So, this AM I had to take my state securities law and financial advising combined exam. I failed it. Missed it by 1 question. I am in a very dark place right now, which I didn't expect. After failing my other exam twice and then taking a third time to pass, I thought I was done with failing tests. I guess not.
I had heard it was a difficult exam. But, hey, a 3 hour exam is a heck of a lot easier to swallow than the 7 hours I had to do to pass the 7. I put in 3 weeks of nearly non stop studying. I felt very confident going in to the testing facility this AM. And, even during the test I was feeling pretty good. I knew there were some things I guessed on but I felt like they were good educated guesses.
The good news is, I work for a fantastic company and they are still moving me forward with their program. I will start studying for my life/health insurance exams and will hopefully get those done while I wait a month to re-test for my Series 66. I feel like I've let this company down to some degree. They have put their faith and their money behind me and here I am still dragging myself along trying to pass these dang tests.
So, for today, I will lick my wounds and try to empty my brain. Allow myself a day of rest and then get back in the saddle tomorrow while I figure out what I need to do to get my insurance licensing complete. This has been a huge test for me and I truly hope my perseverance pays off. This has bene a very difficult few months for me career wise. Just praying that I'm on the right path and that God has me right where I need to be.
Mattie said
Mar 27, 2017
One question! Ouch!!!
So many things in life seem to take way more time and effort than they should. I think this about every day.
It is so great that you have the stamina and mental and emotional resources to keep at it. Though I'm sorry you have to use them!
I know you will prevail. Right now take extra good care of yourself. You rock no matter how many times you have to tackle those infuriating exams.
SerenityRUS said
Mar 27, 2017
Hugs .. I think bad mouthing failure is not the way to go .. there is a saying fall down 7 times get up 8. Just keep getting up and you will get there .. I know it's frustrating however it is what it is and without failure you can't know success. So again just keep on keeping on .. you will get there and it will be ok. That company is lucky to have someone who continues to try .. those tests are not easy so cut yourself some slack!!
S :)
Iamhere said
Mar 27, 2017
(((Andromeda))) - darn it, darn it, darn it......so sorry - urgh! My best suggestion is the simple things we know in recovery - asset list and gratitude list and let it go.....as far as your company - like me, they see you differently than you see yourself. They see a smart, worthy, dedicated, hard-working employee that adds value and will add even more when certified. I am almost certain that many fail the first time as those tests are not just hard - they are very, very, very hard!!
You are worthy, you are dedicated and you got this! Sending you tons of (((hugs))), positive thoughts and prayers!
andromeda said
Mar 28, 2017
Thank you everyone. Today I'm not feeling like I'm emotionally or mentally ready for any of this. But, I guess, tomorrow is a new day.......
Suburban Denizen said
Mar 28, 2017
Good morning, Andromeda -
I admire your persistence and willingness to go forward with this. Your story is a terrific example to me of the value picking yourself up. shaking everything out and moving on. I see someone who is determined, dedicated and sensible.
Thank you for taking the time to share your story, you set a good example. My program often goes off onto tangents. I swear to myself I won't repeat a behavior, I promise myself to apply myself and rely on my HP...and inevitably get some of it right and some of it wrong. It's discouraging sometimes, and I beat myself up for failing...compounding my error by diminishing my own self-esteem and faith in my HP. In reality, that self-recrimination holds me back, when what I need a "tomorrow is a new day" reset button.
All of this makes me think of my (mis)adventures with Step 7. I am tempted to think of the 7th step as the "Shazam!" step. I read "Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings," do so, and then want to lean back and have my defects removed. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way - it's closer to that old chestnut of Q: How do you get to Carnegie Hall? A: Practice, practice, practice.
All good wishes to you, courageous lady.
makebelieve11 said
Mar 28, 2017
So sorry to hear about the test. As long as we're alive, we'll never be done failing tests - and passing them too, of course. You win some and lose some - that's the way it is, always.
