Student actuary honest career chat | Q&A

[@onehumanfromearth5063]

We've got to remind ourselves that just because we study something, work a particular job or work to get a qualification doesn't mean were stuck doing it or can't apply those skills elsewhere. We're allowed to change. Great insights in the vlog.

[@juliet3133]

I’m 22 and trying to navigate all the different career paths and hearing your perspective on this is so comforting. I’ve been pre med, pre engineering, pre law, pre actuarial science, and i’m currently a financial analyst and i think i might just want to work my way up through experience within my company. But my previous career prospects are always lingering in the back of my mind..

[@PaigeY]

Too many options! Gotta give stuff a go and see what sticks 😊

[@zzzetazt]

I feel like a lot of us STEM people daydream a lot with having careers in some way of "arts", as a woman is so hard to accept too, people have so many expectations since we are in "male dominant fields", more when you're in your 20's and people is expecting for you to be sure about your career, your job, your future, so exhausting to think that by your 30's you're expected to have a "stable" life, when in reality life feels like is just starting!

[@cynicalcenobia]

I work at a market research consultancy atm in London, and everything you've said about managing project deadlines, work relationships with seniors and the monotony of the work itself sometimes has literally been me for the past year. Felt a bit seen, haha!😅 I'm looking for a change now as well, but it's really tough to find the balance between career aspirations, and so called "dream job/goals", and practicality, i.e. finding something with a decent work-life-balance and something that also pays the bills. Then, factor in the madness that is the living and energy-crisis in the UK (& elsewhere) right now, and it makes you think about how brave you want to be with your career choices. Really loving these career chats, I wish more young working professionals our age would do these on KZbin, I've found them very useful personally. Could you talk about what you do for self-development or when you want to take control of your own learning and acquire new skills?🙂

[@alexhika]

This was very interesting to listen to, one of my closest friends has a similar career and I always struggle to grasp what she does :") As someone who has just turned 30, I am really impressed by your healthy attitude towards career paths, I grew up thinking I wanted to have a certain type of job, but as I went through different experiences, I completely redefined my priorities and what I consider a good quality of life. We can go through phases or just change our mind, it's completely fine and I would never consider what we do a waste of time! ☺️

[@annikaa.3854]

This was so interesting, I love your job content! Feels so relatable as a 20-something who’s started working full time xx

[@jamesramsey7159]

Another wonderful presentation, and I still have the opinion you have chosen wisely. Eventually, this path will open a variety of opportunities. My association with actuaries is that they are very personal individuals with a variety of knowledge. So miss Paige, you should be very comfortable in this environment. :o)

[@rationalis5867]

Yay, Paige's new video! What a nice development after having come back from work on a Friday evening :) I myself have actually found a new job (Audit in KPMG), and will continue my ACCA studies, so I will be able to relate to you about the exams soon enough. :)

[@PaigeY]

Congrats on the new role! High-flying stuff 😍👏

[@rationalis5867]

@@PaigeY Thanks, Paige! :)

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

Great job! ... Happy New Year, Paige!

[@lennylaa1686]

Yes Paige, I can see the career path, promotions and excellent salaries including incremental enhancements in future. It's all to the good if you start work another hour or two early, makes a good impression. In time, do you get to to read the company accounts/balance sheet? If they are making vast profits - which you helped to create, is it possible you could become disillusioned believing you should be paid a lot more or maybe move on or start up your own business, possibly in another field altogether?

[@jesschandler8221]

You could always look at taking the two weeks annual leave and then the same again but unpaid to allow for bigger trips!

[@anthony8385]

All the options really do make the decision process in what to stick with difficult, especially when those hours get long and the work loads get heav y, regardless of the pay.

[@TwinGeeks]

Have you joined an influencer agency like Gleam? They could help you do some presenting work, and you could fit this in around your job until you had enough to do that full time. Gleam also has an in-house literary agency and help influencers get book deals, but there are lots of agencies. It might be worth talking to some and seeing if they can make your goals happen, though it's not for everyone as they take a percentage of your advertising earnings (not youtube revenue). I'd say now is the time to try things like this when you have such a big following. You don't have to stick to science presenting, but it's definitely an area that's looking for more women, and you'd be great on a kids or mainstream show explaining space and the universe!

[@nirajshah8023]

A lot of this is relatable from a fellow student actuary!! I am actually moving job in mid February and I have to deal with the adjustment of a new job. What tips would you give when it comes to leaving a job/starting a new job?

[@PaigeY]

Good luck! Recommend asking lots of questions to find your feet. And don’t feel like you can’t speak to your old colleagues anymore - I’ve made sure to keep in touch with people I got on well with.

[@nirajshah8023]

Thanks Paige, will definitely keep in touch with old colleagues :) hope you are well!

[@AysenurToptas]

Happy new year Paige! 🎄🎄Love your videos as always! 🤗🤗

[@PaigeY]

Happy new year!!

[@cheninblanc]

It's so interesting that you don't get paid overtime but that it reflects in your salary, it makes sense but doesn't that clash with people claiming they need a work-life balance? If then you do want to work on a joint project...

