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The exam is 64 days away and I just learned my dad (who has been fighting cancer) likely has less than 90 days to live.
talk about a bummer…
 
Hey RWKTX,
Stay strong man. I had my father pass away within a few months left to the exam. There’s nothing worse than trying to study when you’re mind is somewhere else.
What kept me focused was knowing that passing this exam is what my dad would have wanted the most. I had to go through him battling cancer through the first exam, then had to deal with his passing during the second.
I know nothing would make things better. But we here all wish you lots of luck.
 
Same situation was with me 4 yrs back . My mother passed away just 12 days before my Level 2 exam .I can’t tell how hard were those days. The mind was not able to focus . There were relatives all around preparing for last rituals . And the job also was suffering . Less coocparation was there from employer side too. I can understand how hard you would be feeling. May God give you strength….
 
Thanks for your support everyone. As you said, my dad would be pissed to know that I didn’t pass the exam on his account. Will do my best to get it done and to make him proud.
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I would have said that you should take time to be with your father and I think that’s still an open option. In the grand scheme of things, waiting another year to write this exam and vs spending 90 days with your father, I know which I would choose. But if he wants you to pass, give it your all and make him proud. Be strong brother.
 
very sorry to hear that. prayers are with your dad.
my suggestion is forget the exam this year and spend the next 90 or so days with your pops. you can retake the exam next year or in 2 years but i guarantee you the next 90 days that you spend with your father will be the best memories for you. my grandmother passed away during my L2 studies and i wished i was able to spend more time with her.
 
sorry man. life can turn ugly really fast sometimes.
 
igor555 wrote:
very sorry to hear that. prayers are with your dad.
my suggestion is forget the exam this year and spend the next 90 or so days with your pops. you can retake the exam next year or in 2 years but i guarantee you the next 90 days that you spend with your father will be the best memories for you. my grandmother passed away during my L2 studies and i wished i was able to spend more time with her.
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please consider this option. you have another chance at the L3 exam, but you don’t have another chance to be with your father in his dying days.
my heart goes out to you and your family.
 
Hey, We shall pray for you and your family. I have been in the same situation in L1. Lost my dad after 2 weeks of exam to the same stuff called cancer :(…
Take care! Try to concentrate coz he would be all good to see you doing good!
 
Oh! That is a painful phase! I had gone through similar situation at high school.
my word of advice is the same - spend time with your Dad. You can retake the exam anytime in your life. Spend more time with your other family members too as they are going through the same pain as you.
take care!
 
Yes , If you feel like spending time with your father and not in confident state as to take the exam . Then you should try other option not to take the exam this yr. I know it is a tough decision and this can only be yours alone. May god give patience and strength to overcome this condition.
Good luck….
Thanks….
 
Sorry to hear that, my thoughts go out to you and yours.
I had a similar situation for level 1. My grandmother was given a few weeks to live a couple weeks before the exam. She was still with us on exam day, but passed a few days later. However, I did decide to completely skip the exam. Afterwards, I wrote to CFAI explaining the situtation and they let me enroll in the next exam free of charge.
I dont know if theyd allow the same thing for level 3, but if money is one of the reasons why you feel like you should force yourself into taking the exam, maybe write to CFAI and ask the same I did.
 
hey stay strong RWKTX…it must be so tough on u
exams and life goes on but there is only 1 dad…and its your choice of making him proud or spending time with him. whatever u choose to do, just make sure u do ur best!
 
Spend every waking moment you have with your father. Watch each of your favorite movies together. Ask him to tell you what his hopes and dreams are (and what they were when he was growing up) then tell him yours. Talk about what you think life is about. Get into stupid debates like Chunky vs Smooth Peanut Butter or Boxers vs Briefs, just to see where it goes. Ask him what about his father inspired him and tell him what about him inspires you. Hug Him. Let him know you’re the man (or woman, screen name is ambiguous) you are because of him. And above all else, tell that man to fight the good fight, because F**K CANCER. I’ve lost too many people to this bulls**t.
If you want, study when he’s sleeping.
If you go all-in and choose to study for the test, and god-forbid fail, you will NEVER forgive yourself.
I pray in five years you can share a beer with your dad, and look back laughing on the time he made you almost fail the CFA exam.
 
villnius wrote:
Spend every waking moment you have with your father. Watch each of your favorite movies together. Ask him to tell you what his hopes and dreams are (and what they were when he was growing up) then tell him yours. Talk about what you think life is about. Get into stupid debates like Chunky vs Smooth Peanut Butter or Boxers vs Briefs, just to see where it goes. Ask him what about his father inspired him and tell him what about him inspires you. Hug Him. Let him know you’re the man (or woman, screen name is ambiguous) you are because of him. And above all else, tell that man to fight the good fight, because F**K CANCER. I’ve lost too many people to this bulls**t.
If you want, study when he’s sleeping.
If you go all-in and choose to study for the test, and god-forbid fail, you will NEVER forgive yourself.
I pray in five years you can share a beer with your dad, and look back laughing on the time he made you almost fail the CFA exam.
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Respect.
That was beautifully put.
 
take the exam nxt year. even if you pass, you’ll blame yourself for the rest of your life asking yourself what you could’ve done instead of studying.
with all due respect, put off the exam till next year. there’s nothing to discuss pal.
pray. don’t study.
 
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