This is an interesting question and the "what do you do" question does come up quite often. Yes, people do look down on trading (I'm not sure why?). In my opinion this is the best job in the world. Those ppl have no idea, they're doing their regular 9-5 job and think its something special. I say screw them and screw 9-5. ozzzy born to trade
Yeah, what a great idea. That way, if anyone ever needs any private trading done, they know to call you. Lol. I can imagine what they're thinking when you hand it to them...
Does anyone say they are professional gambler? Most people will think you are if you answer 'trader' anyway, and they'll think you're 'covering it up' by saying trader. 'Professional gambler' earns you more respect, too -- the words stir up people's romanticized notions about gambling, and they secretly admire someone that has the balls (that they themselves lack) to do it for a living. (Of course, some people will think you're an idiot, too -- like your fiancee's father.)
Or how about 'Private Investigator'? No, it's got nothing to do with trading. But no one really knows much about what it involves, doesn't need an office, and allows you be understandably secretive about what you're doing (a good PI isn't meant to be seen doing "PI work", so you're covered). Plus it beats the pants of 'Accountant' in the respect and arousing envy stakes.
Everytime this thread comesw up it confuses me. Why wouldn't I tell someone what I do? If I was a whore I'd tell them. Why not a trader? What is to hide? Who cares what the respnse is?
Oh I wasn't implying that I am more intelligent - quite the contrary as those who know will readily testify. No, my point was merely that how can I possibly make money being such a git. So sorry.
i tell people im a wanker, and that i look at internet porn all day. its closer to the truth than i care to realize!! im sure they are not interested in the 2min or so a day it takes to actually click in my orders.