Cypress (03-03-2021)
Cypress (03-03-2021)
I've had that useless piece of protoplasm on ignore for quite a while, but did read his post via your excellent response to it. Hope he sees this post:
Mr. Owl has a BS in Engineering too. He has a Masters in Economics. He retired young from a career as a software engineer/systems architect. He is wealthy. He is a brilliant, kind, wonderful man who loves to dine out with me. He grew up on a farm in Illinois, and has worked since he was 13 yo. He is a real man... he would never, ever laugh at any person who serves us when we eat out or get take-out. He once held a job like that. Who does that kind of thing?
Answer: Only the dickless.
"Conservatism is the blind and fear-filled worship of dead radicals." -- Mark Twain
MAGA MAN (03-03-2021)
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Doc Dutch (03-03-2021)
Agreed. Not to mention Yakuda has no intention of paying under one pretense or another.
Salaries are relative. It depends on the local economy.
Food is often about the same cost. Same for lattes at Starbucks, albeit 50 cents here and there.
Mainly it's the cost of rent and utilities. Making salary or paycheck different depending upon which State and in/near which city.
https://worldpopulationreview.com/st...index-by-state
"Hatred is a failure of imagination" - Graham Greene, "The Power and the Glory"
Cypress (03-03-2021)
Learning be no good.
"Hatred is a failure of imagination" - Graham Greene, "The Power and the Glory"
ThatOwlWoman (03-03-2021)
My philosophy is, I would rather have some creative and intellectual autonomy, and enjoy what I do, than make my life's focus about money and material possessions.
We all have a baseline of income we desire to be comfortable, but after that making our lives and careers meaningful depends on intangibles beyond mere money. I would not have traded what I did even if someone offered me three times the salary for something I considered less palatable.
If asked, I never advise a young adult to focus on engineering, computer science, or medical school, unless they have a strong interest in it.
If I am reincarnated, I will pursue a philosophy or oceanography degree in my next life!
My point is that I planned a career path where I could make a good living almost anywhere. The training was often difficult and arduous, but it has given me gainful employment though most of my college career and for decades afterwards. Those who chose an easier path or did no planning whatsoever deserve their lot in life.
I must admit that getting a degree in ancient Lithuanian history wasn't a good idea.
Agreed, but I've seen a lot of people go for the money and only the money. Always buying the newest car, the biggest house, etc.
A few years ago I was on an overnight trip to exciting Manhattan, Kansas. The hotel, a nice one, was next to the University and most of the staff were students. Our van driver/desk clerk was a med student. He was trying to decide between cardiology or sports medicine. I told him exactly what you just pointed out; go with what makes you most passionate. You'll make enough money either way.
That advice goes for any career path, not just the STEM ones. Bankers and teachers can be unhappy too as well as anyone else who went down a path for money, not passion.
"Hatred is a failure of imagination" - Graham Greene, "The Power and the Glory"
Cypress (03-04-2021)
"Hatred is a failure of imagination" - Graham Greene, "The Power and the Glory"
I had a fine career that made a difference without needing the monetary wealth some people lust for. If I had to do it over again, I often think I would pursue teaching as a career. Thise were dome of the people who made a difference in my life. I remember their names and how they affected my life 50+ years later.
Cypress (03-04-2021)
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