But I'm encouraged to hear that you are picking yourself up again. Continuing to push forward is a sign of tremendous strength and health. In fact, I've heard this is the difference between successful people and unsuccessful people - it's not that the successful ones never fail. They do fail - sometimes a lot. But they keep trying even when they fail.
Best wishes...
Jerry F said
Mar 28, 2017
(((((Andromeda)))))...Turn it over...This too will pass. Remember that one? What's it look like when you pass a test? Focus on that. Hugs.
andromeda said
Mar 29, 2017
My bf reminded me that 5 years from now this will be something in the past! I need to keep that in mind!
a4l said
Mar 30, 2017
Failure is such a harsh word for what really amounts to a mere consequence of trying. I beleive your failure has lead to persistence and eventually that leads to success. Look at how much you've turned stuff around and even when you've been scared you've still kept moving. I really admire that quality and wish you lots of good study vibes for the next round.
So, this AM I had to take my state securities law and financial advising combined exam. I failed it. Missed it by 1 question. I am in a very dark place right now, which I didn't expect. After failing my other exam twice and then taking a third time to pass, I thought I was done with failing tests. I guess not.
I had heard it was a difficult exam. But, hey, a 3 hour exam is a heck of a lot easier to swallow than the 7 hours I had to do to pass the 7. I put in 3 weeks of nearly non stop studying. I felt very confident going in to the testing facility this AM. And, even during the test I was feeling pretty good. I knew there were some things I guessed on but I felt like they were good educated guesses.
The good news is, I work for a fantastic company and they are still moving me forward with their program. I will start studying for my life/health insurance exams and will hopefully get those done while I wait a month to re-test for my Series 66. I feel like I've let this company down to some degree. They have put their faith and their money behind me and here I am still dragging myself along trying to pass these dang tests.
So, for today, I will lick my wounds and try to empty my brain. Allow myself a day of rest and then get back in the saddle tomorrow while I figure out what I need to do to get my insurance licensing complete. This has been a huge test for me and I truly hope my perseverance pays off. This has bene a very difficult few months for me career wise. Just praying that I'm on the right path and that God has me right where I need to be.
One question! Ouch!!!
So many things in life seem to take way more time and effort than they should. I think this about every day.
It is so great that you have the stamina and mental and emotional resources to keep at it. Though I'm sorry you have to use them!
I know you will prevail. Right now take extra good care of yourself. You rock no matter how many times you have to tackle those infuriating exams.
S :)
You are worthy, you are dedicated and you got this! Sending you tons of (((hugs))), positive thoughts and prayers!
I admire your persistence and willingness to go forward with this. Your story is a terrific example to me of the value picking yourself up. shaking everything out and moving on. I see someone who is determined, dedicated and sensible.
Thank you for taking the time to share your story, you set a good example. My program often goes off onto tangents. I swear to myself I won't repeat a behavior, I promise myself to apply myself and rely on my HP...and inevitably get some of it right and some of it wrong. It's discouraging sometimes, and I beat myself up for failing...compounding my error by diminishing my own self-esteem and faith in my HP. In reality, that self-recrimination holds me back, when what I need a "tomorrow is a new day" reset button.
All of this makes me think of my (mis)adventures with Step 7. I am tempted to think of the 7th step as the "Shazam!" step. I read "Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings," do so, and then want to lean back and have my defects removed. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way - it's closer to that old chestnut of Q: How do you get to Carnegie Hall? A: Practice, practice, practice.
All good wishes to you, courageous lady.
But I'm encouraged to hear that you are picking yourself up again. Continuing to push forward is a sign of tremendous strength and health. In fact, I've heard this is the difference between successful people and unsuccessful people - it's not that the successful ones never fail. They do fail - sometimes a lot. But they keep trying even when they fail.
Best wishes...
(((((Andromeda)))))...Turn it over...This too will pass. Remember that one? What's it look like when you pass a test? Focus on that. Hugs.