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I did not mean government jobs, I meant government helping the free market to create jobs by giving loans, making supporting laws and trade deals.

I am quite skeptical about this bailout bill. Instead, the $700B should be used to create millions of jobs that will enable people to start paying their mortgages. And also, the government should provide loans that are secured by bank assets to the troubled banks, with an agreement that the...

Great article. The government should provide loans that are secured by bank assets, with an agreement that the banks would later repurchase those assets. This can solve the liquidity/credit crunch. Also the $700B should be used to create millions of jobs; that will enable people to start...

I do appreciate the sense of realism that the forum members bring here (in contrast to the MFE programs who sugar coat everything). However, I still believe that a person who has completed a highly quantitative MFE program stands a good chance. From my quant friends, I understand that you dont...

I agree the financial markets are down and out now and quant jobs are very few and perhaps will remain so forever. But I think people are underestimating an MFE/MFM program and are overlooking the core skills (a combination of mathematics + computer science + finance). How can that combination...

LOL ... yes, the difference is small indeed. Infact, I will be going to the University of Minnesota since I live here. Although a prestigious school would be great, there are various circumstances that force people to study at different places. And I think what the person learns and how well...

A friend of mine works at Goldmann Sachs and he says U. Chicago and their branch at Stamford, CT is the best program overall.

Thank you Pauljack for the great advice!

I completely understand that it is best to attend an established Program. However, I dont have a choice since I cant move to a new city now due to my commitments here. I am primarily taking this Program because I find it interesting. Anyway, I believe that if you have good skills and luck...

Well, it is a relatively new program (started in 2007). However, the University of Minnesota is an established name in Engineering and does maintain certain standards. I did not consider other schools because I live here. The good thing about the program is that they have local industry...

Yeah, they call it MFM (Masters in Financial Math).

MFE in Minnesota ... am glad to know that the example you gave (of work-life balance) was in Minnesota too.

Thanks for all your replies. I meant to say that I will be looking for a job, but not necessarily in WallStreet (I live in the MidWest). I just wanted some insights about possible low stress - less work hours careers after MFE. Why do I want to get into this profession? I think it is more...

Hello, This is my first post here. This is a great forum, am glad to have found it! I begin my MFE program this Fall. I like to have a work-life-family-play-sleep balance (not sure if it is a woman thing .. but yes, I am a woman). I enjoy Math and Programming and have an interest in...