/biz/ - Business & Finance

No degree. $80 an hour as a web developer

Hijacking thread. How lucrative does a BSc in Alternative Finance sound? It's a finance major with an alternative investments concentration

>>226452

Enjoy working at McDonalds.

MS - Plant Breeding

Propagation Manager at a greenhouse

Finance because i enjoy it as much as i do horticulture

don't worry too much about finding a job, just get a degree in something you enjoy

B.Sc Forensic Science

Unemployed. But freelancing as a computer tech.

Still studying part time for post grad.

Never went to college.

I trade stocks and commodities for both a firm and personal investments.

If I could go back, I'd probably finish high school.

BSc Biology
NEET
I don't think I would change anything except for maybe take a few classes or minor in computer science.
Don't get a Biology degree unless you are dead set on becoming a Biologist of some sort. Even then something like Biochem might be a better alternative.

>>226484
damn son you getting in on that weed bizness?
How is horticulture though? I don't know much about it but I do feel like I'd enjoy it if it's what I think it is.

>>226431

Got a degree in psychology and I'm in med school.

>>226774
>you getting in on that weed bizness?
if i can, master growers are making 100k+ running 4000 sq ft operations in colorado. i'd rather run my own business which needs capital and i have a few strains of my own, hence the plant breeding specialization.

>How is horticulture though?
if you like nature/plants, landscaping, biology and playing in the dirt it's great. hardest part in the beginning was having to name 50 different plants by the look and smell when half the shit just looked the same to me.

>>226484
jelly as fuck

>>226726
i'm a 3rd year bio major and i'm looking at getting into dental school after graduation... things are looking pretty good and the required classes for most dental schools aren't too far off the BSc at my state uni plus i start clinics this sunmer. have you considered healthcare?

I just left nursing for accounting.
How bad did I fuck up?

>>226857
>Left a highly employable job for another highly employable job
Yeah, you fucked up bad.

>>226859
I did it figuring I'd make more money.

>>226861
Both jobs can make near 90k or more given enough time.

>>226864

90k is nothing

>>226869
m8 u wanna fite aboot it?

>>226872

Not really. I'm just saying 90k really doesn't go far if you live in a place like New York, Vancouver, Chicago, etc. I mean, 90k is enough money for one person to live fairly comfortably but in the grand scheme of things it's not a whole lots of money.

>>226869

>90k is nothing
easy now dr. goldstein

>>226877

That's King Goldberg to you

>>226874
>Living in any of those shit cities
>Ever
Found your problem, friendo.

>>226883

I live in Vancouver. It's a little bit shit although the city itself is beautiful. But everything is overpriced and even my dad who makes about 140k says it's expensive bullshit.

>>226849
Clinical lab science has tempted me a few times, but otherwise no, I have no interest in the healthcare field. I want to be a biologist. I was hoping to get a year or two of work experience before applying for grad school, but I am unable to find work. I am even now considering inquiring about the possibility of taking a class or two at my local university if it allows me to work as a lab tech or something similar.

I'm getting an accounting degree now.
I don't really want to work for a company, instead I'd rather go to grad school right away then start my own business. Also it would be cool to work in a government type organization doing forensic accounting.

>>226857

You didn't fuck up, although you did choose a more boring career field that is filled with people who only chose it for job security and probably hate themselves for doing that

Working towards a BA in Criminal Justice. Good Idea?

>What Degree did you get?
B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Science

>What is your current job?
Medical technologist

>If you could go back to when you were in High School and could re-choose your course what would it be and why?
Probably a computer programmer or web developer. Or maybe get my CCNA and be a network jockey.

>Do you have any University/Degree advice?
Everyone says follow your dreams. I say find a balance between what you like and what is profitable. If you go black or white, that's how your life will be. I personally really like looking at shit under a microscope, playing with multi-million dollar machines, and I look damn good in a lab coat. Might as well do it while making a comfy middle class salary and having a career in arguably the most secure sector in the US right now. Healthcare is the shit. If you like biochem, technology, packing in dosh into your bank account, and being able to find a job that pays well at the drop of a hat even in the shittiest of economies, it's definitely the way to go.

>>227121

better than psychology, history, philosophy, women's studies, english, art history, business management, and recreational sports management.

but not better than STEM (excluding bio) or anything that is more quantitative in practice

>>226435
Wow, I wasn't aware web developers could command that kind of salary.

>>227121

This guy >>227145 is right.

