Is this survivable?

[nicogarzanderson]

I’m currently a full time graduate accountant (M-F 8:30am - 5pm). I have just commenced my CPA (Australia) which recommends 15 hours a week studying. AND i have another job where i work 16 hours every second weekend …

Plus wanting to be social and keep on top of my fitness… do we think I can do this? How much time did others spend on their CPA?

Edit: current salary from full time job is 80k and i get $650 a fortnight from my second job.. debating if it’s worth it

Edit 2: i have a fair bit riding on my CPA as my job ideally wants me to get it and is funding it… so i need to do well

 

[dadto2]

@nicogarzanderson You're going to want to ditch the second job

 

[mrdann]

@dadto2 Yep, the second job isn't progressing your career. Letting that go and focusing on completing your CPA while having a life is your best option.

 

[love12]

@dadto2 100%, it’s not worth it. OP needs to think long term.

As a CA I found every colleague’s career only starts moving post qualification.

 

[axedroid]

@dadto2 agreed. one job is hard enough but CPA is an investment and should be prioritised over the second job

 

[hazelwings]

@nicogarzanderson If the 2nd job is for money, the CPA will do so much more for you in the long run. I'd recommend quitting and focusing on getting it done as soon as possible

 

[nicogarzanderson]

@hazelwings thanks for the advice!