Episode 90

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14th Dec 2025

Why Is the Trainee Salary So Low?

We are back with another solo episode after some time.

We chat about why the trainee salary is notoriously so low, how we can respond to this as aspiring CAs, and how to get the greatest squeeze out of your training years.

We also chat about:

  • Why the CA traineeship is better than an MBA;
  • Preventing the pitfalls of workplace politics;
  • Ways to love your articles and have fun along the way, and more.

Enjoy!

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The Road to CA Podcast
Many of us hope and believe that "it will end in CA(SA)". However, we forget that the destination is only the tip of the iceberg; and that the journey is an integral part of the dream.

This journey is what differentiates us, it is what defines us, and it is what binds us.

It is what transforms us into CAs(SA).

But what lies on the trail to the summit of CA(SA)? Undoubtedly, inspiring stories, heartfelt passion, and trailblazing perspectives. There is still so much more to showcase and uncover...

Hence, this is an exploration of the mountainous and arduous path towards CA(SA).

This is The Road to CA.

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