People knock CJ a lot, but most larger cities' PDs are almost always recruiting, and a BCJ is a good basis of knowledge to get you through the academy. It's not absolutely necessary, you can major in something like accounting, finance, computer science, or even chemistry and still become a police officer just as easily. Having a higher education always helps though. Some of my friends are cops and it can be a rewarding career, especially if you make it to detective or some sort of investigative position.

I have a question for you guys.

What kind of job opportunities will an mba give you? I'm new to /biz/ and am working towards an MBA, but mainly because my parents are encouraging me to get one (they both have harvard MBAs). Can someone give me a general idea? thanks.

BA in Communications

unemployed

not even a cheeky joke

>>226893
I'm doing what you described. Lab teching before dat grad school. I gotta say I have really enjoyed being a lab tech. I'm not getting paid super great but damn does it make my resume/CV look good for them grad school gains. I'm working on a few projects in drug development which have manuscripts going out soon. I'm also technically the "lab manager" which is bullshit but I can add that and all responsibilities it implies to my resume. Got a sick letter from my P.I. Does it get better? Yes, it does. 90% of the time I'm at work I sit on my laptop and play videogames/read papers I have full access to/talk to friends on the internet/watch porn/watch netflix or HBO and no one knows or gives a fuck that I do it and they're paying for it the whole time. Obviously experiences will vary but I'd say do it, even if you have to move.

>>227193
>What the fuck do communications majors even do?

>>227192

hmm I don't know why don't you ask your Harvard MBA parents

>tfw get a degree
>become a neet

Bachelor of Paramedical Science

Paramedic

I'd erase the year I wasted in an engineering degree before realizing that I hated it.

Don't go to uni for the sake of going to uni (quite common in Australia because you don't need to pay for ages). I've spoken to loads of people on campus and when I asked them what they want to do they have no idea, they're only here to keep getting student allowances and so their parents will let them stay at home.

>>227192
MBA is being oversold now. An MBA from a mid-tier or low-tier school is a poor value.
Now an MBA for Harvard, Wharton, etc. is a whole 'nuther story. But even there the networking/connections value outweighs the educational value.

>>227200
>even if you have to move
I've been considering this for awhile but have yet to go through with it due to low funds.

>>227350
>I've spoken to loads of people on campus and when I asked them what they want to do they have no idea
Same with USA, but I still suggest going for the experience. It can be an amazing time for alot of folks.

>>227358
Forgot to answer OP question:
BA PoliSci pre-law. I enjoyed school and receive a lot of benefit from what I learned, but very little economic benefit! I was an electronics geek and shoulda done BSEE. Oh well, coulda done worse.

Do toxicology if you like the biology/biochemistry/pharmacology

There are jobs up the ass and many different specialties.

Finished my MD, currently studying for my MBA at a top 10 school

Shit's fun

>>227193
>communications major
>on 4chan
There's a joke about autism here somewhere

>>226435
Where do you learn how to make webpages? What knowledge do you need? Can you make a living off wordpress and joomla? Where do you advertise yourself?
I have thought about it but I get automatically put down by someone that comes and say "there are people out there with years of knowledge and portfolio to show, you are fucked".

Pretty much everything I think about doing someone comes and makes me unmotivated to do shit.

>>226892
Then just move idiot.

BA in Anthropology

I'm a legal assistant who's moving to Japan to teach children how to speak English. Which means singing heads shoulders knees and toes over and over again every day for the next year.

I really do hate life.

>>226431
MEng fag here (4 year undergrad degree).

My current job is in IT, totally unrelated.

I studied in the UK where we have to narrow our subjects starting at 14 and then again at 16. It's ridiculous, I'd recommend more general subjects like the International Baccalaureate. Too early to know what the fuck you wanna do.

Even at 18 I went to uni, WAY too early. People should not be able to go unless they are minimum 25 years old.

I don't regret doing it because my education was free (no tuition fees back then) and I didn't even have to take out the full loan as we still got partial grants (free money) in those days.

But if money was no object and I could do it again I would probably have done Medicine.

>>227929
I wish you fags would stop bringing more competition into the IT sector. I literally don't know a single engineer (systems, enviro, mech, mechatronics etc) that has not ended up as a code monkey or IT person.
Yes I'm mad.

>>227858
White guy living in Japan reporting in.
Stay the fuck over there.

>>228011
>>227858
I like how so many weeaboos think moving to Japan to teach nips english will be great. When they realize they are fucked/worthless in the job market they usually come up with this harebrained scheme.

>>228017
I know, that's why I want him to stay the fuck over there.

