Did anyone leave Public Accounting after 12+ years? Why did you finally leave and are you happy you ultimately made that decision?

How are my fellow accountants preparing for the rough economic times ahead?

Thoughts on romantic relationships at work? Does your firm have a policy on this? We can't help who we are attracted to, develop feelings for, etc. And, yes I've been involved with my boss on and off for almost 10 years. Some suspect us, but we've kept it to ourselves. Don't beat me up too badly.

What is an impressive net worth to have in your early 30s assuming you've been in public accounting ever since you graduated college?

I can admit that I could be a bad person here. Because listening to my coworkers coughing their heads off, or belching, and not to mention their other bodily functions, I can feel myself becoming increasingly homicidal. Which genius thought open floor plans and shared workspaces were a good idea? I'm not usually anti-social but I would give anything for some walls or even a cubicle to dim some of the noise.