So how can I be a quant?

[Pullo]

This question has probably been posted before, but could not find a straight answer. From what I understand, you have to have a degree in economics, and preferably in physics, and a PHD would be nice to have in either of those. Is this right?
I was checking the salaries, and I find them a bit low, I mean for someone who has 2 degrees and a PHD, should be earnin around 200-250K USD, but that's not really the case.... but the role itself is fascinating for me, so money is not the main motivational factor.

 

[Daniel Duffy]

A nurse in UK starts at 21K per annum.

Having 3 degrees can be a bit overkill. At some stage industry experience is important.

 

[alain]

... but the role itself is fascinating for me...

Are you sure? How do you know? have you spoken with people in the field? It could be massively boring sometimes.

 

[Keith Tan]

This question has probably been posted before, but could not find a straight answer. From what I understand, you have to have a degree in economics, and preferably in physics, and a PHD would be nice to have in either of those. Is this right?
I was checking the salaries, and I find them a bit low, I mean for someone who has 2 degrees and a PHD, should be earnin around 200-250K USD, but that's not really the case.... but the role itself is fascinating for me, so money is not the main motivational factor.

it's not a matter of the number of qualifications, but the amount of money you can bring to the table.