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Gettry Marcus CPA, PC
Name: Janet Winiarski
Title: Manager
Company Name: Gettry Marcus CPA, PC
Years in real estate: 17
What real estate associations or organizations are you a member of? Long Island Real Estate Group, Long Island Real Estate Group - Women (LIREG W)
How have you navigated obstacles to achieve success in your career? I have found the biggest obstacle in my career to be the work-life balancing act that many of us face everyday, not so much the balancing that I need to do for myself and my family, but getting those around me to accept the balance that I have. When I transitioned to a working mother and needed flexibility, I found that although I was given the flexibility, it came with the unwritten cost of furthering my career. The best solution turned out to be moving to a firm that was more understanding of how the work-life balance really works.
How do you play your strengths to your advantage in your career? In the high-stress time crunch of tax season, I remain calm and stay in control of the work around me, which allows me to form good relationships with clients and get the work done on time. I try to keep the stress from clients, as I believe clients stay calm if you project calmness (even when chaos is surrounding you), which makes working relationships easier to manage. Although my work space sometimes looks like a mess, it’s an organized mess and I constantly monitor what’s being worked on, needs attention, and has gone out, keeping control along the way.
What trends are you seeing so far this year? Like it or not, we have a new president this year and that could mean changes in tax laws. There’s a lot of uncertainty as to what changes will be made and when, so this year I’m seeing clients delaying certain transactions to get an idea of the possible future tax implications. Clients are asking about converting the type of business entities they have, they’re working with installment sales to give themselves more flexibility in recognizing gains, and reviewing their income sources for areas to make changes. This year is more about planning and creating options than we typically see.
What do you do for fun? I enjoy spending time with my husband and sons, watching, playing, and coaching sports, doing crafts, and visiting local attractions.
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