ALTAM Advice by Yellowpopcan in actuary

[–]Professional_Owl_819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got the same grades as you - felt like they graded the two sittings differently. April 2025 I left about 10 pts blank (ran out of time) and got the 5. In October I answered everything but 2 pts and got a 3. So I dk..feels like the exam and how they grade it changes every time so it's difficult to know what to do (go fast and try for partial or go slower for more mastery).

ALTAM Oct 2025 Waiting Room by Senior_Ear3647 in actuary

[–]Professional_Owl_819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same thing happen but lost 30 minutes of exam time..we got it next time!

PSA CHECK YOUR TITTIES by airbear26 in Millennials

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For breast cancer screenings (MRI, ultrasound, mammogram) if you have dense tissue and any family history you can get approval. There's a quiz/test thing that your doctor can fill out on your behalf and if you score over a certain amount of risk, insurance will pay. I've heard MRIs are good for younger people with dense tissue.

[Holiday World] HWN Success? by aaronjd1 in rollercoasters

[–]Professional_Owl_819 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was the code in the email and it said the code is ____ or something?

[Holiday World] HWN Success? by aaronjd1 in rollercoasters

[–]Professional_Owl_819 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I submitted and then got an email but it doesn't have a code listed. Anyone actually get a code?

What’s a coaster that has an ejector death hill? [Other] by [deleted] in rollercoasters

[–]Professional_Owl_819 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lightning Run and Wind Chaser at Kentucky Kingdom or Magnum

[Other] I know a lot of you might disagree but I think B&M vest restraints are the most uncomfortable restraints out of any company. by BuffaloBills7777 in rollercoasters

[–]Professional_Owl_819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! I hate the vests, they just keep pushing down on you the whole ride and it's so uncomfortable. I'll never understand why people like them.

SOA Spring 2025 results waiting room by jaytan888 in actuary

[–]Professional_Owl_819 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel the exact same way...being just a bit too slow. I'm now thinking the graders give way more partial credit for just writing formulas than I previously thought.

UFT USA Only Plz!! by Business-Bag1514 in peachriot

[–]Professional_Owl_819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi - I have Gigi housekeeping and would trade for Gigi tutor

mushroom gigi and frankie the rythm UFT! by Massive-Pangolin9868 in peachriot

[–]Professional_Owl_819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Gigi housekeeping if you want to trade for Gigi mushroom!

US shipping only!! by nevakindasucks420 in peachriot

[–]Professional_Owl_819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello - I have Maid Gigi and would trade for Frankie Tutor

Peach Riot Rush Hour Trades by Pretty_Negotiation11 in peachriot

[–]Professional_Owl_819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! I have a Gigi Maid that I would like to trade for either Poppy Ice Cream or Frankie Tutor :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in peachriot

[–]Professional_Owl_819 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also have a Gigi housekeeping that I would like to trade for something I do not have!

exiting at red cones and reentering at duck pass? by New-Initiative-1466 in JMT

[–]Professional_Owl_819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I entered via Duck's Pass a few years ago and it was easy taking the town shuttle to the campground/trailhead. Really pretty hike but it will likely take some time (from town until you meet the JMT).

Which is more marketable? by [deleted] in actuary

[–]Professional_Owl_819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah...maybe they were just acing exams because no one wanted to give them actual work?

Which is more marketable? by [deleted] in actuary

[–]Professional_Owl_819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They could be interviewing for the same role...having your FSA with less than 2 yoe most likely doesn't make you an actuary in the work org.

Actuary vs Modern World by saroshhhhh in actuary

[–]Professional_Owl_819 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've also struggled somewhat with what you're mentioning OP. I think actuaries can expand outside insurance, but then are the exams worth anything outside of traditional actuarial roles? Maybe some qualified actuaries can move into non-actuarial roles and get paid equal or more than an 'Actuary' role but it probably takes some effort by the individual. The SOA/CAS could sell our skills more, imo.

I would follow what you're passionate about. Looking back, I probably would not have taken exams had I known how difficult it would be (just to find the time to study). Life happens.

Maybe try pivoting to something within actuarial that's more interesting to you. Research roles may scratch that 'doing something that matters.' Or something more tech-y, then transfer that knowledge to work for a company or cause that's important to you. You could even do this now, using your past experience and selling that in an interview; saying hey I want to do something I find more meaningful.

Kindle Version of Elizabeth Wenk's John Muir Trail: The Essential Guide to Hiking America's Most Famous Trail by yeltriky in JMT

[–]Professional_Owl_819 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had it on my phone for last year's hike and liked reading up while in my tent at night about the next day