What Technology Does An Actuary Use?

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Hello I am a student from my school wanting to be an actuary when I grow up. This is for a career project for one of my classes. I would like to ask a few questions about being an actuary.

On a daily basis what subjects do you use?

What is the environment an actuary would work in?

What technology does an actuary use?

What mathematical skills does an actuary use?

How difficult and stressful is it being an

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