hey lady in red, i liked your responses, being far younger than yourself (don't wanna make u feel old, sorry), id like some advice. would it be a good idea to get a bachelors in mathematical finance or get a finance degree only? Since both derivatives modelling and simple analysts jobs spend aimilar hours with derivatives professionals making far more money, which would be the best way to go? I'm after money right now because my family needs it, but latyer on id like to teach because it is my passion as well. - i'm assuming you have business background. nice thread though, keep it up fellers.