Posts by leftover_salmon

Quote:Originally Posted by Fuuma I've never seen leftover salmon post anything remotely smart but this takes the cake. Career advice: become an astronaut and go fuck Martian women like captain Kirk (another canadian). It's an...

Quote:Originally Posted by Dbear Unless you start your own Company, nobody starts their career by "calling the shots".  You put your dues in and get there if you are good.   On the flip side, are you OK with working at a Company...

Quote:Originally Posted by Fraiche Let me get this straight, you are having a career crisis because the path to a potential $200K a year job is not satisfactory? People love to snicker that those who work hard and make decent money...

Quote:Originally Posted by mafoofan ... (why would you ever tell your boss you aren't planning on staying without an exit opportunity lined up. . .) The plan was to move laterally within the organization to our Canadian office; the...

Okay, I should clarify a few things: My girlfriend doesn't really care at all about money. The money is important to me, however -- right now, I can afford a nice apartment in a good area, I can go for nice dinners when I want to, go...

Quote:Originally Posted by Lord-Barrington Sounds like she really picked a winner.... Quote:Originally Posted by leftover_salmon I make three times as much as most people "in their 20s -> early 30s nowadays." I think I have a...

Quote:Originally Posted by Nananine Christ this reads like such a Madlib for anyone in their 20s->early 30s nowadays... I make three times as much as most people "in their 20s -> early 30s nowadays." I think I have a lot more to...

I've posted here a few times over the past year about trying to move around in finance but actually face a serious issue now. About six months ago, I told my group head that I'm interested in exploring other opportunities in finance, be...

Quote:Originally Posted by Pennglock ^Interesting story. I would be hard-pressed to advise you to abandon the MD, as spots in medical school are so coveted. At least in the US. I'm not completely familiar with the Canadian...

Thanks. Sent the PM an email a few days ago but have not heard back -- position was posted three weeks ago and took about 5 to fill last time. Am not optimistic but would like to get some honest feedback, so would it be appropriate to...