[Anonymous]

This is only my second time posting, but I already realize how valuable it is to be “around” others going through h*ll!

I’ve got three young children – 2 year old twins and a 6 year old – and am struggling daily with sleep deprivation, stress, anxiety, financial stress, working full time….need I go on. Lately, I have no motivation to study. I will admit there are times I can’t wait to hit the books and escape from the daily ongoings of work and home, but those times are few and far between. I’ve been trying very hard to follow Jeff’s study schedule, but to no avail. I find myself fighting with my 6 year old for absolutely no reason – taking the days stressors out on him – I know, I’m terrible…. My husband is terribly busy with his business and is home for dinner maybe twice a week. Basically, he is no help!

I guess I just needed to get this out in the open hoping someone would know how I feel…

By the way, my first test is 1/29 – REG. I’m half way through the book, but that alone has taken me 6 weeks 🙁

Hey, I feel better already:)

[Anonymous]

Hang in there!! I also have 3 little ones at home and work full time so I understand your pain. I've been living off of Caffeine pills since February. My house is always a disaster and I have no social life whatsoever. I don't even like it when people ask me to do things or family gatherings cause I feel like all I should be doing is study. I've passed REG and BEC and I just recently found out I failed FAR and pretty sure I didn't pass AUD now too. I'm trying to get motivated again to start studying and it's coming very slow. Just hang in there and stay strong!!

[Anonymous]

Don't give up! Just keep pushing forward. I'm a single mother, working a full-time job so I understand how difficult it is to find time to study, but if you really want this then you have to make time and find a way to get motivated. Please don't give up! The last 15 months of my life has been hell..but trust me when I say that it's all worth it. I received my final passing score today and I'm absolutely thrilled to be finished, but it was definitely hard work. It's not going to be easy, but you can do it 🙂

[Anonymous]

4my3boys…….that's exactly what this forum is for….vent, post, ask for advice and give it…..

Although my circumstances differ from yours, you are in a similar boat with MANY people who post here!

[Anonymous]

4my3boys – you reached out for a reason. You know you want to push yourself to become a CPA and its okay to have times of not thinking you can do it. We have all been there. You do have a lot on your plate but everyone is battling something. You need to just make it work and do what you can with the time that you have. You need to take advantage of time that you have. I have Becker flash cards and when I need to make the most of my time, I pull them out when I'm waiting in the dr's office or at a stop light, or even getting ready in the bathroom in the morning. I study during my lunch break. This whole process has changed me as a person, i see how much drive and perserverance (sp?) i have and i am damn proud of that BUT i've become pretty miserable. Not social at all, and even when I do meet up with friends, I'm not myself. I can't wait for this to be over. But please stick to this forum, there will be so many people you can related to and you will feel the need to offer someone advice too. It's not easy, otherwise everyone would be a CPA. I'm also pretty positive that at one point or another 90% of us have thought of giving up too. You can do this!!

[Anonymous]

My advice is to come to this forum to keep your sanity. No one knows what the CPA candidate goes through, except other candidates. We have a wonderful support network here.

I am a full-time working mother of 2 boys. I understand what you are going through, especially the fighting for no reason. One time I screamed obscenities at my husband (over nothing) and immediately thought, “What kind of person have I become?”. This exam will make you crazy.

You are just starting out so I'd like to give you advice I wish I'd done myself: start with your two hardest exams and try to take them in one window. Sounds impossible, I know. I skipped a window in the beginning not realizing I'd have to take FAR 4 times. Now I am trying to beat the clock to pass BEC before my REG expires. Time will go by so fast! You don't want to have to restudy something you worked so hard to pass.

Drink lots of coffee and take vitamins. As a mom, you put yourself last. Get selfish with your time. Now is the time to get help from family or friends. If you don't take the time for yourself, trust me, someone will take it from you.

I hope you come to the forum for help. We are here for you!

[Anonymous]

4my3boys… it definitely helps to post in these forums. Just to get your aggression and stress out to people who WILL understand! Chime in more, it really does help! I know I'm on here all the time, but it's nice to get a minute or two in between lectures/homework/memorizing to see how everyone's doing 🙂

You can do it 🙂

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