7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Actuary

These 7 things will change how YOU see the actuarial career! If you’re deciding whether or not becoming an actuary is right for you, this video is a MUST-WATCH.

Because you need all the info, not just the positives!

These are things you don’t tend to find out about the career until you’ve experienced it yourself..

..but they’re important to know BEFORE you get started!

By the way, if you’ve been on your actuarial journey for awhile, I’d love to hear your perspective.

What’s one thing you wish you knew about the actuarial career before you started?

Let me know in the comments!!

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TIMESTAMPS
• Intro 0:00
• Something you should know about actuarial exams.. 0:39
• This doesn't start until you're fully-qualified 1:44
• School & exams won't prepare you for this! 2:56
• Technical skills are KEY 4:09
• Why the actuarial career may not be perfect for you.. 5:27
• These two things are NOT enough 7:18
• This career will test your limits! 8:13

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[PaulRichards]

Similar experience from me as well. It took me 10 years to pass all the exams and it was very stressful at times (especially with 5 kids!) Only thing I'd disagree with a little is that the work life balance doesn't automatically get better when you finish the exams. Sometimes your workload just increases and that ends up filling the time you used to spend studying. It's important to find a company that's a good fit for the kind of work life balance you want to have.

[athenaamethyst]

I just started my journey. But, I, as a mom of 2 kids under 5, I think I have the stress management part down at least! haha. Thanks for another great video. :)

[robertholcomb]

I really appreciate the insights! I'm a small business owner with a bachelor's degree in business analysis and management. I'm interested in this field, but I'm 44 years old. Would it make sense at my age to even consider going down this path? Thanks in advance!

[benibarca]

Love that can you please make a video on ifoa and soa comparision in much details

[aaryamananand]

Such an insightful video! Thank you so much

[SmokingwithBush]

I wish I knew that there are constant exam changes by the SOA. When I first began exams, I only needed 5 to become ASA and now I need 7. Makes the journey that much longer 😒. Just passed my fifth and have to keep going now.

[Excelsior]

Thanks, Brea for sharing such insights into the career. May I ask, can I work in the US as an Actuary if I have IFOA exemptions?

[psgrimm]

My son is going into his 3rd year of study to become an Actuary. What specific type of programming course would serve him best if he continues to try to become an actuary? Thanks!

[ThaoTran-gsby]

Can actuary work outside insurance lile banks?

[lucasirvine]

Is the actuary work at uni just really hard level of maths
Tempted by it possibly

[samyakchopra]

Can I clear actuarial papers with doing bsc in actuarial science