Recent Content by StuckeyBowler

  1. you people make me laugh

    Maybe the fact that you lost money while you were there as well...which is the reason you seem to always rag on the company every chance you get.
    Post by: StuckeyBowler, Jun 26, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  2. Would like some advice on proprietary trading firms.

    May I ask what sort of training you have received aside from learning from other traders around you? Also, can you give me more info on your...
    Post by: StuckeyBowler, Jun 22, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  3. Would like some advice on proprietary trading firms.

    Hi Sambatrade, Thanks for the info. Can you tell me where you are currently trading? I assume you had a brief stint with Lynx (reason being,...
    Post by: StuckeyBowler, Jun 22, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  4. Would like some advice on proprietary trading firms.

    I believe the three firms I mentioned don't have this problem. I've talked to actual traders at these firms, and yes, they all get paid on a...
    Post by: StuckeyBowler, Jun 22, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  5. Would like some advice on proprietary trading firms.

    The point of this thread was to ask for advice about proprietary the various firms. Not whether or not I should trade. Therefore, I may seem a...
    Post by: StuckeyBowler, Jun 22, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  6. Would like some advice on proprietary trading firms.

    I'm not in the business to build my resume. I'm in it to make money and succeed. Simple as that. If I worried about that, I've already lost....
    Post by: StuckeyBowler, Jun 21, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  7. Would like some advice on proprietary trading firms.

    Unfortunately, you haven't been reading very closely to what I've been writing. Trading vs Corporate world the same? I'm naive? Are you a...
    Post by: StuckeyBowler, Jun 21, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  8. Would like some advice on proprietary trading firms.

    Exactly. There are absolutely no guarantees in the corporate world. And sadly, it does have everything to do with connections and who you know....
    Post by: StuckeyBowler, Jun 21, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  9. Would like some advice on proprietary trading firms.

    I know I must come across as naive, but I do believe I have an idea of what I'm getting into. The fact that there are no barriers to entry means...
    Post by: StuckeyBowler, Jun 21, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  10. Windows 2000 PRO Hardware Memory Usage

    I believe it's quite negligible. Almost nil. The device driver for your video card, however, would take up a bit more. But all in all, we're...
    Post by: StuckeyBowler, Jun 21, 2003 in forum: Hardware

  11. What do equity traders at major firms like Merrill do these days?

    Yes, most major houses. However, I believe the last round of recruiting will be over by the end of next month. For the amount in salary they...
    Post by: StuckeyBowler, Jun 21, 2003 in forum: Trading

  12. Would like some advice on proprietary trading firms.

    What is wrong with Assent if I may ask? No joke, Worldco has a separate package deal for recruits out of top schools and high GPA's. I didn't...
    Post by: StuckeyBowler, Jun 20, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  13. Would like some advice on proprietary trading firms.

    It seems as though the discussion has gone a bit off-topic. Anyway, I stopped by both Assent and Worldco offices today. Here is the...
    Post by: StuckeyBowler, Jun 20, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  14. Would like some advice on proprietary trading firms.

    I don't seem to follow you. Yes, I didn't follow the path of going corporate. It's my choice. Please respect my decision rather than insult it....
    Post by: StuckeyBowler, Jun 20, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms

  15. Would like some advice on proprietary trading firms.

    Call me lazy, but I don't want to work 90 hr weeks, get paid peanuts, and then let go after my 2 year tour of duty in favor of the next batch of...
    Post by: StuckeyBowler, Jun 19, 2003 in forum: Prop Firms