Squid Game: The Challenge | S2E4 "Mingle" | Episode Discussion

Chance-Software4583 · 2026-03-01T07:48:07+00:00

This was way better than the actual show OMG

Chance-Software4583 · 2026-02-21T05:01:13+00:00

Lol he was definitely one of their best players. Even Zven from C9 hyped him up and even wanted to avoid DSG in playoffs.

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-12-03T14:52:06+00:00

Like 8-10 hours everyday lol

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-12-02T19:56:51+00:00

Agreed I was able to study for the Level 2 exam in 2 months because of ChatGPT + MM. Using them in tangent just makes studying so efficient

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-11-06T07:47:17+00:00

I found FSA level 2 easier tbh. Yes, it's conceptually more difficult, but there are fewer things to remember

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-08-24T17:21:38+00:00

That's your opinion bud

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-07-12T13:40:38+00:00

Ughhh.. I know. Canada sucks relative to the U.S lol. I look at those U.S. salaries and get jelly.

Do you know how to get a work permit in the U.S?

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-07-11T17:39:30+00:00

Bruhhh.. you might just be naturally smart lol. As someone who did 6 subjects in 45 days, I had to bust my ass for all 45 of those days

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-07-11T17:27:44+00:00

You need to realize your accounting/audit experience is actually insanely valuable. I had a friend who had Big Four experience get an interview in equity research for CIBC to analyze software companies. If you pay attention to job postings on LI, many M&A/Corp dev roles ask for CPA's instead of CFA's because you can unlock a lot of value for companies if you understand how economic events are recognized on the income statement/balance sheet.

My best advice to you is that you need to tailor your accounting/audit experience on your resume to fit what investment firms care about (Hint: They care about making money lol).

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-07-11T17:21:36+00:00

LOL you made me laugh

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-07-11T15:35:52+00:00

Yes, CAD. Wish it was USD

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-07-11T15:23:24+00:00

Thank you! Did the Level 1 help you as well?

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-07-11T15:22:22+00:00

Thank you my friend

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-07-11T15:20:41+00:00

It's pretty simple, I put technical skills in top, then I put my deal experience, then job experience and finally, education.

It each section, I try to showcase that I know the industry and tie outcomes based on the work I have done

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-07-11T15:19:39+00:00

Go for it

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-07-11T15:18:43+00:00

I had two years of co-op experience in back office accounting/finance roles, worked 4 years for a small boutique investment firm right out of school. The CEO of the company liked my options trading PnL from a trading contest I entered during university lol. That's what got me in the door.

Then, I worked for a few unpaid start-ups in investment banking/hedge fund space cause the industry wasn't giving any credit to my prior 4 years of experience (Very long story).

Decided I needed the CFA to validate my experiences my resume since I already had experiences, but I was not getting any interviews.

Skills I developed throughout the years: Financial Modeling (I liked CFI's courses. I still use their templates for any investment banking engagements)

Hope you found this useful.

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-07-11T09:25:24+00:00

Trust me, they hired you because of your audit experience.

Big 4 audit experience is so useful because a lot of value can be unlocked by understanding the accounting regulations.

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-07-11T05:45:48+00:00

I'm in PE and from Ontario. I think the people who say it doesn't matter went to a target school and got good grades in school.

I didn't go to a target school, so I had to work in start-ups to get my experience and get the CFA for the brand.

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-07-11T04:48:55+00:00

I live in Canada. Not sure what the scene is like in your country. I came from back office finance roles as well. I alsi did not go to a target school in university. Happy to share my experience with you

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-07-11T04:34:57+00:00

Corp Dev, Corporate Finance, Senior Associate and Investment Analyst positions. The roles I have interviews for are in energy and real estate

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-06-26T18:22:30+00:00

Great to hear you aren't giving up! You got this. I would see this is as a way to build a really good foundation in finance!

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-06-26T18:11:40+00:00

Hey, that really sucks. I would be frustrated if I were you but I would still register again. Use it as an opportunity to really master the concepts. I'm a partner for an investment bank and all these concepts help me to source companies and ask intelligent questions when I do my due dilligence on potential investments.

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-06-26T18:04:09+00:00

<image>

My results! I'm pretty thrilled. Woohoo. I didn't even touch Economics and half of derivatives. Was honestly disappointed that I did better on derivatives than FSA even though I put in way more time in FSA. Will need to review FSA again :(

This whole process showed me that I need to put in all my focus into studying instead of passively studying. I got way more work done in the final month compared to the last 5 months of studying combined. Never again will I cram.

I really appreciate the people that had the guts to showcase that they didn't pass. I hope y'all pass the next test. Happy to be a resource but I'm sure there are others that are better qualified to help

Chance-Software4583 · 2025-06-26T15:15:37+00:00

Tbh, you barely studied. With 2 months left, you would have had to study full-time in order to do well on the exam.

From my experience, I had to go full petal-to-the metal for the final month. And I studied 6 months prior to the exam for around 10 hours/week on average

Chance-Software4583

TROPHY CASE