduate school full time for my MBA-F. it is so so so rewarding to be able to believe in your company while also enjoying the benefits of your time commitment like PTO, healthcare, vision, dental, etc. work-life balance is wonderful like you said. I'm able to time block really easily and am blessed enough to have a team to delegate to when i feel overwhelmed!

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      The benefits are truly so amazing 💖 and yes the company in general

  • @coffeepandacat
    @coffeepandacat 10 месяцев назад +7

    Currently an accounting student, your videos make me excited for the future😊❤

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  9 месяцев назад +2

      yay i'm glad 💖

  • @courtneyyrea
    @courtneyyrea Год назад +14

    I work at a global immigration law firm, and a huge pro for me is absolutely the PTO and the security that comes from having consistent paychecks, but also knowing that moving internally to a different office in the future (and possibly living abroad for a few years) is a really exciting possibility.

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +2

      Yesss I love all of these 🥹💖

  • @kjtaylor97
    @kjtaylor97 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thinking about going the accounting degree (non-CPA) route this year. So glad I found your channel!!!

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  9 месяцев назад

      yay happy i could help 💖

  • @stacymadson-jensen8022
    @stacymadson-jensen8022 Год назад +5

    Just stumbled on this page. I’m so glad to FINALLY come across someone from the DMV area in accounting. I just graduated with an accounting degree, wasn’t looking to close the gap but I interned at a corporate firm and here I am registering for a Masters. Advisory is definitely something I’d like to explore.

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      Happy you found me too 💖 advisory is very interesting and also very broad you I’m sure you can find something!

  • @TheVlogVon26
    @TheVlogVon26 Год назад +12

    I love working from home because it allows me to be more flexible to get things done and the support my company gives me and I get to spend time with my 5 month old Shih Tzu❤

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      omg baby shih tzu club 🥹 yes i LOVE those benefits as well!

    • @TheVlogVon26
      @TheVlogVon26 Год назад

      Yes! Love seeing Beast in all your videos he’s growing so fast! Mine just start going downstairs by himself 🥺

  • @RachelVinn
    @RachelVinn Год назад +3

    I’m gonna miss seeing you and Selena together 💙💙💙

  • @LifeofBokChoy
    @LifeofBokChoy Год назад +2

    I work for a small company. I love how much they value my input during meetings.

  • @AvaElizabeth
    @AvaElizabeth Год назад +9

    I work at a large manufacturer of beauty and health products (after years in consulting) and as a new mom, having stable 9-5 hours with flexibility to take my daughter to doctor appointments, etc is invaluable! Also PTO, 401k match, and they were super respectful of my transition in and out of maternity leave. Like you said the balance and work life separation is really great for my mental health!

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      Yes it is so amazing I truly love the benefits 🥹

  • @adriennehilll
    @adriennehilll Год назад +2

    Your meals always look so good girl 🍓 im so happy youre feeling happy and content with your job ❤️

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      Omg thank you lovie 💖❤️ that is so so sweet

  • @jalapenochipzzz
    @jalapenochipzzz 8 месяцев назад

    I've recently joined the corporate team at a real estate company, and I am so grateful for all of the resources a corporate position offers. For instance, being a part of a larger corporate team means I have the time do dedicate to projects and do the projects well. In previous roles, I've always had to wear a million different hats and struggled to focus in on completing projects to the best of my ability, but now, with the time and room to grow, I can complete tasks to truly see it to the end.

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  8 месяцев назад

      thank you for sharing 💕 i'm happy you've been able to grow ♥️

  • @TheRealMedusa23
    @TheRealMedusa23 Год назад +13

    I'm not a freelancer, but I work as an emergency veterinary technician. I have a passion for animals, but unfortunately, this field does not pay well enough for a quality of life, so I am currently in school to acquire my bachelor's degree in business. I'm excited for a career change and have always had an interest in business and working the "corporate" life. I love your channel because you show that it IS in fact normal to still get a formal education, work 9-5 and have a great life. I feel that in this day and age, "hustle" culture and "be your own boss" is pushed so much that it's becoming toxic!

    • @CrisOnTheInternet
      @CrisOnTheInternet Год назад +1

      Totally agree, I mean not all of us want to be our own bosses, even though it gives more freedom to make choices it's also stressing when the numbers don't round up and you struggle to make ends meet.

