anyone have a job in finance/investing/economics/etc.?

[Pianist4Freedom]

Want to tell me a bit about what you do? I enjoy my current job somewhat, but I am so fascinated by economics that I am considering a possible career change at some point, but I'm not sure what people do in the field and I'm also not sure if I'd actually enjoy a job in it.

 

[seapilot]

Want to tell me a bit about what you do? I enjoy my current job somewhat, but I am so fascinated by economics that I am considering a possible career change at some point, but I'm not sure what people do in the field and I'm also not sure if I'd actually enjoy a job in it.

The current situation, this might not be the best time to try and make a living off of economics. Investing in companies that produce razor wire, fencing , steel doors and security will be money makers in the coming years.

 

[angelatc]

Want to tell me a bit about what you do? I enjoy my current job somewhat, but I am so fascinated by economics that I am considering a possible career change at some point, but I'm not sure what people do in the field and I'm also not sure if I'd actually enjoy a job in it.

I worked on the syndicate desk of a brokerage for 10 years, and I loved the business.

 

[constitutional]

The current situation, this might not be the best time to try and make a living off of economics. Investing in companies that produce razor wire, fencing , steel doors and security will be money makers in the coming years.

hmm.... sometimes I can't define what posts like these mean.

Do they really mean it's "not the best time" or the economic situation is so bad U.S. will start putting people in concentration camp behind wire, fence, steel doors with a lot of security.

 

[angelatc]

hmm.... sometimes I can't define what posts like these mean.

Do they really mean it's "not the best time" or the economic situation is so bad U.S. will start putting people in concentration camp behind wire, fence, steel doors with a lot of security.

I think he means the market is going to crash, and the investment companies will be laying people off, not hiring them.

In fact, the recession will be so bad that we peaasants will revolt, and the governmetn will need to bild more concentration camps to contain us. So there will be a profit to be made in companies that build and maintain those type facilities,

 

[Ladred]

With education in economics, you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a job as a budget analyst in the private or public sector, I've heard the public sector are in real need of budget analysts.

 

[bale002]

With education in economics, you shouldn't have too much trouble finding a job as a budget analyst in the private or public sector, I've heard the public sector are in real need of budget analysts.

I have degrees in economics and languages and half an MBA (didn't finish the second year), so I translate economic and financial texts as a business, after working in capital markets as a foreign exchange accountant and then broker for several years.

The above post is on the right track: I'd say combine economics with something, such as accounting, business administration, possibly law, tax law in particular.

However, I wouldn't touch the government sector with a ten-foot pole, unless you are the close relative of a high-ranking politician or crave mediocrity.


Good luck.

 

[scooter]

If you have a doom and gloom outlook on the current economy, it might not be a good time to get in if you are thinking about doing some form of investing. The best money is made by folks who stand strong when there's blood in the streets.

 

[rockandrollsouls]

I'm in college right now for accounting...with the number crunching comes the economic education :o

 

[hawks4ronpaul]

I thought we were in The New Economy (TM) where economic laws no longer applied.


http://hawks4ronpaul.blogspot.com/2008/02/economics-experts-endorse-ron-paul.html

 

[rockandrollsouls]

basically, but my teachers are fairly old school...I've learned alot of relevant, important stuff from them which ultimately led to me being intersted in the doctor.