You have all read about, and by now experienced first-hand, the differences both good and bad, among the generations working inside your CPA firm.

Researchers are now calling some of the 20- and 30-somethings, Generation Impatient.

It’s the, “If I don’t succeed here quickly, I’ll just quit and move on” mindset. The fact is this mindset simply doesn’t work in public accounting. You learn by experience, by never-ending learning and it takes time.

If you are a new hire in public accounting, be bold and seek counsel from the partners in the firm, individually. Have them tell you their success story. They have spent years enhancing their skills and their career and they are doing very, very well.

Consider de-rushing your career.