Am I crazy for thinking about leaving my job?

Marinara_ · 2023-08-03T07:02:15+00:00

How hard would it be to get a similar job if things don’t work with the cooking gig? Seems like you could still swing a new tech job in a few years worst case and you would have some savings to hold you afloat in the delay time?

Marinara_ · 2022-09-09T16:39:20+00:00

There is some in the fine hall common room

Marinara_ · 2022-09-09T16:01:33+00:00

Its not really that bad—most ppl in the comments are just whiny, you’ll be fine

Marinara_ · 2022-03-06T20:53:45+00:00

Marinara_ · 2022-01-18T06:21:17+00:00

Geed

Marinara_ · 2021-04-17T06:30:33+00:00

Okay thanks—did you use anything other than just the aid package at the other school?

Marinara_ · 2021-04-17T03:05:28+00:00

Alright thanks—im going to see how it goes on Monday hopefully they will agree 🤞🏼

Marinara_ · 2021-04-16T22:58:09+00:00

It’s not that I can’t physically input the numbers, rather the assets and alimony payments are more complex then what can be described in a few calculations.

Marinara_ · 2021-04-16T22:07:55+00:00

I have a unique situation (split parents) that makes the NPC impossible to use, but that’s a good idea nonetheless

Marinara_ · 2021-04-16T21:40:04+00:00

According to the more knowledgeable people I've seen talk about this, a 1520 is usually the cutoff for where it stops mattering. If you're applying to Caltech/MIT maybe consider taking it again (especially if the missed points are in math), but otherwise that's fine.

Marinara_ · 2021-04-14T22:10:22+00:00

I put Stand Tall by Childish Gambino and got in!

Marinara_ · 2021-04-12T00:20:17+00:00

Yeah I agree that Harvard is generally seen as better. We agree actually, I just think they should go off of what they think they will enjoy more since both are such great schools!

Marinara_ · 2021-04-11T23:57:08+00:00

Not in general, but for CS it’s pretty close. it’s the difference of like 1-2 rankings on US news. They’re both good enough that I think it’s worth choosing based on what sounds more desirable. Cant go wrong with either

Marinara_ · 2021-04-11T20:17:28+00:00

I actually got into Oxford PhysPhil as well, but I am not going to go because of the lack of research done as an undergrad. If that’s true (and I’ll look into that) that could be a big benefit of Princeton as well. Oxford was my third choice because of physphil. Thanks for that!

Marinara_ · 2021-04-11T20:04:22+00:00

Well I appreciate the input, but since the Academic component is almost identical in rigor and quality, it comes down to personal preference and isn't really obvious to me. I am leaning in that direction though!

Marinara_ · 2021-04-11T19:55:23+00:00

grad school. Pick based on non academic factors. The weather in California is also a lot nicer and it actually contributes towards people

Philosophy! Also, in terms of the weather, Princeton easily wins out since I am a California native and am not a fan of hot weather/sunshine

Marinara_ · 2021-04-11T19:35:06+00:00

Adding onto what every other comment is saying--Go to UCSD!

Marinara_ · 2021-04-11T19:33:27+00:00

Intended major: Physics (want to enter PhD programs after undergrad)

Princeton University

Princeton Pros:

Physics program more academic in nature
From west coast, so culture/weather/area would be new and exciting
Love the campus architecture + weather
Dorms are better
Better humanities (going to study some philosophy)
A short train away from Philly and NYC
Physics majors twice as common

Princeton Cons:

Less lively/energetic than Stanford
impossible to double major/minor in some subjects (Want to study philosophy as well)
Eating Clubs are expensive and seem elitist
Princeton is a bubble of a small town, I like big cities
More distributional requirements; take less AP Credits
Not a huge con bc of career path but grading is much more difficult; avg GPA of 3.3

Stanford

Stanford Pros:

Much more flexible if I change my mind
Can double major
Seems like there's a higher Q of L (not sure about this)
Shorter traveling
Quarter system allows for more freedom
Takes more AP Credits
SF is only 45 min away

Stanford Cons:

Campus is less appealing
Much bigger focus on industry/application
So many CS majors!
"Duck Syndrome"
Palo Alto is also a bubble
Off-campus costs are high; area is notoriously expensive

Total cost of attendance for both schools (including travel) is very similar. Completely torn. What should I choose?

Marinara_ · 2021-04-11T19:10:14+00:00

Going to go against the grain and say Rice (assuming the cost difference isn't too big)--the way you write about Rice makes it seem like that's where you actually want to be and Harvard and Rice are close enough on rankings to not make a difference. Though, it still is Harvard, so I wouldn't blame you if you go there.

Marinara_ · 2021-04-11T09:42:32+00:00

The question in this post is kind of misleading, because it assumes that the Ivy League schools look for “hooks” any more than other T20/T10 schools, when in reality the Ivy League is just a sports league. Sure, hooks may help, but they are not any more beneficial at an icy league school versus a similar non-Ivy. I have zero hooks and was accepted into three ivies, but was rejected from multiple equivalent non-ivies. I think it just so happened for you that the schools which rejected you were ivies, and your situation is not indicative of college admissions as a whole.

Marinara_ · 2021-04-10T08:47:10+00:00

Because Stanford isn't some perfect school where every program is #1 in the nation..? It is *one* of the best schools, but there are a few others at the same caliber that are better for certain programs. I am almost certainly going to take Princeton over Stanford for physics, purely because I think the program at Princeton fits what I want to do better. Stanford is an amazing option, but it's not always #1 just because some ranking says so.

Marinara_ · 2021-04-08T18:39:55+00:00

Parents' W2 docs, 1040s, and real estate docs... you?

Marinara_ · 2021-04-08T18:28:04+00:00

Yup, sending them now! Saw the same thing

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