I’m probably writing this because of PMS
Note: Very personal rant post today.
Today was the hubby’s (b’ezrat haShem) last exam. If all went well, he will be a dually certified public accountant US and Israel. If not, there will be only one more exam to do and no more classes. It has been a very long road with these four exams (which became six because of two failures.) It meant both of us had to put things that we wanted to do on the side. Everything we both did will be worth it if it means that he will be able to continue to work professionally, and advance professionally in Israel, and doesn’t need to think about returning to the US.
Yes, these exams basically amount to whether we are financially able to live in this country or not.
So, you can imagine my anger when the spouse of a friend said to me…those exams are no big deal, I could pass all 16 of them in two years.* Granted this person is a native Hebrew speaker, but really how stupid a thing to say!!!! This was offensive because it made it seem like Hubby who took three and a half years to do four exams was stupid or lazy. It also was compounded by all the times this person has said over the last few years: your hubby should be helping you with X or Y.
Why wasn’t he helping me? Because every spare minute of the last three years has been devoted toward our future. This was an agreement between the two of us as a couple, a team. A future that my hubby isn’t so certain he wants to spend in Israel! A future that will have much more potential (in Israel) with this certification.
So why am I so furious??? It must just be PMS talking. Please ignore me….I’ll get over this shortly.
*Explanation: This person was referring to the 16 exams that would be required for someone without a CPA from abroad.
