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Thursday, 08 January 2009

  • 2009.. sorry I'm a bit delayed..

    Been debating whether or not to post once I get back home to Vancouver.. o while I'm still here in Manila.  Finally decided that since I moved my departure date, I may as well just do a post now rather than skip the whole month of January.

    It's true what they say about how a lot can change in a few days... or in my case, how much things can change over a short conversation.  Not over what was directly said.. but rather, on what the conversation made you realize.  (No, I'm not being emo.. just.. contemplative).

    I have some goals and beliefs about a whole bunch of stuff.  When faced with a so-called moment of truth .. I'm still rather an idealist (for better or for worse).  I still believe that there is a certain way for things to be done, and I want them done that way.  Maybe I am taking myself too seriously (well, okay.. I'm pretty sure I do take myself too seriously).  Maybe it's just what my dad said about some stuff: "Pana-panahon lang yan". The time will come... though it'd really be nice if it's going to be in my lifetime ^^

    Working on the GMAT is bound to make this an even more interesting year... given the fact that I already have the CFA level 2 exam on my table already.  Just have to remind myself why I'm doing the things I'm doing.

    Onward to 2009.

Monday, 08 December 2008

  • Not giving up...

    It's a tough job market.. granted.  Found this on one of the CFA forums though.

    (http://www.analystnotes.com/forum_view_topic.php?id=2995)

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    Collapse of Wall Street and CFAsbraham @ 2008-09-23 04:00:54
    Friends,

    Wondering how do the statements like "Wall Street- a history" and collapse of all the major Investment Banks gonna affect CFA aspirants?

    Any views???
    Re: Collapse of Wall Street and CFAshb1985 @ 2008-09-23 11:57:02

    The nature of the profession we aspire to is that it is highly cyclical and sensitive to the economy. You can't give up on the program just because times have gotten bad. The whole idea behind getting the CFA is to insulate yourself from job loss when times are bad, and outearn the non-cfa's when times are good.

    If you find yourself out of a job now, it's the best time to study, complete the program, and be poised for the next bull market. Don't think the glory days of Wall Street are gone and gone forever. Regulation of banks comes in waves, congress trumpets regulate-regulate-regulate when things like this subprime mortgage default/credit crisis occur, and deregulate-deregulate-deregulate when the economy goes into a growth phase. It's politicians covering their a**.

    In short, don't be discouraged. Times will change and the best thing you can do is be ready for it when it comes.
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    That's actually encouraging :)

    So yeah.. I think I knew where this was going anyway.. hopefully I can keep this mindset for the next 6 months..

Sunday, 23 November 2008

  • It's been a weird month.

    Not really complaining, but it just feels that a whole bunch of stuff has happened this past month.  Now whether it's good or bad.. I guess, it's hard to say.  Right now though, I'm just too tired to frame it right.

    1) KPMG didn't push through --- (at least I get to go home for a long while)

    2) I'm pretty sure that my chances with a certain person have pretty much fallen through --- (it's not certain.. OR.. it just wasn't meant to be?)

    3) I lost one of my credit card a few days ago --- (at least I cancelled the account in time and I kind of got a free lunch.. and $ 20)

    4) I caught a slight cold yesterday morning --- (I have no idea on how to frame this.. at least it's nothing major?)

    5) One of my fillings just broke this morning and it looks like I'll have to wait till I get back to Manila to fix this --- (okay.. lol.. I have no idea how to see the positive side of this either.. I guess.. all the more reason to get home?)

    Part of me is wondering what else is going to go wrong.. but another part is learning to roll with the punches.. at least for the next little while.  Just glad that I've been able to see and say goodbye to a lot of my friends these past 5 days.  Maybe that's the "price" per se.  If that's the case.. I guess.. yeah.. it was worth it.. especially for day #5 (yesterday, Saturday).

Saturday, 08 November 2008

  • Come what may..

    So.. I've been asked to wait till Monday.

    Felt a bit depressed and frustrated.. but after a while, (plus a long talk with my dad)... I realize that I still have other priorities on my plate that require my time as well.  Finished Book 1 of the Level 2.. though, I barely understood most of it.. Book 2, from gleaming the first reading, is going be a lot more obscure for me.. so I'd better focus on it too.  I've barely got 7 months.

    As for money in my pocket.. I'll figure something out.  A part time job wouldn't be a bad idea (there's got to be a call centre or someplace I can work).. it's like being back in school again... cut out a few unnecessary expenses.. etc.

    My dad mentioned something interesting but true, I guess... "Things are clear when you don't have a choice". 

    There's this surreal sense of serenity as I write this.. though, I really wish I could feel that way indefinitely. 

    In any case, onto the weekend.

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