Block is a good stepping stone to other possibilities. - Senior Tax Advisor V H&R Block Employee Review

2.0
Oct 23, 2014
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Pros

Block provides useful hands on experience, provides training and education. It is a great way to learn while making a little bit of money.

Cons

Personal growth opportunities are very good, compensation is lousy. Especially when you consider how much additional training people participate in throughout the year and the amount of responsibility doing taxes entails. Many employees will clock out when they do not have clients to "improve" their numbers. They will be scheduled for a certain number of hours but will clock out if they are not working with a client. - Basically sitting there for free.

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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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