SOS …Need a kick in the right place!

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  • October 13, 2011 at 3:45 pm #162180
    are_we_there_yet
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    Hello To All!

    I am new to this website, still learning how to navigate around… Well here is my story, will try to be as short as possible – people say that’s a talent to have..:) I BURNED OUT! I came from another country about 6 years ago, put myself through the college while working fulltime..Just graduated this past may, got a wonderful job that I am about to start – Tax Compliance..Back in may I decided to “Dive in to Studying”. My first choice was FARE..after 3 weeks of intensive studying I had a breakdown and did not touch studying materials for about 2 months (beckers review – OMG This chapter 2 killed me). Some of my friends were on the same boat as me..We even came up with “Side Effects List from Studying for CPA”..#1 on the list was: two weeks of studying resulted in getting a DOG for $1500!!! Anyhow I got back on track for another 2-3 weeks..And got off the track again..I kept rescheduling my exam for 6 MONTHS..Finally decided to cancel FARE exam. I know I dont get a refund, but I couldnt keep having the thought that I have to take it soon and I am not ready for it..So I decided to leave FARE aside for now and try with REG..There is less information to retain and plus I will benefit from studying sincce my job will be Tax Compliance.. The only thing I need a kick. I always give those to my friends and people around me when it comes to education, health, etc..Any advices would be appreciated. If anybody is in need of virtual studdy-buddy or support – please feel free to contact me…Planning to start studying REG this weekend.

    Thank you guys for taking your precious time to read my post!!

    Fare 80
    Reg 73, 79
    Audit 68, 74, 07/01/2013
    Bec 08/26/2013

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  • October 13, 2011 at 3:56 pm #303326
    mla1169
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    IMHO, you haven't made the decision yet to do this. Once you are committed you are committed. Imagine if you stopped feeding your dog because your mind wasn't in it? Imagine if you only went to work when you felt like it?

    I get the being burnt out, REALLY I do, I've been in school since June of 2003 without so much as ONE semester off to get my bachelors AND masters done by this December. I've got 2 kids. I work full time.I wish I had time for a breakdown but I just can't squeeeze one in. I could think of a million “excuses” to get off track, but this is a committment until I am completed, not just when I want to.

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

    Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

    October 13, 2011 at 4:06 pm #303327
    KasiaS
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    My advice is, act like your life literally depends on getting the CPA. When you schedule, set it in stone and pretend there is no way to reschedule. This works for me because then I just accept that it needs to be done and I better get my butt in gear. Then it's not a matter of “I should…” but rather an “I MUST”

    Another thing, don't schedule your exam too far in the future because it's human nature to procrastinate. Schedule it to sit for the exam within a few weeks. That'll light a fire under your butt… this is also what has helped me so far. I only leave about 6-7 weeks to study.

    I get the burned out feeling and I'll be honest, it doesn't stop until this thing is over.

    After this Saturday, I'll be studying for REG to take on Nov. 26. I'm here for you if you need support. This site is the best place to get it.

    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

    October 13, 2011 at 4:13 pm #303328
    markiux88
    Member

    @agnjcpa…..I'm a foreigner like you…and what keeps me going is the idea of not having to go home an open a f..ing book anymore… I'm 23, been in school since 5..18 yrs of my life..and I still need 14 credits for the 150 hr requirement…Damn…I just don't wanna see books anymore.. I wanna have a normal life. I wanna go play soccer again.. I wanna go to rock concerts…I want to sleep after work…I want to watch my favorite shows…I want to spend time with my family….I want to succeed…….damn…those are my reasons to get this out of the way….lol

    October 13, 2011 at 4:16 pm #303329
    Minimorty
    Participant

    @mark – please be mindful of your language. thanks.

    October 13, 2011 at 4:19 pm #303330
    markiux88
    Member

    @minimorty……..okie…dokie…I got to excited….deeply sorry………kids..lol

    October 13, 2011 at 4:19 pm #303331
    markiux88
    Member

    *too

    October 13, 2011 at 4:27 pm #303332
    jenuno01
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    @markiux88 where are you from? I am also a foreigner

    Class of 2012

    October 13, 2011 at 4:32 pm #303333
    markiux88
    Member

    Croatia…raised in Spain…moved here 11 yrs ago…you?

    October 13, 2011 at 4:34 pm #303334
    are_we_there_yet
    Member

    @mla1169:

    Rought..but I totally agree and Understand. I wish you good luck with completing it!

    @KasiaS

    Thank you. What is the way to contact you besides through the posts. I am working on study schedule.

    @markiux88

    I hear you! I found your reply very funny..I will work on my “Joy List after passing CPA” tonight..will see how it goes..:)

    Fare 80
    Reg 73, 79
    Audit 68, 74, 07/01/2013
    Bec 08/26/2013

    October 13, 2011 at 4:58 pm #303335
    KasiaS
    Participant

    @agnjcpa – you can reach me via e-mail at k.solarczyk@yahoo.com.

    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

    October 13, 2011 at 7:57 pm #303336
    jenuno01
    Member

    @markiux88 I am from Mexico! Born in the U.S. moved to Mexico when I was 8 and moved back to the U.S. about 5 years ago

    Class of 2012

    October 14, 2011 at 1:12 am #303337
    Whenindoubt
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    @mla1169,

    I loved your line, “I wish I had time for a breakdown but I just can't squeeze one in.”. I feel the same way right now!

    BEC: 75 11/8/10
    AUD: 89 2/22/11
    FAR: 78 5/17/11
    REG: 72, 83 10/17/11
    DONE!!!!

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