Entry Barriers
Law students love to complain that they don’t need three years of law
school. There’s a widely held belief that one year or eighteen
months of training would
suffice (by one’s third year, the hostility towards going to class is
collective and palpable). But the three-year slog through school,
its price tag,
and the oh-so-frustrating Bar Exam do have the added effect of reducing
professional competition, allowing my hourly rate and salary to remain
somewhat steady. Unlike the low entry barriers that make real estate careers less lucrative than they appear in this market.
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On a different note, I picked up a variation of these Marc Jacobs ballet flats
(choco brown, not black, suede, not satin), discounted by 70% at Century 21. Why would anyone pay full price for Marc Jacobs
footwear? They’re priced in the $300 range, but their sale price
is a better reflection of their quality level (I’m scoffing at the very
idea of associating the word “workmanship” with his shoes).
Edit: Just to be clear, I am well aware that Marni is the new Marc Jacobs.
Saheli
August 30, 2005 @ 2:19 am
You know, I think I’d get a lot more into fashion if people had nitty gritty detailed conversations about quality and workmanship.
But getting something on sale is always fun. 🙂
Y.
August 30, 2005 @ 3:52 am
Cute!