10-09-2002, 07:31 PM
10-09-2002, 07:44 PM
Quote:someone please explain the allure of math or accounting
I was never a huge fan of math, but being able to figure out numbers quickly in your head does have it's advantages over having to work them out on paper all the time - since I'm in the market for a new house, this has really come in handy (esp. in dealing with real estate agents)
As for accounting, if you like numbers, it's a decent career. I'm not overly pleased with it, but at the time it seemed like a solid career to go with. Originally I was a CompSci major, but the market was super-competitive then, and business careers were looking better. The irony (for me) is I've learned more about computers in my spare time since I graduated than I learned about Accounting while I went to college and worked on the job. I've been mulling a career change as of late, but I'm finding it very difficult to set time aside to go back to school to get what I need under my belt.
I'm doing OK and I'm making a decent salary - I have friends who need work desperately but can't find anything - and considering I was on the same path that they were on, I think I'm doing allright :-)
10-09-2002, 08:21 PM
People who play the Lottery, every day
10-09-2002, 08:23 PM
you gotta be in it to win it.
i buy one everytime i happen to be in a store that sells one on a given day. i usually buy only 1 or 2, its just the idea that, hey its only a buck or two and who knows, maybe today is my lucky day.
i buy one everytime i happen to be in a store that sells one on a given day. i usually buy only 1 or 2, its just the idea that, hey its only a buck or two and who knows, maybe today is my lucky day.
10-09-2002, 08:27 PM
Quote:People who play the Lottery, every day
My father in law plays it every day, and he's convinced he's gonna hit it - the man is 74 years old, and has been playing it forever. He's won a few times, but never the jackpot. He's also one of those guys that sends in the Publisher's Clearing House forms, the "Dream Sweepstakes" deals, etc. I don't see the allure of gambling at all, whether its Lotto or Vegas. I work too Damn hard for my money to give it away on a dream.
10-09-2002, 09:13 PM
science fiction
10-09-2002, 09:39 PM
Quote:Oh great, now Magus is going to go off on one of his "its not just a message board" tangents.But.. she said... I thought.. who is... umm.. oh...
fuck it.
10-09-2002, 10:15 PM
Quote:i do enjoy dipping my fries in mayo very much
See Pat Cooper...I told you there were others out there that did this...
I don't get how people can use the last of the toilet paper and not refill it!