Hi , I’m a recent finance graduate with great grades. Got lucky enough to get a contract role at ubs as a fund accountant. Today I found out I’m not getting extended. I’m absolutely gutted. I feel like leaving the office and never come back. Any words of encouragement to get back on the horse and keep going ?
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Just hang in there, stay employed and keep applying places. Use your current role as a talking point and hopefully you land a new job before you leave. I actually was a contract consultant for a F100 company in the past, and I am so happy things did not work out because I am in a much better role now. Take their advice, ask why you aren't getting extended and learn from it, and never look back. Who knows, you might use this experience to land your dream job, just put a positive spin on it.
Life works in mysterious ways. It might actually be a blessing. Thanks man
Sorry to hear. Note that it is possible that this is not a reflection on you or your level of talent/productivity. We often have to cut CW roles at the end of term regardless of how we feel about the resource due to budget constraints or headcount targets. Even though it may be tough, try to ensure you maintain a friendly demeanor. You never know if the people you are working with may be looking to fill another role in the future.
Best of luck.
Thanks a lot. I will keep my head up and keep on going
That sucks and I completely understand how you feel. But the best thing for you to do at this point is to not let those feelings take hold and weigh you down, and search for other jobs. If your grades are as good as you say they are, and with your experience at UBS, you will def land a role somewhere. Just pound the pavement, and you will get there eventually. Good luck man.
Thanks I understand. There isn’t a a straight line to success, there’s always gonna be bumps on the road. Thanks for the encouragement
The role was accounting?
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Fund accountant but my major was finance.
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