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      best of luck as you are pursuing your bachelor's selina 💕 i totally get what you mean, even myself would have a "be your own boss" mindset and i think there's nothing wrong with that, there's just pros and cons to everything and for me right now i think it's not my path 🥹

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      for sure and it's harder to separate work and life! but in return probably more fulfilling - again pros and cons to it all :)

  • @The.Steeped.Planner
    @The.Steeped.Planner Год назад +4

    Love the video!
    I am a Group Manager in a big corporate company. I also work from home. Having 2 dogs and work from home is just a dream come true. Without my WFH job I do not think I would have 2 dogs. Also for my brain it is just so much easier to work with being in my own space.

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      Yes having pups is SO much more doable when working from home!! That’s the only reason I could get beast🥹

  • @wintry_enchantress7279
    @wintry_enchantress7279 Год назад +1

    Hi Jenna :) Although I recently was not active here, I kept an eye on your content and I need to say this - I love the balance you have between work and private life and this should always be promoted! Keep it this way, Jenna ❤
    Regarding my job, I work as a Global Rewards Advisor in a global corporation. What I love most about my job is the balance between analytical, project, and employee-oriented tasks. I work in a hybrid mode so I have full flexibility on which days I come to the office - now, I cannot imagine working in the office full-time.
    Thank you for your content, Jenna, and have a great day 🌷

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      Love seeing your name pop up ❤ thank you for sharing, your job sounds so interesting 🥹

  • @rl3938
    @rl3938 Год назад +1

    I work from home for a large hospital system doing chart review and querying Providers when documentation needs clarification. I love many aspects of working from home and I love the team I work with even though we've never met in person and live several states apart. After working onsite for one hospital for many yers this change has been an opportunity for growth and learning. One of the simple things I love is no commute.... particularly in bad weather. Thanks for sharing your day and Beast......I need to get a pup....:)

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      No commute, more time to cook, love WFH life so much 🥹💖

  • @adriennehilll
    @adriennehilll Год назад +2

    Ok so i graduated in 2019 w a finance degree too! I always planned to do something similar to your current job but im freelancing now. I enjoy the flexibility of it but i think my favorite thing is that I’ve been able to meet sooo many people from all different backgrounds between my different freelance projects

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      I LOVE how much you travel as a freelancer and can experience so much of the world, it’s so meant for you 🥹

  • @dianesharp7807
    @dianesharp7807 Год назад +4

    I'm interviewing week after next for my first staff accountant role. Just finished my undergrad at 39 and am starting my MBA in the spring. I am soooo nervous. Went from a 20 year degree in healthcare (direct care) to being an accounting student and imposter syndrome is kicking my tail!

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      Congratulations and finishing your undergrad and starting MBA soon 😍you’ve got this

    • @FrankieReads
      @FrankieReads 11 месяцев назад +2

      Omg this is so interesting to me! I have a bachelor's is business administration (which I got in 2011) and have been in the residential mortgage lending industry for 24 years. I'm 44 and currently in my first semester of my graduate degree in accounting. It's so cool to see someone in my age group making changes too!

  • @thanarotina8876
    @thanarotina8876 Год назад +1

    I love your vlogs, Jenna! Your dog is so cute. 😍 I work in Communication and Marketing, as a social media, content creator and digital mentoring. Today I'm at an education company. What I love about it is that I don't have to work on the weekends haha but I'm current struggling with the excessive amount of work. Here in Brazil we normally work 44 hour weeks in corporate, plus extra hours. 😮‍💨

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      Thank you💖 ugh it is so hard, I totally get the normalized working over 40 trend. Take those breaks as you need and let it really help you disconnect!

  • @bonnie4637
    @bonnie4637 Год назад

    Love your videos and look forward to them each week. I live and work in Canada as a paralegal in motor vehicle personal injury for a small firm for 7 years and love it. I have been working in this profession for over 30 years in various areas of law and for large, medium and small firms and my favourite is a small firm as there is no office drama. Sometimes it amazes me how much I still enjoy my career in law especially after 30 years which I think is partly due to the wide range of areas of law available to work in.

    • @erniewornie
      @erniewornie Год назад +1

      I was a personal injury paralegal too for over a decade (predominantly plaintiff’s).
      I went from that to now doing patent/trademark law which is way drier but not as emotionally taxing as PI..😊

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      Yessss 30 years later I freaking love that!! Thank you for sharing 💖

  • @kathryn.joseph
    @kathryn.joseph Год назад +2

    I just quit working for a big retail company. yes they do provide good benefits such as plenty of paid leaves but the working hours were insane. I felt so burned out and I only worked there for half a year. they give us 7 days off per month yet I still felt so tired. working in retails is fun and all, but the pay was to me not worth sacrificing both my physical and mental health for. now I’m waiting to start working at a new place as an admin at a smaller company specialising in skin treatments. they only give 4 days off per month but I love the working hours and they give more stable and higher pay. I’m excited and I hope the new place is good.

