Advancement opportunities - Office Manager I, Instructor H&R Block Employee Review

5.0
Aug 11, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

I have worked for HRB for 11 years as a Tax Preparer, Office Manager, and Instructor. Because of my performance, I was invited to become a Virtual Instructor. I am now working almost full-time and enjoy the ability to schedule classes taken and proctored based on my schedule. HRB allows me flexible hours and gives me the ability to take as many courses I wish for free as an Enrolled Agent. HRB is constantly trying to find new ways to compete in the marketplace.

Cons

It is difficult to keep an office staffed with qualified Tax Pros depending on your location. If you notice from many of the reviews here, people have an average of 4+ years of experience. During certain times of the season, you can work 60+ hours a week. It is difficult to get office employees to do Marketing, but that is understandable because it's just not everyone's cup of tea.

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Pros

Great work during tax season

Cons

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Pros

Flexible availability. Path for promotion is obvious and quantified.

Cons

Bonus/commission it is based on level and sales so is low in states without a state tax form. Hourly wage comes out of bonus. Pressure to sell items that don't add to your commission. They push customer surveys but you can be penalized if someone complains about the company, price, amount of emails etc even though you have no control. Some employees are frustratingly low quality and you will spend time helping or fixing their mistakes time that works against your commission. You are expected to answer phones, make appointments, scan, print, take money, help new comers all while maximizing returns. If you take over someone's client and find a mistake you are expected to work against your commission to file amendments peace of mind claims etc.

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