>>228019
what are you up to over there? It's a great place to visit but I imagine the insincerity and the foreigner status would get old quickly.

>>226857
You may have made an excellent decision.

If you research into what ER nurses have to do and what hospital nurses do on a regular basis, the job will fucking destroy your body. You do as much if not more hard physical labor than a glazer or a construction worker.

>first year physical therapy student here
Did I dun goof?

>>226874
Usually cities like those pay out more. Employers aren't stupid, and skilled employees aren't stupid, you'll usually make more for your job if it's necessary for the general area. At least in America that's true.

>>226892
That's because Vancouver has a big tourist market and all of those overpriced goods are meant for foreigners to buy.

Quit living in a town for foreigners and maybe that'll not be a problem anymore.

I'm not sure for the name of the job, but there's a field in advertising/marketing that mixes with psychology where you'd analyze psychology data in order to make better marketing strategies. It's the same field that's responsible for grocery store layouts and what color people pick for products. Does anyone know about it or where I could find more information? I haven't had a lot of luck, but I'm not very good at digging up information.

I was thinking of going to college for a major in advertising and a minor in business management. Is this a wise choice for someone who enjoys selling products to people/thinking of ways to get product awareness?

I have a good head start on college funds with 10k in inheritance money and intend to pay for some classes with scholarships from essay writing and part-time work. Any tips?

Did a bachelor of pharmacy. Looking into doing a masters of professional accounting now.

if i could go back to high school i would have done economics maybe, instead of art/accounting. It seemed more fun.

university advice - be popular. Make friends with everyone because you never know who will get rich and successful

>>228044
jew scientist is the job title you are thinking of

Chinese Studies, minor in Japanese Studies, currently undergrad, junior year

my plan from now to the next few decades

>re-enter uni this fall
>study abroad in beijing, china
>grad school after graduation
>after Master's, get a job teaching English in China/Japan/Korea
>learn more Japanese, start learning Korean
>search for interpreter/translator jobs, either gov or private sector

rate this shit from a scale of pipedream to plausible.

>>228044
i think its called,consumer psychology. An owner of a large franchise here did a phd in it.

>>227599
why would you do an MBA after an MD. That's really just a waste of money.

>>228098

>a job teaching English in China/Japan/Korea

Entirely plausible, but you're reserving yourself to be on the bottom of the foreigner social hierarchy in those countries. The job security also sucks. My sources aren't entirely reliable (anons on 4chan), but it seems like shitty contracts with no job security is the current norm.

>search for interpreter/translator jobs, either gov or private sector

You're practically fucked, if all you're doing is learning foreign languages. I thought about going this route as well, being fluent in both Russian and English, but just being able to translate phrases from one language to another isn't enough. Premium translator software is becoming quite good. What companies look for in translators is a degree of expertise in their field (usually requiring at least a BA in related subjects), since you'll be working with technical jargon and stuff.

I have a family member that works in a private sector aircraft and missile manufacturer. The translators for their company spend most of the time taking an acronym, translating the components of that acronym into a different language, and then using different vocabulary to arrange a NEW acronym for that language.

My advice to you: go into literature studies. Not even trolling -- you'll have better luck there, since comparative literary criticism is really hot shit.

>>228149

the English-teaching job is just to get some bullet points on my resume.

>
You're practically fucked, if all you're doing is learning foreign languages. I thought about going this route as well, being fluent in both Russian and English, but just being able to translate phrases from one language to another isn't enough.
>What companies look for in translators is a degree of expertise in their field (usually requiring at least a BA in related subjects), since you'll be working with technical jargon and stuff.
>The translators for their company spend most of the time taking an acronym, translating the components of that acronym into a different language, and then using different vocabulary to arrange a NEW acronym for that language.


thanks, those are some good points that will probably save me some head-ache.

my dream job is to be the interpreter that whispers into UN diplomats' earpieces.

Highschool senior here, are degrees in Economics ever a good idea? Or should I stick to business/accounting

>>228171
neither.
do something challenging where the job market isn't flooded. Basically choose a STEM field.

>>228171

all of them are terrible ideas if you don't have networking assets inherited from family, or the motivation and charisma to develop that network.

>>228022
Japanese are also racist as fuck. Like open displays of discrimination.

Obviously it's a little different if you are living in an international city like Tokyo.

>>227851
It's actually really easy to make webpages with web development tools like Dreamweaver. There are tons of free Dreamweaver comparables as well like Komposer if you don't want to shell out the dosh. They wont have exactly all the same functionality though. You really don't need to know much coding to create basic websites. Web designers usually know only a little HTML and CSS. You can buy 2 Idiot's Guides to HTML and CSS and you're golden. Where I live Web Designers can get a job or work as a consultant or even a freelancer making 40-70k a year. Super easy work.

