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Decision Advice Please!

Kyle Johnson

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Hi,

I am graduating in a couple weeks from undergrad and currently have a job offer as an equity trader at a small firm in NYC. The only problem is the base salary for the first year is very minimal, and it isn't expected to make many bonuses for the first 8-10 months. I am not originally from anywhere near the metropolitan area, so living expenses for the first year would me more than extremely difficult.
I have also been admitted to Fordham's Quantitative Finance program for the fall, where given enough financial aid, it seems like a better situation currently. I also believe the degree will open other doors that weren't available to me during undergrad. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Kyle
 
Sounds like you're going to be working for a prop shop. NY is reasonably affordable away from Manhattan, or in Upper Manhattan.

I can't vouch for Fordham's program, but when you have no work experience, experience is more important to get.
 
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