Cool Job versus well paying job.

[mudflaps]

My bro-in-law, does investments (I think) it's all very boring when he talks about it... (I try not to pass out) all I know is, he's reasonably high up the food chain, makes about 200K a year, has a 1.2M condo in San Diego, blah, blah, blah.....

And he's really not happy doing what he's doing..... his only defense? The money is great....

I need something fast paced, Id like to work on the floor of the NYSE, work in arbitrage, or as a day trader. Dealing directly with customers who complain about fees, try to barter, negotiate, kick, scream, isnt my bag. I dont know what their problem is, but ive never once walked into a bank and thought I could barter or whine my way out of shit like these assholes do.

[thectrlguy]

My bro-in-law, does investments (I think) it's all very boring when he talks about it... (I try not to pass out) all I know is, he's reasonably high up the food chain, makes about 200K a year, has a 1.2M condo in San Diego, blah, blah, blah.....

And he's really not happy doing what he's doing..... his only defense? The money is great....

nothing like getting things for cost minus 20 percent. but cheap bikes/parts will really only get you so far in this world.

Im pretty dead set on not staying in retail banking, i would rather end up on the investment side of things.

[atomic]

There is alot to be said about really enjoying what you do for a living. Money is not everything when it comes to a job. I know a husband and wife who were both well accomplished lawyers who gave up their successfull practice and moved to Colorado and opened a small pet store in one of the popular towns in the mtns. They are way more happy with how they are living in their life than when their practice ran their life. At least for now I would stay with what you really like and worry about something in the field you are studying once you get your degree.

[kylebes1]

bank worked sucked cock in my opinion.

I would rather work in a bike shop, but I am the type that will own my own business soon enough

[mudflaps]

sounds like you already made up your mind...

if i can get the raise at the shop, yeah, but if not, im not sure where I will end up.

my manager @ the bank spoke to me pretty candidly today about his dislike for the company/policies they employ. he being a 6 yr employee, i take that seriously. im just having a hard time thinking of where my next "in" will be after college.

[sumyungguy]

sounds like you already made up your mind... stay in the area you want to go, employers look for experience when it comes down to it.

[mudflaps]

Bank... not for the money.... By the way, if you don't like it there now..... just wait... it gets worse

My brother in-law works for US bank, he's got an economics degree also.... he's not too fond of it....

I worked at a bike shop in high school.. it was the shit.... but it's no career..... having said that, it was probably the best job I ever had... nothing but good times.... Factory discounts, great looking chicks, riding everyday, slack work.....

nothing like getting things for cost minus 20 percent. but cheap bikes/parts will really only get you so far in this world.

Im pretty dead set on not staying in retail banking, i would rather end up on the investment side of things.

[thectrlguy]

Bank... not for the money.... By the way, if you don't like it there now..... just wait... it gets worse

My brother in-law works for US bank, he's got an economics degree also.... he's not too fond of it....

I worked at a bike shop in high school.. it was the shit.... but it's no career..... having said that, it was probably the best job I ever had... nothing but good times.... Factory discounts, great looking chicks, riding everyday, slack work.....

[mudflaps]

Long story short, Im going back to school mid-september and I have 2 summer jobs. One of the jobs has to go.

Job 1: Bike shop, where I work on bikes, sell bikes and get a mad discount. I like the job in general Pay: $7.50/hr.

Job 2: Work for a large bank in Central Ohio, the job is monotanous, and ive found that dealing with peoples money is very fickle, and tedious. Pay:$10.00/hr.

Which job needs to go? Im a junior year Economics major. Ive been w. the bank for about 2 months, the Bike shop about a yr, and could probably leverage a pay raise out of them. I know i should do what I like, which is the bike shop, but being an econ major and quitting the bank is really shooting myself in the foot career wise. Advice from elders is much appreciated.