Web developers on the other hand can make upwards of 100k and are in high demand. The main difference is that a developer knows how to do coding. Personally I picked up SQL knowledge (huge plus to understand databases), JavaScript, Jquery, Node.js, PHP, JSON, HTML, CSS, and Ajax. With these you can pretty much code any advanced web application there is. Most developers only know 1 or 2 programming languages very well, but that is all it takes to become employable.

If you want to get started I would pick up some books from Barnes and Nobles. Start with HTML and CSS. Also, w3schools dot com has a ton of tutorials if you like to learn on the fly.

B.S. in Biology here. Couldnt find any biology related jobs for 6 months after I moved to graduation so I moved to the biotech capital of the US. I've been here a month and still cant find a fucking job

If I could go back I'd probably do clinical lab sciences or environmental planning since I'm applying for lab tech and ecology jobs now

>>228208

>biology-related jobs

what the fuck do those things look like?

biologists, physicists, chemists, etc. supposedly take up research work to fulfill grants or college programs. sounds like you fucked up if you didn't get into a cozy ivory tower by now.

BA in History and Anthropology. Did'nt get me a job, but I don't regret it. Wanted to do something heritage-related, but it's a tiny field. Spent two years working on a golf course and in retail, looking at going to college to do an accelerated Law Clerk diploma. I figure it's be tolerable, and the job prospects are'nt bad. Doing something you love is great, but doing something that actually lets you save for retirement is a pretty close second.

i'm thinking of getting a degree in economics of some sort, possibly audit/accounting
is that stupid?

>>228109
Thanks, time to put my researching goggles on.

>>227148

>Majoring in finance, accounting, computer science chemistry
>Becoming a cop

What of the earth sciences? Are geologists, ecologists etc. practical, or is this a study coupled with other degrees like physics or biology?

>>228168
Have a similar problem.
I'm applying for Bachelor in [language] or translation. I realize that that isn't enough but in my country if I want to be a licensed translator I need to pass some classes you can only get that way.
I have a114 score on TOEFL and about to do an exam for a certificate in Business English. After I get my Bachelor's I was planning on getting a Master's in a law-related field. Maybe a PhD later if there's time.
Would this be plausible? I've asked at my uni and they said it absolutely is, but my goal is to be a sworn translator of legal documents and the only lady I knew that did it told me some shady advice. She misspells education as "educatin" despite being a translator for English, so yeah.
Also I speak four languages (including my mother tongue), and am fluent in three of those. My grades have been great so far.

How are my chances, /biz/?

majoring in economics, 2nd year

considering MBA at top business school

thought about graduate programs for econ but didn't want to work for the government and didn't really want to do research..i just want money

>>228245
Depends what you're good at.

Don't do accounting if you think it's boring and you only do it for money and or job security.
You don't earn THAT much, probably just slightly above medium wage for your field and accounting is slowly being automated by software. Not entirely, but your job security may be gone in 10-20 years.

If you're into numbers and you can read some law papers, just go into finances. But be careful though, this field is VERY competitive so you gotta bring your best every single fucking day and network like crazy.

>>228245 I would say an accounting job is a really safe career choice, but you could make more money as a financial analyst or manager.

>>228282
>Finance degree
>Accounting degree
>cop
>into the fraud department you go
Can be very interesting.

>>228022
>>228019
I figure it's more for the "experience"; worst case is I break contract and come home and go back on the job hunt or study for the GRE/GMAT.

My GPA is definitely too awful to find a real job, and what the hell does an anthro degree get me other than minimum wage?

Graduated with a 2:1 in Drama from the University of Essex in 2012.

I'm now Junior Executive for a very large and well known IT and printing company.

Fuck knows how it happened but it has, and I'm not complaining.

International Business and Management major right now.

The program isn't all that bad it seems, we get several subjects focusing on the main areas of business in general, like Marketing, Accounting, Economics, BMO, law and other supportive subjects like report writing, another language and intercultural competence.
I get to go abroad to study at a foreign school for 6 months and my internship has to be abroad too. In my 4th year I can specialize in a specific field (maybe finance to increase my chances) and then it's off to the job market with me.

Currently thinking of transferring to a different university because mine is kinda "out of town" and not really close to the most amount of economic activity in this country (NOT USA).
It seems to really be the case here that what you know matters less than who you know. If you wanna make it, make plenty of friends and keep your options open. Bro'ing up with teachers is also a good idea because they know people too.

