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

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.

Weird question, I know, please forgive me, but does your office allow you to wear shorts or open toed shoes in the summer? It gets stupid hot here and the fact that we can't wear summertime appropriate clothing in my office is pretty enraging to me.

💭 How/when do you disclose that you were let go from your last job in an interview?

A friend who wants to enter accounting was going to get a master's. I think they just need an associate or accounting hours to supplement bachelor's degree. Thoughts?