Accounts receivable vs bank teller for a finance degree?
Choosing between an accounts receivable role and a bank teller position comes down to whether you want better pay or a stronger path into finance and accounting. Bank teller jobs typically pay better initially, but they require dealing with the public, which can cause burnout for those who want to avoid customer service.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1comparing career progression outcomes between banking and accounts receivable
- 2seeking advice from peers on forums about which starting job better leads to back-office roles
- 3seeking advice online
- 4comparing shift flexibility and salary potentials between industries
In their words
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“I recently completed a degree in Finance and am looking for my fist role (I had no internships). I have an offer for an accounts receivable position and an offer for a bank teller position.”source ↗
“The teller pays better, but I feel like the AR position is a better starting point for a career in finance/accounting. Is this correct?”source ↗
“I haven't really decided one way or another, I am really open to working in either accounting or finance. Which I realize isn't very helpful. But I know that I do not want to work with the public/clients, I've done customer service roles my whole life and I don't want it anymore lol.”source ↗
“I want to work, earn money, have independence, and contribute, but I don’t want my career to consume my entire identity or prevent me from having a personal life.”source ↗
“Too much adult interaction does burn me out and I feel like I have to mask a lot.”source ↗
“I’m not sure if I should pick x-ray because I can make a living in this economy, but have a good work life balance, and only work three days.”source ↗
“Which should I choose?”source ↗
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