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...
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.
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...
Any situation in which you are working on a commission basis is inherently entrepreneurial. This includes stockbrokers, real estate agents,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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