CFA

Annieb Posted: May 27, 2005 12:57 PM

CFA

Anyone taking it? Anyone's DH/FH taking it? My DH is taking level 3 this year. He's studying so much and so nervous. Basically all he does is work all week and study all weekend. I can't wait until this is over and I can spend time with him again and he can SLEEP

Just wanted to send to any ladies out there going through the same thing

Salason626 Posted: May 27, 2005 01:01 PM

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Ugh i'm taking level II for the 2nd time (and procrastinating studying right now!). good luck to your DH! my DH cant wait until its over and is already planning the party for next sat night to celebrate!

Annieb Posted: May 27, 2005 01:03 PM

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Good Luck! I'm sure you'll pass - I think it takes a lot of people two tries to pass Level II!

Its such an awful exam - taking up so much time for three years! I miss my DH so much - I am counting down until June 4!

Good luck to you - its almost over!!!!

xjulietx Posted: May 27, 2005 01:39 PM

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I think my DH decided to take a break from it while he is working on his MBA. He failed II twice and he was really getting discouraged.

Annieb Posted: May 27, 2005 01:55 PM

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juliex sorry to here that! I think the test has that effect on a lot of people. One of my friends failed level II last year and refuses to ever take it again!

That's awesome though that your DH is getting his MBA - where does he go to school? That's my DH's next step after this is done with. But, he started a new job in October that he totally loves so he is thinking of going at night or to an executive program.

xjulietx Posted: May 27, 2005 02:00 PM

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Posted by Annieb

juliex sorry to here that! I think the test has that effect on a lot of people. One of my friends failed level II last year and refuses to ever take it again!

That's awesome though that your DH is getting his MBA - where does he go to school? That's my DH's next step after this is done with. But, he started a new job in October that he totally loves so he is thinking of going at night or to an executive program.

DH is going to NYU Stern School in the Langone part time program. He started in the fall.

ladybug78 Posted: May 27, 2005 02:13 PM

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My brother is taking level 3 this year...He has been cramming for weeks!!! Hopefully he will pass it because he starts Columbia Business school in the Fall and he hopefully will never have to study for the CFA again!!!

cluelessbride Posted: May 27, 2005 02:17 PM

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What is the CFA for? Until very recently I worked in grad school admissions for a quant finance program and applicants would put the CFA on their application as a credential. Is it a licensing thing? Allows one to do certain kinds of work?

Salason626 Posted: May 27, 2005 02:28 PM

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its stands for Chartered Financial Analyst. its not a license and you dont necessarily need it to do any certain type work. there's not too many ppl with it and its difficult to obtain so it gives you more credibility. i've actually read and heard many ppl say that if you're in finance, it more valuable than an MBA bc its more concentrated.

Annieb Posted: May 27, 2005 02:35 PM

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I've heard that as well. My DH is in equity research and many of the higher-ups have told him they would rather he get the CFA than an MBA.

cluelessbride Posted: May 27, 2005 02:38 PM

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Certainly for quant positions an MBA is useless.

ladybug78 Posted: May 27, 2005 02:39 PM

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Posted by Annieb

I've heard that as well. My DH is in equity research and many of the higher-ups have told him they would rather he get the CFA than an MBA.

My brother has said the same thing that people at his company would rather get the CFA than an MBA.

corinne7477 Posted: May 27, 2005 02:49 PM

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my husband is taking level 2 for the second time and is driving me crazy.

CathyB Posted: May 27, 2005 03:15 PM

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Good luck! I remember when DH was taking it. We were so excited to get our memorial day weekends back when he was done!

kellwolfe Posted: May 27, 2005 04:32 PM

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Good luck you'll do fine! let us know

jeanla4c Posted: May 27, 2005 05:49 PM

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My FH was just talking about the three levels today, he is looking into changing careers and going this route instead of MBA so this is good to hear....

Good Luck to him!!!