The WORST Thing About the CFA Exams
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- There are plenty of benefits to the CFA program, but also some drawbacks. Here is the WORST thing about the CFA exams and being a CFA charterholder.
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The thing most fond of never taking time from children through CFA ...always studied when they were sleeping or I was traveling ...arduous but in retrospect ZERO guilt!..If you have kids ALWAYS sacrifice your own time late night early AM vs time with them....Peace of mind priceless as family more important than letter$
Not true! CFA > children!
AJ you hit the nail on the head with this one.
In order to feel most fulfilled as humans we must always feel like we are progressing in some way. I think this is why a lot of retired people play golf, because golf is a sport you never really "master."
I already had the "bug" you talk about before pursuing the CFA, and now I think if I were not studying for the CFA I would have a lot of boredom time. I think finding hobbies can be a good way to fill time and "progress" and won't feel like a waste of time so long as you genuinely enjoy them. Jiujitsu, golf, playing a musical instrument are all things I've done that are hard to master and give me that feeling of progression and fulfillment.
So true, during the period that I spent studying for level 1, I felt kinda blank, and after that I felt blank too, I was kinda miss studying and sometimes anxiety as I waited for the result. The moment I knew I passed lv 1, tbh the joy was kinda short-lived as I immediately started to think about lv 2 lol.
Yoooo this is so facts. I'm in my 4th year double majoring in Finance and Accounting and I really do feel this. I literally think about every minute I spend haha
I do feel like this, becoming more sensitive on how I spend my time and whether I’m growing intellectually. It creates stress and some depression. But you can still apply cfa gained skills, into further learning, differences is that you now drive the curriculum onto what to learn. Nice video.
Very true, there is a positive side to it.
I finished all three levels of the CFA and now doing a masters in finance, the master feels too easy and deep down im dying because of the curse you just talked about. SOMEHOW cant event land an internship.
Nb: I passed levels 1 and 2 in the top 10 percentile 😢
Totally agree even though I have my CFA level III exam in a week and a half and cannot yet relaxing ☺
After I finished college I got that feeling of “now what” as far as education/career progression and needing to feel productive, and that was probably a major factor in deciding to pursue the CFA charter. So some really good things can come from this feeling. However, I do agree… at what point should you put limits on it? After the CFA should I then go for a CPA, FRM, CTP etc and learn to code Python and R? Or at what point should I just kick back and enjoy life for a bit? Focusing on soft skills at this point in my career would probably be most beneficial anyways. But I think there is something to be said for lifelong pursuits of education and learning, but it better be something you enjoy if it will continue to dominate your life. Right now I am leaning towards spending more time with my wife and 3 kids after I hopefully clear level 3 later this year. We shall see how long I can hold off that feeling of needing to conquer an epic challenge such as the CFA though.
Right, there are always more designations to get. Spending time with family seems far more valuable to me.
I'm you, I actually get anxious if I'm not chasing an academic goal.
Great points AJ. Writing level 3 in a few days but my experience during the program so far echoes what you have said.
I wish you all the very best for the test my friend , I seriously hope to see you clear all of it and succeed !
Thank you sir.. Appreciate it 👊
GOOD LUCK!!!
@@straighttalks-ajsrmek323 Thanks so much AJ👍
Passed my CFA level I in November 2022 and you're absolutely right on this, I cannot play more than 2 games on Fifa 23... I start worrying about and I tell myself "you're doing nothing!"
I certainly need to register in Level II but let me take some time off please😂
Nah, I stick to 3hrs a day and I still enjoy my life guilt free
Thank you for the video. I only watch you during my preparation 😊
BEST OF LUCK ON THE EXAM!!!
I am that time waister who always had unfocused frequently interrupted studies. However, I really enjoyed my life and my job too. At the age of 45 now, I didn’t reach more than a manager position in Corporate Banking. However, I have relatively much higher income, compared to the same position in US 🇺🇸. Currently, I feel more calm and have time for the CFA, although it seems to be too late.
I'm so glad others feel the same way. I passed my lvl 2 Nov'22 exam and im planning on writing lvl 3 in feb '24 but until registration opens up for that, i really don't have anything going on other than school. Even that feels so basic and easy in comparison with lvl 2. Hard to really enjoy doing anything now
Gotta find another avenue to channel the energy towards!
My level 3 exam in in six days. Wish me luck.
GOOD LUCK TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!
Great video, AJ. Could you make one about CFA x CAIA? I work in the infrastructure/real estate industry and have been unsure about which one to take. Thanks!
CAIA for sure. CFA holds little value outside asset management and few other industries
This is literally what I'm feeling right now. Like, now what? After getting my CFA charter, I'm now looking at learning Javascript or take the CIPM designation. 😅
I thought that the latest updates to CFA already include Payton !
I’m going through level 1 now, it pretty much removes your social life as I’m spending days studying for me this is the toughest part and keeping discipline, but I know it will all be worth it
Same with me
Try to LOVE THE GRIND!!!
Feel you man. Only taking level one next week but I can see what you mean. I consumed so much TH-cam content when I was in college and now I watch every video in 1.75 or 2.0 speed because I feel like I’m wasting time listening to people speaking normally 😂
And I literally mentioned learning python after the CFA in a job interview one hour ago 😅
TH-cam at 2.0 is the GOAT.
AJ can read my mind!
Python can be used for quant finance. I work in risk management and we use python and sql quite a bit. About 5% of cfa charters are in risk management from what I remember.
I don't know anything about python. But is python useful in terms of pursuing CFA?
Hello AJ, could you make a video about how to use ChatGPT to learn about finance. Like the kind of questions you can ask to learn concepts better?
Always like all your videos. Thanks!
I used to love movies.. now they’re a waste of time 😩
So true Harry Potter.
Beyond CFA, is there any finance degree except a PHD? I'm a L2 candidate and didn't realise its that prestigious.
Sure, there are many different masters degrees in finance.
Damn right man, it's a curse and bless at the same time.
How to be consistent and focused on one goal.... I am preparing for CFAL1 i really want to learn and acquire knowledge in finance.....but My mind often swtich between different things even after cutting distraction.... Please reply how should i tackle this☹️
CFA is a waste of time. A top Masters in Finance is better
Definitely not a waste of time. But top masters may be better yea.
Couldn't help noticing Ferrari, Monaco, Spa, Imola, COTA.
Yes!!!
That is exactly what happend to me
Im learning python, CFA and my honours 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sheesh lol.
Any book recommendations?
Yep, I have a video about it!
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hi sir, how much need marks in each subject to pass cfa level 1 exam and overall how much need
Are you ca?
Raise some chickens, that will help you!!!
I would like to, haha.
Go Irish!
YES!!!