Who is this blog for? This is probably the first question that pops into your mind when visiting this site for the first time. Unlike the solution to Depression, the answer to this question is quite simple, it isn’t FOR anyone….it just IS a blog. What I mean by this is this – it’s not…
Asking for Professional Help When We’re the Ones People Come To As accountants, we’re used to being the first call when something doesn’t add up – pun intended. Be it clients, friends, or even family members, someone always wants to know if their tax return looks right, if they’ve filled out a form correctly, or…
Building on What’s Already There The Illusion of Starting from Scratch There’s something deeply overwhelming about the idea of starting over. Whether it’s a new job, a career shift, a fresh project, or even just learning something unfamiliar—it often feels like we’re back at square one. That feeling alone can be enough to make…
Working Well Under Pressure: The LinkedIn Illusion Building the “Perfect” Network A couple of years ago, I was deep in the social media trap—specifically, LinkedIn. Like many professionals, I bought into the idea that having a massive network of contacts would unlock a goldmine of business opportunities. So I did what most people did back…
AI in Accounting: Friend or Foe? The Ongoing Debate Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a bit like UK politics—no matter how much you argue both sides, you’ll never get a definitive answer on whether it’s a good thing or a bad thing. Some see it as a revolutionary tool that will streamline accounting tasks and improve…
Depression & Me: The Struggles Behind the Numbers The Reality of Depression Depression isn’t something that just appears overnight. It builds, slowly, creeping into daily life until one day, you realise it’s not just a bad mood or a rough patch—it’s something more. I’ve struggled with depression for a while, and like many others, I…
Working Well Under Pressure: A Relic of the Past? The Pressure to Perform Early in my career, when looking to change jobs (mostly to climb the salary ladder), I kept coming across the same phrase in job adverts and interviews:“Must work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.” At the time, I didn’t think much…
The Traits of Accountants: The Need to ‘Close the Books’ The Drive to Finish As accountants, we’re always chasing that feeling of completion – the underlined achievement of closing the books and getting the job done. Whether it’s balancing the trial balance, finalising accounts for clients, or filing tax returns, we thrive on the task’s…
The Silent Struggle: Hiding Depression from Clients The Fear of Being Exposed As an accountant, the pressure to maintain a professional image is immense. We’re expected to be reliable, composed, and in control of the numbers we deal with and the businesses we help run. But for someone struggling with depression, this can feel…
The Pursuit of Perfection: An Accountant’s Struggle The Perfectionist Instinct As accountants, we are trained to aim for perfection. We’ve all been there, reconciling to the penny, ensuring everything balances, and making sure that everything is equal. It’s part of the job, and it’s how we maintain the integrity of our work. The fundamental accounting…
The January Gloom: A Taxing Time for Accountants The Aftermath of Christmas January can feel like a never-ending slog for accountants, especially those of us working in self-employment. After the festive buzz of Christmas and the excitement of a fresh new year, January hits like a cold, hard reality. The buzz of the holidays is…