Sweet, glorious relief

I got the very best news today. I found out that I passed level 3 of the CFA. To say I am relieved is an understatement. I know most in my life had full confidence that I would indeed pass, but that test is so hard, I really had no idea if I passed. I have been a ball of nerves and anxiety for the last couple of weeks. When I saw a news article this morning, stating that the pass rate dropped below 50% for the first time in 3 years, I started shaking.

When I opened the email and saw that the first word was congratulations, I cried. I quietly said, 'I passed' with tears running down my face and everyone on the trading floor clapped.

I know it is just a test, but it's a huge accomplishment that will open doors for me down the road. I think eventually I will feel a sense of happiness and pride, but right now all I feel is sweet, glorious relief. In the midst of a year that has been filled with stress, disappointment, frustration, and sadness, I needed this.

Thanks for all the support and encouragement you all have provided over the last 3 springs. It means more to have you all in my corner, cheering me on and believing in me when I didn't, than I can possibly put into words.

Maybe, just maybe, this is the start of an upswing.