I have been thinking too much about it lately and as much i think of this scenario it makes me more confused, so i decided to share my story with you guys. May be i could get a guideline.
After college, I was lucky enough to get admission in an engineering college. Let’s say, I didn’t get some career counselling at the moment and that was the only option ahead of me to take.
It started all well and i passed the first two semesters but after that, for some reason or another, i started losing interest in studies. It was too main-stream for me, I started thinking that this all stuff is going to make me a 9 to 5 employee. There is already too much competition in the market for technical monkeys to survive, i would have no chance to thrive. Even if i would get a degree, i would never be able to make a good engineer. There are few brilliant toppers who get the good jobs then why am I trying to reinvent the wheel ?
Then I turned my focus to IT, even though Computer Sciences were not my majors. I have had a pretty good hand in programming and networking.Meanwhile I was dropped out from university, I acquired networking and system administration certificates like CCNA CCNP RHCE at my own. Not to be an employee, but just to know how stuff works …
I have already heard stories about white collar guys how they make fortunes in financial markets everyday, but it was quite another world for me. I thought being a trader required whole bunch of skills with very higher level of financial education and background (I didn’t know the retailer aspect of markets at the moment that how even ordinary person like me could contribute to these financial markets) .
Until recently when an online friend introduced me to forex trading one and a half year back, I abruptly googled every question there was in my mind about trading and found some valuable information including babypips school
I started studying it systematically from scratch. (thanks to my self motivation). I downloaded almost everything available on the internet and opened account with a forex broker. Gradually i started realizing that this was something i always wanted to do. Even though i am not consistently earning but the journey of learning is still on the go.
I forgot to mention that i started under grad program in computer sciences from scratch a year back, I am passing courses but not studying CS anymore. I spend every minute of my time on study desk studying nothing but about trading.
Now I want to acquire Chartered Financial Analysts – CFA. so I have started thinking in my mind giving up on CS education and start CFA at once.
( Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential has become the most respected and recognized investment designation in the world. It is a renowned global qualification suitable for professionals seeking career in financial markets, investment banking, treasury, corporate finance, investment performance and risk evaluation, risk management, financial planning, investment analysis, and client relations.
The CFA Program curriculum covers concepts and skills you will use at all stages of your career, bridging academic theory, current industry practice, and ethical and professional standards to provide a strong foundation of advanced investment analysis and real-world portfolio management skills. )
For the first time in my life, i know what i want to do, but for that i ll have to choose only one option. Either to complete my CS which will just provide me with a degree as i don’t intend to find a job in IT any-more.
At the other hand getting CFA will help me take my trading experience to a whole new level. Since i have started trading, not a single day passes by when i not dream of seeing myself as a portfolio manager or running a hedge fund.
I am too confused at the moment, what to do and what not to do. Life is too short and I can’t be a specialist at everything. Please suggest me what should I do. Thank you very much.