What to do with my life?

[Jwan622]

So, I recently got laid off from my job in finance and I'm looking for some good direction. I used to work as a quantitative trader in equities and options, but I've decided to move on from that industry. I want to do the following things:

1) help people or provide a service

2) learn something new or a new skill

3) obtain a background in stats or data

4) enter a line of work that might allow for me to continuously learn and provide a service.

 

 

What schools I should I look into if I want to pursue a graduate degree? I'm currently taking my GMAT and I'm looking to apply to grad schools next year. I'm 27, I graduated from an elite undergrad with a 3.4 gpa, I worked as a trader for the last 4 years, and I'd like to 180 my career and do something else. What do you suggest doing? Where should I look?

 

What grad school should i look into? 

 

What do people think of MPHs?

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[nugget]

I have no background in finance, but for what it's worth, have you considered becoming a financial analyst?

 

So, I recently got laid off from my job in finance and I'm looking for some good direction. I used to work as a quantitative trader in equities and options, but I've decided to move on from that industry. I want to do the following things:

1) help people or provide a service

2) learn something new or a new skill

3) obtain a background in stats or data

4) enter a line of work that might allow for me to continuously learn and provide a service.

 

 

What schools I should I look into if I want to pursue a graduate degree? I'm currently taking my GMAT and I'm looking to apply to grad schools next year. I'm 27, I graduated from an elite undergrad with a 3.4 gpa, I worked as a trader for the last 4 years, and I'd like to 180 my career and do something else. What do you suggest doing? Where should I look?

 

What grad school should i look into? 

 

What do people think of MPHs?

Edited November 30, 2013 by jenste