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1) 35k+

2) depends on a number of factors, I'm assuming you mean a bulge bracket in NYC, that's probably around 70k

3) I hate you and love you... at the same time.

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Anything over 50K entry is worth looking at in this job market. You don't have the luxury to nitpick. However, in tri-state area anything under 50K could be lowballing.

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Agree with BTbanker: ~50 and 70, respectively.

Even in mid-40's would be worth looking at - depending on your exp./degree/location/network/age/etc.

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In just about any city that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to live in (NYC, Chi, Cali cities, etc), 35k will give you a decent lifestyle and let you save a little bit. That's while you're single/just graduated though.

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D MIn just about any city that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to live in (NYC, Chi, Cali cities, etc), 35k will give you a decent lifestyle and let you save a little bit. That's while you're single/just graduated though.

Chi is not nearly as bad as NYC, or even SanFran/LA. You can live here on 35k, but of course you won't be saving anything.

Gotcha, I always thought it was more expensive, of course I had no reason to I guess...

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My girlfriend's roommate is teaching first grade. In her first year, she made $35k EBIT and she only worked 9 months and ~7 hour days. Just saying... If you're accepting $35k, you're getting screwed. (Granted, her lifetime earnings potential is much lower.)

I'll do what I can to help ya'll. But, the game's out there, and it's play or get played.
 

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