What's up guys,
I actually had a pretty kick ass time over the course of my short 22 years of living. My family owns its own businesses so I have been working since about 12 years old. I have always learned fast and can adjust to roll with the punches on the fly. I moved to NYC for school after also being recruited to work for a top federal law enforcement agency. Later on, I decided to return to my roots and use my degree in Econ to pursue IBD to gain stronger business skills.
This has been the most unforgiving past two years of my life when I quit my job to begin the journey. I found out that despite my talents and experiences, I seemed to know NOTHING! Even to this day, I cannot figure out how to draw light to what a rock n roll analyst I would be. I don't have a vanilla background because I have always had the most positive attitude and sound judgement to wait for great opportunities and punch hard for them.
Why is it that NOW, when I'm 22, living in a big city all alone, I have sunk to the bottom of the pile and cannot get up? Opportunities for me are down, mostly because no one will even talk to me. When the few do speak with me, it ends up being "aww, you want to do something with your life, how sweet."
This is mostly a rant, but it serves a purpose: I notice that when I come off as goal oriented I am given less of a chance than when I make puppy faces. That may sound cynical, but I've noticed this. I want to be taken seriously but I realize how it might price me out if I pose high expectations versus when I stutter like a top 200 school grad would. I guess my point is, I don't know what to do about my mix of experiences where I had a TON of fun doing things most people have never done and working my butt off since I can remember, but also going to a non target, which requires lots of butt kissing and tact to play down my experiences or up my skills x times.
I can't believe that was 27 years ago. Fuck I'm old. I remember seeing them open for a joint Metallica/GnR tour.
OP, what's your point? I'd go back to the FBI if I were you. I have an acquaintance who's an agent and that seems pretty cool.
Being a federal agent is awesome and those are some of the most competitive/great people to be around for 24 hour shifts. But, it has its upside the same as banking. I want to exit banking to pursue business initiatives like a principal investing shop or help small businesses with corp finance matters. IBD is the best experience and there is no way becoming an agent will help me do that stuff
saw faith no more here in buenos aires (tailed along with a friend who is a big fan)
lead singer speaks spanish fluently so he was able to speak to the crowd, they love him here
surprise! you're dead! was one of my favorite songs in middle school. thanks for this
NY is tough city to make it in because mostly no one gives a shit and everybody is about their own business. By the sound of it, you've come from a relatively low-stress, low-competition life, having your family's support // never struggling etc.
My advice is embrace the struggle and put your big boy pants on. You're going through a transition we all go through in our early twenties, which is part of the growing up process and becoming an adult. Life is hard and things are rarely fair. The best favor you can do yourself, especially in a city like NYC, is to look out for #1 (you), keep grinding, be polite but don't be a pushover, always be ready for the right opportunity, and don't step on the wrong people's toes. Good luck.
Thank you, although I would not say I never struggled.. it's all been challenging in its own way
You're writing with a lot of emotion -- recommend you slow down and collect your thoughts a bit.
Exactly which federal law enforcement agency did you work for at/before the age of 22?
Is there anything in your demonstrated track record that makes you a competitive candidate for an investment banking analyst position?
I don't want to post the agency here given that it is frowned upon to put that kind of stuff on the internet. For the most part, I think it is not the most fitting transition because most the work there was qualitative. But I also understand that what we did require the same elbow to elbow teamwork skills necessary for IBD. Communication is key and I know that I have an eye for detail for working on PPs, a good knack for questioning financial models or other materials.
This smells like bullshit. You have completed a four year degree, worked in investment banking for 2 years, and worked for a federal agency for a time. All by the age of 22. Did you catch bad guys while going through puberty? Was your mom dropping you off at your Econ 101 class?
Can you read? I never said I've worked in IBD...
You sound like someone raised in privilege who has yet to truly work hard at a job you have EARNED. Life can be tough when you leave your parents basement.
Here's the deal, I grew up in and outside of DC so pretty much everyone there is employed by government. When I worked with my family I was sweeping floors until I worked my way up to running the projects for the owner. When I turned 17 one of the ladies we did some work for who worked at the agency that my family knew, invited me to apply. This was AFTER I had been busting my ass for 5+ years.
I am not privilege because instead of spending my summers in Spain or the Caribbean where I would've like to be, I was helping my family run their companies.
Existence is suffering, according to Buddha.
Edit: Forget it. SOL
Plenty of stuff is impossible.
And I don't mean in the "canna change the laws of physics" way. More in the sense that, as you say, you'll never be a quarterback. I'll never be a quarterback, either. And I'll never be the CEO of a bank or even a half-mediocre sales guy.
If you set your mind to an ambitious goal and work really hard at it, there's a good chance you'll fail.
Jeez I didn't claim any of that stuff... I write fast and sum quick because I don't like when posts go on and on
I went to college, worked part-time, and was on a path to full time with potential to become an agent..
I have a job now while in NYC
Also, this is an anonymous board..
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