On another post I read where someone said its better if you don't tell people you trade for a living. Like most newbies, I think trading is pretty cool, and would like one day to do it for a living. And naturally the idea of revealing this (if someone should ask) seems like a cool idea too. What bad experiences have you had (or heard of someone else having) from revealing your true identity? :eek:
Funny this should come up. I was at a party over the weekend and an older gentleman overhearing my market discourse piped in adding "..and then you have all those suckers trying to day trade". I think I'll explain in the future that I'm a professional short seller. P.S. Reminds me of the story of the trader who was trying to impress a girl he met in a bar by revealing that he had a seat at the CBOT. Without missing a beat she asked "Do you own it or lease it?"
well i think Mr longshot overhere has just revealed his identity- welcome traderX, long time no hear. good to have you back
it's just a job guys. It's not an art form, it's not a super hero thing. Indeed, I try to avoid saying what I do. When they ask too much, I might say I work in 'wealth reallocation' or that I am a 'ferengui' or something. Seriously, I just say I work with computers and questions usually dry it very quickly. who cares ? however, usually it's not a good idea to let too many people know you make money and how much. you don't always know who is asking. tntneo