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I admit that pursuing the finance degree was probably the biggest mistake of my life. I originally wanted to study mathematics and physics but greed for money g
by brentr 19y ago
I admit that pursuing the finance degree was probably the biggest mistake of my life. I originally wanted to study mathematics and physics but greed for money got the best of me. The only good result that came out of the finance degree was a healthy understanding of C++ as a large amount of financial modeling is done in the language. It was after graduation that I really became interested in computer programming.
- hugh 19y agoThat's interesting. I'm a postdoc in physics, and a few months ago I was feeling bored and poor, and seriously considering switching to finance. Three months later though, and staying in academia is looking pretty attractive. I might not be making the huge money, but at least I know my job isn't going anywhere.
- michaelneale 19y agoThats encouraging to hear. Some would say too many smart people go "fuck it" and move into finance/IBanking for the money (not that I could say I would do any differently if riches were assured). But it seems a worry when minds could be put to other productive uses.