Lol, dude, making such a big statement requires solid proof. Low middle class? Have you seen how many successful economist out there? Man.

dude, pls read this http://www.maybank-ib.com/news/speaker_profile.html before making your opinion.
almost 70% of this ppl graduated from economic background

Academic courses with a degree can't get you far in life ...can't be rich when working for others. Maximum can earn/ salary scale is about 3k if you are lucky finding a job. Too many graduates with academic degree in the market complete for few jobs.

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Added on September 12, 2010, 1:37 pma accountant can earn 10k in their career and highly demands. So does a doctor, lawyer , engineer with proffesional certificate. They are the ones that can be rich.

This post has been edited by Godalike: Sep 12 2010, 01:37 PM

Not all acountants can earn like what you mentioned 10k and above.

Being a doctor, lawyer or engineer certainly gets you somewhere but they are not the only one who can get rich.

Have you ever seen those who operate food stalls driving big cars? They are rich too despite not being a professional.

This post has been edited by justamember: Sep 12 2010, 01:59 PM

anybody can be rich ... it's just what you do with what you have. don't look down on the ramli burger stall guy, don't look down on the janitors ... for all you know, they drive mercedes

FYI, Warren Buffett is an economic degree holder.

This post has been edited by Critical: Sep 13 2010, 06:45 AM

a doctor can be rich? this only applies to those docs graduated 20-25 years ago.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!! That is the biggest lie I've ever heard!!!

walao. Accountant can be finance manager or finance controller when move up their career. So easily get 10k.

I'm thinking of getting double major in Business in Monash. Would it be pleasant to get Econ & Finance? After my degree, can anyone tell me how could i improve my qualification beside MBA or CFA.

Lol, it's possible but doesn't apply to ALL accountants

Hey TS, I admire your interest for economics. There's a certain degree of truth to the fact that ppl are saying that a pure Economics degree is a general degree, but please do not worry about that for now. You claimed that you really like economics and you're pretty good at it, hence, may I suggest to you to bring it up a notch and perhaps do a masters with it. Having a masters in economics will greatly propel you further in terms of your career prospect, and it'd prolly clear most of your doubts in terms of job prospects and skills. For your degree course, its not so much of the theories and models you will be taking away and using it in your work, but rather, the way u approach these theories, the fundamentals when it comes to applying the same understanding in real life situation where appropriate. As an economics student, you will learn to be very meticulous and analytical when required, and these are the more important values which you will bring forth to your working life. However, do bear in mind that uni-level economics is very different from a pre-U level economics, naturally, it will be alot of times tougher. It kinda caught me off guard when I found myself having to deal with messy differentiations =.= ( you may be good at it, but I'm not sadly =( )

Generally I do not think economics graduate will have a significantly tougher time getting a job upon graduation, I have a couple of peers who ventured into Investment Banking. As for myself, I'm leaning more towards the policy research/policy implementation of the economy, so I'd prolly see myself working in institution such as the Central Bank.

hope this helps =)

still a general degree without any demands in the market. No need to take MBA or CFA cos waste time and money . With MBA or CFA never guarantee you a nice job

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Added on September 14, 2010, 10:53 pm
to work in central bank. you must either a bumiputra or received a scholarship when studied in varsity and bond to work for them after graduation.


This post has been edited by Godalike: Sep 14 2010, 10:53 PM

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to work in central bank. you must either a bumiputra or received a scholarship when studied in varsity and bond to work for them after graduation.

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Hey dude, that's not really true, they do have non-bumis in the central bank. Its a mis-conception to think that its only open for the bumiputras =(

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Added on September 14, 2010, 10:53 pm
to work in central bank. you must either a bumiputra or received a scholarship when studied in varsity and bond to work for them after graduation.

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Hey dude, that's not really true, they do have non-bumis in the central bank. Its a mis-conception to think that its only open for the bumiputras =(

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read carefully what i wrote, a non-bumiputra with good results with a scholarship from central bank also can work there. i didn't said must be bumiputra only. but a non-bumiputra apply a job in central bank will be much more difficulties compare with a bumiputra unless you received a scholarship from central bank and bond to work for them for certain duration or years

This post has been edited by Godalike: Sep 15 2010, 12:36 PM

this one no use. that one wastes money. that one wastes time.

so better not study anything and start whining why your father is not ananda krishnan.

can you tell me what is a NICE job and how do i get it by what education? is it ONLY accountancy which you mentioned earlier? the only profession that can earn 10k/month?

i am the very wondering what is GODALIKE work as ?? hahahaha..
based of my experience, he should work in direct sales, insurance agent or even jobless. because he never know/realized and experienced the real meaning of "professional" yet. haha..

p/s: no offence =)

haha whatever it may be, do what you like. I sincerely believe that its your interest that would drive you to greater heights, the ultimatum motivation of all. Im not playing down the monetary role in a job, it is crucial, but do what you like, and what you're good at =)

By now, I would think that TS is prolly already doing his course, best wishes then =)

thanks man, I really like economics. But my seniors and lecturers told me economics is a dying course. Even my lecturers advise me to take accounting and finance. What about bachelor in banking? I heard there's a lot of economics stuff inside too. I'm being very cautious now because I really do not want to burden my family. Because I come from a family that is not that rich, so my parents expect me to lift some of their burden once I graduate and working. But I'm scared after I graduate I would join the unemployment ranks, that's why I'm having second thoughts. Sigh.

now you are thinking..your mind is working. Great. If you are unemployment or cannot earn a living, how do you take care your parents or your children when get married? They need medical attention beside foods and home. I make a mistake 24 years ago when i choose general science degree over engineering and was offered a kuok foundation to study in NUS in Spore. My career wasn't smooth sailing..working almost 20 yrs in manufacturing and services industries. Now i am doing on my own..i am 40+++

This post has been edited by Godalike: Sep 17 2010, 04:05 PM