Originally Posted by shawnperolis (Post 802331)

You said it yourself, Masters graduates (usually) have no experience. They are less desirable than someone with a regular B.S. in this field. From my experience talking with recruiters and the people in charge of hiring at the companies I've worked for, they don't want to hire a Master's student because the extra schooling rarely makes them a better programmer and they have no real world programming experience (which is a LOT different than the kinds of things taught in class) Companies are afraid that a Masters student isn't going handle being dumped into the real world and will flee back to school for that PH. D.

Not trying to threadjack or anything, but I'm not even graduated and I've had so many job offers and interviews that it is hard to even wrap my head around. I guess it depends on your area, but I wouldn't call software development a saturated field.

Op, time to find a new job and buy that sports car! :happy0180:

Originally Posted by Captain_Awesome_Pants (Post 802430)

Masters was just an example, but you are absolutely right so I stand corrected, I wasn't specifically talking about programming. We usually recruit fresh from schools or contract source it in other ways for simplicity and to keep the latest language version. In other words, churn out the old, bring in the new. Programmers are a revolving door and if you are young, eager, and willing to refresh your certs every year or two, there will always be a job. I'd be interested to know your opinion of it in 5 years.

Speaking of the OP specifically (not a programmer from what I'm seeing), I would look for a niche within the interest/education you have and network network network. Damn this got off topic. :)

Originally Posted by shawnperolis (Post 802302)

Yeah dude, I didn't want to be the one to say it but that doesn't add up. I'm a 22 year old software engineer and I'm working PART TIME until I graduate and I can afford it. Maybe it is time to find a new job. :iono:

Originally Posted by lemonspeakers (Post 801642)

I had absolutely no idea what this car was when I first saw it. Never even heard of it! Design wise, it blew me awayyyyyyy! I immediately fell in love with it. The last time this happened was the 1999 Eclipse GST (Never owned it- Still lust it). After seeing the scion logo, I thought, OMG! I might be able to afford it…

Anyways, I’ve been going back and forth about this car and asking myself if I can afford it. I am just going to lay down everything about myself and it’d be nice if someone can tell me whether I’m more than ready to buy it or to wait, or I’m poor as hell.

1) I’m 26. BS Degree in Computer Engineering/ Neuroscience with 18K student debt paid off.
2) Currently employed (3 yrs) in a stable job making $2,400 a month
3) Rent total is $700
4) I only have $5,000 in the bank in total.
5) Occasionally like to go out to restaurant and movies (~$50)
6) Spend around $150 every two weeks for food/etc.
7) Living with significant other.
8) Don’t know what my credit score is, but I’m sure it’s better than 650. Let’s just say it’s 650 for now.
9) Currently drive a 1999 Acural TL. Paid off.

Can I afford this car and still live comfortably or will I be scraping by, while being careful about how I spend money?

My current car is in great condition, engine wise. I really take care of it (Amsoil, etc).
But its exterior has met idiot drivers with dents and car-door dings.

How can I afford the FRS? Can I get a great APR below 2%? What about 1%?

This car is a WANT more than a NEED. And I definitely want to own it and not lease it. Later, I want to put a aggressive exhaust, lower springs, and body kit on it.

Originally Posted by lemonspeakers (Post 801715)

Thing is, if I am going to buy a brand new car, I want to make sure that I am going to keep this car for no less than 10/15 years.