Recent content by famumoe

I too work for a bulge bracket bank on the Asset Mgmt side. Its not impossible to get on a desk, just extremely difficult with the markets in such turmoil. Just last week I went to speak with some contacts over on one of the desks and 4 people were fired that day as I walk in to try and get in...

I interviewed with them a few weeks ago. I guess I did not make it too watching sometrade but none the less we spoke for 45 minutes about my athletic and military career. I played college football and served in Iraq. But I did not get the gig. I second that if you can get into a "bulge bracket...

To the board: What if your job (i.e financial sector) does not allow you to trade part-time because of restrictions put in place by the firm. What do you then suggest?

I am a pretty recent college grad. Ive been at a major firm for about 1yr working with HNW individuals. I've been looking to make the transition onto the trading desk but it appears to be the worst time as everyday I have friends getting walking papers. I been networking my behind off to get in...