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Very confused abt career, pls help!!

shweta (Final student) (63 Points)

17 February 2014

Hi guys,

I am 24 yrs old & have cleared my Final 1st group in May 14 attempt (last attempt). The problem is that my articleship got over long back and I have not been working for 2 years. I am very eager to join a job as semi-qualified but worried whether that will affect my exam prep. I have got All-India Rank 33 in my PCC, but have already taken 3 attempts in Final. Also I am preparing for CISA exam wich I will be writing this June.

My confusion is that - should I apply for job after I qualify in this coming August, with CISA qualification, (assuming i clear both the exams) or should I apply now itself?? I am finding it hard to sit at home..

Please help, i am very anxious and not able to focus in studies, instead I keep worrying about my job prospects..

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CA Devanand Jethanandani (CA) (8003 Points)
Replied 17 February 2014

Hi Shweta,

First Congratulations for the clearing 1st Group...

My Advise is,

To fully focus on study only, forget job until you successfuly complete 2nd group of final also.

And how can you say it is hard to sit at home, are you not preparing for CISA and 2nd group of final ???????

You said if you join job, you will be worried about result, that means if you join job you will not be confident clearing 2nd group along with doing job. One will not get desired result if he/she is not fully confident, hence don't do this, don't think of job until your prime goal (to be CA) is achieved.

Thanks,

CA. Devanand

Kishor Bhat (CA final CS executive (from Bangalore)) (1881 Points)
Replied 17 February 2014

hi shweta, Even my situation also same.Ofcourse it wl affect ur preparations. Its my own experience..even if u get weekends u can't concentrate. Hardly 3 mnths are there. Dont sit with 2nd thought. Start ur studys from tomorrow, Clear 2nd group then go for job with qualifications.

ricky (CA) (92 Points)
Replied 18 February 2014

Do 1 Thing rather study or job....concentrate on 1 thing. Complete your studies first.Set target 1 yr or 2 yr for studies and put efforts as best you can.

Mittal Darji (student) (28 Points)
Replied 18 February 2014

Focus on your studies for next exam scheduled in June...give ur 200% ... This time you have 20 days more for preparation , make sure this time you will clear...

sandeep (jr.executive finance & account) (22 Points)
Replied 18 February 2014

Concentrate and clear the 2nd group also. Then u can go for the job.

HARISH AGRAWAL (H) (22 Points)
Replied 19 February 2014

Simply calculate value of 6 month after getting degree and compare it with return from job

HARISH AGRAWAL (H) (22 Points)
Replied 19 February 2014

without degree, you will your self be able to right decision

SamTK (Chartered Accountant) (194 Points)
Replied 20 February 2014

Shweta et al,

I believe I have a differing view. Assuming that you've already sat for multiple attempts, studying alone would be counter-productive for both, your present & future.

Not to disappoint you, but what makes you think you'll find a way to pass your second group now, after already giving your best in the past few attempts? I am, in no way, implying that you'll never pass, but what I mean is, sitting at home and going through the same syllabus over and over again is only going to demotivate you, further. Start working, gain some exposure, it'll give you insight into the Corporate World, and more importantly, if will give you a reason to work all the more harder, it'll give you a cause to study wholeheartedly. Right now, I'm just assuming you're disheartened. You need a change in perspective. Go out, work. You'll get some perspective.

And. It'll be counter-productive for your future as well. Imagine how recruiters will look at you, once you pass CA Finals. Do you think they'll find it appealing that you preferred sitting at home and decided to write the exams over and over again until you passed. Yes, this does show determination, but it also shows a lack of orientation. Instead, if you started working now, and preparing for your exams alongside, recruiters will look at you, knowing that you're both determined and ambitious. Plus, it'll also add onto your work experience, which will give you all the more advantage.

Look, what I mean is, I'm assuming you've been through the whole syllabus already but you're lacking the motivation, inspiration & aspiration to study. I won't blame you. If you get to work, you'll only gain more perspective. If, say 2 months into work, you realize that you're unable to handle both studying and working simultaneously, I'd suggest you quit then. But at least start for now.

Well, that's what my opinion is. Trust me, you can do both simultaneously. In fact, the energy you'll gain, the refreshment you'll feel will add onto your productivity while studying.

Anyways, think about it. Do what suits you best.

Cheers,
Sam

shweta (Final student) (63 Points)
Replied 21 February 2014

Thanks a lot to everyone for your sharing your views :) It has given me more clarity. I've decided to concentrate on my exams & apply for job immediately after writing my exams.. @ SamTK thanks a lot for your input Sam :) I also agree with your view but having waited so long, I think 3 months more wont make much difference. But thanks for giving your honest opinion :)