[Anonymous]

I feel like I have developed thick skin going through this CPA process but I have 1 coworker that gives me grief because I have not passed the entire exam yet. I am a year out of college and have been working full time for almost 8 months now yet I have only passed FAR (after my 2nd try) and took AUD for the 2nd time Saturday (got a 74 on the first try but I really think I did better this time) and jumped straight into studying for REG today.
However, my coworker always seems to take interest in my progress with the CPA but never in an encouraging way. He constantly keeps track of when I will be finding out my scores even though I try to avoid talking about the exam with him. While most of my coworkers encouraged me as I restudied for AUD and gave me advice/pointers he constantly feeds me with negative comments like “That’s a retake for you right?” or “Are you done yet?” or “You think it will be harder?” or “How many more do you have left?” in a judgmental way and it’s starting to annoy me and even give me anxiety to hear negative energy before going into an exam. He passed them all on his first try and I can sense that he looks down on me because he has already passed. Like I said, when it comes to studying and exams I try not to tell my business to everyone but it does come up that I’m still studying if I talk to my manager or someone else and he always seems to find out. I feel like I can’t directly come out and tell him to stop talking to me about the exam though.

Has one ran into situations like this and have any advice? I’m starting to understand my weaknesses and motivate myself more as I try to pass but it’s literally like this guy crushes my energy and positive thoughts.

Thank you in advance ????

[Anonymous]

The best way to stop talking to him about the exam is to stop talking to him about the exam.

[livealittle]

you can just keep asking him “why do you want to know?”

him: did you pass yet?
you: why do you want to know?
him: well did you, did you pass yet?
you: I understand.
Him: didn't you pass yet? you've been taking it forever
you: why do you want to know?
Him: I just do, did you?
you: I understand.

and smile when you say this. over and over. eventually he will stop asking and you will have a little fun counting the number of times it takes you giving him a non-answer before he gets the message?

should we take bets?

5 times

4 times

15 times

he's about a smart as a bag of rocks and he will never get it.

BEC - 8/8/16
REG - 66, 77
AUD - 81
FAR - 9/8/16

[Anonymous]

Is it just me or were many of the previous posts here were deleted?

[Anonymous]

@CantStop – you asked, I had to go looking. Are you thinking of this topic?
https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/polite-response-to-did-you-pass-or-fail/

[Anonymous]

Jeff posted yesterday that he'd updated the server, and when his post was the newest post, it seemed like several topics and/or posts had disappeared – I think most of the replies in this thread were among the casualties:

https://www.another71.com/cpa-exam-forum/topic/new-server-forum-should-be-much-faster-now/

[SuckItUp]

The member that posted the question actually posted twice, I remember. Members started replying to the one and ignored the other. Somehow this one was found by Deadpool and here we are.

[N4]

Know how u feel. Ur not alone. I actually saw my coworker/senior smile when i told the team i failed reg with a 73. He gave up on the cpa and never had encouraging words. Passed far in the last window..so it was def depressing. Some people get off at seeing others unhappy bc they are unhappy with themselves. Its probably because hes threatened. He doesnt want another cpa at the company and sees your drive and wants to knock you down. Just be upfront and say you dont wish to discuss it. If he continues talking to u dont respond.

Hang in there!!!

FAR (5/31) PASS (Best birthday gift ever!)

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