Actuaries in Glasgow

[Scotmove]

Just about to start applying for uni courses hoping to do something along the lines of a "Maths and Stats" course probs at Glasgow or Edinburgh, all with a view to becoming an Actuary Just wondering if there are any Actuaries out there that can give advice or share experiences.
Also on a side note, will also be trying to get some work experience soon, so if there are any in Glasgow, would there be any oppertunities?
Slim chance I know...

Thanks in advance

[Gizmo1314]

My Wife.....

[horza]

Try the business section also...

[Gizmo1314]

Oh well, you're obviosly not that interested in the profession then

[Scotmove]

No, no I am. Just been away at a leadership course all week, down at Brathay. Twas really good and provided good motivation. So about those actuaries?

[Broomsticklady]

Think what Mr Gizmo is ssaying is drop him an email and he'll put you in touch with his far superior other half ...

[Gizmo1314]

If the Actuarial thing is a definate goal then maybe you should look at Heriot Watt and their Actuarial Degree as that buys you exemptions in the professional exams, a maths and/or stats degree won't


Nina

[Gazzab]

Have worked with actuaries for most of my career. You wont find many on pistonheads! Unless we start a beard, dandruff and quadratic section.

[Scotmove]

Ooooo, that doesnt sound good. TBH when i tell people that i want to study acturial science they do tend to run a mile. Same with my other potential career choice, Acountancy..

Why am i so dull

[Gazzab]

BUT ....if you work hard and realise you wont fit in then 10 yrs later you can rise to the top!

[Scotmove]

Thanks for your encouragement Gazzab. I will take your words of wisdom into consideration when thinking about my career options.

[Kiltie]

This was a road I seriously thought about when I was a loon (being good at maths). My motive was purely money.

In the interim, I discovered alcohol and a couple of other vices. The rest, as they say, is history.

It seemed to me, and still does so, that actuary is one of those professions that you have to screw the heid for twenty or so years and then reap the benefits.

What I mean is, give up any hope of a social life and then, at the age of forty or so, you're made.

Maybe I got hold of the wrong end of the stick - I'm absolutely happy to be corrected.

I ended up in a game where I could do lots of other stuff and still end up in a decent situation.

Mrs S. may wish to challenge me here.

Any way you end up - best of luck.

Cheers,

Eric

[Gazzab]

actuaries dont seem to work that hard! The guys at the very top do though.

[Gizmo1314]

Gazzab said:

actuaries dont seem to work that hard! The guys at the very top do though.

Sounds like you haven't paid a great deal of attention during the whole of your 'career' then

I'll pass on the message about Dandruff, beard and Misfit, I'm sure she would be interested in discussing it with you.

Edited by Gizmo1314 on Sunday 28th October 22:46