u/spizalert

Hi, long time commenter first time poster.

I'm essentially a support advisor at an RIA, making decent money but no book ownership. Have been in WM since graduation, performed well, regular bonuses and a few promotions. Went back to school for accounting last year [online] and cranked out the CPA (have CFP as well).

Basically, I've come to the realization that I can take a career break and come back to a position exactly like this one. With that, I'm not a 'natural' people person - and while my introvertedness makes me a damn good listener as an advisor, I may want to explore a different career with more numbers than people.

Lots of fields I'd be interested in - B4 Tax/Audit, corporate fin., corporate accounting, banking. I am really interested in just doing "something different". Keeping the career options broad to try and counteract this brutal hiring market. Have gotten no progress from apps so far. Idk if I can narrow it down from there, as I've literally had no working experience other than WM (but lmk if this is the wrong approach and I should narrow this down more)

Everything's on the table - from city relocation, pay cut, grinding for a few years, rotational programs or even going back for an MBA to assist in landing a new career (if I can get into a T15 program).

So my questions:

• Would it be uncouth to apply for early career/rotational programs? Feel like I'm in a catch-22 where I'm too old to apply for Rotationals, but also don't have the chops to direct-hire into a desk. But I am still a "recent grad" w/ my accounting degree. Idk how frowned upon this is or if I should use this status to my advantage
• If you're a hiring manager - how are you judging me from the credentials listed above, and what should I prepare for in interviews/cover letter?
• What are some pivot-friendly paths in finance or accounting?
• Can I DM you my resume for feedback?

And let me just say - I know I can, but I don't feel like starting my own firm or tax practice at this time. And I'm not buying into partnership for my current firm. I'm aware of how good my field can be, and I'm well lined up to successfully take it - I am just really considering all options available outside of that at this point

Thanks and appreciate your reading.

When you see those green notifs come in: "+5 for first down", "+25 for TD/Sack", are those towards your XP level-up (i.e. "you're level 15 now!) or towards your Skill-Build (Motivator/Tactician/etc.)?

And do you gather these points while simming? Or manually? Is it worth it to try to farm these points during a blowout?

Basically, as a DC at a lowly school, trying to see if I have to play every snap or if it's worth it to throw it on sim if I'm getting shellacked or dominating ourselves.

Thanks, having a blast with this game. But it's incredibly robust and deep, just trying to get a handle on it.

Their track "You" is the title track for the new Forza Horizon 6, which made me go on a rabbithole.

Linked is their Mexico City set from last year. It is INCREDIBLE. Very aligned to Justice/Daft Punk/Chemical Bros/Kraftwerk. Lots of synth work.

Criminally underrated duo. I hope the new hype from their Forza virality propels them to a big tour soon.

Figured I'd share something to make it thru the long long winter as our boys recede back to France after closing the Hyperdrama era.