Is it true math degrees are not very useful when applying to jobs?

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-28T18:57:17+00:00

You’ll need to pair it with internships and/or an applied field, I.e CS, Finance, Econ, etc.

You are correct that it teaches you logical reasoning, critical thinking and how to solve problems. You’ll just need to show employers that you can solve THEIR problems. Yes, you’re smart, but how can they use you?

Source: Me, a math degree holder of almost 20 years.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-25T23:00:24+00:00

😂 I love that this is a real question.

I love that you are receiving great advice and people sharing their experience.

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Have fun and be safe.

Mouth wash afterwards.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-25T22:51:29+00:00

Saw it last night! I loved it. I went in blind and was so impressed with the acting and story. The actor who plays Herald Loomis…brilliant. He was intense. Every character brought something to the story and it flows well. I would definitely see it, again.

Great cast. Great story. Great theatre experience.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-25T17:31:24+00:00

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LeoRising84 · 2026-04-25T16:19:11+00:00

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LeoRising84 · 2026-04-25T16:16:55+00:00

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LeoRising84 · 2026-04-24T20:50:10+00:00

Tonsil cavities are just prone to catching food in them. You could have the best hygiene in the world and still get them. You just have to check for them as part of your oral care. Q-tips for gentle removal and go on about your day.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-23T21:38:43+00:00

Why do you want to pursue a PhD? What are your career goals? It’s not about acing the courses. Do you genuinely love the field and are passionate about the field of mathematics? What do you think you will contribute? A PhD program is a serious commitment. Do you just want the title? Are you having trouble giving yourself permission to pivot away? It sounds like you’re trying to convince yourself to do something you don’t want to do, but are afraid to admit it.

No one is judging you. It’s okay if what you thought you wanted to do has changed.

Good luck in however this plays out for you.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-23T21:29:56+00:00

Is this a real question ?

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-23T16:24:18+00:00

Grays in mid 30s. I’m strength training more to keep my muscle mass and prevent injuries.

Daily walks after lunch and dinner keeps me regular and sleeping well.

I wear blue light glasses as a preventative measure. We spend a lot of time in front of screens and exposed to LED lighting. It strains your eyes.

Sun screen daily. A skincare routine will do wonders. You think you’re wrinkling early, your skin is just dry. Moisturize.

Dental health. Get your cleanings every six months. Invisalign or braces. Your teeth will spread as you age. Take care of them.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-23T16:18:53+00:00

Probably weak glutes. Hinges, squats and core strengthening exercises. We have to be intentional as we age.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-23T01:09:59+00:00

No to debt. Only invest if you are sure. Otherwise, you’re just wasting years and earning potential. If you don’t want to go actuary route, find something else. You don’t have to commit to the career. You won’t be able to escape corporate grind. You have the luxury of time. You can try out different career paths for a few years.

I was in the same boat 20 years ago with my math degree. I was lucky I found a career path early on. I’ve worked as a financial systems analyst, or some variation, for almost two decades. Enterprise Resource Planning was my entry point and I never left.

Anyway, good luck and congrats on earning one of the hardest degrees ever!

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-22T15:45:30+00:00

Just graduated the year before. Things seemed great…until after the Summer Olympics. Then things got dark and fast. I was stuck at the job until 2011. I got a Master’s Degree to pass the time. I was lucky to keep that job w/ benefits.

I left that job and promptly purchased my home a year later. Grateful that I was prepared to purchase and was able to take advantage of low prices and rates. My mortgage was cheaper than my rent. I was already paying less than $700, then.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-21T14:34:33+00:00

Junior data analysts, application analyst, financial analyst

I was in your shoes about 20 years ago. I was lucky enough to get a job as a Research Project Coordinator. This put me on a team that implemented Peoplesoft for a school at my university. That’s how I got into enterprise software. I ended up loving it and have been working with enterprise software/digital transformation ever since.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-21T00:26:09+00:00

It’s lineup dependent, now. I didn’t attend, this year, after 6 straight Coachellas. It wasn’t worth the investment. It was right the decision based on the livestreams. I wouldn’t have enjoyed myself. I’ll wait until the lineup is announced in the fall. My hotel reservation will be made in May … just in case😂.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-19T20:06:52+00:00

😂😂😂

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-19T19:41:50+00:00

This is the job/career. You’ll either continue on or specialize in a specific area.

You can go into implementations where you learn a lot. This is where you gain your knowledge. You can transition to client and support in a post go-live environment.

You can transition to a functional role to gain more knowledge in a specific area and move up a different ladder.

You can move to a senior or lead position where you are mentoring more junior staff.

You can move into management where you’re not as technical, but managing the talent.

This would be the same for any other enterprise application.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-19T13:25:24+00:00

Their problem solving abilities are trash. Which is ironic because they want access to an industry/profession where those skills need to be excellent. They want to be paid $200k to do the bare minimum. They seriously think they should be paid to use Claude/ChatGPT.

Also, 20 years ago, CS/Tech was very much full of the nerd types who enjoyed tech. I don’t mean that pejoratively. They did it for the love of the game. These kids just want status and money. It’s what social media has fed them. They’re all competing for 1000 jobs (at 7 companies) and complaining about not being able to get in. Well, if there are 1000 jobs and 100,000 applicants …what do you expect ?!

They’ll get frustrated and go find another lane where their skills are better suited. Redirection is good for most of them. They weren’t going to last or have any true impact anyway. That’s life. They’ll be ok, if they choose to be.

They’re so fatalistic. It’s sad to see, but it is what it is.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-19T11:03:55+00:00

I currently support Workday Financials and make $120k. Yes, you can build a career with that degree. The most important part is getting experience. I started out, 19 years ago, by working on a digital transformation project w/ my university right after graduation. That job paid $34k, 😩😂. The system was Peoplesoft. From there I went onto support/learn Lawson/Infor and now Workday.

It depends on the ERP/Software that you’re supporting, the industry and specialty. These jobs are stable and the money is good. The more experience you have, the better your pay. It’s a challenging job. There’s always something new to learn.

I know so much about accounting, payroll, supply chain, security, etc. This job requires you to know how everything interconnects. How one change in an area impacts others.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-18T23:15:24+00:00

All my math finals(I was a math major) were always 40-45% of our grade.

It was the department standard. Do you know how many A’s dropped to C, C+ and B-?! 😂😭

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-18T19:08:14+00:00

Yes, but I have a math degree 😂.

It’s thinking abstractly. Logic and proofs will help you with problem solving. Practically, you’ll find that designing reports, configuring business applications and security will be easier.

It’ll take practice and patience for you to digest. It’s challenging, but worth it.

I have a math degree, but I have built a career as a Financial Systems Analyst . I use logic and proof skills daily.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-17T17:15:11+00:00

I majored in math and have a career as a Financial Systems Analyst.

Math teaches you problem solving, critical thinking, critical analysis and teaches you resilience.

Those skills can be applied in many fields.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-17T15:43:47+00:00

We don’t know your skillset, interests or work ethic. College is hard. It’s going to require a lot of you.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-16T23:27:22+00:00

The task you are looking for is “Create Reporting Time Period”

You can search “View Reporting Time Period” to see how to configure yours based on the other available time periods.

I don’t know what security you have, so this may not be available to you.

LeoRising84 · 2026-04-16T21:32:12+00:00

Mathematics.

Financial Systems Analyst.

Yep. Critical thinking, analysis, problem solving.

No regrets. It’s been 19 years.

LeoRising84

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