[@junal27]

Love your video, thank you very much. I would like to know your frank opinion, I am 50+ and transitioning into actuarial science after almost 30 years working in a different field. How would you see an entry level folk the age of your father under your supervision?, do you see age an issue?. Unfortunately other actuaries have discouraged me however not quitted yet. Cheers!

[@jason5346]

Any advice for me as I am currently doing prerequisite courses before I apply for the actuary major(B.S degree )as I want to be sure this career path is something I want to do

[@silvialogan9226]

Paige, once you complete all your actuary exams, will you earn a certificate like you did at Cambridge with your Bachelor degree?

[@PaigeY]

I assume so. Most important thing is that I will be able to call myself a chartered actuary!

[@cheninblanc]

You'd be amazing as a presenter!

[@cheninblanc]

I can totally imagine how you feel like someone who paid 10.000 pounds for a journalism degree and who has done 5 unhappy interships should get most presenting jobs over you 🤔 But it doesn't take away that I suspect you'd do great as a presenter ☺️ I just mean, doesn't everyone feel like an imposter? Especially with all the different courses and studies you can do?

[@lennylaa1686]

How are you coping with the rail strikes? Is there an alternative bus service if needed? .

[@PaigeY]

No I’m stuck working from home on rail strike days. Luckily my company is very understanding. Fingers crossed it all gets sorted soon because I do miss the office (been working from home all week)!

[@arahmanamjad715]

I appreciate you, take care

[@sammyletsplay]

Out of interest - is a degree in Computer Science viable to break into the actuary career field?

[@matthewjeans4225]

Great video! 😁👅 Happy New Year 2023. Peace and love 💛🌤💫✌🏼

[@ayongwachappell3501]

Any suggestions on how a foreign student in Uk who is pursuing a master's degree in business analytics may start her actuarial career?

[@samanthar9964]

Heyy Paige!!! Do you think you can do an outfit haul sometime?🙈 I am obsessed with some of your outfits and would love to see one of those videos 😍😍

[@PaigeY]

Actually got this down to film in the next month! 😊

[@samanthar9964]

@@PaigeYthank you!!!!

[@rondoflicflac]

Happy New Year Paige!!!

[@PaigeY]

Happy new year!!

[@fikilemkhize5776]

Can you leave early if you come early to work?

[@PaigeY]

Yes, within reason (leaving at 3pm might not fly!). It’s considered polite to check with colleagues first when shifting hours, and the main thing is that it doesn’t impact your work output.

[@mecaranger1592]

Have you thought of entering into conventional finance roles like Investment Banking or Equity Research?

[@vio1583]

Neither IB nor ER require a lot of maths - which is the only reason a natural science student becomes an actuary.

[@PaigeY]

Was never tempted due to the reputation of long hours.

[@MultiPiddles]

money is not the be all an end all. I do not have a very highly paid job but I earn enough to live a good life. I have nevere been intereted in the high life

[@PaigeY]

Absolutely! Happiness > money.

[@fikilemkhize5776]

I am contemplating doing cs1, cb1, and cb2 in April. Do you think that's too much

[@PaigeY]

That’s quite a heavy sitting (I sat CS1 and CB1 together in my first sitting) and it would probably mean sacrificing lots of evenings and weekends in the next few months. However I do understand the draw of getting through exams as fast as possible - I’m taking 3 exams next sitting myself for that reason. It’s a personal choice but be aware that it’ll be hard work! It’s probably more common to take 2 exams at a time.

[@fikilemkhize5776]

@PaigeY Thank you. I will take 2 this sitting to get a feeling of the exams. I will then increase next semester if possible. We're the exams still online last year? South Africa has frequent power outages of up to 12 hours, and because of that, the network isn't usually great.

[@MissJools11]

Do you regret not sticking with Astro-physics and doing that as a career?

[@PaigeY]

No regrets!

[@kennethwilliams4169]

Is it true you just do actuarial work for the money, whereas you might do a lower paid job in physics because it’s interesting?

[@kennethwilliams4169]

@Nicky L hey I’m doing a phd in physics

[@leticiavieira4646]

Hi Paigey love your videos.. watching and eating popcorn. I think your dream of work in NASAn,ight become true. I'm from Brazil and I know some Brazilians working there, even without American citizenship 🥰

[@brenomedeiros2008]

você estuda atuariais?

[@leticiavieira4646]

@@brenomedeiros2008 não, sou da área de gestão de projetos. Eu conheci esse canal porque gosto de ver rotinas de diferentes profissões

[@obscurityj]

Hi Paige. ✌

[@grachoderunwiderstehlichen]

50.000£ for a pilot license as a investment could recharge some notes...you beside a up to date gulfstream 650 (transatlantik) um i will be spechless 😍

[@Chaneldelarosaa]

Wow, 5 weeks paid leave per year!!

[@KimPhilby-kw6gu]

Remember Jesus loves you

[@benyoyyoyo8381]

drunk again paigeY

[@agoodboy5435]

LORD JESUS LOVES YOU ALL A LOT AND DIED ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SINS SO THAT WE CAN BE FORGIVEN FROM THE ETERNAL WRATH OF GOD....PLEASE ACCEPT HIM AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOUR AND REPENT OF YOUR SINS SO THAT YOU TOO CAN BE SAVED 😇❤✝

[@matthewjeans4225]

People shouldn't commit sins in the first place. End of. ✌🏼