bapswarrior

nuppal Wrote:
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> Exactly, its maddening how overlooked the CFA is,
> especially compared to CPA and other designations.

Being compared to CPA is nothing. Here are some of the real life responses I've gotten when I told people I am a CFA L3 candidate.

"O great. I am not familar with CFC but I am sure it is good to have."
"Cool. Is that like the 7. I am studying for my 7 and that $hit is intense bro"
"I once had a chance to become a CFP but I decided not to. I think all those certifications are just bull$hit."

Here is the best

"CFA? what is that and why are you doing it? You should be doing an MBA becuase it is boarder and more recognized. I don't know what the hell CFA is and I doubt tons of people do"

Last one still pisses me off when I think about it. It just doesn't get ruder and more ignorant than this. (Plus the guy doesnt even have a "REAL" MBA, he got his from some Mumblefvck State Univ)

Such is life. You just have to get used it.