Hey all --
Thanks for these responses. All very helpful. I've also contacted a few traders through my alumni network, so we'll see what they say now that the markets have closed.
Good tip about the herd mentality. :-)
Serious question: I am a 32 year old female looking for a career change from real estate development in Manhattan. Over the weekend it was suggested I look into becoming a trader's assistant.
I thought those positions were only for people fresh out of college. But I love finance and I would...