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Why "finance (sigh)"? I'm aware HN doesn't have the highest regard for the finance industry, but I'd like to hear your perspective: What makes you not so proud
by keywonc 11y ago
Why "finance (sigh)"?
I'm aware HN doesn't have the highest regard for the finance industry, but I'd like to hear your perspective: What makes you not so proud of your current skills?
- cryowaffle 11y agoI think "sigh" implies low work satisfaction. OP didn't come here for a therapy session, he wants to learn new valuable skills!
- hogu 11y agoOP where are you at? I've consulted in a variety of different places in the financial industry, the opportunities range from terrible, boring and soul sucking, to extremely profitable and very interesting - the financial space is actually quite diverse
- chakkop 11y agoI think the skills are OK. I find the average personality type I encounter in finance a bit abrasive: one-dimensional, sharp-elbowed, too full of certainties. I worry that this might be a general phenomenon in the corporate world :/ (of course, these people also tend to be much much happier). The 'sigh' was almost reflexive: even writing the word 'finance' makes me feel bored.
- theseatoms 11y ago> "too full of certainties" This is one of the worst possible qualities to have in finance... well, unless you're on the sell-side.
- chakkop 11y agoBut all too common on the buy-side, e.g. in PE/VC, and even most public equity investors.