Silent Firing & Morale Erosion Comes to Accounting

n this episode, Rob Brown exposes a subtle but widespread issue in accounting firms: silent firing.**

You haven’t been let go. But you’re no longer invited to meetings. Projects go to others. Nobody is talking about your future. You feel sidelined. Not officially, not publicly, but unmistakably.

This is silent firing. And it's happening across the profession.

This is episode four in a six-part series on the broken career ladder in accounting. Rob Brown explains how good people are being quietly pushed out without the firm ever saying a word. And more importantly, he shares what professionals can do when their career stalls without warning.

*Key Takeaways:*

➜ Silent firing is career drift by design

➜ It affects high performers who stop being visible

➜ AI, private equity and leadership churn increase the risk

➜ Being left out of projects is a warning sign

➜ Visibility and value must be actively managed

➜ You must self-advocate or risk fading away

*Killer Quotes:*

"You’re not in trouble. You’re invisible."

"Silent firing is when nobody tells you to leave, but nobody asks you to stay either."

"Being ignored is not neutral. It’s negative."

"You can’t wait for recognition. You have to reassert your relevance."

"If your job is shrinking quietly, that is a signal."

"This is not about performance. It’s about presence."

"You’re not broken. You’re unclaimed. That can be fixed."

The Accounting Influencers Podcast (AIP) is aimed at accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally.

You can find this on youtube here:

https://youtu.be/a-pfvBt8RBU

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The Accounting Influencers Podcast serves accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally. The show focuses on helping professionals strengthen their personal brand, stay informed about industry changes, and navigate disruptive forces affecting accounting business models and trends. The content includes solo insights from host Rob Brown as well as interviews or panel discussions with industry leaders. Check out the show on your preferred podcast app or platform, or go to the Accounting Influencers YouTube channel for all of the episodes in video format.

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