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> they're just... how shall I put this... if you know some people working in Wall Street then you know the type. Well, I don't know anyone working on Wall Stre
by javert 13y ago
> they're just... how shall I put this... if you know some people working in Wall Street then you know the type.
Well, I don't know anyone working on Wall Street and I don't know the "type." Can you give concrete examples or details to substantiate your claim and make it specific? What is it in particular that you object to about these people?
No offense, but as a disclaimer, I don't want to come across as giving your claim too much credence. In the abstract, any form of trading is a life-supporting activity (someone is voluntarily choosing to trade with you to mutual benefit) and thus is noble, other factors being equal (e.g. you're not committing fraud, etc.).
- pron 13y agoYou're right. I'm sorry for taking the ad-hominem path. We should discuss the practice, not the practitioners (what is it that some Christians say? Love the sinner, hate the sin? ;)
- javert 13y agoI'm actually still curious about your anecdotal experience, though, if there's anything you'd like to share. Just because quants are not evil "in principle" doesn't mean there might not be certain personality traits that pop up often. I don't know anybody who works in that space.
- pron 13y agoI don't think it would be appropriate at this point in the discussion. There are numerous articles and books about Wall Street culture; some of them are very true to life.