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Originally Posted by heep223
Honestly man....a casual interest in finance will not get this done. You need complete determination, particularly if you have 0 finance training. I'm sure I'm beating a dead horse here but the biggest mistake people have made, and I've seen it over and over, is: "yeah the CFA looks interesting....I'm just going to give it a try". Don't bother, if this is how you're feeling. Sure you might pass level 1 with some determination but that's the easy part, levels 2 and 3 are another ball game.
I passed all three first try. And it really, really sucked. I don't mean to sound negative but if you're serious about getting your charter, and you have to be in order to get it, you will hate your life.
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Thanks for the reply. Definitely something to think about.
In terms of commitment, I am ready to do whatever it takes to pass the exams if I sign up and pay the examination fee. I am very motivated to do anything that will help get my foot in the door in an alternative industry, just in case there is an extended downturn in O&G. I already know too many people with similar credentials as myself (e.g. engineering degree holder with <4 years experience) looking for employment!
I am very open to moving to another industry if needed. Also, I will definitely be kicking myself if I feel like I haven't done everything possible to keep options open and stay employed. Is there any alternative to the CFA exams that will accomplish this?