[Anonymous]

I know I haven’t posted much lately, I’ve been a bit busy with things…but still try to come on here to read what’s going on…

I’m a little upset about something that happened today (having to do with studying…) and know it’s not really such a big deal in the larger scheme of things, but still…

So, I figured why not come here, where I have definitely heard some amazing and inspiring stories, and really get this put in perspective. Anyone have any venting they want to do that will help what I’m upset about seem so much less meaningful in comaprison?

Thanks in advance 🙂

[ScruffMcGruff]

Vent time!

I've been working 10-12 hours a day for the last 2-3 weeks, all while trying to get ready for REG (and then BEC). Due to the high number of hours I've been working, I've had to re-schedule both my tests. It's looking like I'm only going to get 1 test in this quarter, and I will have to re-apply for BEC since I signed up for all 4 parts at once and my NTS expires at the end of November.

I don't know who to blame but.. DAMNIT ITS NOT MY FAULT!!! lol..

AUD - 85
FAR - 78 (lol@ FAR Sims)
REG - 85
BEC - August

[Anonymous]

Yes!! Thanks!!

I'm really sorry that things didn't work out as well as you would have liked. Sounds like it's been pretty hectic for you. I hope you pass the exams easily!

[yankeeaccountant]

@acct

I wouldn't know where to start on the venting…I think I am more of a “Ranting” state of mind. Like……..why the heck doesn't Target deliver? I mean, I need my dark chocolate when studying..and since I am studying I don't want to leave the house, so they should deliver, right?! Why the heck are all my friends asking me to go out when they know darn well that I am in full blown final review mode? I mean, it has only been 14 months (yes, my husband reminded me of this last night!!!) so I have taken XX exams (yea, I am not going to count all the times I have taken exams, I am spineless) so they should know the drill by now, right??? Why the heck is Roger (Of Roger CPA) looking cute to me???? I mean what the what?????

Ok, you get the drift. Trying to add some levity here. You have always been so attentive on the forum, giving a word of encouragement to those in need. I was thinking you might need to laugh at a crazy old (yes, 48 is probably in the old category, especially in comparison to most on this site) lady.

Whatever has got your goat right now, I am sorry. We have all been there. My 14 months comment above came from a little discussion my hubby and I had last night. Not a tiff or a fight, but the gist of it is that this exam is stressing our union!! Point is the whole process is stressful. But the great thing is that it will be over soon. Pick yourself up and move on, you got this!!

Hope today is a great day for ya!

[yankeeaccountant]

@scruff

LOL! That is a pisser though!

[mla1169]

No venting here. Since last friday my laptop died, my desktop computer died (that was 8 years old, natural causes), my youngest got sick on a class trip 2.5 hours away and I had to drive up there alone in the middle of the night to get her, she has been sick as a dog with a virus and calls me at work every 5 minutes BEGGING me to come home with her (she is with my inlaws) during a financial audit at work with my boss yelling at me for having the audacity to leave at 5pm (only because my daughter is so sick) and I wanted to cry.

THEN I remembered AUD was last week and if for nothing else, all of this stress held off until afterward. If this all came down a week ago I would have been committed by now but I am lucky 🙂

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[markiux88]

I've had a cold since Tuesday of last week..I had an exam in school on Tuesday, so even though I had 200 degrees of fever and my nose was killing me I had to study….Besides doing stock compensation and deferred taxes….ok..so i took the test..highest score…the professor found a $1 on his way upstairs to grade the exams, so he decides to give it as a prize to the winner in front of the entire class (70+ pple)..I'm the quiet type of guy, so as soon as he said that I done I was dead…lol…

Then yesterday while playing minesweeper at work I see the CFO walking around looking for my boss (the controller)… As usually he was not in his office, so he decides to come to my cublicle and talk to me..He is actually the one who interviwed and hired me… I can barely talk because of the cold I have, but he decides to ask me the question I have no answer for…SO WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING ON LATELY? I was in a complete shock, but I'm one of those peole who is not good at lying so I told him that just somethngs here and there…lol..so he told me things will get better and that I'll be working with the budget director because there is a lot to do with all the departments..so IDK…I'm kidn of confused….:'(

[KasiaS]

This post couldn't have come at a better time. I'm on the verge of being committed with all the problems in my life converging at the most inconvenient time.

I live at home with my parents and my dad is an alcoholic and he's been hitting the bottle more heavily in recent weeks. My mom leans on me for support and my dad gives me painful guilt trips for avoiding him when he's drunk. I'm the middleman in this mess and no matter what I do I'm on the losing end of that battle.

To add on, I have a medical condition that can be painful and due to stress and some weight gain, I've been in extreme pain – the kind that makes you see white light and almost make you pass out. Pain killers can only do so much. My abdomen and back bother me so much that it literally hurts to even breathe.

