amigocontigo

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   by amigocontigo 8y ago

   I left for software development and am now working on a PhD in CS. It was the best choice I ever made. Being an actuary was a valuable experience though, mainly because I learned money really does not make you happy (as long as you have eno
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   by amigocontigo 8y ago

   Mostly the midwest and not in any major cities like Chicago. The key is finding a good company with a strong student program.
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   by amigocontigo 8y ago

   I actually made the switch to software almost 5 years ago!
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   by amigocontigo 8y ago

   > 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 was able to more than double my starting salary (ending at around 135k with
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   by amigocontigo 8y ago

   In my experience (as an actuary) dealing with CFOs - this thought never crosses their mind. Even the most incompetent C-suite execs I have dealt with understand the value of hiring the best people they can find. In general, companies don&#x