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Although I am not a Phd in math I am a newer user with a solid math background :D

That is a very encouraging story thank you for sharing it ies0716. I figure if it's meant to be I'll find a way. i have my masters in math as well so hopefully that would give me a little boost. I am trying to land a job in IT at a few of the universities in the area. Perhaps after working I...

Thanks Kista for your response. How much to TA's and RA's generally make? I have a side business I am working if it takes off then I'm going all the way just for the study. I think even after I do a Phd I would like to remain a independent scientist. I fear politics of science would sour my...

Can you specify which link that is? I looked through quickly wasn't sure which one you were talking about. There are a lot of links on there. Thanks.

To be safe you can always choose one of your topics of interest. If you end up changing your mind I am sure that won't be a problem at all. Especially since you wouldn't take any specialty courses in your area of interest until at least your second year.

That is an awesome site and very specific to what my current goals are. Thank you Gerenuk. I am taking both you and Nick's advice but first going to freshen up with reviewing some math first. It's been a while since I delved deep.

Thats exactly what I was thinking. Thank you for the advice.

I am attempting to get a job as a software developer or network engineer at the local college's around my area. From there I am tackling my second masters (this one in physics) and seeing where I can go from there. Regardless I won't need a Phd to tell me I can study nature :D

Is that truly realistic? I have heard of people working while they went for their Phd. NYU has a part time Phd program for Computer Science. I have read on here about people going for a Phd later in the game while supporting a family. I know there has to be a way. If there is I will find it...

I am not so worried about credit hours. I worked two part time jobs (35 hours a week) plus grad school and although i had little life i was able to manage. It's just finding a job that pays enough to live, not be insanely poor but gives me the flexibility to take classes that might not always...

Usually you do not have to specialize until graduate school. When I was studying mathematics in undergraduate I was a big fan of Analysis but wasn't a huge fan of modern algebra and detested complex variables. After getting to that next level and having a new taste for all the topics I found...

I am glad I am not alone. I am happy I found this forum because aside from my college professors who I do not see, I have no one to relate with. :D

Hi, I probably have said this else where but I am 29 a software engineer with a masters in mathematics. I have become bored with the mediocrities of IT work in the corporate world and decided to go for my Phd. Aside from where I been trying to figure out how. Might anybody have any...

My professor told me (while working on my mathematics degree) Mathematics is like playing the violin. Practice make's perfect, stop practicing and you have some catch up to do to find the skills hidden in your brain. You don't lose it permanently you just need to find it.

my apologies to intrude in the conversation. I am still getting used to the forum's culture. I have my masters in mathematics and currently working full time as a software engineer. I am currently taking up physics as a hobby (I self studied it in the past but was too unfocused to really...