I am a freshman, my major right now is undecided. I love math and I know I want to do something with lots of math. I hear that actuary would be a great career for me. I don't want to go to grad school but I want good money and a good job. Right now I'm taking a chemistry class and I hate it. I don't really like science. I'm not so sure about economics but I'm looking into it. My mother says I'll grow to like it but I am struggling. Is it worth taking these classes? What kind of classes should I take? I would love to hear from people who are actuaries.
2007-01-27 14:50:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
My husband is an actuary, and I wish he were a garbage collector. He would have to take lots of showers, but at least he would be home more.
He spent half our marriage staying up late studying for those dang actuarial exams, and he is an ASA and an FSA, and though he makes lots of money, his brothers who sell insurance make more!
My husband goes to work very, very early in the morning, stays very late at night, and when he retires, he'd better not follow me around the house. I've basically made a life without him, even though we live in the same house. He's never here, and sometimes when he IS here, I wish he weren't.
He's always so stressed! I can't stand it anymore.
What do you want to know? I'll ask him.
He says applied math courses like probability, statistics, numerical analysis, business courses like economics and finance, accounting, and some universities have specific actuarial courses. He said also investments and theory of interest. Also it won't hurt to hone up on spreadsheet applications.
But I warn you, it's a very stressful job for you and your spouse. SOOOOOOO, if you want to take nice vacations but have absolutely NO family life, be an actuary. You WILL be married to your job! OH, BTW, sometimes while you're on vacation, they will track you down at Walt Disney World because only YOU can solve the problem at the office! You will have no life!
Don't let someone push you into it if it isn't YOUR idea and something you really, really want.
Do I sound bitter? I am!
From the "Single" Wife!
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2007-01-27 15:02:06 · answer #1 · answered by OhWhatCanIDo 4 · 6⤊ 3⤋
Hello, I actually work for a consultant firm here in LA where 80% of the company are Actuaries. To become an actuary you have to be extremely good at Mathematics and Statistics and when I say good I don't mean accountant or Broker good they really are the elite when it comes to numbers, proven by the exams they have to take. The exams can take around 10 years before you qualify as FSA and as somebody who is starting out taking them I can tell you they are very difficult and i have a degree in Mathematics, although the pay is very generous the FSA's in my office are easily earning over $140k not including bonuses. Job isn't the most exciting, especially if you go to an insurance company compared to a consultancy but the stress is far less than someone doing IB etc. The guys here seem to just do there 40hrs a week get paid and have there own time to themselves
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I am a freshman, my major right now is undecided. I love math and I know I want to do something with lots of math. I hear that actuary would be a great career for me. I don't want to go to grad school but I want good money and a good job. Right now I'm taking a chemistry class and I hate...
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2016-11-11 04:39:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take calculus-based probability courses. I have a graduate degree in mathematics, and although I am not an actuary, my husband is.
He is paid as well as a general doctor, yet he does not have to deal with life and death issues, blood, etc. Nor does being an actuary require one to amass huge amounts of debt while in training...you are paid on the job as an actuarial analyst.
He is respected by his colleagues, and is sought after for answers to complicated problems.
I highly recommend this career if you have the brains and perseverence that it takes to get credentialed.
I guess I am fortunate that he leaves his job at work and doesn't bring it home. It was more stressfull when he was sitting for exams, but now that he has his FSA, his life is simpler.
2007-01-29 05:26:49 · answer #5 · answered by fractalgal 2 · 7⤊ 0⤋
I have a bother-in-law that is an actuary. You will need algebra, calculus, and statistics. I hope this help you.
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