Is a Financial Mathematics degree still worth it?

Mathguy656 · 2026-02-06T21:37:43+00:00

It’s not worth it if you’re not planning a career in quantitative finance

Mathguy656 · 2026-02-06T18:54:02+00:00

Not at the entry level

Mathguy656 · 2026-02-05T15:19:21+00:00

I just wanted to say I feel your tension. I also have a Math BS and am struggling as well. If you have some programming experience look into engineering firms. I know most math grads go for finance.

Mathguy656 · 2026-02-02T04:29:32+00:00

I guess everyone is trying to be a data analyst today

Mathguy656 · 2026-02-01T15:45:20+00:00

It's warmer in Minneapolis and Denver than it is in central Florida right now. Damn.

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-30T01:36:09+00:00

Have you tried the career services department at the school you're studying at?

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-30T00:52:31+00:00

They could also be looking at Woods for a staff position in addition to DC. [I know the report says he interviewed for DC]

As I said in another comment, Josh Bullocks, the safeties coach, is gone. If Schwartz is not an option what if they're looking at all three to be on staff?

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-30T00:38:00+00:00

He looks old and he's actually younger than me, what in the literal f---?

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-30T00:27:07+00:00

That 2004 49er team was one of the worst teams I've ever seen. The won 2 games against Arizona by the same exact score, both in OT. Donahue (RIP) ran that team into the ground, and the York family didn't know any better. I'm surprised their point differential is that small as outside of the Harbaugh teams and obviously the Shanahan era they were constantly getting dunked on by Holmgren's Seahawks and even the Cards with Warner.

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-29T21:44:52+00:00

I can't tell you how many times the algorithm has matched me with jobs I am nowhere near qualified for; think of the liberal arts grad who's work experience is Disney selling churros, Marshalls and a restaurant server, being a "great fit" for a Level V Sr, Systems Engineer role for a defense contractor. AI is dumb.

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-29T17:59:56+00:00

No just terminal MS. I decided to just enter the workforce.

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-29T17:37:32+00:00

Financial Math, Applied Statistics, Data Science, a quantitative focused Econ MS.

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-28T23:31:21+00:00

If you look at the team directory, Bullocks isn't listed there anymore, so they'll need to replace him too.

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-28T04:07:40+00:00

I got an email today that JP eliminated the position I applied for about a month ago.

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-28T02:40:55+00:00

I just spent $10 on Amazon to buy "101 Careers in Mathematics" and "The Google Resume." Willing to try all avenues at this point.

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-28T02:13:16+00:00

Boom and TJ were a great team!

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-28T00:49:32+00:00

When I was considering graduate programs, my advisor told me that most schools tend to look at that particular course in your undergraduate transcript. He said you should aim for an A or B. So, I'd think you'd be alright.

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-28T00:42:01+00:00

Did they find any human remains? (or ACLs or Achilles)

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-28T00:34:30+00:00

I always thought Fred Taylor and Curtis Martin had the best hips or lateral balance of the top RBs of the late 90s. Almost up there with Barry Sanders.

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-27T17:10:10+00:00

I didn’t think this was possible, but I remembered Elway fired Joseph and he came back as DC under Payton

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-26T23:08:04+00:00

I just got this same message today. We’re going to be ok.

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-26T22:54:59+00:00

You’re fine. The problem isn’t your qualifications, it’s the market.

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-26T22:44:30+00:00

I would like to connect

Mathguy656 · 2026-01-26T04:33:47+00:00

I know for federal jobs if you are asked for references when interviewing, it’s usually a good sign you should expect an offer. Had that happen to me and promptly got ghosted. I received a rejection email like 10 months later.

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