So yesterday I went about sorting out my ACCA qualification as I thought I better get a move on as its due to start the beginning of March. After filling in all the applications and getting it all signed of by work, then nearly passing out at how much they are charging for just 2 of the 11 syllabus. I felt ready and good to start.
A few people have commented on how am I going to cope with that, work & 2 young children and I’ve always brushed it off. I’ll be ok I keep telling myself.
So last night I sat writing all my study dates in the diary and on the calender so I didn’t miss any off the dates I am due to attend (doing it all on an online live classroom). Then reality dawned on me, I am going to spend 3 months studying online fitting 56 1/2 hours if studying in after work over a 3 month period plus any extra studying I feel i need to do extra then ending it with two 3 hour. Followed by a 2 month wait to see if I have passed.
Now I know I can do it, but its going to be hard work. I think that the reality of just how hard this is going to be has shaken me a bit. It’s not a case of if you can’t/don’t want to do it then don’t. These qualifications will have a huge impact on where my career goes and what my next step is so its something I have to do, I just wish it wasn’t going to be so hard!
I am also a little worried about the stress of it all is going to affect me and how I will cope with that. I’m hoping as I’m older and wiser (no laughing!) that I will be able to cope a bit better! The last exam I sat was back in June 2008 so I need to get back into the right frame of mind too!
Anyway over the next few months expect a lot of rants and tears and its going to be a long hard slog to the finish line, and then the next 9 exams after!
We’re in Year 4 of it now, Shaun just passed two and failed one, two left to do… it’s been hard work, and we’re all fed up with it – just get a good routine in place as far as study goes and stick with it as much as you can.
I’m doing things like taking H out for the day on my own or to meet friends, leaving Shaun at home to study on his own – it;s not fun for him, but at the same time gives him the space and quiet he needs. You have my admiration for doing it though – it is difficult, but if it’s something that will help with your work, hopefully as time progresses you’ll be doing more work related things which will mean it’ll help with study too, as it’ll be practical stuff rather than just learning and not doing it (which I think is where Shaun is at now).
I really really really really hope he passes these last two – have already told him to sign up and get studying this weekend – I’m going off to The Baby Show with H for a day so he can make a start!!
Most of all, you WILL be okay! They wouldn’t have let you do it if they didn’t think you could – so go go go! Good luck! xx
Aww good luck for the last 2! Two out of 3 is great going so well done to him!
I’m worried that i’m going to fail. I always had issues with one thing or another for my AAT so hoping this goes smoother!
Thanks 🙂
Good luck. It will be worth it in the end. x
I know, just a bit worried and stressed before i’ve even started! 🙂