Tell Me About Being an Actuary

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I graduated from school this past May with a BS in physics and a minor in math. I've basically played poker the past months but now I'm looking to start a career. If this is out of topic I am sorry.

Someone mentioned being an actuary to me and so far it looks very interesting. I figure there might be some people on these boards that knows a lot about the profession. What are the pay and hours like? What is the actual work like? The exams? Any info would really help me. Thanks a lot.

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