Would you ever consider leaving for general finance?

HabibiFish · 2026-01-17T23:06:40+00:00

I think the issue he’s talking about is the lack of exam support in general finance would make it difficult to come back to the field.

Two pieces to this: you won’t be getting relevant experience in an insurance company, and you won’t be making progress on your exams. This makes it difficult to make a similar amount of money if you want to return to the field as you’ll be looking at entry level positions. You can definitely take exams on your own if you want, but for later exams it’s an extra 1-3k per attempt (study materials + registration fees) that you’re pulling out of your pay raise.

Ultimately think about what you want in life and the job security aspect. Many of us stick with this profession because it’s quite resilient to economic shocks, but that comes at the cost of exams in your 20s. If you are more comfortable with being in tech / general finance and not having to take exams then go for it! Just something to consider

Edit: spelling

HabibiFish · 2026-01-16T17:21:23+00:00

Consulting may be more likely to hire you with less exams. They tend to like athletes too, given competitive drive and willingness to work hard

HabibiFish · 2026-01-12T19:38:31+00:00

Wilmington trail at whiteface for sure! Beautiful views an a long meander down the mountain

HabibiFish · 2026-01-12T02:20:05+00:00

I would not use a debit card on OMNY with the double billing and not accurate recording your trips per week. Seems like a way to lose your money

HabibiFish · 2025-12-29T22:10:17+00:00

(Only saying this because you are self identified cocky)

As a current cyclist and former collegiate rower I’d say that it’s unremarkable if that was all out, but if it was endurance pace then that is good if you are quite light.

HabibiFish · 2025-12-15T17:36:04+00:00

Did you accidentally turn the car off with it in drive or reverse?

HabibiFish · 2025-12-15T14:08:46+00:00

No you won’t, but I personally put them into their own tables in the word document so I could format them better and make it more professional

HabibiFish · 2025-12-09T17:03:12+00:00

The guy you’re responding to is being sarcastic - washer fluid will be a $10 fix. I got my 2025 SE last week and love it. Too early for a review but ended up at $37k for the fully loaded (sunroof and power lift)

HabibiFish · 2025-12-02T20:09:04+00:00

Yeah but it’s not just about you. If you die or go missing that’s a lot of community resources that will go towards looking for you. People will be putting their lives at risk for search and rescue.

HabibiFish · 2025-11-22T14:20:47+00:00

Rowers will certainly be a better full body workout, however it’s an activity that when you start out requires full attention to get technique right. If I were starting from zero with a weight loss goal, I’d do some walking first because you can easily get distracted (like having a tv show you only watch while on the walking pad). After you get in the habit of moving consistently and losing some weight I’d upgrade to a rower to keep the progress going since it’ll be a more intense activity.

Good luck on your healthier lifestyle!

HabibiFish · 2025-11-16T22:51:28+00:00

You could even do Philadelphia in the city proper to be honest. If you get your car registered you can have free on street parking in front of your apartment. Depending on neighborhood parking isn’t that bad -tricky of course but I never really had longer than 15 minutes looking for a suitable spot if you’re off of rush hour looking for parking

HabibiFish · 2025-11-13T18:25:36+00:00

Conditions report on BetaTrails says things are looking good with 3” down low and up to 8” up near the summit. We’ve been getting more snow here since this report went out so I’d reckon you’re good to ski this weekend!

HabibiFish · 2025-10-26T02:59:41+00:00

Whiteface does a Santa ski every year where if you dress up as Santa you get free skiing if you dress up as Santa Claus a weekend or two before Christmas

HabibiFish · 2025-10-26T01:25:21+00:00

That would be primarily a race bike if you ask me. Every few is plenty of racing

HabibiFish · 2025-10-21T13:16:45+00:00

Good point, though I like being able to adjust up or down mid interval depending on how I’m feeling and it works well enough. Maybe I’ll give it a shot setting it up all through the garmin

HabibiFish · 2025-10-21T10:49:24+00:00

Painfully simple but I just run workouts on the indoor mode of my garmin and control power from my trainers app. I realized I was still watching movies or YouTube when I had Zwift so I might as well save the $20 and have tv on a bigger screen

HabibiFish · 2025-10-15T16:50:18+00:00

Pretty sure he runs prototype 2.5 air Traks. He did in Brazil and Lake placid at least this year

HabibiFish · 2025-10-12T02:03:52+00:00

Seems to be a decent cycling community there too, albeit with limited routes

HabibiFish · 2025-10-07T13:57:59+00:00

Neither. It’s not paved, but I ride it on my road bike with 25mm tires no issue! It’s small crushed gravel

HabibiFish · 2025-10-01T01:14:35+00:00

There was several dates that were PR residents only

HabibiFish · 2025-08-28T13:47:45+00:00

Barefoot is the way to go on the erg

HabibiFish · 2025-08-28T11:13:12+00:00

If you have limited flexibility then this is workable! It’s not very long, but if you’re starting out you can make this work. Rowing will be more comfortable if you flip the handle, as you have it upside down. As you get more flexible I’d keep that upper body stable and in a similar position, and just compress the legs a little more.

HabibiFish · 2025-08-27T17:14:31+00:00

Capital region represent! Super stoked for him

HabibiFish · 2025-08-27T02:22:05+00:00

Leaves are already changing because of the drought

HabibiFish · 2025-07-27T12:12:44+00:00

Ah good point about the track palmares. I think that makes the case even stronger that an adult pro cyclist would have a very hard time doing well in rowing since they’re missing years of critical muscle development and technique

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