22 yr old Looking for Advice

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Hi,
I am going to graduate from a top undergrad business program in December. I worked at a hedge fund in Boston last summer as an analyst and I am currently seeking a buy side role in Boston. I have been following the stock market as a personal interest for years and I think prop trading would be really fun. I have a couple questions that I would really appreciate some responses to:

1) Is it worth taking a chance on prop trading right out of school? I don't know if trading would really show future employers that I have gained skills since school. Should I just go for a typical buy side career path and start as an analyst? Has anyone else faced this decision?

2) What are some prop trading firms (or desks) in the Boston area, or how could I find some?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to email me at bostoninvest2@yahoo.com. Thanks!
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Don't take this as being rude but the word FUN will only hamper your outlook on trading....maybe you should find out if you have a passion for trading there is a big difference....because losing your capital in trading can cause alot of distress, and I think alot of traders would agree with me on that.
 
Hi,
I understand the word fun doesn't make it sound like I am very serious, but I am. I may be naive and I will learn that, but I think I have a decent idea of what trading is like, from doing it myself, and I want to know more of what it's like full time and if it's a viable career path.
 
Quote from Tom1:

Hi,
I understand the word fun doesn't make it sound like I am very serious, but I am. I may be naive and I will learn that, but I think I have a decent idea of what trading is like, from doing it myself, and I want to know more of what it's like full time and if it's a viable career path.
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No problem, just stick with it and make it a life time passion and I'm sure you will succeed
 
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