Having done my BS in Match and CS at a school with a parallel Actuarial program, I got a good look at what being an actuary is about. If you're good at math, and really good at standardized math exams you can advance through the various levels and work your way up the pay-scale ladder. I think this really appeals to people who are good at math, but maybe don't want to go into academia.
That said of all the actuaries I went to school with, none liked their jobs and all eventually moved on to do something else.
That said of all the actuaries I went to school with, none liked their jobs and all eventually moved on to do something else.