Recent content by cardy1

1. Understood. I just think an MBA would open up so many more doors. If I suck at trading, I could always become an overpaid regulator. 2. Right now, my cost of living is really low and I plan on keeping it that way for a long time. If I get a high paying job, I can wait a few years and save...

Thanks for the advice. Will look into Transmarket Group. I actually don't mind coding, and am pretty good at it. I do code in my current role and I'm good at it. I'm just afraid of getting into a job that is advertised as a quant trader position and ends up being a software developer gig with...

Also considering applying to Booth and Kellogg. At least then, I can get a much higher paying job that will let me trade my own account on the side.

I've been restless lately and have been contemplating a job/career change and would really appreciate any advice I can get. My background: Educational background is in Quantitative Finance (Masters from a well known university). I work for the largest derivatives exchange in the world out of...