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CGorman2004
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Hey all! I posted topic a two months ago. I've since done a lot of thinking about my future and the many many options open to me. I've learnt an incrediable amount about these various options, and even reading back over your replies to my topic - the answers are far clearer in my mind. Anyways heres my plan:
1) Finish Leaving Cert (age: 17)
2) Do either the the [broken link removed] or [broken link removed] at the Quinn School of Business, UCD. (I was at the open day on tuesday, the moderness of the business section was very impressive.) (age: 21)
3) Become an [broken link removed] qualified accountant (theres up to 8 exemptions from the 14 exam parts for business degree holders + twice yearly exams), complete 3yrs as trainee accountant on 18k a year. (age: 24)
4) Work as accountant/business analyst for 4-5 years (salery staring from €35k moving up to possible €60k+ depending on job.) Possibly do MBA during this period. (age: 28/29)
5) Leave employment to set up own company.
This (basic plan) would allow me to aquire a very broad range of business knowlege and experiences, give me many good contacts within the financial services industry, time to properly plan future business ventures, accumulate decent amount of savings and a good borrowing record and hopefully also a decent reputation.
Now just to state a few things that may not be clear:
-> By saying ''my own business'' I don't mean an accounting practice - its probably going to be in a completely different area (possibly a form of retail, advertising, transportation or whatever offers the best opportunity at the time - i've a catalogue of business ideas and innovations i've come up with over the years).
-> As i've said before im not solely motivated by money - but it certainly helps.
-> I do not intend to spend my entire life running ''my business,'' possibly 4/5 years - enough to get it up and running - I'd much prefer to be a serial entrepreneur who retains a large stake in companies, but hands over control to professional managers.
-> I'd possibly be heavily involved with property development.
-> Althought i'd go ahead with a project alone if need be, i'd prefer to include partners to avoid making rash moves.
Anyways my question, Is this a realistic plan? I welcome you to pick holes in it, better to find them now than 2yrs into a degree.
Hey all! I posted topic a two months ago. I've since done a lot of thinking about my future and the many many options open to me. I've learnt an incrediable amount about these various options, and even reading back over your replies to my topic - the answers are far clearer in my mind. Anyways heres my plan:
1) Finish Leaving Cert (age: 17)
2) Do either the the [broken link removed] or [broken link removed] at the Quinn School of Business, UCD. (I was at the open day on tuesday, the moderness of the business section was very impressive.) (age: 21)
3) Become an [broken link removed] qualified accountant (theres up to 8 exemptions from the 14 exam parts for business degree holders + twice yearly exams), complete 3yrs as trainee accountant on 18k a year. (age: 24)
4) Work as accountant/business analyst for 4-5 years (salery staring from €35k moving up to possible €60k+ depending on job.) Possibly do MBA during this period. (age: 28/29)
5) Leave employment to set up own company.
This (basic plan) would allow me to aquire a very broad range of business knowlege and experiences, give me many good contacts within the financial services industry, time to properly plan future business ventures, accumulate decent amount of savings and a good borrowing record and hopefully also a decent reputation.
Now just to state a few things that may not be clear:
-> By saying ''my own business'' I don't mean an accounting practice - its probably going to be in a completely different area (possibly a form of retail, advertising, transportation or whatever offers the best opportunity at the time - i've a catalogue of business ideas and innovations i've come up with over the years).
-> As i've said before im not solely motivated by money - but it certainly helps.
-> I do not intend to spend my entire life running ''my business,'' possibly 4/5 years - enough to get it up and running - I'd much prefer to be a serial entrepreneur who retains a large stake in companies, but hands over control to professional managers.
-> I'd possibly be heavily involved with property development.
-> Althought i'd go ahead with a project alone if need be, i'd prefer to include partners to avoid making rash moves.
Anyways my question, Is this a realistic plan? I welcome you to pick holes in it, better to find them now than 2yrs into a degree.