Math majors and working mathematicians come in here please. So

>>9163819
I'm 19 too, 4th semester sophomore, pure mathematics. I say sure, go for it. It is literally impossible to not get a job with a math degree (but you shouldn't get into math to get a job). If you want a kickstart get a geometry book (proof based) and study it. Euclidean Geometry is amazing to teach the essence of math. Also, I don't mean coordinate geometry. I assume you already know algebra so coordinate geometry won't help you. I mean pure axiomatic geometry, so that you learn the more abstract way math is done.

Other than that, if you get into math prepare yourself for the existential dread. Let me tell you something about me. When I was 5 I was diagnosed a genius. I attended special genius schools. I attended prestigious private high schools. I had all the odds in my side, and now I am succesful as a math major but you want to know what I am compared to Terence Tao? A piece of shit. What I am compared to Gauss? A retard. What I am compared to Riemann? A disgusting worthless ant that has no value at all and will die with no one caring for it.

I have to live with that every day. Could you live with that? Could you stay happy with those thoughts killing you from the inside? I can. Can you?

>>9163819
There are jobs you can get with a math degree that still pay like shit. Teaching, for example. Grad school can pay for itself, and graduate level math classes are really where you get into meaty, interesting problems. Undergraduate math is all introductory or survey courses, rarely (if ever) developing theory from a fundamental level. If you're going to major in math, at least minor in computer science (or just take some CS electives). The courses at your CS department are not going to be mathematically rigorous, and they'll be full of the most annoying autistic weebs you will ever meet, but they will teach you skills you're likely to need. Look into undergraduate research assistantships. They'll give you a glimpse of what grad school is like, letting you make a more informed decision about whether or not it's for you.

>>9163888
Jesus Christ get off of the internet and go socialize please.

>>9163905
I have class in 20 minutes. I am just relaxing a bit.

>>9163888
I may have to brush up in algebra. After Euclidean geometry where do I go? Idc about a legacy, I just want happiness and a good salary.

>>9163891
Thanks, well are their any good paying jobs I can get with a bachelors in math? Anymore advice?

>>9163905
Ive tried to get off here so many times
Even gone as far as having the admins ban me
Doesnt work
I think the anons at /tv/ were right
You literally can never leave ;_;

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>>9163930
>I may have to brush up in algebra. After Euclidean geometry where do I go? Idc about a legacy, I just want happiness and a good salary.

If you get through geometry (or get bored) then you can go try other simple axiomatic systems. Probability theory is good for beginners. For something more robust you can try number theory.

>are their any good paying jobs I can get with a bachelors in math?
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>>9163998
Thank you very much. Why is the % so low on most of these? Is a math degree kind of limited?

>>9164015
Well, as you can see math majors spread around. There is no industry they dominate, they participate in all industries. No way they could have high percentages when spread that thin.

>>9163998
Any 150k+ jobs for a math major? pure or applied?

>>9164027
I see, that's cool. Thanks again.

>>9163998
>pic
b-but... muh $300K starting

>>9163998
What the hell are you recommending?

>>9163819
Linear algebra from hoffman kunze and analysis 1 from terrence tao. If you arent confident in high school math brush up on it by going through mit ocw calculus 1 18.01sc

>>9164032
Those numbers represent median pay. Some of those jobs, like a lot of the analyst positions lead to corporate, partner-level or other senior positions where you could make well over the median salary. It's kind of contingent on the size of your firm and how many miles of cock you're willing to suck.

>>9164107
PhD was not on the list.

>>9164116
Thank you very much. Any other words of wisdom welcome.

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>>9164274
I have no words of wisdom, but a whole image of wisdom.

>>9164276
Interesting

>>9164393
Yeah, it is weird that Japan would write about how to become a mathematician and disguise it as a magical girl show but there you go. Japan just acts in mysterious ways.

>>9164408
What anime is that?

>>9164677
Little Witch Academia

>>9163888
Jesus

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>>9163888
Are you sure the diagnosis wasn't "autism"?

>>9163888
Hooo... you sure you want this? I advise against it. Like, at gunpoint.

I had all the evens on my side, which is even worse. Because 0 is on the side of 2, if you 'mod' it with 4.

Maybe someone actually is ready to understand THIS:

https://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=%3DTrue%3DFalse%3D!%2F%3DObservedDeath%2FDeath%2FObserverDeath%3D!%3DObserved%2FOperator%3D%2F%3DOperator%2FObserver%3D%3C%7C%3E%3DTrue%3D0!%3E0%3D%3DTrue%3D1!%3E1%3D%3DFalse%3D0%3DFalse%3D1%3DTrue%3D1%3D1%3Dlog(x%2By)%3DTrue%3D1%3Dlog(x%2By)%2FDescriptor%5Bn%5D%3DTrue

>>9165647
That too, but you are missing the point. Many people get into math thinking that they can just learn math and then end up as the next Gauss but the reality is that you will be lucky if you even get a PhD. You need to come to terms with the reality. Accept it as a possibility and understand the condition of being a mathematician. I am not saying you should accept you will never be great, just that you should be mentally ready to be mediocre if it happens that you weren't born right.

How do i get a job just researching more math?

>>9165904
grad school and then pursue a research career

>>9165991
Whats a research career? What do i need to pursue it? Papers? Publications?

>>9165739
>Many people get into math thinking that they can just learn math and then end up as the next Gauss
[citation needed]