Work has been a mess as well. I'm swamped and am plagued with a coworker that calls off at the drop of a hat and I get the brunt of her work on top of my own. Additionally, she's been hindering my chances of getting a schedule change that would benefit not only me but the entire firm. Her arguments against this are not fair nor legitimate. I'm supposed to be allowed 90 minute lunch hours daily so I can study and I can't even remember the last time I could even get enough time to run out and buy a lunch to eat at my cubicle.

Between work, home, and CPA studies, I'm spread entirely too thin. My concentration and energy is almost nonexistent. I've come to a realization that the stresses put on me are making me highly irritable so just about any thing out of place will upset me. I'm usually put together so I hate feeling like I don't even have control over my own emotions.Hopefully after Nov. 26th, I'll get some sense of normalcy with the CPA off my plate…

FAR 88 (07/15/11)
BEC 83 (08/31/11)
AUD 81 (10/15/11)
REG 83 (11/26/11)

Used NIU Correspondence CPA Review

[markiux88]

My dear Kasia..Just keep the faith…things will get better….. :-)…sometimes is a big pile of s**t, but it gets better…

[KasiaS]

Thanks markiux88. I've made it this far, hopefully in 4 weeks I'll be singing a slightly happier tune.

I'm looking into moving next year so that, along with finishing this CPA journey keeps my fuse just long enough lol. Everything happens for a reason, so I figure I'll ride this out and count on a better future once this passes.

FAR 88 (07/15/11)
BEC 83 (08/31/11)
AUD 81 (10/15/11)
REG 83 (11/26/11)

Used NIU Correspondence CPA Review

[markiux88]

@KasiaS…GO KASIA!!!!!!! lol

[Anonymous]

Just got home from work…Wow! Thanks everyone!

Somehow when you sleep on something (not literally!), the next day it doesn't seem so bad. I wasn't as upset today about it, and perhaps I reacted too quickly and it's not as bad as I thought it to be…

@yankeeaccountant

lol re the chocolate, etc. 🙂 If possible, I could've sent you some through the internet…we have tons of dark chocolate.

Thanks for your kind words. Though I may be younger than you, 48 is so not old!! I have a great aunt who is quite old, in years, and she has such a youthful and happy nature. Age brings experience and wisdom (hopefully!)!

I'm sorry it's taking you a while to get the CPA exams done. It's not so easy when family members don't quite “get it”, although we don't know what it's like for them either…but it can't compare to what it's like for us! My sister's a CPA, although she took the exams over 15 years ago… but at least my family is familiar with the process.

I'm rooting for you! This time you'll get it!

@mla1169

Sounds like you have really had a tough week…When it rains, it pours, no? (It's actually raining here…) I hope you have a peaceful weekend and your daughter feels better!

@markiux88

It's never easy studying while being sick – but at least you scored really well! Although being singled out like that… 🙂 congrats! Hope you score as well on the CPA!

I feel so foolish when my boss asks what I'm working on and I just came to a stopping point! I'm never sure what to answer, and usually end up asking if there's something he would like me to work on…

@KasiaS

I can't imagine having to deal with all that. It's takes tremendous strength to handle all the pressure…

I hope things work out better for you and that you pass the CPA exams this quarter!

Good luck!!!

[KasiaS]

@Acct – Thanks. I'm keeping the faith as markiux88 suggested.

The main thought that keeps me going is the knowledge that there is always someone who has it worse than I do. My favorite quote is “Once I was sad because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet…”. I'm not sure who authored the quote or even where I heard or read it but I've been living life with that in mind.

Best of luck to you as well!

FAR 88 (07/15/11)
BEC 83 (08/31/11)
AUD 81 (10/15/11)
REG 83 (11/26/11)

Used NIU Correspondence CPA Review

[yankeeaccountant]

@acct

glad your day was better! And thanks for the encouragement too.

Have a great weekend.

[Anonymous]

@KasiaS

Thank you.

I've heard of that quote and similar quotes/concepts. It's so true. I'm really grateful that some people posted on this thread because while I am aware of the concept, I wanted to hear some of the things other people have to deal with who are also studying for the CPA exam. I was upset and really needed to get things put in perspective…

@yankeeaccountant

You too!

[KasiaS]

@Acct, Believe me, I know the feeling. I posted a similar thread asking for some support the week leading up to my AUD exam when things at home reached a new low and I was ready to give up on everything. If it weren't for Another71 and the kind words that fellow suffering CPA candidates, I may not have been as motivated as before.

You'll always find support and perspective here 🙂 I hope things are going better for you today than a few days ago.

FAR 88 (07/15/11)
BEC 83 (08/31/11)
AUD 81 (10/15/11)
REG 83 (11/26/11)

Used NIU Correspondence CPA Review

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