Overall, it seems to be a great way to be a permanent expat.
Fuck yeah!

>>228319
How the fuck did that happen? Please tell your story, I'm legit interested

I'm studying design, fucked up bad, feel like I just wasted the last two years of my life. I make $60 an hour being a camera operator/ photographer but work is really hard to find... Wanna go back and study something with actual career prospects, with still decent pay, but somewhere stable and full time

>>228319

I applied for a graduate agency who find successful candidates interviews for companies who only hire through them, after passing a gruelling 8 hour assessment day in which out of 40 or so people only 6 people got onto their books. I was surrounded by business graduates, and didn't think I stood a chance. I had to do a fifteen minute presentation to a board of 4 head honcho's from the agencyon why I should be selected and why I would be a good businessman. I can't remember exactly what I said but I basically linked the fact that drama, or more importantly acting is used in the business world, and they seemed to like it.

They then just shower you with interviews, some for blue chip companies, some for smaller, more independent companies. I must of done about 7 or so until I found the job I'm in now. Some were good, some were bad, in fact very bad, but it was all good experience, and they all seemed to ask the same question: "Why didn't you follow a career in drama?" In truth I would answer: "There is no money in drama" They seemed to like that as well.

How I got this job was that the previous Junior Executive had to leave, and so they needed someone quickly to train in their place. I got the job.

I get a company car which is can be used for my personal use, as well as a fuel card. Very good bonus's, and my wage is very high considering my age.

My old uni friends are now all teachers or unemployed, and have no idea how I've done it. To tell you the truth, neither do I.

>>228378
Damn nice man, thank you for telling the story. Its always interesting to hear how people came to success. I guess I'll try to find a graduate agency

>>228287
pls

>>228282
News flash, police officers regularly investigate white collar crimes.

FBI agents, for instance, are encouraged to have computer science or finance/accounting backgrounds.

At least 70% of what you do as a cop is either paperwork or computers, whether it's logging activity, making citations, looking up someone in a database, following leads, papertrails, and financial records. If you're financially literate or have computer skills, it'll come in handy on a daily basis.

>CS major, graduating in May
>first offer from company A: $60k + full benefits

D-did I do good? I negotiated them up from $50k

>>228196
>mostly a Java/C++ dev
>know HTML, CSS, JS (jQuery too obviously), PHP, SQL

Is it worth learning Node, or should I learn something like Go or D?

I am getting a BS in Cellular and Molecular Biology and a BA in Economics and a minor in Biophysics. Was thinking about getting a BBA instead of the BA, but I don't want to waste time with 30 more credits especially if I plan on going to med school.

Currently getting my BA in business administration. Working at a class action administrator that will turn into a 40k to 50k job when I graduate.
I want to get a Masters in Economics a be a researcher.
If I went back to high school, I would do better so I could go to a better school.

>>228098
I graduated with a bachelor's in linguistics and Japanese. I also speak Chinese at an intermediate level. I worked as an interpreter in Japan for a city government. Being an interpreter in Japan is much more about how long you have been doing it and there is no governing body that certifies how good anyone really is, people in the industry are assumed to be competent but often they are not. Japanese people in general also believed that foreign people are less competent at Japanese to English than actual Japanese which is not the case. If you want a short term job apply to jet as a cir. I did this and interpreted for ambassadors. However, you have almost no hope getting a job in the professional world with out an unrelated PhD in some obscure technology. Part of my job in Japan was completely redoing professional 200 dollar a page translations that were no different than auto translate. If you want to hate your life work as an interpreter. I did it and I left because there is no future and the market is saturated with shit people that can produce shit because most Japanese people can't tell shit English from good English. You have no hope. I did what you want but the money is garbage and you need connections.

Starting university in September. Five years from now I expect to have a math/comp sci double major and 2 years of co-op experience.

Have I chosen well?

>degree

Double major in electrical engineering and theatre design/stagecraft

>job?
Theatre Technician for big name theatre ..about 96k but can reach up to 120k in bonuses

>if I could go back
I would take more art courses..just being good at cad drawing doesnt mean much when you're explaning how the set is gonna be to a stupid actor

>Advice
Theatre jobs are cozy.

degree shmegree, you need to improve your fuckablity. be it man or woman fuckability = promotion

>>226431
>What Degree did you get? (MBA or BA etc)
Masters in Accounting
>What is your current job?
Staff Accountant
>If you could go back to when you were in High School and could re-choose your course what would it be and why?
Went to a religious high school. The bible classes didn't really help with anything.
>Do you have any University/Degree advice?
A string GPA will always be noticed. Get involved in as many student clubs (preferably related to your major) as you can while still having time for studying and a social life (just enough social life where you don't go crazy). Take an internship if you can. Start thinking about jobs after college in your junior year (this is why you are spending so much money, remember?).

