Economist on "Two years out, and I already make more than my advisor"
This is a rare, actually useful thread on EJMR. Thank you for sharing your experience OP. I'm not the OP, but I'm glad it was useful.
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When the job market rolled around, my jmp was still crap. On the surface it must not have been bad, because I ended up getting quite a few interviews. Further to my surprise, I ended up getting almost...
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Caring about how much money you make is so prole.
View ArticleEconomist on "Two years out, and I already make more than my advisor"
It is worse than being a striver. It is asking for and enjoying one's chains.although the fact that people literally use "yeah but if you are an academic you might be forced to spend more time with...
View ArticleEconomist on "Looking for industry jobs is hilarious"
^ similarly, 4 of the first 6 people in the Beatles had global stardom Wrong. Pete Best didn't.
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Meaning that they don't always get what they are advertising for as they are priced out of the market.
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Sometimes small firms are just stupid/incompetent. They overestimate their own value and how 'cool' they are. I once interviewed at a small hedge fund for an [unpaid] internship where the idiots...
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Big firms have so many constraints that they are idiot-proof. Small firms don't.The biggest issue is why big firms pay more, since in most of their jobs there is not a large difference in hiring better...
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I find this idea that extra talent beyond a certain level doesn't matter in the industry quite interesting. I also had this feeling lately..The biggest issue is why big firms pay more, since in most of...
View ArticleEconomist on "Looking for industry jobs is hilarious"
Maybe I'm an idiot, but maybe smaller firms just have a tighter budget constraint? Well, yes. But don't call for a top economist with experience. Open call for ugrads or interns.
View ArticleEconomist on "Rereading Mankiw"
I found the following advice:"Real world experiences and outside interests are a distraction. Don't take time off from academic pursuits for a job in public policy. Don't ever work on Wall Street or do...
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I dont think thats even true, I would suspect that well-chosen consulting and teaching would make someone a better researcher. Teaching something helps you understand it, and consulting can expose you...
View ArticleEconomist on "Rereading Mankiw"
I dont think thats even true, I would suspect that well-chosen consulting and teaching would make someone a better researcher. Teaching something helps you understand it, and consulting can expose you...
View ArticleEconomist on "What is the fate of new postdocs?"
Have you got into teaching afterwards?
View ArticleEconomist on "American Express Econ Jobs"
American Express periodically has jobs as a "manager" or other analyst-type positions seeking a graduate degree in economics. I was curious if anyone knew about: 1)Work/life balance of these positions...
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How can you really begrudge a kid his work ethic for pushing really hard because he doesn't want to live in penury and have to worry about whether she/he can afford to go to the movies or eat at...
View ArticleEconomist on "Marketing Job Market 2014"
MIT star has interesting JM paper. Guess he'll place well
View ArticleEconomist on "Rochester Offers?"
Yena Park's JMP is forthcoming ReStud, why she only got to Rocherster? Hmmm....
View ArticleEconomist on "Rochester Offers?"
Yena Park's JMP is forthcoming ReStud, why she only got to Rocherster? Hmmm.... It was forthcoming already when se was on the market
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