though I imagine that depends on region

That’s a worthwhile major. It’s useful across multiple industries. I work with a large technology company that does some CS / software engineering (in your general geographic area) that starts people around $60k -$70k

I’m sure there’s better and worse starting points, contingent on your internships, externships, experience, grades, focus, etc.

salary after 1 year for my school is $49,000

Seems “good” if you are a single guy with minimal commitments.

I am lol

I suggest reading The Millionaire Next Door. It gives wise guidance on frugality and living within ones means. Making a lot is irrelevant if a man can’t understand how to spend properly. There are men that make $250k per year but live paycheck to paycheck because they spend $245k per year. The key is making $50k (or $75k or $100k or $150k) but spending a fraction of it with the long game in mind.

ahaha ya I don't need to live like that

I'm more looking at this out of curiosity than anything

I don't need a super high standard of living

though it would be nice to have some extra money to fund IE

That’s the goal. Spend enough to live, and even live well, but have the discretionary funds to leave a legacy.

When do you graduate? How far are you from Portland?

I have this year plus one more, and I'm pretty far from Portland

I'm in the Spokane area

Fair enough. I’m here to help.

thanks

NP... I’ve been in business / tech / engineering a while. If and when you have questions I’m here.

Going into the job market can be a shaky experience.

>I don’t need a high standard of living

You need a high salary to attract a higher quality woman.

You need a higher salary to afford 6 children with a stay-at-home mother and avoiding public schooling.

You need a higher salary to achieve financial independence and provide a stable environment for your family.

You need a high salary to give more to causes that help our people.

A high salary isn’t about indulging in luxuries, it’s about ambition and providing for others.

The Millionaire Next Door is excellent and accurate.

$49,000 with a comp sci degree is unacceptable. Average starting should be $60,000+. The data is easily found online.

ya I did find that data online

that's the median for my school

@Tanner - SC Agreed. The starting salary should be much higher, especially is a decent metro area. Cost of living in his area may be one offset to the initial starting salary.

Eastern Washington is super cheap cost of living

my rent is 470

Me and my bf did the math. We can pretty easily live off an 80k salary to with 5-6 kids while I stay at home. You just need to DIY everything and never buy anything new. But we’re planning on homesteading so I don’t know if that budget is applicable to you.

Guys, do we have any accountants who are looking for clients?

Tyler, you can message me if you’d like to discuss.

@Tyler0317 ^

@ThisIsChris thx

Does anyone know if there's any job I can get if I'm not ready for a computer science internship but want something better than fast food?

@Jacob why not do a paid internship or co op program in your field of study?

"if I'm not ready"

computer science *is* my field of study

@Jacob the world is your oyster. Lots of options out there.

right

so what are those options?

Your university should have a bunch of job boards with a bunch of listings.

@Jacob I’d pursue something related to your field of interest. Does your college offer a co op program?