If your a good trader -- my guess is you'll make a good bonus end of story (I was not implying that the secretary would make a $500K bonus).
I am well aware of the stresses and pitfalls of this profession. I am not arguing this point. You also have stress trading at home by yourself trying...
You also have to factor in the giant sized bonuses given by Goldman and you can't forget about the possible contacts you make while working there.
Work there for a few years and then open up your own shop under your own circumstances.
That would be the way to go IMO.
I'm glad to have impressed you.
Now go back to the street corner and start working it. Your gonna have to come up with decent nut -- if you want to make it in this game.
Lets just say I make more money in a year than your mom, sister and you would make selling your ass on the street corner for the next 50 years.
Have a good life loser.
I would defenitely trade at Goldman if I had a chance. Enviorment is very important as in any job/sport.
If there are good people around you they will help take you to the next level.
It's all about competition and trying to be as good or better than the person sitting/playing next to...