Tax Associate - Anonymous employee H&R Block Employee Review

5.0
Aug 15, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

It was very educational to join the training program to learn about taxes and of course it is nice to be paid when/if you pass the tests and get work later.

Cons

Well it is a seasonal position, so it wasn't something you could count on having all year and it is hard to do training if you are in college full time as well or have a lot of other things to do. I noticed it was hard to understand some of the abbreviations and terms used employee handouts. It was as if management assumed the new people were in the know. But I think they tried hard to be a good place to work.

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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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