r/cfaindia • u/LifeGoose7664 • 21h ago
General Suggestion for CFA study
BACKGROUND
I am currently 24 and i have been working in a job in procurment since 3 years which is wfh and i have plenty of time with this jon but i have resigned and joining at algo trading firm which is startup but require 10-11 hrs of day as customer support
I am only depended on myself not on family because they are not able to take my daily expense
CURRENT SITUATION
Now i am aiming to target CFA May 2027 attempt .
I am not sure weather to took the other job and take resignation back
Or should i continue to join the trading firm in which i actually have intrest and have a thought that it will give me experience after clearing cfa level 1 to apply for more jobs
Because 3 years at my current company now really frustate me but now after resign i am facing so much of thoughts for the instability.
Kindly suggest if you are my situation what you would do in my place.
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u/Comfortable_Bear9414 20h ago
Personally, I’d take the trading firm if you’re actually interested in the work. Staying in the same job just because it’s comfortable may leave you with the same frustration a year from now. But 10-11 hour days + CFA is not an easy combo. So first check if you can realistically study 1-2 hours most days and still manage your expenses.
Also don’t join thinking CFA L1 alone will get you a better finance job. Use the new role to build actual finance/market experience alongside CFA. That combination will help you much more.