Recent Content by turbosyde

  1. How does one become an Energy Trader?

    Just landed a job on a trading desk in Houston, although I won't be trading (at least not right away) it has lots of potential to transition into...
    Post by: turbosyde, Jun 14, 2011 in forum: Commodity Futures

  2. How does one become an Energy Trader?

    Thanks for the feedback... I can see what you mean about once a broker always...since many of the guys here are older, but I'm young (naive) I...
    Post by: turbosyde, Aug 26, 2010 in forum: Commodity Futures

  3. How does one become an Energy Trader?

    Why do you say that? I figure a year or so here, make a lot of connections, MBA at top tier school, then trading at a bank / hedge fund.
    Post by: turbosyde, Aug 25, 2010 in forum: Commodity Futures

  4. How does one become an Energy Trader?

    as a follow up...ended up getting a job as a commodity (oil and nat gas) options broker. Figure it'll be a good way to start my career and...
    Post by: turbosyde, Aug 25, 2010 in forum: Commodity Futures

  5. How does one become an Energy Trader?

    Brutal, was even considering moving there to pursue a career.
    Post by: turbosyde, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: Commodity Futures

  6. How does one become an Energy Trader?

    Am trying to get into energy space as well. It's a tough nut to crack, seems everyone wants experience (even schedulers). Any additional advise...
    Post by: turbosyde, Jul 21, 2010 in forum: Commodity Futures

  7. WTS Branch opportunity

    Have an interview w/ WTS this week. I'm skeptical but also desperate to get into the field. Have internship experience at major IB and top...
    Post by: turbosyde, Jul 12, 2010 in forum: Prop Firms

  8. Who Started Trading Straight Out of College?

    Graduated in June of 09. Had internship at JPM but no offer. Want trading to be my only career, just quit bartending. Haven't had $ to blow...
    Post by: turbosyde, Jul 3, 2010 in forum: Professional Trading