Quote from Surdo:
What exactly are you looking for on this site?
Trading profitably takes YEARS of staring at Green and Red candles 6 1/2 hours a day, did someone tell you it was glamorous or fun? A job provides you with a bi-weekly check and security knowing you can pay the rent and eat. A Prop firm is not a job dude.
el surdo
I'm looking for feedback on the offer I was given.
I can understand people questioning the motivational factors I have since it seems like a lot of people get into this for the wrong reason. If you'd like to know, I'm interested because the market interests me. I haven't found an area in finance that'll outright hire a person like me without a degree in a related field (if you know of one, let me know!). I find myself naturally researching more and more about stocks and the market. I take that as a sign from myself that I should consider changing career paths.
Obviously I know there is a substantial amount of risk involved. This was made clear to me at the interview. It was also made clear to me all over the forums that most people (90-99%) don't make it - perhaps because they got in for the wrong reason, don't know how to handle the swings, or just plain bad luck.
I will admit this is a very spontaneous decision but at the time it felt right and comfortable. I will take some time to think about this as it's never a rush to get into this field. In the meantime I am planning to work on emotionally detaching myself from the ups/downs of the market or at least getting used it.
I don't consider myself an irrational person and deal with stress very well. I recently graduated last year and live with my parents - laugh all you want but it's a big proponent to being able to take risks right now. I won't lie that the money is the reason why this job looks attractive, but it's not the only thing. I'm looking to mix things up as the healthcare field is losing its appeal to me.
Just let me know if this deal is a fair shake. If not, I drop it. If it is, I might just consider it. Don't judge me as you don't know me or my personality. The Bi-weekly rant was based on my discontent at work. Of course it is more secure to find a job, but security is not a top priority for me right now. I can afford to take risks as of this moment and right now I'm considering one - by asking for peoples opinion on this forum. I'm trying to tread carefully with my choice here. Of course I take all your comments here with a grain of salt and think that whatever you may contribute may be of worth to me.
