A New Beginning

Hey all,

It's unfortunate that I wont be posting any more blogs, however I've begun my internship and I'll hopefully be gaining experience in accounting during the next year. My internship is going great so far. I've had a lot of fun and made a lot of new friends from schools close to and far from DUC. The internship is a great opportunity to get a look inside the workings of a large accounting firm and the multi-million dollar clients they serve.
Another perk is that as an intern I'm "wined and dined." There are a lot of flashing lights and a bunch of excitement in this stage. I'm keeping in mind, though, that it is a job. If things work out and I get a full-time offer I know I will be working my hiney off (sometimes up to 70+ hour weeks).
When any of you start looking for jobs or internships you have to consider what's most important to you. A job with the firm I'm interning at could be good for a single person because of the travel and the long work hours or someone with a family because of the exceptional benefits, and paid-time-off. Additionally there are a lot of fun activities for members of the firm including: happy-hours, sporting events, volunteer activities, etc. I'm also trying to keep in mind that I am being interviewed all summer in consideration for a full time job, yet I'm also "testing the waters" to see if this firm is a place I would like to work full time. In any case I'm trying to make the most of it, and I'm having a blast so far.
I wish you all luck in your endeavors and I hope you make DUC your home, as I have for four years. It's truely a great place to learn and grow and you wont find people of higher quality or class anywhere to share your experiences with. Thank you all.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Boucher