Is passing AREs worth it? Parent and terrible test taker reconsidering AREs.
I have always been a terrible test taker and every time I’ve tried taking AREs I have a mental break down in the middle of the exam and I fail. I‘ve been working for a long time and only have my exams left to become licensed.
I don’t like talking to people at work about my study progress because it seems like everyone I talk to reads the amber books for a month on the weekends and is able to pass no problem, or English is their second language and they pass like it’s nothing. And after I take an exam, colleagues ask how I did I’m always so embarrassed to say I failed.
After many years of trying I gave up the pursuit of getting licensed. I also recently became a parent, so I’m not sure it’s worth it anymore. I’d rather spend time with my baby, not stressed over exams.
I work at a big firm and people get promoted without having a license, but it comes up every year in my review. I’m not really interested in starting my own practice, but I’m really frustrated that it’s so difficult for me, because I’m good at my job. Am I missing out on something by not getting licensed? Can anyone relate and give advice? Thanks!