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 :-)
HITTING BOTTOM ISN'T A WEEKEND RETREAT! IT'S NOT A SEMINAR! ONLY AFTER YOU'VE LOST EVERYTHING ARE YOU FREE TO DO ANYTHING! YOU SEE, YOU LISTEN, BUT YOU DON'T GET IT! YOU HAVE TO FORGET EVERYTHING YOU KNOW, EVERYTHING YOU THINK YOU KNOW!
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.
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.