People who passed level3: what did you get?

CFA Level III
#1

Just for curiosity (as I don´t expect an increase in my salary/bonus if I pass level 3 this year, I am doing it just to have it, for myself): what did you guys get? I mean, real examples: More money, another job, change to a more technical position…? thx pd: always assuming that you “are still here” and don´t abandon this forum just after passing :slight_smile:

#2

don’t start this … i read a similar topic long time back … not sure but i think most ppl answered zilch!.. too depressing… let me dream of double figure promotion and six figure salaries… no need to burst my bubble.

#3

Got a 30% raise. Cheers!

#4
  1. not sure it can be measured so directly unless your boss specifically gives you a Passing Bonus. I find that in general the CFA has given a broader understanding of different concepts that can occur in many areas of finance (I work in a hedge fund and PE fund). At least when ppl mention different issues, you have the most fundamental knowledge of that issue. 2) I got my life back…
#5

I anticipate the same as for L1 and L2…a bunch of handshakes and a happy hour paid for by the boss

#6

new set of business cards with the three letters on it that’s it

#7

Didn’t even get new business card. But hey, I’ve got plenty of time to do other stuff!

#8

Bambi Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > new set of business cards with the three letters > on it > that’s it That makes it all worthwhile.

#9

Nothing at all. Still waiting on my three letters but once I have them the answer won’t change.

#10

tobias Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Nothing at all. Still waiting on my three letters > but once I have them the answer won’t change. Why has it been taking this long for you to get the three letters? Work experience?

#11

pls dont post such depressing things before the exam … if u feel CFA is soo worthless…and u have those guts ,then dont sit for the exam… u have the remote control of ur life in ur hand … just change the channel …by not sitting for the exam…

#12

dongjohnson Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Why has it been taking this long for you to get > the three letters? Work experience? Yeah, some of my prior experience doesn’t count so I have to wait until my time in my current position reaches four years. I am getting close. The tough part is the exams. Hang in there guys!

#13

also ask the ghosts … did u get anything living ?