Title: Embracing Your Inner Athlete: A Look at Athletic Accountants
I work for a tech company that is predominantly made up of engineers, but we recently had a company field day with an Olympics-style twist. Our finance team, composed of individuals ages 26 to 58, decided to take part in the event, despite being surrounded by younger, more traditionally athletic teams.
Despite the stereotypes about accountants being more focused on numbers than physical activity, our finance team surprised everyone by placing second and earning silver medals. Many of us had backgrounds in sports from high school or college.
This experience got me thinking – are there any other athletic accountants out there? Share your stories with me in the comments below!
One response
As an Accounting professional, I must say that being athletic and being good at numbers are not mutually exclusive. In fact, many accountants and finance professionals have a background in sports and physical activities.
In my personal experience, I have played sports throughout my life including in high school and college. This has taught me valuable lessons in teamwork, discipline, and perseverance which are all important qualities in the field of Accounting.
The story you shared about your finance team participating in the company field day and placing second is a great example of how accountants can surprise others with their athletic abilities. It’s important to break stereotypes and show that individuals can excel in multiple areas, not just one.
So, to answer your question, yes, I am an athletic accountant and I believe that physical fitness and mental agility go hand in hand. It’s all about balance and staying healthy in both body and mind.