Please help: what to do?

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I am struggling. I have to take professional exams as part of my work, and passed the first set that I did.

I am taking a set of exams in two weeks, having begun tutoring for them eight weeks ago - however I am really struggling. I have found them a huge step up from the first ones that I studied for, and have found myself using study time to panic and flit between topics and questions rather than properly focus on a topic in order to get it done.

The company I work for have a policy that if I "hard fail" any of the exams, I will potentially be fired - however, soft failing is permitted. The way it is looking, I feel I will certainly hard fail all three exams. I am struggling to manage my time, focus on topic and precious hours are ticking away. I have enough time to focus on one and try and pass that but the other two will certainly be failed - and very badly at that.

I don't know what to do. I am not sure whether to diclose this to the student support team at my work? Or whether it would be unprofessional and not reflect well on me. I did badly in mocks I took at my study centre (this is somewhat expected at the beginning) however I am concerned that it will look like I have not tried - and it is hardly a badge of honour that I am not dealing well with the exam side of things - integral to the first couple of years of my job.

I just don't know what to do - it feels too late to rescue the situation and I am not sleeping as I am so stressed. Entirely self-inflicted I know.

Speak to your firm. The worst they can do is say no you have to sit them all and we won't make any concession. Then you're just in the same place you are now.

They won't hold it against you for asking I'm sure.

Thanks all. I am so upset. I think i could normally have done this. I just struggled with structuring revision and work and it has lead to this. I do think I am able to cope in normal circumstances, it has just been a struggle adjusting to the new demands - but I think it is ordinarily within my capacity.

I don't want to drip feed but I had some mental health issues a few months ago for which I was on prescribed medication. I have now finished the medication but the effects are still there

I can't speak for accounts as I work in a different field but my boss really appreciates people being honest when they need support. She sees it as a strength more than a weakness. Hope that helps.