Recent Content by Propeller Head

  1. Am I asking for too much?

    Yes, the thought has crossed my mind LOL. I applied to Group One, but I never heard back from them. Optiver doesn't seem to have an office in...
    Post by: Propeller Head, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: Prop Firms

  2. Am I asking for too much?

    Fuck it. That's what I'm going to do. All this doubt and worrying is getting me no where. I appreciate all the advice.
    Post by: Propeller Head, Apr 5, 2008 in forum: Prop Firms

  3. Am I asking for too much?

    Okay, I guess you're right. When was the last time you saw anyone on an internet forum admit to being wrong? Everyone here is right -- you...
    Post by: Propeller Head, Apr 5, 2008 in forum: Prop Firms

  4. Am I asking for too much?

    Any situation in which you are working on a commission basis is inherently entrepreneurial. This includes stockbrokers, real estate agents,...
    Post by: Propeller Head, Apr 5, 2008 in forum: Prop Firms

  5. Am I asking for too much?

    This all sounds like very good advice. Just to clarify, I completely agree with your first point about Ivy League degrees being a form of risk...
    Post by: Propeller Head, Apr 5, 2008 in forum: Prop Firms

  6. Am I asking for too much?

    Thanks for the response. At the moment, I live with my family, and I have some savings that I can live on. So theoretically I CAN afford to make...
    Post by: Propeller Head, Apr 5, 2008 in forum: Professional Trading

  7. Am I asking for too much?

    Okay, just borrowing from my own "business" experience as a stockbroker, I know there are plenty of companies that are willing to risk some time...
    Post by: Propeller Head, Apr 4, 2008 in forum: Prop Firms

  8. Am I asking for too much?

    Thanks for sharing that. You're very helpful. So you do research for a bank? Who trades for your bank? Where did they learn to trade? Did...
    Post by: Propeller Head, Apr 4, 2008 in forum: Prop Firms

  9. Am I asking for too much?

    Fair enough. In that case, if I absolutely have to pay commissions, then I guess I actually do want a draw or a salary to offset my commission...
    Post by: Propeller Head, Apr 4, 2008 in forum: Prop Firms

  10. Am I asking for too much?

    Thank you for the response. Unfortunately, moving to Canada isn't realistic for me at the moment. Anyway, I guess I can understand paying a desk...
    Post by: Propeller Head, Apr 4, 2008 in forum: Prop Firms

  11. Am I asking for too much?

    I originally posted this thread in the Prop forum, but I haven't gotten many responses yet, so I figured I'd ask the career traders. I'm an...
    Thread by: Propeller Head, Apr 4, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: Professional Trading

  12. Am I asking for too much?

    It seems like you really gave that response some thought. I guess Canada is the fourth state in the Tri-State Area, huh? Alright, I'll bite:...
    Post by: Propeller Head, Apr 4, 2008 in forum: Prop Firms

  13. Am I asking for too much?

    I'm an inexperienced newbie interested in starting a career as a professional trader in the New York/New Jersey area. The thing is, I don't want...
    Thread by: Propeller Head, Apr 4, 2008, 28 replies, in forum: Prop Firms