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I Am Done

This is a "good done"

it is very prestigious in my industry to have initials after your name such as CPA for accountants and ESQ for attorneys.

I have finished my masters and 3 other programs so I thought I was finished. When I finished my masters, I was notified that I needed one more class to get another designation. I finished that one. Then I was notified of a brand new program and that I only needed one more class for another designation.

It is very stressful. The exams cost and so do the books-usually about 400-500.00. My company will only reimburse if you pass. If you fail, you have to pay to take the exam again.

This morning I was scheduled for 10:00AM. They wand you when you enter. You have to take off all jewelry. You have to raise your pants legs and sleeves to check for hidden answers. I had to remove my glasses because some man had a camera and USB hidden in his glasses. There are security cameras at the front desk to watch the test takers.

It was timed and I had to go through all the security procedures each time I went to the bathroom.

There were 60 multiple choice answers but there seemed to be more than one correct answer. I am happy to say I passed and I am officially finished with my higher learning.
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SW-User
Good. I remember standing outside an exam hall about 18 years ago, waiting to do a post-grad Accounting paper. I also remember saying to myself: 'You're 40 years-old for goodness sake. What on earth are you doing here?' When I came out I promised myself I would never do any more exams!
akindheart · 61-69, F
THAT is exactly what i said today...LOL. no more exams
SW-User
Far too stressful! I like the shoes in your avatar by the way!
akindheart · 61-69, F
@Curiosity: that is what i said...too stressful. they are trying to hit me up for another series...not happening! thank you. i am trying to spread some Christmas cheer
SW-User
Works party for me on Thursday; that's when the Christmas cheer will begin for me!
akindheart · 61-69, F
@Curiosity: i have gone to about 8 parties so far. 2 more to go.
SW-User
Brilliant! We are having a karaoke at ours and I cannot wait to get up there and make a fool of myself...
akindheart · 61-69, F
@Curiosity: LOL. well have a few drinks and nobody will remember! have you ever been fooded out? i can't eat all this food
SW-User
Unfortunately, in this age of mobile phones, everything is recorded for posterity. i promise to post the film clip if anyone captures the event. I made this mistake of staying in a hotel over Christmas one year and it was far too much to take in.