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      I’m so sorry you were so burnt out with your other job 🥹 I hope this one is much better

  • @randitochervlogs
    @randitochervlogs Год назад +1

    love watching this vlog on my birthday today and love this Jenna

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      HAPPY BIRTHDAY RANDI!! i'm so grateful for how long you've been subscribed 💕

  • @quartierkram
    @quartierkram Год назад

    Hi Jenna, I work as a system engineer in a hospital and I love my job, because a) it's super easy for me to get a job and b) I can work in so many different companies - IT is everywhere needed. So I have great insight in many different fields - love that! Greetings from the country of Toblerone 🇨🇭

  • @hayl97
    @hayl97 Год назад

    I work at a small to mid sized Law firm in Toronto as a Law Clerk. I've worked at another mid size firm in Toronto and a smaller family owned firm in a suburb outside Toronto as well. The biggest pro I've found of Toronto mid sized to large firms is the amount of PTO and Health Benefits included in employment. As a young person with type 2 diabetes and hypertension, the health benefits are immensely important to me. I agree that the stability is also a super important pro of corporate!

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      Yesss. I love the benefits packages so much and the PTO

  • @itsaprilfit
    @itsaprilfit Год назад +1

    Yes! I work for a Medi-cal Health Plan here in Southern California and I love working from home.
    Pros: I'm able to get things done at my apartment
    Hangout with my puppy & cats
    Shower on my lunch lol
    Workout on my lunch
    Save money on gas and food lol

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      YES to all of those pros!! the saving money on food really helps a lot too and makes me feel less bad if i get takeout for dinner or go on more dinner dates throughout the week :)

  • @edwardleecaliforniausa
    @edwardleecaliforniausa Год назад +2

    Hi Jenna good morning happy Tuesday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

  • @myers19761
    @myers19761 Год назад +1

    AWESOME VIDEO I work in the medical field it’s so stressful but iam so grateful and thankful to GOD to have a job

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      I am so grateful too💖🥹

  • @saintsx1958
    @saintsx1958 Год назад

    What the hell. This video answered all my questions in one go. Jees !

  • @CarlyneDTQTonPod
    @CarlyneDTQTonPod Год назад +1

    hi jenna~ love this mini A Day in My Life Working vlog chat 😊☕💖/
    i graduated 21 yrs ago c/o 2002🎓(yeah I'm an old millennial) School of Business Admin & Info Science and minor in Paralegal Studies (bc my parents wanted me to become a Lawyer). I want to acknowledge and cheer you on your career path.

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      I loveeee that💖💖 thank you for supporting me 🥹💖

  • @ZaraSilver
    @ZaraSilver Год назад +1

    I loved watching this!

  • @kandi_dani
    @kandi_dani Год назад +1

    Okay so I'm glad to hear that part about working in accounting and not having an account degree. Because I'm interested. Tell me more about that. But I also do not have a financing degree, just Administrative Assistant degree.

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      What more would you like to know!!

  • @Thee_Dennis_Scott
    @Thee_Dennis_Scott Год назад +1

    this vlog opened my eyes to seeking another career

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      It all starts w something 💖💖

  • @marissathomas9327
    @marissathomas9327 4 месяца назад

    I work for corporate small business and I was thrown into the accounting field , I was in a whole different department and because the person over accounts payable left and I worked closely with him , I was next runner up . And I feel in love with accounting that I’m in school for accounting finished my first semester with all 8’s 🥳🥳 on to my second and I will have my accounting certificate . My goal right now is to get my AAS in accounting but we will see if I will pursue my bachelor’s. I just know I’m so excited . I also thought about double majoring in IT. I heard it was a good idea but idk lol still figuring it out
    Oo and the PROS is the exact same as yours lol

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  3 месяца назад

      yay i'm so happy for you :) i hope everything works out

  • @brianacaldera2387
    @brianacaldera2387 Год назад +1

    Where is the clock you have on your wall from?

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      Amazon! On my storefront

  • @zposh-celestinecrews5682
    @zposh-celestinecrews5682 Месяц назад

    Can you do a video with just the tax preparation and without any eating, meal preparations,workouts, getting up in the morning, showering, etc. Just you at your desk.

  • @mariamayub212
    @mariamayub212 Год назад

    Beast is so adorable!

  • @mooskamooska8576
    @mooskamooska8576 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Jenna, thank you so much for this video. If I may ask, do you think you will do accounting for the rest of your career? Does it also provide a good work life balance for you? Thank you!!

