Hours per week average right now? addition, studying, average, weekend, minimum

Viceroy

I am trying to average 6-12 hrs per week right now. Goal is to hit minimum 2 hrs per day in the AM but work can interfere. Have you guys started studying on the weekend in addition to the weekdays yet? I haven't started my Saturday studying but am thinking it may be time. Usually only do all 7 days the last month.

IAmNeil

bpdulog Wrote:
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> The bulk of my studying gets done on the weekends.
> After work, my brain is so fried after working
> these marathon hours that my reading comprehension
> falls to that of a 3rd grader. I think its pretty
> essential to get at least some studying done on
> the weekends as your mind will be fresh.

I agree with you. It's definitely difficult to focus after sitting and looking at a monitor all day. On the weekends, I usually wake up early in the morning (around 7-8) and try to put 3-4 hours, go to gym and put another 2-3 hours afternoon.

Anyway, good luck everyone.

NakedPuts2011

dhyun3 Wrote:

> I agree with you. It's definitely difficult to
> focus after sitting and looking at a monitor all
> day. On the weekends, I usually wake up early in
> the morning (around 7-8) and try to put 3-4 hours,
> go to gym and put another 2-3 hours afternoon.
>
> Anyway, good luck everyone.

Yeah, I think the quality of study time in the weekend is much better than on weekdays after work.

Analti_Calte

SkipE99 Wrote:
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> OK So just to clarify, you are putting in 10 hours
> on weekends???? That means your working full time
> and then 10 hours on Sat and Sun? Just want to be
> sure


5 hours Saturday, 5 hours Sunday. I just put in 70 hours M-F (only b/c it's earnings season) so I didn't do any studying during the week.

lcai

I started in late Dec, have logged ~75 hours, and just finished Study Session 8 (AA). Essentially going through Stalla Videos, Stalla Study Guides, Stalla EOCs, and all CFAi EOCs.

Lately I'm averaging 12-14 hours per week. I'd like to increase this to 15-18 until May and then step it up to 20-25 for the final push.

nannan66

i work, then work out, then study 2 hours hollar!! Thats the plan anyway. Also add a glass of red wine to the mix

Roflnadal

Yep wake2000, red wine is a good idea!

zwjy

builders Wrote:
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> take a nap when you get back from work. i work
> ~11hr days (7am - 6pm) and then get home about 615
> (oh yea i live .5miles from my office) check
> personal email etc then nap until about 730. I get
> up at 730, make a PBJ or get a quick dinner and
> study from about 8:30 ~ 11


yikes...its guys like you that make me realize i need to step up my game

mp3bu

Getting in about 12 -20 hours per week mostly after work. My job is brainless and has nothing to do with finance, so I even study at work, and while riding the stationary bike after work. Have been skiing on the weekends this year. It's gonna be hard to give that up like last spring. Bottom line: CFA has ruined large portions of my life. The return on my investment in the CFA will likely continue to be negative for at least the next decade or so. If I could go back a few years, I'd tell myself to steer clear of this worthless black hole of wasted time.

liangfeng

aight yo... you all better step up your game. i have reviewed the material once in entirety (remember nothing) and have resolved to get 2 hours per week day in, plus 4-6 hours on Saturday... has anyone else got nervous and increased their hours?