I'm telling people that I'm an "Independent Futures Trader". To the ladies, I passionately describe what I do without going into too many details. I tell them the price patterns forming in real -time are almost like an art form for me. I then tell them that I wouldn't do anything else. Usually pretty much they are captivated by it.
That puts you head and shoulders above the rest. Just be careful with triangles. Those patterns seldom end well in human relationships.
Well, I used to be one of those women in the pit and it took it's toll - it's tough going from flirting to hating each others guts every 10 seconds! A good experience though... Getting back to the post about a male and female trader dating each other, I can see how it can be a bad thing. We traders are competitive by nature so I can see how it would put pressure on the relationship. Not to stereotype, but a lot of guys I know say they don't want to go out with a woman they think might be smarter than them - where does that leave the smart girls?
so true, i lost all my trades b/c my tongue kept falling out and hitting the keyboard... funny how this thread lit up as soon as some bettys show up... ...not enough women in the bizz alex
Actually there are more of us than most people expect, but some women traders don't often post on internet forums, I think.