Speaking as a business major: change your major to accounting if you're still wanting to do business. Unless you're studying finance (or business in general) at Wharton or something like that, finance degrees aren't too valuable. I've got tons of finance majors (from all over Florida) in my MAcc cohort because there aren't any jobs out there for finance majors. In accounting, you're essentially guaranteed a job unless you totally suck. And many of those jobs aren't really 'accounting' per se (if you think being an accountant for the rest of your life is too boring)

Do it.

Show your work.

 

... please?

 

Umm. I constructed a subsonic wind tunnel in my lab

No trust me, other than the hour or two of design calculations, there was NO reason we had to partake in that stupid arts and crafts project.

Speaking as a business major: change your major to accounting if you're still wanting to do business. Unless you're studying finance (or business in general) at Wharton or something like that, finance degrees aren't too valuable. I've got tons of finance majors (from all over Florida) in my MAcc cohort because there aren't any jobs out there for finance majors. In accounting, you're essentially guaranteed a job unless you totally suck. And many of those jobs aren't really 'accounting' per se (if you think being an accountant for the rest of your life is too boring)

If you want to do finance, a strong option is studying math or something with math in it, i.e. physics. Learning the fundamentals of economics and finance is pretty easy, even (especially?) on the job.

I'm contemplating switching majors or if anything going to law school at FSU. Would you say it'll be worth it?

No. FSU for free is MAYBE okay. You have to absolutely destroy it there (top 10, law review, etc.) to get BigLaw.

Graduating this summer from FSU with a BA in Editing, Writing & Media. Transferring to FIU in the fall to start working on a second bachelors in Journalism.

 

Have any of you gone to FIU? If so how was it?

Ill contribute to this thread..

High School -- North Miami Senior High c/o '10

College -- Miami Dade Community College for 2years (Criminal Justice); switch my major to Nursing now.

No. FSU for free is MAYBE okay. You have to absolutely destroy it there (top 10, law review, etc.) to get BigLaw.

 

Thanks. As of now I have a few options I wouldn't mind venturing into between Mass Comm, Psych, Sociology and possibly occupational therapy.

 

If anyone has suggestions on what would be smart to major in for someone who's not particularly strong in the math or science fields, please feel free to give any input.

Thanks. As of now I have a few options I wouldn't mind venturing into between Mass Comm, Psych, Sociology and possibly occupational therapy.

 

If anyone has suggestions on what would be smart to major in for someone who's not particularly strong in the math or science fields, please feel free to give any input.

Without knowing you well, I would still suggest not avoiding them. That's where a ton of the work is, and that's probably where it will continue to be. Jobs that are not technical or physician/dentist/engineer/[good] law job are becoming harder and harder. Salary pressures, hours rising, etc.

 

Personally, I feel like the options for a strong career are:

1. Sales: bust your ass and be good.

2. Professional careers: physician, dentist, lawyer (but only in a top 14 law school or maybe top ~30 with small loans), engineer

3. Go to an elite undergrad and go into finance, consulting, etc. (not an option for you at this point nor most people)

4. Entrepreneur: Develop your entrepreneurial streak and start your own business(es) right away or at least be working toward that as soon as possible

5. Science/Tech: learn something in computers, tech, sciences, and related stuff. Avoid the academic/PhD track, as it's really brutal in the current system. These are the jobs that will last longest even as everything continues being automated.

 

If that sounds harsh, then good. Learn these lessons now. Don't just take my word for it: read reputable articles online, read intelligent message boards, do your research.

 

For the record, I chose #2 but sometimes wish I had chosen #1. I had the opportunity. By now, I'd probably be working ~50 hours a week now with a decent salary and not a lot of pressure, not to mention no debt; that would have been pretty nice.

I went to the University of Miami for undergrad and majored in English and Sociology. Then I went to Antioch University Los Angeles and got a Master's Degree in writing. Speaking of education, I now work as a teacher right outside of Downtown LA.

Personally, I feel like the options for a strong career are:

1. Sales: bust your ass and be good.

 

For the record, I chose #2 but sometimes wish I had chosen #1. I had the opportunity. By now, I'd probably be working ~50 hours a week now with a decent salary and not a lot of pressure, not to mention no debt; that would have been pretty nice.

 

May be a dumb question but what do you mean by sales? Are you saying like studying advertising and marketing?

May be a dumb question but what do you mean by sales? Are you saying like studying advertising and marketing?

I just mean a job in sales where your salary is tied to your productivity. They don't require any particular degree usually, but rather a thick skin, people skills, and a strong work ethic.

