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Muta · 10-09-2004, 03:15 AM

As a student thats about to graduate within the next year, I'd probably choose choice 2, for sole fact that I can get my feet wet and put in my due time in order to establish myself in my field.

I've decided I'm going to pursue a career in sports marketing / management since it's what I've always been interested in, and I'm willing to live off mac and cheese and sleeping on the floor of a crummy apartment if thats what it takes to eventually get to where I want to be. Unlike most other students, I'm not really concerned about the amount of money I can make; rather, that I do work I know I'm going to enjoy and not want to leave after 5:00 everyday. And I'll make initial sacrifices necessary if I have to to get there.

I believe that prudent saving and smart investing at a young age, along with effective short-term and long-term financial planning and budgeting, is the key to attaining future financial safety...say, when I arrive in my late 40's or whatever. Making large amounts of money is great, but good saving / investing habits is better, no matter what salary you make. This is hammered into my head everyday from the management faculty and, of course, the 'rents.

But alas, I'm gonna take the year after I graduate off to go travel / work for a year in New Zealand and Australia while I still have the youth and independence to do so!

10-09-2004, 03:15 AM	#32
Muta Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Auckland, NZ Exp:	As a student thats about to graduate within the next year, I'd probably choose choice 2, for sole fact that I can get my feet wet and put in my due time in order to establish myself in my field. I've decided I'm going to pursue a career in sports marketing / management since it's what I've always been interested in, and I'm willing to live off mac and cheese and sleeping on the floor of a crummy apartment if thats what it takes to eventually get to where I want to be. Unlike most other students, I'm not really concerned about the amount of money I can make; rather, that I do work I know I'm going to enjoy and not want to leave after 5:00 everyday. And I'll make initial sacrifices necessary if I have to to get there. I believe that prudent saving and smart investing at a young age, along with effective short-term and long-term financial planning and budgeting, is the key to attaining future financial safety...say, when I arrive in my late 40's or whatever. Making large amounts of money is great, but good saving / investing habits is better, no matter what salary you make. This is hammered into my head everyday from the management faculty and, of course, the 'rents. But alas, I'm gonna take the year after I graduate off to go travel / work for a year in New Zealand and Australia while I still have the youth and independence to do so!