>>226435
front end, back end?

>>228871

What's the minimum GPA for intenrships?

>>228911
both

>>228928

Shoot for 3.8

3.2 should work depending on your interview.

>>228871
>this is why you are spending so much money, remember?

College is for getting an education, not a job.

>>228939

Sophomore here currently 3.05... D:

>>228208
Me again. Trying to think of ways to make myself more marketable. Thinking of picking up a computer language like python and also learn how to use matlab.

Anybody got some ideas?

>>228953

>College is for getting an education, not a job.

You keep telling yourself that

>>228987
I shouldn't have to tell anyone, as it's a fact, not an opinion.

>>229030
This is true. Why do you think it's common to take a loan out for "college"? Because it's expected you make a return from it by getting a decent, white collar job. Degrees like >>228987 are fun and all, but exactly where did she hope to work?

Also, call it uni, faggots, only Americans call it college and the entirety of the rest of the world says uni.

>>229040
It's an investment on an education, not a job. If people misunderstand that, that's their problem.

>>229045
Not when they all default on their student loans it's not.

network engineer, no university degrees just a few certs. make 170k a year. I'm quite happy with the life i have and wouldn't go back.

>>229055
>network engineer, no university degrees just a few certs.
You would not get a job if you were only just applying for jobs now without any experience. I'm guessing you're between 25 to 35? I have certs AND a degree and can't get a job.

>>228986
Programming/informatics/modeling is a long bet. You can try it but I wouldn't rely solely on it (because I focus in computational neuroscience). It does open you up to other programming gigs, but there are a ton of programmers out there too.

A cert in CLS or a degree in it is a safer bet but programs are competitive and have limited space. You can see about getting phlebotomy cert in the meanwhile. It has a lot of jobs but the pay is low and (afaik) the competition high.

Environmental is a possibility, especially around major industrial centers. There are a lot of possible certs involved in that area, like TWIC. Also they usually want you to have a drivers license. There are plenty of jobs for it but I don't know how fierce the competition is. I know I have yet to get an interview from applying to those positions, however.

If you're really in a major biotech center, then see about joining a biohackerspace/DIYbio group. It's not a job but it's practice, mentoring, and networking. It'll likely have fees though, anywhere from $20 a month to $100 or more, so it may not be an option.

Although unlikely, you might be able to volunteer at a lab somewhere. One of my friends was offered such a position after he graduated.

The market sucks out there for everyone afaik, so don't give up.

>>229081
I looked into CLS but just having to spend the time and money to get a cert is a pain. I'm in a bit of a hurry to find something that pays because I'm just bumming on my brothers coach right now.

Good idea with the bio groups I'll definitely look into that, thanks. Looking for some relevant volunteer things too

>>228953
100% true but you're better off starting to apply to jobs and going to your schools career center for resume/interview workshops early...

I'm going into Marketing.
If I don't like it I'm going to change my major and go balls out into med school and become a general practitioner.
I think its a solid plan.

>>229192
>med school
>solid plan
Yeah, for you and 1000+ other kids at every university.

>>229196
Doctors are always in demand, and they get good pay

Unfinished biomedical egineering degree.

Furry porn artist/animator.

I'd major in 2d/3d animation production if I could go back.

>>229198
its not about them being in demand, its about med school being competitive as fuck.

>Degree
Biomedical Engineering degree and I don't think I would have chosen any other if I could do it all over again.

>Current Job
Moving to Japan to teach English to little kids. I know the job will be dreadful/a joke, but I want to travel the world a little bit before settling down in some research lab somewhere for the next 40 years.

Hey M8s what do you think of International Sales and Marketing? Is it usable in EU? or totally shitty?

>>228954

get that shit the fuck up if yuu want people to even take the time to glance at your resume for more than a second

>>228987

This bitch isn't the 99% she's a moron.
What she should have done before she made her investment was study and analyze the prospects of that degree and the financial situation that it would put her in pre and post graduation. She has nothing to blame but her ignorance for not realizing the changes in the job market and the effects of an oversupply of college educated labor

>>229256
Is it really that easy to teach English in Asia? Everyone and their mom does it nowadays.

