QuoteOriginally posted by: capafan2QuoteWhy does it always happen that the person who originated the post disappears into the abyss and the seasoned members are the only ones left to argue about pointless matters?Because most of the time the OP is just getting lured by the promised riches. Once they figure out, their ain't such a thing as easy "Big Money" they go of in search of another mirage. It is probably a good thing from the OP's perspective. It saves them time. Making Big Money is brutal, finance or otherwise. People simply need to appreciate that reality. It is not like you become a Quant or a Trader and you can lie back and enjoy. It is an uphill battle to the achieve Big Money.I think OP's wording and style lead to quite a few remarks to which he did not respond. He could have asked what was wrong in this thinking. Then people do tend to help if it is 'genuine'.

QuoteOriginally posted by: capafan2QuoteWhy does it always happen that the person who originated the post disappears into the abyss and the seasoned members are the only ones left to argue about pointless matters?Because most of the time the OP is just getting lured by the promised riches. Once they figure out, their ain't such a thing as easy "Big Money" they go of in search of another mirage. It is probably a good thing from the OP's perspective. It saves them time. Making Big Money is brutal, finance or otherwise. People simply need to appreciate that reality. It is not like you become a Quant or a Trader and you can lie back and enjoy. It is an uphill battle to the achieve Big Money.This is hilarious. Guys, working in finance is a job. And a very well paid one at that, grunt or general. Its also relatively to very interesting depending on the role. Basically its a good gig.The problem comes when people fail to keep it real. When they want to be multi-multi millionaires, or be 'ballers' or ride private jets etc... etc... etc... These people are idiots. Occasionally one comes across them, but not that often (at least in my experience, thankfully). They are obviously always going to be bitter and twisted and pathetic. The reality is, if you need to support a family by using your brain (or associated skills) its great. Maybe it is because people of above average intelligence (who tend to be in quant finance/trading etc...) think that their intelligence 'entitles' them to riches. Douche bags. It entitles one to nothing. Many people in times like this would be exceedingly happy with the kind of money that people flippantly mention as 'unexceptional' in this forum. Get over yourselves. You are worth millions for what? For coding for 10-11 hours a day?Please.