25 Places Neo-Grads Want to Work
Thu 31 May 2007 – 11.27
Now that you’ve graduated from university, where do you want to work? Chances are, if your like most people, it’s one of these top 25 employers desirable to young graduates. Needless to say, the competition is tough, and your BA in Theatre Studies probably won’t cut it. But for those of you who have the mental mettle, have a look at this BusinessWeek Article and view the slideshow
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posted by Scott in careers, education.
Mon 28 May 2007 – 11.46
O that someone would have pointed me toward such a blunt look at life in the after-degree.
Cracked.com isn’t a source for profound thought, but in this cheeky look at life after G-Day, are some very serious themes. We’ve discussed issues like these on the show, but never in a proper “graduation episode”. For example: Moving Back into Your Parents’ House, Finding a Job, and Using Your Degree.
Have a read, especially if you’re a recent or soon-to-be graduate. I’d love to hear feedback about these issues and perhaps we on the podcast can discuss what is generally considered to be the hardest, most depressing time in the life of a 21st Century, Middle-class twenty-something. Bonetti and Joaquin have hinted so, but I’ll come right out and say it — the year after your education finishes is the worst year of your life. And if you can that period to twelve short months, I envy you. Sorry to be so depressing.
posted by Scott in careers, education, life.
Thu 03 May 2007 – 9.40
*sigh*
Alas, what I have been suspecting since I began Univeristy way back in 1999, Scientific American has concluded that a higher IQ, and more intelligence, doesn’t automatically bring you a higher degree of wealth. While there is a trend between income and intelligence (I would hope so), the trend dies when concerning Net Worth, savings and other measures of overall wealth.
For example, a person with an IQ of 130 earns between $6,000 and $18,500 more per year than a peer of lesser intelligence. But this higher yearly income did not translate into higher wealth. In fact, people with slightly above average intelligence (105 IQ score) had an average net worth higher than those just a bit smarter (110 IQ). “There are some very smart people who get into financial difficulties,” Zagorsky notes. “Even smart people don’t save.”
posted by Scott in careers, education, personal finance.
Mon 16 Apr 2007 – 13.36
Finally, brains are the most important feature for attracting a mate. At least according to the new-and-growing group of urbanites who are sick of the conventional dating scene which has become a bit Discover Channel as of late.
From the Washington Post comes the story of how more and more singles are giving up the club scene to hang out that Library or museums for intellectual romps and possible romance:
In New York and other northeastern urban centers, including Washington and Boston, gray matter is the new black of the hip social scene. Thousands of young singles and couples are eschewing the perfunctory dinner and a movie for a growing circuit of late-night museum prowls, Oxford-style debates with pre-feud cocktail parties and book readings with cash bars and after-hour bands. In New York, even spelling bee nights have popped up as a romantic twist for the chic, unmarried and grammatically gifted.
Ok, how can I join?
posted by Scott in education, relationships.
Wed 14 Mar 2007 – 20.51
We’ve talked on the podcast about housing and the struggle to find a decent apartment when you’re on a budget. It’s a recurring theme in life, shelter and that.
Well, here is the story of on California twenty-something who is homeless by choice! Rather than pay the hefty rent each month, he pockets the cash and lives in his truck.
This one you’ve gotta read.
posted by Scott in education, life, personal finance.
Top Paying Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree
Sat 10 Mar 2007 – 22.08
We talk often about our University experiences, and we talk a lot about money and careers. Well, here is a little list of jobs that pay well, but don’t put you through the ringer about your GPA during summer of Sophomore year.
posted by Scott in careers, education, personal finance.
White Man’s Guide to Minority Scholarships
Wed 31 Jan 2007 – 11.54
Well, it makes sense. In this post-Tiger Woods era, everyone is a minority of some kind, and I’m sure there are scholarships out there for everyone.
If you’re a white guy who feels there is no money out there for you, then you’re wrong. Apparently. Came across an interesting article that tells you what to do.
This would have really come in handy if we at twentyhood were still in school. Or if we were white males. I love student loans.
posted by Scott in education, personal finance.
More Women Choosing Engineering (but not as a profession)
Mon 22 Jan 2007 – 11.20
I think the title says it all. According to a study of some bullshit, by the people who study things, more women are earning degrees in engineering, but the profession remains largely male-only.
I found this interesting as a Engineering Degree-holder-but-non-practicer. I observed that over the course of my university years, the ratio of men to women in my classes leveled out some, leading me to conclude that it’s on the men who drop out. There was a similar article posted back in July.
One positive by-product of the increased number of female engineering students is that we can finally have enough of a population to choose from, allowing a few geeky-and-entrepreneurial students to put together the Girls of Engineering photo calendar. I chuckled when I saw this because most of the girls I went to school with were, shall we say, average. This brings to mind a funny quote when Chris O’Brien remarked, about Kate Allen, who I sort of had a crush on at one point, “She’s pretty good-looking for an engineer”. Ouch.
posted by Scott in careers, education.
Schools and Religion, the saga continues
Fri 19 Jan 2007 – 12.08
Not that this has so much to do with life as a twenty-something, but here’s a look at Constitutional Rights and schools. An interesting read.
posted by Scott in education.
Sat 30 Dec 2006 – 12.26
Here is a little gem about the phenomenon of children moving home after college. Are they an economic burden on their parents? Is this the sign of a dangerous social shift? Find out.
By the way, they are calling it “adultolescence”. Personally, I think twentyhood is much catchier. For the record, the only person I know who didn’t return home after earning the bachelor’s is Jay, who landed squarely on my couch for a period after graduation.
posted by Scott in education, life, personal finance.