There are a few threads on this topic (i always search before posting something) but the responses aren't that great. my question specifically concerns traders (not sales traders) taking cigarette breaks during the trading day. since traders "always have to be looking at their screens" is it possible to sneak out for a smoke break or two from 930-4? is it looked down upon?
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yes, as long as you have
yes, as long as you have your blackberry with you.
Yes, and you dont need a
Yes, and you dont need a blackberry. I dont even own one. But i dont smoke either ;)
Seems to vary from desk to
Seems to vary from desk to desk. Either the whole desks smokes or none at all. A funny anecdote below.
Client: Who is this
bob: my name is bob
Client: wheres Vinny
bob: he stepped off the desk
Client: tell him to hurry back or im taking this to another shop.
bob: Vinny hurry up you got an order he said hurry or hes giving it to another shop.
"Oh - the ladies ever tell you that you look like a fucking optical illusion?"