[Manderz]

So I am still fairly new at all this, I have only taken one test (BEC = FAIL) and I am currently studying for FAR. I was supposed to take my test this Thursday, 1/27/11, but I’ve been having some serious medical issues and my doctor advised me to postpone it. Normally, I would just take it anyways; however, my health has been so poor the past 2 years that I think I will finally start listening to him!

So I canceled my test with prometric (even though my NTS expires 1/29/11) and filed for an NTS extension with my state. I won’t hear for a few days if it has been approved or not, but I pray to God it will be, because I can NOT afford another $300 right now!

I have just been feeling extremely discouraged lately, I feel like everything in the world is getting in my way of studying! I work full-time so I try to study 3-4 hours a night and as many as possible on the weekends, but there is seriously always something in my way…. Even now that the holidays are over, I have my boyfriend’s birthday,

I’m planning my best friend’s baby shower (& it’s a royal pain considering how much is involved), my friends are starting to lose patience with me for always bailing or not being able to do anything anymore & I’ve also just been really sick, not to mention, battling depression from this crappy winter and cold. My boyfriend has been really great & understanding, but I can even tell him patience is wearing thin.

I know a lot of you out there have it a lot worse, but I am just wondering how you find time for it all??? I am trying so hard, but I am running on empty here… I am constantly falling asleep at work, I live on coffee and tea, I’ve even been getting vitamin B-12 shots from my doctor to help with my lack of energy—hasn’t been helping.

I don’t know, maybe I am just not cut out for all this stuff; I do NOT feel smart enough.

Sorry, I just needed someone to talk to & get this off my chest. Thanks to anyone who is listening.

[Anonymous]

Manderz

In my opinion health always comes 1st…what good is being a CPA if you don't have your health, right???

With that said…FAR is THE HARDEST part of the exam…I too work full time…I had to cut almost everything out of my life…I would work all day and be in the local library for at least 4 hours a night on the weekdays and 8-12 hours on the weekend…you're friends/family/boyfriend all have to realize what you are trying to accomplish is one of the most difficult challenges you will ever encounter…there is a reason that the designation is so prestigious…if they just handed out CPA licenses to everyone would the profession be so respected..??

Jeff had a really excellent blog post that I think summed it up perfectly…read this and give it to anyone that gives you sh*t for chasing your goals

https://www.another71.com/an-open-letter-to-all-of-my-friends-and-family-while-i-take-the-cpa-exam/

[Anonymous]

dear manderz i was in yr shoes but took time off and focused on my health and had my nts postponed bcos of hospital papers i submitted to board…………..then now have taken far, bec and reg and studying for aud to take feb…………..so all will be well if u put in God;s hands bcos i did that and it all worked out………………i thank GOD for yaeger review which enabled me watch lectures only and solve minimum h/w questions to pass……….most folks have to read the textbook to pass but its not necessary with yaeger bcos they nail the concepts on thr lectures………….. good luck and God bless

[Manderz]

That is true, I guess passing my tests won't do me much good if I'm not healthy enough to even work! It's just frustrating, I am only 25 & I eat well & exercise (at least I did more before studying) and I just don't get why all this is happening right now!!

My friends haven't been rude, it just seems they have given up on me! I just don't want to lose them. But I guess if they are “true” friends, they should understand…

& thank you, I love that blog– soooooo true, I feel like I wrote it!

I guess I just have a severe complex with failing. I get beyond discouraged when I do, especially when I feel like I am letting everyone down!

@ elsie- I have heard Yaeger is awesome… I am currently using Becker for FAR, but I do have a Yaeger CRAM that I can't wait to use. I am a very visual learner & I think the learning intensive courses would be great for me. If I really like it & it helps me out a lot I think I may try ordering some of their materials. The only thing is Becker, even though it is great too, broke the bank. Maybe I can sell a kidney or something to get money for extra materials! (just kidding)

[limey]

Yikes, get some rest! As for everybody else, go to parties or whatever, but don't stay late (you always say you don't feel well). You're not the only one – my friends probably thought aliens took over, when all I did was babble about “the exam” for months on end. It really is a drama-filled headache of a chase until you're done. And finishing in 18 months or less, at one try at a time, is what you want to keep it to.

I really can't pass again!

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