What a Senior Analyst at Paramount Tax wishes they knew before Tax careers
Kobuk, a Senior Analyst at Paramount Property Tax Appeal, wishes someone had told them that true work-life balance is unattainable in their role; instead, one must "create life within [their] work" so that "work and life are one thing together." It's a dynamic, interconnected existence rather than separate spheres.
Work-Life Balance, Industry Realities, Stress Management, Adaptability, Honest Opinions
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Kobuk Van Houten
Senior Analyst
Paramount Property Tax Appeal
Cal Poly Pomona
USD MBA - Finance
Business Management & Admin
Real Estate
Real Estate
Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Work-life balance is difficult to achieve in this role; integrate life into work instead.
2. View work and life as a single, dynamic entity rather than separate compartments.
3. The role requires a mindset shift towards blending personal and professional spheres.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
You have to forget about work-life balance and create life within your work. This way, your work and your life are one thing together.
It's not a separate thing. It's all something that moves together dynamically.