Comments on: The Best Time to Start Thinking About Money http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/ Money issues for college students and 20-somethings, without being boring. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:02:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Juan Pocai http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-201672 Juan Pocai Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:15:45 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-201672 I do believe all the concepts you have presented to your post. They are very convincing and can definitely work. Nonetheless, the posts are very short for starters. May you please lengthen them a little from next time? Thanks for the post. I do believe all the concepts you have presented to your post. They are very convincing and can definitely work. Nonetheless, the posts are very short for starters. May you please lengthen them a little from next time? Thanks for the post.

]]> By: Stephanie http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73927 Stephanie Fri, 15 May 2009 03:11:08 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73927 Hi Jordan! The details of my journey through film school are scattered throughout this blog. It's hard to piece everything together without either knowing me personally, or reading the entire archives. So it's perfectly ok that you asked. :) Basically, I started to have doubts about my abilities in film at about the same time as my finances hit bottom. I dropped out, for both reasons. When I went back to school, I went back under the heading of "Multidisciplinary Studies," which allowed me to stop taking film classes, and start taking business classes, but still graduate on time (well, on time plus the six months I had taken off). Although there were many things I enjoyed about film (especially the people), I never really felt I belonged there. It took me several years to figure out that I was drawn back into the place I started: theater. Except now I'm trying to pull a technical theater career out of basically nowhere... in a bad economy! ;) Not an easy thing to be attempting right now. I can understand what you're saying about film school, but on the other hand, that's why I chose the film school that I went to. (Rochester Institute of Technology) It's an extremely hands-on school for all of it's majors, but film in particular. The second I got on campus, they put a camera in my hand and told me to go make movies. Had I completed their degree, I would have been making films right up until the week of graduation. Of course, the other problem was that I never had that kind of money in the first place - what I didn't get in scholarships was funded entirely by student loans, which I am paying back starting this month. A few posts I wrote that were directly about film school (or me leaving it): <a href="http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/01/09/why-i-left-school/" rel="nofollow">Why I Left School</a> <a href="http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/05/10/why-im-going-back-to-school/" rel="nofollow">Why I'm Going Back to School</a> <a href="http://poorerthanyou.com/2007/10/05/film-school-worth-the-debt/" rel="nofollow">Is Film School Worth All the Debt?</a> Hi Jordan! The details of my journey through film school are scattered throughout this blog. It’s hard to piece everything together without either knowing me personally, or reading the entire archives. So it’s perfectly ok that you asked. :)

Basically, I started to have doubts about my abilities in film at about the same time as my finances hit bottom. I dropped out, for both reasons. When I went back to school, I went back under the heading of “Multidisciplinary Studies,” which allowed me to stop taking film classes, and start taking business classes, but still graduate on time (well, on time plus the six months I had taken off). Although there were many things I enjoyed about film (especially the people), I never really felt I belonged there. It took me several years to figure out that I was drawn back into the place I started: theater. Except now I’m trying to pull a technical theater career out of basically nowhere… in a bad economy! ;) Not an easy thing to be attempting right now.

I can understand what you’re saying about film school, but on the other hand, that’s why I chose the film school that I went to. (Rochester Institute of Technology) It’s an extremely hands-on school for all of it’s majors, but film in particular. The second I got on campus, they put a camera in my hand and told me to go make movies. Had I completed their degree, I would have been making films right up until the week of graduation. Of course, the other problem was that I never had that kind of money in the first place – what I didn’t get in scholarships was funded entirely by student loans, which I am paying back starting this month.

A few posts I wrote that were directly about film school (or me leaving it):
Why I Left School
Why I’m Going Back to School
Is Film School Worth All the Debt?

]]> By: Jordan Rivers http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73926 Jordan Rivers Thu, 14 May 2009 22:09:20 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73926 You said you were majoring in film before, what did you change to? Do you miss film? We're you wanting to produce/direct/write? I just read this today, so please forgive me if it is common knowledge. I've made four films and never recommend film school to anyone. If you have that kind of money - use it to make a film. Best teacher in the world. It's hard of course, but then that is what love is all about, right? But if you are happy doing what you are doing now, then it won't be a problem for you. I'm a woman too and always try to encourage others of our sex to stick with it. But only if they are as crazy as I am. Fact is, I raised two sons while pursing a film and screen writing career. However, I applaud you for getting your finances together. Especially right now with everything financial going to h-ll in a hand basket. A great credit rating will serve you better than an unsold film setting on the shelf! You said you were majoring in film before, what did you change to? Do you miss film? We’re you wanting to produce/direct/write? I just read this today, so please forgive me if it is common knowledge.

I’ve made four films and never recommend film school to anyone. If you have that kind of money – use it to make a film. Best teacher in the world. It’s hard of course, but then that is what love is all about, right?

