INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There is nothing you can do to stop the drug from causing the fatigue but there are things you can do make it less of a problem.  Take small sips of a caffeinated beverage, such as coffee or tea, throughout the day. Be sure this is ok with your doctor and will not cause problems for your medical condition. Ask your doctor if you can try adjusting your medication times and doses. You clearly need to be on carvedilol, but it may be possible to take a smaller dose in the morning and a higher dose at bedtime to help with daytime fatigue. Never stop or adjust your medication without talking to your doctor first. The safe use of the medication is the most important factor. Since carvedilol is likely to make you feel fatigued and low on energy, be sure you are getting enough rest so your own sleep needs are not contributing to the side effects of the medication.  The amount of sleep people need varies from person to person. Take additional steps to determine your sleep needs and adjust your schedule accordingly. Keep a regular and scheduled bedtime and a regular time to get up each morning. Take that extra nap, take a break, or just sit down when you need to. Consider scheduling a mid-afternoon short nap, and don’t feel guilty about it. Napping gives you renewed energy and a fresh outlook when you wake up. Realize that the medication is making you feel fatigued and low on energy and don’t just try to fight your way past it. Give your body the rest it needs as you adjust to your medication. Most people that experience stomach problems feel it to be a lingering feeling of nausea and related symptoms that lasts for several hours each day.  Try sipping on ginger ale or other carbonated beverage during the times you feel nauseous. Don’t wait until it starts if you know it happens every day at the same general time. Eat a few saltine crackers with the ginger ale. Have your beverage over ice chips, and continue to suck on those ice chips once your beverage is gone. Try to determine if the nausea is more of a problem when you have eaten, or when your stomach is empty. Consider smaller meals throughout the day, instead of the typical three meals a day schedule, to help settle your stomach. Eating smaller meals more frequently can also control the amount of food your stomach is digesting and decrease the intensity of stomach cramps and diarrhea. Avoid eating spicy foods or any foods that you identify as triggers for the abdominal cramping and diarrhea. It is possible that your doctor will not advise you to resume sexual activity, but if she approves and you are experiencing ED, she may be able to prescribe a medication to treat this side effect.  Drugs that fall in the category of agents that treat erectile dysfunction are safe for use with carvedilol, provided your doctor agrees. There are, however, potential drug interactions, which may cause hypotension, or low blood pressure.  Sildenafil and tadalafil are two commonly used drugs to treat erectile dysfunction. Agents like these may help to reduce any problems you may be having with sexual function as a result of taking carvedilol. Because of the risk of hypotension, you will need to take these drugs under strict supervision if your doctor prescribes them. As with everything, talk to your doctor before you make changes in your routine or medications that may help to minimize the joint and muscle pain and stiffness.  Consider stretching exercises or yoga classes. Take a warm or hot shower each morning to reduce the muscle and joint pain and stiffness. Apply heat throughout the day to areas that are particular troublesome. Ask your doctor about taking anti-inflammatory agents or mild muscle relaxers for the joint and muscle pain and stiffness. Some over-the-counter agents may interfere with how well the carvedilol works, so you doctor may want to carefully monitor the dose of both drugs. Some muscle relaxer agents can also cause fatigue so use with caution if your doctor agrees. This is an area that may require the help of your doctor in pursuing adjustment of your glasses or other visual aids.  Be sure you have reached your target dose before you make an appointment with your eye doctor to consider adjusting your glasses or contacts accordingly. Adjusting your eyeglasses or contacts may help with the feeling of dizziness. If you continue to have trouble with dizziness or a spinning sensation, consider an early morning exercise and stretching routine that improves your circulation to help reduce those side effects. Low-dose prescription medications can also be tried, such as meclizine, but they may add to the fatigue in some cases.

SUMMARY: Address the fatigue. Get enough rest. Deal with the stomach problems. Ask your doctor about medications for erectile dysfunction. Address the joint and muscle pain problems. Talk to your doctor about visual changes.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you didn't cover these programs thoroughly enough in school, you should continue learning to use them on your own. Be sure you know how the basics of Java, Python, SQL, and C++. Your technical skills may be put to the test during interviews, be make sure you are comfortable with all of these programs. A good quantitative analyst has excellent verbal as well as written communication skills. Work on speaking confidently, making eye contact, matching your body language with your words, and listening effectively. These skills are necessary while working with technology staff to create models and while presenting your data to various members of the firm. As a quant, you will also work closely with technology and trading professionals. As a quant, you need to be able to take the initiative to do what needs to be done. It's likely that you won't have a supervisor micromanaging your duties or making sure you complete necessary tasks. You'll need to believe in yourself, manage your time effectively, and be responsible. Many quant positions require experience in addition to Master's degree. While you're earning your degree, look for internships at financial firms so you can start to put your skills to practice. Speak to a career advisor at your university or look online for available internships. You may learn how to research market trends, perform statistical analyses, develop analytical models, or present data results. In order to learn more about the industry, you could work in a similar role while pursuing your degree. A quantitative developer works closely with analysts, but has more basic duties such as statistical coding. Therefore, the education and experience requirements are less stringent and you may have an easier time finding a job as a developer.

SUMMARY:
Familiarize yourself with the software and programs used. Hone your communication skills. Get comfortable working with minimal supervision. Take an internship to get hands-on training. Work as a quantitative developer to gain experience.