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  10 месяцев назад +1

      The rest of my career is definitely too big a statement to say yes at the moment, but I’ll stick with the job that allows me a life outside of work ❤️

  • @Unknown-wb4ex
    @Unknown-wb4ex Год назад +1

    Hi! Just a question, I'm graduating soon with an accounting degree, I'm concerned that I'll be working 60-80 hours a week, is this true? Also are private or public firms more flexible?

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      I would say it depends more on the industry of accounting more than private / public! Tax versus audit versus consulting would all be pretty different

  • @2001ninascott
    @2001ninascott Год назад

    I work 100% remote as a NetSuite Administrator. Been doing this for almost 10 years but 3 years have been remote (thanks to the pandemic).

  • @mynuttyfamilyadventures
    @mynuttyfamilyadventures Год назад

    Love the video!

  • @olliestale864
    @olliestale864 Год назад

    What kind of field do you think provides flexibility, actual 9-5 hours and PTO in accounting? I heard so many bad things about being in an accountant and i’m rethinking my major

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      It’s hard to say because I think every company is different, I think the right company and team lead will allow flexibility regardless of the field

  • @RachelVinn
    @RachelVinn Год назад +2

    Hi jennaaaaaaaa

  • @user-vi8nt2wg2n
    @user-vi8nt2wg2n 4 месяца назад

    Did any of your employers ask you how long it took to complete your degree?

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  4 месяца назад

      No!

    • @user-vi8nt2wg2n
      @user-vi8nt2wg2n 4 месяца назад

      @@JennaHong Thanks for your reply! Would you recomend leaving your graduation date and dates of attendance off of your resume?

  • @wiinidiaz
    @wiinidiaz Год назад

    TYFS Jenna! 😊🧡😊💯👋

  • @lovetahsin
    @lovetahsin 11 месяцев назад

    non cpa? I’m really new to your channel and was wondering what role it is that you do ^^

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  10 месяцев назад

      yes! i talk all about it in the video

  • @sunshine_thaoo
    @sunshine_thaoo 8 месяцев назад

    I’m currently a freshman majoring in accounting and my advisor asked me if I want to get a certificate immediately and work or transfer to a university and get my bachelors degree? What do you think works best?
    Please let me know 🥺 Thank you! 💗✨
    FYI: I’m in a community college

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  8 месяцев назад +1

      I’d get your bachelors degree and enroll in a program that also gives you credits toward your CPA prerequisites if that’s the certificate you’re interested in!

    • @sunshine_thaoo
      @sunshine_thaoo 7 месяцев назад

      @@JennaHong okay, thank you so much!

  • @BB-ux5wd
    @BB-ux5wd Год назад

    Finance or accounting or marketing ?

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      I work in operations at an accounting firm! At the time this was filmed I was working in market research. Majored in finance

    • @BB-ux5wd
      @BB-ux5wd Год назад

      did you like majoring in finance or would have you majored in something different if you could?@@JennaHong

  • @dianam5091
    @dianam5091 Год назад

    A pro I love working from home is not hearing the chatter of my co workers.

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      Yesss focus time 🥹💖

  • @giecelcapa6031
    @giecelcapa6031 3 месяца назад

    Hello, I enjoyed watching your video. I am a student, and as part of my project, I am organizing a seminar on Global Finance. I'm looking for someone who has experience in finance-related work. Would you be interested in being a guest speaker?

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  3 месяца назад

      thank you so much :) honestly i dont think I have bandwidth right now but thank you

  • @tamaraesquivel7663
    @tamaraesquivel7663 Год назад +1

  • @josieann4390
    @josieann4390 Год назад

    💜💜

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад

      thank you for watching :)

  • @Kimmiyeee
    @Kimmiyeee Год назад

    Hey girl! I’m loving your vlogs! I just got into the vlogging world myself and I really love the way you edit. Do you use specific presets? If so, would you be okay with it sharing? TIA 🫶🏽💗

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      I used to use presets if you just search free cinematic LUTs for Final Cut Pro on RUclips search! I did in this video

  • @adriennehilll
    @adriennehilll Год назад

    When you said ‘outside’ and beast got all hyped up 🥲🫶🏻

  • @judywheeler7288
    @judywheeler7288 Год назад

    Can you have visible tattoos as an accountant at your job? Or is it considered unprofessional?

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      I dont think it's unprofessional but I have them covered for work usually out of personal preference!

  • @carlosdeleon6472
    @carlosdeleon6472 Год назад +1

    Prior to covid I was working for a medical supply company doing accounting. After covid I shifted to a Logistics Corporate job working from home . I enjoy the separation from home and work life I love the Pay the PTO 🫠

    • @JennaHong
      @JennaHong  Год назад +1

      i'm so happy you enjoy it YES the pto 🤪