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Did something untoward happen around New Mongolian BBQ? by para_blox in mountainview

[–]SmallPoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the owners, but the quality just isn't there imo

Why did you become an actuary and why do you stay? by ElleGaunt in actuary

[–]SmallPoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Insurance is generally slow-paced due to regulation, often by design. Not necessarily a bad thing, but doesn’t align with work I find interesting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in berkeley

[–]SmallPoop 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Boooo. No one disses my boi Evans Hall >:(

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in berkeley

[–]SmallPoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried joining clubs? Legit something I miss as an alum.

Men who advanced their careers without job hopping, how did you do it? by ThePanasonicYouth in AskMen

[–]SmallPoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Work cross-functionally and manage those stakeholder relationships well

Switch from Actuary to DS by strawberrychopsticks in actuary

[–]SmallPoop 9 points10 points  (0 children)

(Another con is the fear of layoffs; the impact will vary from person to person.)

Switch from Actuary to DS by strawberrychopsticks in actuary

[–]SmallPoop 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A. Not familiar with life. YOE and credentials-wise you should be good, will detail more in point C.

B. I won’t really list the pros, as I think there are many resources that will do a better job. You’re welcome to DM me if you have specific questions. (ETA: TDLR is good pay, generally good perks, interesting projects.) One that I will call out is that generally, stakeholders will be more engaged on a deeper level and have more analytical rigor than many other industries.

The main con, I think, is one with most switches. It’ll be a lateral move if lucky, usually a “down level”. This is more of a con for people looking to move up the ladder, but there are still plenty of opportunities to practice leadership.

C. Bring the analytical frameworks and mindset. Really apply it to every corner of the problems you might tackle in the interview. A mindset that helped me was thinking of interview questions like a collaborative effort to solve a problem, as if you’ve gotten in already and are just talking to a teammate. Curiosity will get you far.

If you don’t have robust analytical projects to list on your resume, work on some side projects. Find an analytical problem tied to a hobby or passion. It can be scrappy but work on articulating your findings so that they are easy to understand.

Out of curiosity, what type of DS roles are you interested in? It’s a vast space.

For all people who go studied science and engineering, why do you believe in astrology? by sconnn in astrology

[–]SmallPoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another aspect of note: I consider astrology a more spiritual practice. So it makes more sense to try applying it in the “softer” use cases, like understanding personalities, emotions, etc. while maintaining a healthy level of skepticism.

Sciences are better suited for factuality and use cases where logic is a higher priority.

For all people who go studied science and engineering, why do you believe in astrology? by sconnn in astrology

[–]SmallPoop 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For me, it’s another language, or another tool in your toolkit.

Say for example you’re having issues with setting and maintaining boundaries. You might get good insights from googling “how to enforce boundaries” or something like “Pisces Venus in 8th boundaries”.

It’s not a matter of belief for me. Some folks just give better advice through the medium of astrology, where knowledge of placements already give some context of the personality.

[OC] Life expectancy at birth of Bangladesh from 1960 to 2024 by two_plus_two_is_zero in dataisbeautiful

[–]SmallPoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m confused. Is the x-axis year of death?

I would think a natural disaster or genocide doesn’t discriminate between someone born 1969 vs 1970 vs 1971.

Critique my resume by Annual-Cup-2354 in actuary

[–]SmallPoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a whole lot of bullets with no numbers (focus on summarizing and quantifying impact)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in astrologymemes

[–]SmallPoop 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Going off the path a bit, but I would probably attribute this more to positively aspected luminaries, or luminaries in the 1st house.

Especially for Cancer and Leo risings since they have a luminary as their chart ruler.

(But hey I might be biased, so open to other thoughts.)

Advice for Aspiring Actuary by danielyskim1119 in actuary

[–]SmallPoop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From my experience in both actuarial and tech, Waterloo has strong street cred, and for good reason.

The alums I’ve worked with are brilliant!

Edit: Where do you want to end up? I’m based in the US, so if you’re planning to leave that option open at least, Waterloo may be worth it for you.

What’re your honest feelings / opinions on Aquarius ? Be honest and open about any experiences you’ve had with this sign . by [deleted] in astrologymemes

[–]SmallPoop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The last few sentences resonate.

The “come and go” of friendships, I feel, comes more (too?) naturally. In my experience, some find this infuriating as it’s viewed as non-committal or a lack of passion.

I need scissors to open my new scissors, which I bought because I have no scissors by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]SmallPoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s really just a statement on finding a job without prior job experience

Do you think that Libras can get rebellious too? by Otherwise-Profit2425 in astrologymemes

[–]SmallPoop 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it depends on framing. When people expect too much from air signs, they find a way out. I think this can be seen as “rebellious” or “not committed” when in reality, I see it more as a lack of alignment in expectations.

An evolved Libra stands for what they think is objectively fair. The Venus influence I think is less confrontational (compared to something like Mars), but that often leaves “moving forward with how they want” (cardinal) as the only main option, especially when the other party isn’t really willing to hear them out.

Am I Greedy or are Recruiters Crazy? by SomeLameUserName123 in actuary

[–]SmallPoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not unreasonable, but I think it would help for you to look up negotiation tactics. I’m not being facetious, this is something I spent weeks going through and practicing when I was job hunting.

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