I grew up poor, my goal was to make 6 figures on "wall street", I did, loved the biz, hated the job. Reached my goal and left my job. Unemployed AMA
Posted Jul 7, 2017, 3:36 AM UTC
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You don't have to go to wall street to make 6 digits lol
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I'm aware. I specifically wanted to work there. I was interested in that particular business.
I knew nothing about the business aside from what I had seen in movies 10 years ago. (And where it was because I lived in the city)
Edit: this is from the perspective of a kid working as an intern in mobile web design, for around 11/ph, 5 years after college (only 6 months as an intern, so technically unemployed for ~5 years) with no real work experience.
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I'm curious about the hostile messages that don't say why they're upset. I would love to have a comment about why you disagree with something I've said..
Mainly for the conversation. Vote down and let's talk.
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it's because people can tell you're lying. if you're gonna lie at least be cheeky or entertaining.
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I'm not, but what non google able information can I provide to prove it. Is it that far fetched. I took one job in the industry. Three years later I took a better job. Three later I did the same. How can I convince you? There are more interesting lies to tell... I just wanted to talk with anyone who would be interested in that particular story. If there's a mod that wants to verify, hit me up.
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hey you asked a question and i answered it. i have no stake in this. it's not even unrealistic it's just empty. so you went to a good school got good jobs in nyc and now are taking a sabbatical/break with your wife? cool. but what's the story?
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Assumptions. I did not go to a good school or get good grades at my average school. I went to an average school and got bad grades to average grades. Why try to tear someone else down? Without knowing the facts? I thought that was why we were here.
Edit: if I'm wrong or obviously lying why not target something I've specifically claimed?
If you're interested ask a question. If I'm lying point it out. If you don't care move on.
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Favorite school subjects?
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Science. Not math.
Holy shit is this a favorite bot?
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hmm her posts are unique but she does have a metric shit ton of those questions hahaha
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Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of the Communist Party?
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No. Do we have a commie party?
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They exist yes.
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So, what's next? What are your immediate plans?
Do nothing for a month, other than spend time with my wife because she works in schools and is off for the summer, then look for another job... preferably on wall st. I'll probably get an offer right away, but that's not my concern atm
My mistake was taking the "path" that I'd read about on wall street forums too literally and not considering whether I'd really be happy there.
Another edit: they all talk about "exit opportunities". Work x job for y years then jump to whatever firm. You take every job with quitting in mind. Except the "last" one.
I know so many people in so many careers that have done this and now hate their lives. This is why I always tell young engineers not to do it for the money, but to do it for the love of putting shit together.