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Yep, worked in a bank all summer.
As cliche as it is, maybe something in algebra, geometry and/or topology. Possibly logic as well. But this is what Part III is for though, right?
@refref: spent 8 weeks at CCFE
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Original post by SimonM
Yep, worked in a bank all summer.
What type of work? paid?
Original post by SimonM
So, what jobs are we all planning on doing?
One would think I'd know by now. Contemplating either a phd, software engineering, or actuarial work. Very narrow...
Original post by boromir9111
What type of work? paid?
Yeah, standard S&T internship.
Original post by Slumpy
One would think I'd know by now. Contemplating either a phd, software engineering, or actuarial work. Very narrow...
Software engineering where? (or just anywhere?)
Original post by SimonM
Yeah, standard S&T internship.
What did they look for before taking you in?
Original post by boromir9111
What did they look for before taking you in?
Not really sure - coming from a good uni and not being awful at interview seems to be pretty much all you need. The IB&C forum has loads of info
Original post by SimonM
Software engineering where? (or just anywhere?)
Well, I've got a final round interview for a job in Edinburger in about a week, so Edinburgh seems most likely(can't really be bothered with the travel to interview elsewhere). Or did you mean company?
Original post by Slumpy
Well, I've got a final round interview for a job in Edinburger in about a week, so Edinburgh seems most likely(can't really be bothered with the travel to interview elsewhere). Or did you mean company?
I meant company (or vague description of such)
Academia and quants seem popular.
The problem with academia is it takes an extra year for part3 or equivalent, then another 2 to 4 for a PhD. That's at best 3 years with no pay - then even after that being a teacher isn't good pay.
I know it isn't done for the moneyz but buying a house or putting a large deposit down / small mortgage are pretty essential things to do in your mid twenties. I wouldn't like to think of being 25 and living in Uni accommodation with no chance of moving out in the immediate future.
It's all very confusing.
The problem with academia is it takes an extra year for part3 or equivalent, then another 2 to 4 for a PhD. That's at best 3 years with no pay - then even after that being a teacher isn't good pay.
I know it isn't done for the moneyz but buying a house or putting a large deposit down / small mortgage are pretty essential things to do in your mid twenties. I wouldn't like to think of being 25 and living in Uni accommodation with no chance of moving out in the immediate future.
It's all very confusing.
Original post by Oh I Really Don't Care
Academia and quants seem popular.
The problem with academia is it takes an extra year for part3 or equivalent, then another 2 to 4 for a PhD. That's at best 3 years with no pay - then even after that being a teacher isn't good pay.
I know it isn't done for the moneyz but buying a house or putting a large deposit down / small mortgage are pretty essential things to do in your mid twenties. I wouldn't like to think of being 25 and living in Uni accommodation with no chance of moving out in the immediate future.
It's all very confusing.
The problem with academia is it takes an extra year for part3 or equivalent, then another 2 to 4 for a PhD. That's at best 3 years with no pay - then even after that being a teacher isn't good pay.
I know it isn't done for the moneyz but buying a house or putting a large deposit down / small mortgage are pretty essential things to do in your mid twenties. I wouldn't like to think of being 25 and living in Uni accommodation with no chance of moving out in the immediate future.
It's all very confusing.
Quant is another few years before you get a job too (assuming with a PhD)
Original post by Oh I Really Don't Care
Academia and quants seem popular.
The problem with academia is it takes an extra year for part3 or equivalent, then another 2 to 4 for a PhD. That's at best 3 years with no pay - then even after that being a teacher isn't good pay.
I know it isn't done for the moneyz but buying a house or putting a large deposit down / small mortgage are pretty essential things to do in your mid twenties. I wouldn't like to think of being 25 and living in Uni accommodation with no chance of moving out in the immediate future.
It's all very confusing.
The problem with academia is it takes an extra year for part3 or equivalent, then another 2 to 4 for a PhD. That's at best 3 years with no pay - then even after that being a teacher isn't good pay.
I know it isn't done for the moneyz but buying a house or putting a large deposit down / small mortgage are pretty essential things to do in your mid twenties. I wouldn't like to think of being 25 and living in Uni accommodation with no chance of moving out in the immediate future.
It's all very confusing.
You normally get a decent few quid doing a PhD. More than many in employment when you consider that you don't pay any tax (not even council tax).
I never lived in university accomodation anyway. I am 26 and doing a PhD and have a comparable or better flat and lifestyle to that of many of my contemporaries back home and I don't have to do a ****ty job either
Barely anyone is buying a house at 25 unless their rich daddy is giving them a ton of cash and guaranteeing their mortgage. Even people starting off in top city jobs.
Just did an internship in a large bank, within Asset Management - I was working on Equities, in a semi-quant role. Am now thinking Private Wealth might be where I want to end up, though we'll see. Have a few interviews lined up at boutiques. Research did not appeal - I did a research placement last year in the Oxford Centre for Gene Function. Was fine, but definitely could not stick it out for more than a few years! Growing up is happening far too quickly.
I'm interested to what you actually do during internships at these places?
Original post by SimonM
I meant company (or vague description of such)
Network infrastructure stuff mostly I think, whatever that means
Original post by Slumpy
Network infrastructure stuff mostly I think, whatever that means
What sort of stuff would you be doing?
Original post by SimonM
So, what jobs are we all planning on doing?
Original post by harr
No idea. And I now have one.
Ooh, doing what?
Original post by SimonM
What sort of stuff would you be doing?
Um, I think significant parts of what they do is to do with interfaces for communications, for instance phone networking, getting rid of the problem of not being able to use other functions of a smartphone whilst on the phone, that kinda thing. Still not very specific I fear...
Original post by Slumpy
Ooh, doing what?
*I currently only keep 74% of it, but given that I'm allowed to earn £12,790 a year tax-free and there's only one third of the year remaining, this is a situation that I hope to improve.
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