• 03 Jun 2011 at 1:03 PM
  • MBAs

Good Luck To All

By Bess Levin

It’s CFA time tomorrow and we know everyone taking it is going to do great! And if you don’t, it’s not like this shit matters– just ask any of your MBA friends. Alternatively, think about it this way– becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst will spell the end of your budding pornography career. If you’re truly beside yourself with worry, just breathe and remember that as someone very wise once said, it’s about the journey, not the designation. Plus, we’ll be throwing a special pity party for the failures, so there’s that to look forward to. And because I know some of you are sensitive:


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I truly mean that.

Comments (41)

  1. 1
    Posted by Gusto | June 3, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I still think my Chicago MBA is worth something. Am I dillusional? Where is the Wharton MBA guy?

  2. 2
    Posted by UBS Senior Analyst | June 3, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Dear Bess,

    I hate you.
    Love,

    Failing Lv.2 Candidate who spent designated study time reading DB

  3. 3
    Posted by Guest | June 3, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Two people are flying in a hot air balloon and realize they are
    lost. They see a man on the ground, so they navigate the balloon to where they
    can speak to him. They yell to him, “Can you help us – we’re lost.”
    The man on the ground replies, “You’re in a hot air balloon, about two
    hundred feet off the ground.” One of the people in the balloon replies to
    the man on the ground, “You must be a CFA. You gave us information that is
    accurate, but completely useless.”

     

     –Guy who spent all week antagonizing someone
    who is studying for the CFA

  4. 4
    Posted by NakedShort | June 3, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    CFA or MBA?

    -Nostalgic Dealbreaker Thread Guy

  5. 5
    Posted by The Gartman | June 3, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I already know you will all fail.

  6. 6
    Posted by the javits center sucks | June 3, 2011 at 6:44 PM

     Budding pornography career > CFA > MBA > GED > UBS ?

  7. 7
    Posted by B Madoff | June 3, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Certified Fucking Amateurs

  8. 8
    Posted by Guest | June 3, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    And my PhD?

  9. 9
    Posted by Brian1284 | June 3, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    You know what really grinds my gears are those rainmakers who have their CFAs and don’t bother to put it on their business cards or email signatures. 
    -Guy who puts CFA before his name-

  10. 10
    Posted by Thumbs Up! | June 3, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tf4C-777gw

  11. 11
    Posted by Disgruntled Candidate | June 3, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    So true

  12. 12
    Posted by frown clown | June 3, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Bess, if only you had wished us good luck in december I probably wouldn’t be stuck retaking level 1 like Jojo the idiot circus boy.

    -you know who

  13. 13
    Posted by Brian, future Level 1 C.F.A. | June 3, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Dear Ms. Bess Levin,

    I write to you in regards to your previously advertised assistant writer position.  As a (future) level 1 C.F.A., I can guarantee superior viewing stats and by participating in the Cfa program I can now be considered an expert in all things finance.  Thank you for your encouraging wishes and please do not hesitate to contact me.

  14. 14
    Posted by Guest | June 3, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Pfft.

    - That iPhone Ho from Gossip Girl, I mean that 100% wasn’t me

  15. 15
    Posted by Anonymous | June 3, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    No you don’t.

  16. 16
    Posted by Passy McPass III | June 3, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I want you to know that I spent several hours of study time trying to get as many “likes” as possible for my comments on this website.  I still love you.

  17. 17
    Posted by Brian1284 | June 3, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Good luck, you already failed Standard VII – B:

     b) Always capitalize “CFA”, and don’t use periods after “C”, “F” and “A”. It’s “Sam Jones, CFA”, not “Sam Jones, cfa”, or “Sam Jones, C.F.A.”

    Your services won’t be needed.

  18. 18
    Posted by Guest | June 3, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Man on ground replied, “Oh, you must be an MBA. You think you know it all but need everyone else to do your job. ”

    - Guy with MBA trying to stir up trouble

  19. 19
    Posted by Guest | June 3, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    The fact that AIMR or whatever the fuck they call themselves now a days has these self aggrandizing rules about being a cF.a shows how fucking stupid that program has become.  It’s a great way for back office monkey’s to feel like they are going to become analysts, that’s about it.

  20. 20
    Posted by Brian, future Level 1 C.F.A. | June 3, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Dear Brian1284,

    Could you please further clarify that standard?  I’m very interested

    - guy who will be a level 1 C.F.A. after tomorrow

  21. 21
    Posted by Guest | June 3, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    I love *you*

    -BL

  22. 22
    Posted by Brian, future Level 1 C.F.A. | June 3, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    P.S. this will be me once results come in
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCkHEV74aXk&feature=related

  23. 23
    Posted by in love with pmco avatar | June 3, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    old joke, but you replaced Fund of Funds advisor with CFA

  24. 24
    Posted by You guessed it | June 3, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Why would I want to be an analyst anywhere

    FI Sales, not a CFA, MBA or any bullshit designation

  25. 25
    Posted by Breusch-Pagan | June 3, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    CFA Institute’s website is still down. 
    - All your base are belong to us

  26. 26
    Posted by ManagingAndDirecting | June 3, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    I’ll pour out the first sip of my “40″ tomorrow celebrating never having to go back and take the exams again.  Good luck and try to avoid getting a speeding ticket like I did on the way to the exam center. 

  27. 27
    Posted by VonSloneker | June 3, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    OMG, it’s tomorrow?!?!  Going home to start making my crib sheet…

  28. 28
    Posted by Bess Fan | June 3, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Budding pornography career > CFA > MBA > GED > UBS > BarCap

  29. 29
    Posted by Also Nostalgic | June 3, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    BLANUS!!!

  30. 30
    Posted by The Jabroni Pony | June 3, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    CFG>CFA

    -C. Gasparino, Chartered Fuck Guru

  31. 31
    Posted by Princeton Review | June 4, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Follow these four simple steps:

    1. Register the handle “[name of your choosing] and 100 more” on DISQUS.
    2. Copy and paste one of Currency Trader’s old comments.
    3. “Like” the comment.
    4. Bask in your glory.

  32. 32
    Posted by Guest | June 4, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    woooooosh

  33. 33
    Posted by Guest | June 4, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Buckets of money.

    Wait, I meant to make a difference and serve the company.

  34. 34
    Posted by Eua Stevenson | June 4, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    I love this. I almost posted the same thing!

  35. 35
    Posted by Guest | June 4, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    CFA Level 2 pending!

  36. 36
    Posted by Guest | June 6, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    There’s also no such thing as being a ‘level one CFA’ or any other partial designation. You can only claim to be a candidate (e.g., CFA Level I Candidate) or say that you passed the levels, if you haven’t earned the designation.

  37. 37
    Posted by JohnGalt | June 6, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    CAIA > CFA

  38. 38
    Posted by JohnGalt | June 6, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    CAIA > CFA

  39. 39
    Posted by Guest | June 6, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    5. ?????

  40. 40
    Posted by Sobcheck | June 6, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    I feel like a stranger who got fucked in the ass this fine Monday

    - guy who will be taking level 3 again next year

    “what’s Level 3?”

    “Shut the FUCK up Donny!”

  41. 41
    Posted by xzcv | August 3, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    test

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