Thanks. As of now I have a few options I wouldn't mind venturing into between Mass Comm, Psych, Sociology and possibly occupational therapy.

 

If anyone has suggestions on what would be smart to major in for someone who's not particularly strong in the math or science fields, please feel free to give any input.

 

Accounting. You're going to get a job that pays around 50k in public accounting if you have a GPA over 3.5 - maybe even less than 3.5. You'll move up to 100k within 5 years as a Manager, or even earlier if you go into the trendier fields like forensics. Promotions are generally in steps, so you can count on being a Senior within 2-3 years, then a Manager within 5. You'll of course have to get a CPA before you're promoted to manager at most large firms, but that's not too bad if you plan accordingly and do it before you start work. You don't need to be good at math or science; you just need to be able to do simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

 

Look into it. What people generally refer to when they describe an accountant is a bookkeeper. Those are generally low-paying clerical jobs that require no real degree. Accounting as a profession is much more diverse and interesting. It's essentially the language of business and CPA's especially are in high demand, so you're going to have tons of opportunities 5 years down the line, especially if you land a job at a Big 4 firm - which is very very doable (I did it twice.)

I've taken accounting classes. Unless you truly love accounting, don't take accounting. Money doesn't equate happiness, and I doubt you'll have much fun doing accounting work.

I've taken accounting classes. Unless you truly love accounting, don't take accounting. Money doesn't equate happiness, and I doubt you'll have much fun doing accounting work.

 

*sigh* and what exactly is 'accounting work.'

I've taken both financial and managerial accounting and even though I managed to earn an A and B respectively I have to say they weren't my favorite classes. To be an accounting major I have to take higher level math courses (mainly calculus courses) in which I've struggled in before and had to drop, even with help from tutors.

 

My thing right now is that all my buddies are business majors and they're giving me a hard time for wanting to study elsewhere. Although I know if I stick with it, either in accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, etc. and go to graduate school I'll have a somewhat easier path to a high paying job. That being said I just don't really enjoy business all too much and really want a career in which I will be able to help others. Basically stuck between choosing a higher paying job which I'll probably not be too fond of or a job that won't be a burden to go to everyday but pays sufficiently less.

You need to find a balance.I know it's really trendy to say to follow your dreams and that nothing can stop you, but that's only because the people in positions to say that generally have the voice to say that because they made it. You never hear from those who don't. You'll be amazed at how many professions can eventually land you somewhere you would like to be. The key is to have an opportunity to show you're skilled enough. Needless to say, some professions give more opportunities than others. Now, if you hate accounting don't do it because you'll probably suck at it if you're absolutely miserable, but it's simple supply and demand that the simplest path to what you want is generally the most crowded.

Accounting. You're going to get a job that pays around 50k in public accounting if you have a GPA over 3.5 - maybe even less than 3.5. You'll move up to 100k within 5 years as a Manager, or even earlier if you go into the trendier fields like forensics. Promotions are generally in steps, so you can count on being a Senior within 2-3 years, then a Manager within 5. You'll of course have to get a CPA before you're promoted to manager at most large firms, but that's not too bad if you plan accordingly and do it before you start work. You don't need to be good at math or science; you just need to be able to do simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

 

Look into it. What people generally refer to when they describe an accountant is a bookkeeper. Those are generally low-paying clerical jobs that require no real degree. Accounting as a profession is much more diverse and interesting. It's essentially the language of business and CPA's especially are in high demand, so you're going to have tons of opportunities 5 years down the line, especially if you land a job at a Big 4 firm - which is very very doable (I did it twice.)

Yep, accounting and actuary work deserve mention, for sure. Not sure if they are good fits for MMP, but still. And not necessarily easy stuff, either.

Control Theory can go fuck itself.

Commercial pilot/ multi engine land,Instrument rating...with a degree in weather, total 800 hours flying time. Aviation jobs though are really and I mean REALLY tough to come by and to get into. If I could have done it all over again I would have chosen something else. But at least iv got the minimums to have a chance when my ship comes in

What kind of aircraft do you fly?

What kind of aircraft do you fly?

Multi engine, piper Seneca, and Cessna 172. Did all my training in Sarasota and Venice

Awesome, the standard NACA-2412! I don't really know much about the Seneca though.

HS: Coral Park

Undergrad: UM

Grad: Univ. of Chicago (CompSci).

 

gets paid $shitload/year

Gets a job wherever he wants, I take it.