I’ve been underposting lately because I’ve been on a job hunt. Hunting for work is work in itself. Plus there’s all the new spam you get, which I ranted about already. I got a job today, and celebrated by using up my Starbucks card. I can afford rent and groceries now. God is good.
But about that job hunt… Today I received an email about a job in San Jose, working for Ameritrade as a financial adviser. Me, a financial adviser? Everything I know about investments is academic. The only things I’ve ever invested in are CDs from my credit union, and U.S. savings bonds. I know a bit about mutual funds and 401(k)s because I once sat with a financial adviser myself; I know a tiny bit about real estate because my parents invested in that. But I am in no position to advise other people about money. (Other than to tell them to get rid of their credit cards, which I did 10 years ago and don’t miss them at all.) And tithe; it’s important to remember that everything ultimately comes from God, not your ability to generate income, or budget what you earn.
Actually, I think the offer was because I stuck a résumé on HotJobs and they’re desperate to find people that won’t demand $50,000 a year fresh out of business school. Doesn’t matter; I would probably become very annoyed with such a job. It’s too close to the temple of Mammon for my comfort.