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You should have stuck with engineering. You’d have a better chance at doing investment work than with an accounting background. Calc 1, 2, and differential equations are very basic math classes that won’t be applied in investment related work, only applicable math skills in investment related work are really just basic arithmetic, algebra, and multivariate regression (so linear algebra). You should pick up Mathematics though and take real analysis, probability theory, abstract algebra, number theory, numerical analysis, partial differential equations…the first few of those will actually help you learn to think in terms of solving problems, this is a better skill than trying to pick up something from accounting or more applied math courses (although applied ones are good and interesting like the latter math courses I mentioned). Basically, all the skills you need you’ll pick up on the job…higher level math is beneficial because it forms your way of thinking as a problem solver, something employers like. So if you actually want math to benefit you, take the higher level theoretical courses…don’t stop at the basics, you’ll differentiate yourself by taking the higher level courses.Ali_Nili1987 wrote:
I used to study computer eng ,Passed Calculus 1,2 and differential equations with flying colors but left it to study accounting,and now I am thinking of studying mathmatics and statistics with accounting,I dont know the result but it sure will be better than accounting alone.
I respect your opinions but it has become very fashionable to criticize the U.S. – people love the Fall of Rome storyline.isildurrr wrote:
Lol, what is the USA a benchmark for now? Better than most, yeah but certainly nowhere near the benchmark anymore.Destroyer of Worlds wrote:
I think the idea is that when you are the benchmark to the world on so many fronts (contrary to popular belief with any nonsense rebuttal such as mediocre secondary education system, beginnings of economic weakening, etc., etc.), the world comes to YOU – you don’t need to go to the world.
I’m not saying that’s right, but if you want to understand the fundamental ignorance of Americans, that is the root of it.
At least we are not the French, who are somewhat similar in their snobbish Franco-centricity, but without many of the “world importance” chops to back up the attitude.
Primary Education - Nope
Healthcare - Nope
Safety in society - Nope
Economy - Not anymore
Foreign Policy -Nope
Health Standards - Nope
Culture - Sure if guns and materialism are your thing.
The only case we can probably make is a world class college level education though the costs are insane.
Ignorance s fine, but blabbering garbage with utmost confidence is just being well, american. The fundamental reason is that they’re just fat oafs.
Last time I checked the French were at least tolerated world over. There is a saying “If you’re going to the trenches, the last nationality you pick is american cause he’ll f**k you over for a little bit of money”
Fixed that for you.tjack82b wrote:For some reason, some Americans think their country is the only one where people want/can move to for a better life.
Show me where I said this.Ali_Nili1987 wrote:
Thank you for the feedback,However it confuses me at one point you mention the only math in investment related work is through basic arithmetics and at the other point you mention you need sound mathmatical skills in investment.Please clear this issue for me.
isildurrr wrote:
Lol, what is the USA a benchmark for now? Better than most, yeah but certainly nowhere near the benchmark anymore.Destroyer of Worlds wrote:
I think the idea is that when you are the benchmark to the world on so many fronts (contrary to popular belief with any nonsense rebuttal such as mediocre secondary education system, beginnings of economic weakening, etc., etc.), the world comes to YOU – you don’t need to go to the world.
I’m not saying that’s right, but if you want to understand the fundamental ignorance of Americans, that is the root of it.
At least we are not the French, who are somewhat similar in their snobbish Franco-centricity, but without many of the “world importance” chops to back up the attitude.
Primary Education - Nope
Healthcare - Nope
Safety in society - Nope
Economy - Not anymore
Foreign Policy -Nope
Health Standards - Nope
Culture - Sure if guns and materialism are your thing.
The only case we can probably make is a world class college level education though the costs are insane.
Ignorance s fine, but blabbering garbage with utmost confidence is just being well, american. The fundamental reason is that they’re just fat oafs.
Last time I checked the French were at least tolerated world over. There is a saying “If you’re going to the trenches, the last nationality you pick is american cause he’ll f**k you over for a little bit of money”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8rL4GVhDAEisildurrr wrote:
Lol, what is the USA a benchmark for now? Better than most, yeah but certainly nowhere near the benchmark anymore.Destroyer of Worlds wrote:
I think the idea is that when you are the benchmark to the world on so many fronts (contrary to popular belief with any nonsense rebuttal such as mediocre secondary education system, beginnings of economic weakening, etc., etc.), the world comes to YOU – you don’t need to go to the world.
I’m not saying that’s right, but if you want to understand the fundamental ignorance of Americans, that is the root of it.
At least we are not the French, who are somewhat similar in their snobbish Franco-centricity, but without many of the “world importance” chops to back up the attitude.
Primary Education - Nope
Healthcare - Nope
Safety in society - Nope
Economy - Not anymore
Foreign Policy -Nope
Health Standards - Nope
Culture - Sure if guns and materialism are your thing.
The only case we can probably make is a world class college level education though the costs are insane.
Ignorance s fine, but blabbering garbage with utmost confidence is just being well, american. The fundamental reason is that they’re just fat oafs.
Last time I checked the French were at least tolerated world over. There is a saying “If you’re going to the trenches, the last nationality you pick is american cause he’ll f**k you over for a little bit of money”
There are four math skills you need to master in order to do investment-related work.Ali_Nili1987 wrote:
Thank you for the feedback,However it confuses me at one point you mention the only math in investment related work is through basic arithmetics and at the other point you mention you need sound mathmatical skills in investment.Please clear this issue for me.
USA has always been, and still remains, a benchmark for one thing - opportunity. Get a chance, work your ass off, apply your skills and make it big. Sure, the strength of the “American Dream” is cyclical and correlated with recessions, but still way ahead of any other nation on the planet. By far. You can’t measure it with socioeconomic data, you can’t quantify it with a longitudinal study or quality of living index, you can’t explain it to a left-leaning pseudohipster who lacks the motivation to move out of his mom’s basement.isildurrr wrote:
Lol, what is the USA a benchmark for now?