The Jobs Paradox: Where the REAL Money is

Update:  After stumbling across this gem, the post needed to be updated!  Forbes’ magazine ran an article starting with the sentence: “If you want to get really rich in medicine forget biotech or drugs medical devices is where the big money is“.

You’ve heard it before.

Maybe it didn’t register at first, but once you know what to listen for – you’ll realize you’ve heard it a hundred times.

Someone – somewhere – at some point, has told you where to find the “real money”.

Most likely it was another colleague, possibly a mentor, or it could have even been a client. The speaker will preface their statement with some sort of qualifier: “well, I have things pretty good here” or “this job pays well enough”…….but…..

That’s not where the REAL money is. The REAL money is in _______.

Whatever it is, you are not in it.

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Varalen Trading Corp. Launches New Dealing Solution for Brokers

Varalen Trading Corp. unequivocally opposes stagnation. Proving this assertion, the company continues to evolve, regularly offering clients new products. While VTC has previously created separate systems designed to solve specific, distinct problems, the company has now united its products into a single solution. Thus, dealing centers now have access to turnkey solutions that allow, for … Read more

Business School’s High Cost of Entry

For a moment let’s not concern ourselves with the $100,000+ tuition price tag or the 2-years of forgone salary.  Simply preparing for, and applying to, business schools could cost you thousands of dollars!

With the top 10 business schools accepting 25% or less of applicants into their programs, competition will be fierce.  Faced with only a 1-in-4 chance of acceptance, wouldn’t you do [spend] whatever it takes to increase your odds?

Applications consist of four main aspects:  GMAT, Resume, Essays, and References.  While there aren’t any “reference-for-hire” services yet, there are plenty of resources for the other three.

First, the GMATs.  Going at it alone may only cost you $100 worth of books, or you may even be lucky enough to find them at the library for free.  However, paying for more catered preparatory services (online review sessions, in-person classes, boot camps, advanced strategies, and private tutoring) can range anywhere from $1,000 – $5,000.

Then there are the consultants who perform cradle-grave services fFrom performing initial “likely candidate for…” evaluations to reviewing rejection letters.  These consultants are here to help you at every turn… for a price.

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