But if you are happy doing what you are doing now, then it won’t be a problem for you. I’m a woman too and always try to encourage others of our sex to stick with it. But only if they are as crazy as I am. Fact is, I raised two sons while pursing a film and screen writing career.

However, I applaud you for getting your finances together. Especially right now with everything financial going to h-ll in a hand basket. A great credit rating will serve you better than an unsold film setting on the shelf!

]]> By: PFHour #7 Recap: Gardening | Personal Finance Hour http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73874 PFHour #7 Recap: Gardening | Personal Finance Hour Mon, 11 May 2009 14:27:07 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73874 [...] post of the week was The Best Time to Start Thinking About Money from Poorer Than You, a blog written by Stephanie, a recent college graduate in her 20’s. [...] [...] post of the week was The Best Time to Start Thinking About Money from Poorer Than You, a blog written by Stephanie, a recent college graduate in her 20’s. [...]

]]> By: Thoughtful Thursday: Luck or Karma? | The Amateur Financier http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73796 Thoughtful Thursday: Luck or Karma? | The Amateur Financier Fri, 01 May 2009 03:47:26 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73796 [...] The Best Time to Start Thinking About Money - On a much more uplifting note, Stephanie writes a wonderful post about her progress over the past few years.  It’s truly wonderful to hear about someone else’s success, especially given how far Stephanie has come in that time frame.  Kudos to you, Stephanie; keep up the good financial progress, and you’ll have to change your blog’s name to ‘Richer than You’! [...] [...] The Best Time to Start Thinking About Money – On a much more uplifting note, Stephanie writes a wonderful post about her progress over the past few years.  It’s truly wonderful to hear about someone else’s success, especially given how far Stephanie has come in that time frame.  Kudos to you, Stephanie; keep up the good financial progress, and you’ll have to change your blog’s name to ‘Richer than You’! [...]

]]> By: Roger http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73790 Roger Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:20:34 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73790 That's a wonderful and inspiring story, Stephanie. You are an inspiration, and you definitely have quite a bit of success of which to be proud. Congrats on all your accomplishments! (And nice proverb, by the way.) That’s a wonderful and inspiring story, Stephanie. You are an inspiration, and you definitely have quite a bit of success of which to be proud. Congrats on all your accomplishments! (And nice proverb, by the way.)

]]> By: Mark @ Time to Buy Invest in Stocks Market http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73780 Mark @ Time to Buy Invest in Stocks Market Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:43:40 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73780 There is no time like the present to get things in order. The past is gone but the present and future are full of possibilities. There is no time like the present to get things in order. The past is gone but the present and future are full of possibilities.

]]> By: Tracie http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73771 Tracie Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:54:18 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73771 I was lucky and have all my student debts paid off but my sister wasn't and her untimely death made all of us realize that you can't just keep putting things off. Some things need attention because it just isn't you that it affects. She left three children and over thousands of dollars in student loans and other debts. Hind sight is 20/20 but today is a good day to put things in order. Congrats on your achievements and keep up the good work. I was lucky and have all my student debts paid off but my sister wasn’t and her untimely death made all of us realize that you can’t just keep putting things off. Some things need attention because it just isn’t you that it affects. She left three children and over thousands of dollars in student loans and other debts. Hind sight is 20/20 but today is a good day to put things in order. Congrats on your achievements and keep up the good work.

]]> By: Adis http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73767 Adis Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:05:22 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73767 Yay! *claps and cheers* You have accomplished something good and I wholeheartedly second Baker's comment on being proud of yourself! I'm really happy to have found your blog and reading about your experiences becoming more financially savvy. It's educational and entertaining! Now I'll go back to lurking and reading your entries when they're posted... Yay! *claps and cheers* You have accomplished something good and I wholeheartedly second Baker’s comment on being proud of yourself!
I’m really happy to have found your blog and reading about your experiences becoming more financially savvy. It’s educational and entertaining!
Now I’ll go back to lurking and reading your entries when they’re posted…

]]> By: Stephanie http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73763 Stephanie Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:43:27 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2009/04/27/the-best-time-to-start-thinking-about-money/#comment-73763 @Baker - Thank you! I am (humbly) proud of how far I've come. But I also think about the hundreds of times I've heard people in college say "I'll worry about that after I graduate." I'm so glad I didn't wait until after I graduated - things would be a big mess if I hadn't started until now! I hope that if people see how much I was able to accomplish by starting when I did, they'll consider getting their own jump start! @Baker – Thank you! I am (humbly) proud of how far I’ve come. But I also think about the hundreds of times I’ve heard people in college say “I’ll worry about that after I graduate.” I’m so glad I didn’t wait until after I graduated – things would be a big mess if I hadn’t started until now! I hope that if people see how much I was able to accomplish by starting when I did, they’ll consider getting their own jump start!

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