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    unemployment and beginning at a prop firm

    i realize the learning curve is high. dont worry i know what i'm getting into. i have savings and roomates to split rent with so i can go quite a while probably like 6 months. and if by that time i havent seen any joy, then its probably time to reconsider my situation. however, an...
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    unemployment and beginning at a prop firm

    just because someone is on unemployment doesnt mean theyre broke... thats money that was taken out of my paycheck at my previous job, im reclaiming it... i dont see anything sooooooo wrong about that. u should get off your high horse.
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    unemployment and beginning at a prop firm

    legally speaking though... i know that i need to fill out paperwork and get a series 7 license. so are you saying that prop firms don't pay into unemployment? what kind of tax forms do you get at the end of the year? PS. for a good laugh check this thread out...
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    unemployment and beginning at a prop firm

    haha yes because clearly my username is my real name... im not trying to scam anyone, it just seems that unemployment would be a huge disincentive to work a high commission job. It seems logical to me that they would cover the difference because theyve already determined thats what you...
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    unemployment and beginning at a prop firm

    title pretty much says it. currently collecting unemployment. Starting at a prop firm in NY probably next week. Anyone have any input? does it matter that its an LLC so im assuming id get a k-1 instead of a W2. is anyone in a similar situation or has gone through it in ny? do prop firms...
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    Is this "Processing Fee" standard?

    yeah im pretty sure it doesn't include nasdaq data (as id have to take another exam for licensing). They did mension ARCA but they mostly trade on the NYSE. Can someone clue me in on what exactly ARCA is? my concern is that this is all they are providing but they way they made it sound i'd have...
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    A newbie's question about series 7 requirement

    if youre new to prop trading, as i am, id probably go with a firm that requires a series 7. with all the shady operations trying to scam people these days, i feel like a company that is SEC regulated, requires a series 7, and has to have a certain amount of cash on hand is a lot more legit...
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    Prop firms for recent college grads?

    from what i understand, lynx capital in nyc has 2 weeks of "training" on the simulator. Assent is their clearing firm, are we talking about the same people?
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    Is this "Processing Fee" standard?

    im starting with a prop firm in nyc heres the deal they gave me: 5k deposit (goes in my account to offset losses for them) 8/10 commission (i know its high but im brand new and think ill benefit greatly from a collaborative environment and proffesional software) plus it seems that their...
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