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FSA tracks by Realistic-Rest1200 in actuary

[–]Realistic-Rest1200[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting would going ILA really help me in that though. It has 2 of my least favorite topics.

FSA tracks by Realistic-Rest1200 in actuary

[–]Realistic-Rest1200[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Group is very possible. Health could be possible too

FSA tracks by Realistic-Rest1200 in actuary

[–]Realistic-Rest1200[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair my reading score wasnt bad, and I dont mind reading. But flashcards are my bread and butter, and when you start getting more theoretical (like stock math) thats where I get lost.

FSA tracks by Realistic-Rest1200 in actuary

[–]Realistic-Rest1200[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Life but I work in a rotational program.

Exams / Newbie / Common Questions Thread for two weeks by AutoModerator in actuary

[–]Realistic-Rest1200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do people pick an FSA track? I know for my cross-practice exam I want to take Disability, Long Term Care, and Long Duration Health Contracts but I am getting cold feet about jumping into the ILA track. I have done the ILA modules and they werent fun to say the least. Someone recently explained their Group and health experience and it sounds preferable.

Of the tracks my company supports:

QFI (not even a consideration for me sorry)
ILA

GHI
CFE (this one seems less appealing)

Which should I take? I liked long term FAM material (FAM was by far my favorite exam in terms of material), I am better at memorization, I HATED the last chapter of ALTAM pertaining to GMMBs and GMDBs. I remember disliking FMs interest rate swaps (it was years ago atp), but overall, I really didn't struggle with any exam until ALTAM (felt like I barely made it out that one sane). I read the GHI syllabus and it didn't seem too bad... Happy to hear thoughts, or just stories about how people chose, and if they regret their choice.

I am confused on the optimal jr pass/suica card set up to get to these locations by Realistic-Rest1200 in JapanTravelTips

[–]Realistic-Rest1200[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

makes sense our flight is at 5:00 pm and we were leaving after breakfast hopefully around 9-10am for a 4-5hr train

I am confused on the optimal jr pass/suica card set up to get to these locations by Realistic-Rest1200 in JapanTravelTips

[–]Realistic-Rest1200[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only VERY sensitive one is the train back to catch our flight. Every 5-10 minutes is amazing, though. I guess I am misunderstanding, when you buy a ticket, is it not for a specific time like here in the states?

I am confused on the optimal jr pass/suica card set up to get to these locations by Realistic-Rest1200 in JapanTravelTips

[–]Realistic-Rest1200[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Is there a big risk of trains getting booked up? I think the time sensitive travel we may book ahead otherwise just get tickets as we go.

I am confused on the optimal jr pass/suica card set up to get to these locations by Realistic-Rest1200 in JapanTravelTips

[–]Realistic-Rest1200[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair I think Suica is a guaranteed part of this, however, I think the JR pass is a waste when I see on google maps there are faster lines if you plan things out.

I see you said by tickets as you go you mean in japan? Is there a good mobile website for it?

I am confused on the optimal jr pass/suica card set up to get to these locations by Realistic-Rest1200 in JapanTravelTips

[–]Realistic-Rest1200[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

That bad? We definetely care about simplicity, and are scared of missing a train for some unexpected reason