The Truth about the #1 Job in America featuring Bryan Bowman

[@kitty1977]

I'm 31 and just starting my actuarial journey preparing for my first exam P this September or November.It's never too late to follow your dreams. I wish I was this focused in my 20's

[@danimora03]

Hi Ketty can I reach you out to have a word on your experience? I would like to explore this path and it would be nice to know about yours.

[@antarasathe2045]

best of luck!!

[@kitty1977]

@@danimora03 Hi, due to COVID I didn't get to sit the exam then so I am attempting it next week Friday. Would definitely share my experience once I am aware of my passing grade in July 2021. I am sitting a paper/pencil version.

[@kitty1977]

@@antarasathe2045 thank you

[@freezinginhere]

@@kitty1977 how'd it go?

[@dexiexo2199]

I'm wondering if this guy is an actor. If not, they did a great job picking the person to represent the company, so people won't automatically think that all math geeks are nerdy-looking with thick ass glasses and no social skills.

[@drs097]

Not all actuaries are nerdy looking types. Consulting especially would attract the more alpha male types

[@moonlitgem24]

This is the BEST video I have seen about becoming an actuary because you actually went into specific examples of what things should be interesting. I am 30 and considering a career change. This was originally what I wanted to study, but being young and immature I didn't put enough dedication into it. I received an Operations Mgmt degree instead. Seeing your video helped me remember what I found exciting about the career. Thank you.

[@ricardojimenez1284]

did someone answer you? im 27 and want to start as and actuarial student, i don't know if it is too late begin with it

[@erincheek7002]

Did you ever pursue an actuary career?

[@curtisstrauss8]

Did you pursue it? And if so, how did it go?

[@adeled8833]

No a since finance-related cartoon has got me as excited as this one xD great job!

[@saumilpadhyasp]

Informative. Gave me a lot of clarity.

[@chipsnyahoi]

Thank you for uploading this! I wish I saw this video two years ago lol.

[@seldom7288]

My problem with him is he keeps saying if you don’t like this don’t be an actuary.With all due respect , this profession is so big that such things don’t matter I would like you to not say that if you would do something like this again. My second point is that your describing an actuary that works in consulting not the average actuary. Also I hate when people say if this does not not excite you so much don’t entry this field. This is work not a hoppy , I’m getting paid to do someThing. You also say that it has become so competitive that they won’t accept you if you don’t have at least 1-2 exams. While I understand the importance of the exams , but for entry level job most don’t ask anything. It’s not competitive by the way the demand is very high and its growing at 18% in the next 10 years but we don’t have enough actuaries to actually make it competitive unless you live somewhere where a lot of actuaries graduate and live yea maybe but other than that you are in demand everywhere you go. Trust me this profession is so important and in demand that if you are an aspiring fellow of the institute of actuaries that the UK is ready to give you a upcoming talent visa. So you also have countries that are fighting over actuaries and are ready to give residency/citizenship to them .

[@ivannaulin3541]

Very good video, it's really helpfull.

[@andrewgonzalez6208]

Thanks, man. I want to hug you. Lol

[@sebastianlosada7979]

what do you guys think about becoming an actuary on a 3rd world country ? im not sure if it's worth it ..

[@PaulMoorshead]

Every country needs insurance and that means every country needs actuaries. Sure there are more actuarial jobs in some countries but then the competition for jobs will be higher there too.

[@zebrameat6855]

what happened to this guy? On linkedin it says he left Milliman in 2014..

[@alonsos3382]

He became a millionaire working for Amazon, that's what he's up to

[@sebastiankong1979]

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[@echoecho5244]

Is it worth it vs becoming a coder for eg google, or becoming a surgeon?

[@thomasthun]

I got old and want to finish my exams. Have 5? Ten years in Cat and other stuff. Bryan Bowman. Should I?

[@ricardojimenez1284]

this video was awesome!

[@Eduardo-cr8ri]

I'm 23 and got a math degree two years ago... so it isn't too late to start?

[@peterchen8661]

very informative hopefully i transfer into that at UNSW next yr

[@pus915]

What abour the CAS? 😮

[@Wangste002]

How good is actuarial science at the ohio state? I'm probably going there. And is it worth it to pay 16k/year more for uiuc actuarial science bachelors program?

[@Nanidallas]

Steven H Wang colleges.startclass.com/d/o/Actuarial-Science OSU has one of the best AS programs in the country. Additionally, the connections (with people and companies) you make at such a large university are unparalleled.

[@ladytomato1989]

I went to that program, but I don't recommend it.

[@Wangste002]

Michelle Fan What did you find that was not satisfactory about it?

[@charlesjohnson4210]

+Steven H Wang Illinois State University is one of the best Actuarial Institutions in the world. The head of the program is Dr Krzys is one of the foremost minds in the field and provides free exam and exam support. He's written manuals for all the preliminary exams as well as videos, practice problems and practice exams.

[@booyah81]

​@@charlesjohnson4210 It doesn't really matter as long as you can pass exams and get internships while in school to help you land a full-time job.

[@JeremeyD]

Thank you, very informative.

[@FaithinCrist]

I did pursued my degree in actuarial science hearing that it is the best job in America, and it has a 0% unemployment rate. I graduated with a near 4.0 GPA, and passed 4 actuarial exams, only to find myself unemployed. I was lied to, there is only a 0% unemployment if you had 5 -10 years experience. This field is impossible to break into with no experience. I switched to another career and had much success, but I still regret wasting 4 years of my life on this useless degree.

[@cryptographicvisions9212]

+john m Do you feel that the actuary degree is a scarlet letter? I've heard that from law students who can't find a job because their law degree over qualifies them.

[@FaithinCrist]

+CryptographicVisions I think an actuary degree is cursed letter. At least law student has a much easier time finding a job. There are so many law firm, if you can't find a job in a big firm there are many small firm you can work for. The actuarial field is very small, and if insurance companies don't hire you, you can't get a job.

[@somil07]

john m I agree, you were really fooled into this profession by false promises. Maybe you should have done your homework before wasting away 4 years. As they say - Death and taxes are the only certain things in the world.

[@kitty1977]

Did you apply for internships to get your foot in?

[@103-p5n]

what did you switch to? im in a similar situation to you.