I have a master's degree in psychology.
I work for a firm developing e-learning resources.
If i culd go back, i would choose philosophy or history, because i enjoy leaning about those topics.

>>229048

You can't default on student loans.
and even if they can't pay now they'll have to pay later as soon as the start actually earning money (wage garnishments of peace)

>>228196
Wow man not that guy but great reply.

I really want to get into it. In your opinion, how much do you need to learn/how long will it take to get lower-end jobs. How can I know that I'm ready ? Make a couple of decent looking basic websites and use them as a portfolio ?

>What Degree did you get? (MBA or BA etc)
BA in Communication

>What is your current job?
Project Manager on a marketing team

>If you could go back to when you were in High School and could re-choose your course what would it be and why?
I wouldn't. With enough charisma and a decent amount of experience, I've had very little difficulty getting hired. I might have double majored though.

>Do you have any University/Degree advice?
It's much easier getting hired as an intern. If your degree is basically worthless (like Communication is without a Ph.D), build your skills through internships so you're decently marketable.

BSc in Physics. Turns out I hate calculus, but after 7 years of fucking around changing majors I just wanted to be done. Finishing up my real estate license now and looking forward to writing off everything in my life as a business expense.

That said, I live in Alberta and wish I had gone into the trades right out of high school. Degrees are worthless here unless they apply to the oil patch. An undergrad in physics is useless without geology courses and that's assuming you'll be hired with an undergrad. Most big oil companies want masters at least and PhDs for the most part.

>>229665
>Make a couple of decent looking basic websites and use them as a portfolio ?
That is exactly how you will know you are ready. I think unemployment rate for Web Designers is like 1%. I get emails all the time from companies asking if I know any people that I can refer with HTML and CSS experience. It is really based on how well you pick it up and how much time you invest. Roughly a couple months in your spare time?

>>230099
Thanks again man. And the last thing that has been bothering me : how creative should you be ? As in sure I can learn some photoshop and basic design principles, but I can't draw for shit, will I need drawing skills down the road (i heard that for higher positions you should be able to sketch by hand)?

>>230160
>will I need drawing skills down the road
Not at all. Usually a company will have Graphic Design artists that handle the actual logos, art, drawings, etc... A Web Designer doesn't really need to know that, they just need to know how to integrate all the elements together onto a web page and make it look good. With that being said, the more design experience you pick up the more of a salary you will be able to command. Now if you are doing websites freelance, just find someone right out of college to do your artwork (if even necessary) and pay them a few bucks. They will be chomping at the bit for work because Graphic Design artists are a dime a dozen.

>>230206
Okay, that is all i needed to know to start. Best of luck to you sir.

>>230228
No worries. Good luck!

A year away from getting a B.S in Electrical Engineering

Is getting an MBA a good choice? Probably not right after undergrad, maybe after 5 years of experience

>>230271

>Is getting an MBA a good choice?

It can be. It also might not be.

If you get a job which you enjoy, are compensated well, and can advance in position then there is no reason to get an MBA. Some companies will want you to get one, and help pay for it.

No reason to start planning out getting an MBA at this point in your career.

>>228290
Then you chose a pretty shitty major anon

Undergrad right now. Double majoring in International Business and Finance; minoring in German. Will be studying in Germany next spring.

Got no reply from a thread I made so I'll just post here.

Mathematics BSc (3 yrs)
Mathematics MSci (4 yrs)
Mathematics & Computer Science BSc (3 yrs)
Mathematics & Philosophy BA (3 yrs)
Mathematics & Physics BSc (3 yrs)
Mathematics & Physics MSci (4 yrs)
Mathematics with Management & Finance BSc (3 yrs)

Out of these degrees, which one would be the most valuable?

>>230427
Math and finance or math and comp sci

The other degrees are too academic

>>228019
Take notes weaboos

>>228017
They deserve it.

Qualifications for an English teacher: A degree of some sort.

Meanwhile you make 30k a year with no room for advancement and no real work skills.

I used to despise these kind of people because they were so annoying online, but now I feel a mixture of pity and laughter.

Fucking subhumans haha.

>>230427
>Mathematics MSci (4 yrs)

Opens the most doors

>Computer Science

don't waste money learning what you can learn on your own

>Mathematics & Physics MSci (4 yrs)

Dual masters in 4 years? Physics MSci either have shit opportunities or pay obscenely well depending on exactly what you're going to do. Don't go in unless you get a solid job offer before starting. Engineering MS/MEng are "safer" than physics.

