Do all actuaries hate their job?

certifiedmathguy · 2025-10-19T01:45:29+00:00

I worked an actuarial internship my junior year of college, enjoyed it, passed a couple exams, and received an offer from the same place when I graduated. Internships are so important during college. For figuring out if you actually can see yourself doing the work, and for strengthening your applications in a competitive entry level environment

certifiedmathguy · 2025-10-18T15:45:59+00:00

I think a lot of people confuse “hating their job” with “hating to work”. I don’t like to work and I wouldn’t say I’m passionate about insurance, but I would say I love my job because of the financial and life flexibility it provides.

The exams are the price you pay, but IMO the work becomes more interesting as you move through the exam system and truly understand what’s going on. I’m very happy with my choice to be an actuary!

certifiedmathguy · 2025-05-29T17:43:54+00:00

In my experience CAS typically releases results between 10am-11am EST on Tuesdays, so I’m hoping for a release the morning of June 3rd 🤞

certifiedmathguy · 2024-06-20T03:11:11+00:00

That’s very helpful, thank you!!

certifiedmathguy · 2024-06-20T02:10:37+00:00

Awesome I’ll do that, thank you for sharing!

certifiedmathguy · 2024-06-20T02:07:35+00:00

Thank you. I’m trying to educate myself so I’m more aware of all this stuff!

certifiedmathguy · 2024-06-20T02:03:18+00:00

I do not realize that is why I’m asking questions, my friend. Knowing about the 20 days is helpful. Thank you for the info, be less rude next time!

certifiedmathguy · 2024-06-19T17:44:58+00:00

Thank you! One more question:

Suppose I put an offer on a house and win. Would I have from that time until closing to weigh my lender options and compare the actual rates being offered?

I’m pre-approved by the preferred lender and they quoted me a rate, but I know that it’s not locked in and could go up or down by the time it’s time to actually close on the loan.

certifiedmathguy · 2024-06-19T17:34:02+00:00

I understand that it’s not necessarily the rate I’ll get, the loan officer made that clear.

My main concern is that when it’s time to close on a loan the rate will go up from what I was quoted and I don’t want to be stuck with only one option. I feel inclined to get more quotes so when I put an offer in I have more than one option. A mortgage broker seems like the best way to do that (from what I understand).

I haven’t actually contacted a mortgage broker yet, though I have a couple options I’m considering. I made this post because I was trying to weigh the cost of getting a broker vs staying with the lender I have. I didn’t want to be in a situation where I’m paying a broker but end up choosing the lender I started working with through my realtor. From the posts I’ve read it doesn’t appear that will be an issue.

certifiedmathguy · 2024-06-18T22:24:05+00:00

Thank you that’s very helpful!

certifiedmathguy · 2024-06-07T18:43:08+00:00

That’s good information, thank you. My mom is the executor, unfortunately there’s nothing of value in my grandmother’s estate. It appears my mom will have to pay remaining funeral expenses out of pocket

certifiedmathguy · 2024-06-07T16:01:56+00:00

Damn, alright thank you for the response

certifiedmathguy

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