Well, I took my Life and Health State Certification test today. I needed a 70% in order to pass. (It's a hard test!) After 2 hours of testing with only a 3-minute stretch break, I finished the test with a 78%. I thought "Yay, I guess I did pretty good." So after I left the testing room, I asked one of the staff if people usually pass the Life and Health exam on the first go and she laughed at me and said no. So I guess I did better than I initially thought! While I was there, there were several other people testing for it; only one that I know of also passed the test, and she passed with a 71%. Even my new boss said he had to take it twice. :P I may sound boastful, but I'm proud of myself; I studied hard for this exam and I'm glad it paid off. :)
So, I got fingerprinted, applied for my license from the state, paid some more money, and am now (I think) fully hired on at Beneficial Financial! (I still have to turn in my contract, they told me not to stress about it until after I had finished the test.) I'm going to talk to them tomorrow and find out when they want me to start coming into the office. Be aware, I might be calling you soon to help me get some clientele so me and Dawni can afford our cabbage soup for dinner! ;) (If you really are interested in setting up something for retirement in an IRA, Roth IRA, or a Whole Life Insurance policy (it functions like a retirement account + life insurance; you can take money out when you need it later in life), or just insurance on yourselves to help protect your kids (for those of you that have them), please let me know as I'd love to get some stuff set up early. It would help me and Dawni out a lot, as they say the first year or two is always the hardest to survive in this business.)
Oh, and someone told me last night while we were up in Morgan to ask Dad (father-in-law Dad) how many times he had to take the CPA exam, cause I was nervous I wouldn't pass this test. I'm guessing he had to take it more than once?
-Zach
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Way to go Zach! Tests are always scary, until you see the score. I am glad you didn't have to repeat the craziness! Good luck with your new job. I am excited for your opportunity. I am sure you will be awesome!
Yes Dad had to take it more than once. I don't remember how many times, but I remember many late nights and the office light was still on while he studied.
Yes Dad did take the test more than once, but there are 4 different tests and it took 3 days to take it. He took it the first time when he was 21 and then decided that he did not want be a public accountant. And He didn't need a license to be a private accountant. The next time he took it he did pass it the first time. He then had 6 kids and a full time job. Way to go. Tests stink. You did great!!! Good luck with your new job.
Congrats again, and it was great to see you guys! Next time it's your turn to come and hang out with us!!
The Zach. This is the greatest test results ever. Have a trophy.
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Three trophies for the Zach!
A parade for the Zach!
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