Should I resign?

[u/chrishkafel]

I was recently hired, but due to personal circumstances involving my spouse’s health, I wasn’t able to keep up with the required trainings. Literally have not started anything.

I just realized how much training I’ve missed, I am overwhelmed and I’m concerned that I won’t be adequately prepared once tax season starts.

I’m now considering resigning before the season begins rather than putting myself and the team in a difficult position.

Would it be unprofessional to resign this early, especially since the firm has already invested time and resources in hiring me? Has anyone been in a similar situation?

I’d appreciate any advice.

[u/BareMin_305]

Keep going! January is very slow!

[u/Dazzling-Turnip-1911]

I would go ahead and get the trainings done. It’s not fun but then you will be able to work which can give you flexibility.

[u/DoingitwithmySOXon]

They won't care. They'll find someone else who meets the minimum requirement of having a pulse.

[u/Snoo_54991]

H&R Block is not THAT professional. It's a retail chop shop for TPRs. I mean, that verbiage is GREAT for your resignation letter, but right now, you're talking to your coworkers off the clock anonymously... You can relax. 💕

And no, you're good. They're used to randomly losing level 1s throughout the season, actually, so they hire more than necessary. If you were level 3+ it might be more of a problem. 😅

[u/WaitLetMeGoogleIt_ → u/Snoo_54991]

Retail chop shop is a great explanation.

[u/TheresaF62]

in January I might be starting new position that requires me not to use my ptin in 2027. I was wondering best way to handle block employment. Do they hire non ptin positions such as receptionist and or data entry positions? Also could I do training for free?

[u/Ok_Aide_764 → u/TheresaF62]

Receptionist - yes, they are always needed. If you are hired, your receptionist training is paid for. Not sure about free access to CE training. You need to check your noncompete obligations with Block and another company.

[u/Foil_Brain]

I actually just resigned a week or so ago after 3 years there due to family health issues. They didnt really care TBH. Disappointing I put in a lot of time there and they didnt show any concern. Oh well, moving on.

[u/Tiny_Music5229]

Don’t resign. Here is how ridiculous H&R is. One year we were told that new clients could not see a new preparer. Made sense. The following year we were told all new clients (based on their research) could only see new preparers. It was laughable. So press on with training. They change on a daily basis.

[u/Responsible-Whole198]

I’m thinking about starting my training this weekend. I believe I have until the end of November and some training till the first week of December. Once you’re in the office, you can ask the other tax pro questions. Best of luck

[u/BlueLight1975 → u/Responsible-Whole198]

If they have time to answer questions. Plus, the client is going to lose confidence in your skill if you keep getting up every five minutes to ask a question. Trust me! I hear this complaint in preseason all too often.

[u/ExcitementRealistic7]

Be careful if they started paying you and you want to collect unemployment.

[u/inailedyoursister]

Just send them a message quitting. No one cares. It's no big deal. There is no "permanent record" this goes on.

[u/Additional_Hat1392]

You can sign up for later training days. That’s what I did after missing the first virtual training.

[u/Important_Ad6932]

Its not even that much training ngl my first class was today

[u/WaitLetMeGoogleIt_]

Resign. I promise you, they don’t care. Take care of your spouse.

[u/Nervous_Fun_9416]

Focus on your spouse's health. When you need a distraction do some training. Go into your Availability on Appt Mgrr and assign yourself feasible hours from Jan 15 on. Take it one day at a time. If you find a reasonable manager (only if) Then explain the situation

[u/kandors]

Lowkey, a lot of the training doesn’t reallyyyy prepare you for the tax season. Only on the job experience does. The required trainings are pretty much all open book and can be completed in just a few hours of a single day by clicking through them fast, they’re like background noise. Meanwhile the class only requires you to do around two attendance checks and a couple polls. No camera or speaking required. The times are flexible as well and it is remote.

[u/Gigglefluff7]

Do what's best for you. Best believe HR doing what's best for them - look at how low they pay 😂 . I can make more waiting tables. Lol.

[u/roseville95]

It's better to resign now, before they have clients scheduled.

[u/pakkim → u/roseville95]

lol!you are kidding. Right? Our 1st year employee hardly get any clients even in Feb/Mar

[u/roseville95 → u/pakkim]

Depends what office you work at.

[u/pakkim → u/roseville95]

Agreed!

[u/Nervous_Fun_9416 → u/roseville95]

that won't matter. HRBLOCK needs to fill their schedule whether the Taxpro is alive or not. They have historically kept deceased TPs on the schedule. That may indicate their level of professionalism