Great for first job in IT, LOTS of work - FST H&R Block Employee Review

5.0
Mar 12, 2025
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Pros

The majority of my Pros are attributed to H&R Block hiring me at a very tough time in my life when I really needed a steady job. They took a shot on me and I feel like I worked my butt off for them. HOWEVER, if you are deciding between multiple jobs, then I will try and leave as honest of a review as possible so that you can make the best educated choice. This is absolutely an entry level IT job. If you want to break into IT, this is your chance. All I had before getting hired by Block was my Comptia A+. You will have to learn a TON in a relatively short time (1 monthish). There was always somebody to ask for help. Mileage was great, especially with how much they make you drive for this job. As long as you do your work and on time, management does not get on your case. You do end up learning a LOT about basic IT functions and equipment. I left H&R Block knowing so much more than when I joined.

Cons

This is a hybrid role. On-site and support from home. I will break down my cons to two parts. I want to preface though, this job requires a LOT of work. So the on-site/field portion of the job is basically you managing the offices in your districts right off the bat. You will need to coordinate with the other department managers in your area and take ownership of the IT functions of those offices. You will be responsible for AT LEAST 20+ offices. Let me advise to whoever gets this job to have a beater car. I really don't recommend using a nice car because they expect you to haul a lot of dirty heavy equipment. There are parts of this job that feel like manual labor, I remember having a lot of tired days. The support side is very hard at first but once you learn all the information it was the best part of the job. There would be busy and slow days obviously but the slow days are nice. It is hard to get 40 hours a week when you don't have the work to do. The phone can get you more consistent hours but when it gets slow they will ask you to take VTO.

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5.0
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Pros

I could go on and on with an endless list of pros working for H&R Block but I list a few that stands out: 1. Management (Both in-office and district-wide) want to support your ability to build a book of business. Before the end of January, I was transferred to high traffic offices with better new-client potential. 2. Most senior and more experienced tax pros are willing to help and supervise you. 3. A great first job in a professional setting (Especially for someone who did not have the opportunity to do an internship). 4. Job helps you develop tax expertise as well as giving you call center, data entry, upselling, client service and financial advising experience. 5. If it's not your first tax season with the firm, you are eligible for an end of season commission (Depending on amount of revenue you brought to the company) in addition to the base pay you recieve as pay for weeks and hours worked.

Cons

It's seasonal. You are not eligible for a potential end of season commission if it's your first tax season. You also have to reapply before training begins again around 4th quarter of calender year (Although bear in mind this is due to the continuing education requiremnts of the tax preperation/ tax advisory field in general).

4.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Pros

H&R Block provides thorough training, and employees should expect to study continuously throughout the season. The training is valuable and helps build a strong understanding of tax preparation. There are opportunities to "level up," and advancing through the certification levels can lead to higher pay over time. Management is approachable and readily available when assistance is needed.

Cons

The position is seasonal, and the starting pay is $12 per hour. During peak tax season, employees may work very long hours—sometimes up to 10 hours a day, 6 to 7 days a week—which can be physically and mentally exhausting. In my first month, I also found that some of the staff were not especially welcoming, which made the initial adjustment more challenging.

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