Lots of training but Not enough - Entry Level Tax Professional H&R Block Employee Review

2.0
Apr 7, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

They have a great attempt at hands on training on the computer and on paper.

Cons

You are on you own to get the support you will need to succeed. Which was made worse since they forced you to go on to levels that I was not prepared for. Taking tests by google is not my idea of preparation in something so complex as the harder types of tax preparation. Plus, I would be liable for my mistakes to a too large of a degree for me to continue.

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Pros

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Cons

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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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