>>228911
both front end and back end, of ur mum xxxxDDDDDDDDDDD

>>228293
>Not entirely, but your job security may be gone in 10-20 years.

It won't entirely. It's been tested and tested over and over again, software cannot get rid of actual accountants, only reduce the need for it.

Data entry people fuck things up all the time and somebody who know's what they're doing needs to be on site and reviewing that shit.

I'm a 3rd year dropout CS major taking a "break" from a great school. Mostly because I really suck at programming and don't want to deal with this type of stuff >>230367 if I somehow completed the program.

Is accounting a decent career? I don't cared about making much money. I just want to do something after college.

>>230991
>moderator for reddit.com

I'm in the midst of a double major. Physics and Astronomy. There's lots of overlap so most people who got into astronomy first end up taking this route. It's only my first semester and I've already solidified good relationships with several professors and campus astronomers so I don't think I'll have a problem getting an internship. And since I'm one of the only people that actually spend my free time studying instead of playing vidya or doing nothing, I'm pretty sure I'll be able to get a job through said internships. Most of my peers don't even realize how important it is to network so i'm relatively confident in my chances even if they're are Chinese and Arabs exceeding me in math skills.

BA physics

Taught English for a few years.

Saved money and traveled a lot.

Went home, got a master's in stats, and now have a job at a pharma company.

English BA.
Tutor. I make about 30k a year on hourly pay, maybe about 1100 hours in a year. It's a nice lifestyle, but of course there's little long-term job security or career prospects.

I knew what I was getting into. I don't regret it, but back then I didn't appreciate how more money can buy you time and freedom. Maybe I'd major in finance and try to retire by 30 if I had a do-over.

>>228114
My father did med as his undergrad (we're ausfags) and recently completed an MBA after 10-15 years practicing as a radiation oncologist. The MBA helped him move up into a more managerial position at his hospital (public sector), as well as opening up a private practice with colleagues. So an MBA isn't completely worthless for a doctor in the mid stages of their career, but then again it comes down to cost. The government paid for his tuition.

BA in economics

Interning for a regional non-profit, currently trying to find work doing economic or business analysis
Probably won't find one and gonna have to work a shitty hourly wage job

I wouldn't have wasted a year doing ROTC/studying a different degree
It was a waste of my time and a really shitty experience

Work your ass off

>>228987
Why in the past 10 years have idiots not accepted that if you do art, music or drama you're going to be poor for a long time wtf

>>232369
People look at famous artists late in their life and media depictions of "artists" thinking that they'll score some sweet high rise studio apartment in NYC and spent 6/12 months in Milan or Vienna. They're obsessed with the idea of being artists as opposed to being obsessed with their art.

>>231327
>>231327
does aus let u go directly into medicine when you graduate from highschool?

Dear Mods or Janitors,

Please sticky this horrible thread and at least one how to begin investing thread so we never ever have to see another fucking degree or I want to start investing please tell me where to start thread ever again...ever

-Love Anon-o-misc

>What degree
Hospitality Management (what a mistake)

>Current Job
Financial Advisor

>if you could go back
I would have majored in CS with a minor is Mathematics or Actuary

>Advice
If you are in or going into college, think about what is going to make you money that you semi enjoy

No one "LIKES" their job, but there are jobs that are more tolerable than others. I chose hospitality...the major was easy and I like working with people. But the work is so shitty and the pay is low as fuck. Now I work in the finance field and its 10x better with way more opportunity

3rd Year CompSci
I have lots of friends in M.eng and CompSci hope to build those connections. I also really love programming for integrated and embedded systems (not just arduino) but I'm worried that my future might be a shit show, don't know what the field is like in integrated design.

>>233713
saturated.

>>233721
Chriiiist, what programming field isn't saturated?

Criminal Justice, year from completion.

Thinking about using it to get into private intelligence analysis, although I have no idea what I should be doing to build experience for that sort of thing.

>>233729
Every field is saturated.

>>233761
Not a very thorough response. W/e I'm in too far as it is, not leaving now. Idk maybe I'll have better luck, I did forget to mention I was in Canada, don't know how much it differs from the US.

>>227192

I'm in business school now. I don't believe you're getting an MBA with that naive question.

pic or it didn't happen

>>233767
You'll probably be okay, but I'm just saying. I am in the US and afaik every field is saturated: healthcare, IT, law, science, whatever. It don't mean you won't get a job right out of college, only that it's harder. Keep in mind that about 50% of US college grads are unemployed or underemployed.