Seasonal work - Tax Professional H&R Block Employee Review

2.0
Jul 27, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible hours and schedules. Ideal for retirees and students looking for some side money. If you're good enough to make real money here, you could be making even more in private practice.

Cons

Very low pay for first few seasons - not much better than minimum wage. There are bonuses, but they are difficult to achieve. The vast majority of employees only work for 3.5 months out of a year. You have to pay them to train you. You pay to take a course on tax prep, if you score well enough, they offer you a job.

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Pros

Great coworkers in the office

Cons

Low volume of tax returns

4.0
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Pros

H&R Block provides thorough training, and employees should expect to study continuously throughout the season. The training is valuable and helps build a strong understanding of tax preparation. There are opportunities to "level up," and advancing through the certification levels can lead to higher pay over time. Management is approachable and readily available when assistance is needed.

Cons

The position is seasonal, and the starting pay is $12 per hour. During peak tax season, employees may work very long hours—sometimes up to 10 hours a day, 6 to 7 days a week—which can be physically and mentally exhausting. In my first month, I also found that some of the staff were not especially welcoming, which made the initial adjustment more challenging.

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