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Just thought I would add my .02
I graduated in august with my BBA in Finance. I was in banking for 2 years in college, 1 year in insurance and my senior year in hotel sales, and did a internship with a non-profit as their financial coordinator. I also have my P&C licences and Life/Health Licences.
I am working for a financial management firm in nashville. Our clients are in the music industry, such as entertainers and producers. I am starting classes in Jan to be able to sit to take my CFP next year(2007). I want to get into personal financial planning.
I also had a job offer from Bank of America, as a personal banker and they offered me 3,000 more than what I was making in college, of course I said no thanks.
My dad was like "you should be making 40-45,00 a year", well hate to break it to ya, but NO ONE pays that much for a college grad, especially with experience. Tip, banks usually pay the least, base, but if you can sell, make sure that they have a good commission scale. But if not, you might want to check into financial management firms. Just to gain more experience in the "non-retail" environment.
I AM making more than almost everyone else that I graduated with, this year 2006 I should make between 35,000-40,000 with quarter bonuses. Make sure that your salary range is open and you might take a job the offers less that what your looking for, but trust me, you would much rather take less money and work for a company that has a great invironment then take more money and by unhappy.
I wouldn't get involved with any type of mass financial/securities companies(amex, ect.). Either stay with a bank or join a firm.
Keep us updated and good luck!
Nicole
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