A man trying to keep it together while his life falls apart...

Hey guys,

Apologies for the long post but I think it's worth a read or so I hope..

I'm trying to get a job in trading (ideally FX). I have two summer internships on a FX desk and had a full time offer but life interfered

My background is non-traditional. I graduated from a semi-target (think Southern Ivy) with lousy grades. I dealt with some rather unpleasant medical issues in college but it's no excuse. I was lazy and chased girls most of the time.

After I graduated I worked for a business incubator (something I totally recommend for those having a hard time finding work). If anyone's interested PM me and I'll let you know about my experience.

Then I got into a horrible car accident. I had to be revived in the medivac and was left with a shattered body including a broken back. When I woke up several days after, I asked the doctor when I could play golf again (I played golf in college) and he said, "Son, you'll never walk let alone play golf again." Asshole.

I set out to prove him wrong. Physical therapy for 3-4 hours/day is awful but after two years of relentless effort, I made an appointment with the doctor and walked into his office and said, "Remember me? You said I'd never walk again. Go fuck yourself." and walked out.

I can walk again (with a limp) and am hitting golf balls again.

I'm dating a girl whose family has major connections. Last night, I went to dinner with a major HF manager's wife and she vowed to send my resume and cover letter to everyone she knows in the industry. Apparently, I made a good impression. I'm having dinner with her husband in a couple weeks and she just emailed me to say he's excited to meet me.

My concern is my background is so non-traditional that as much as I can get future employers to like me, they won't get beyond my past.

Through the months in hospitals and in bed, I developed a real sense of what's important in life: family, friends, health and purpose. I also read up on trading extensively, managed my parents retirement fund and played poker. I was pretty successful in these endeavors. I also tutor GRE/GMAT, if anyone wants advice on that I can help.

Basically, my strategy is this as follows. I'm going to try to sell my personality, resilience and intelligence while minimizing my academic shortcomings, lack of experience and gaps.

I don't want any firm to think that I'm a sob story and want a pity hire. I can do the job and I'll clean toilets if I have to.

I don't want firms to think that I think by virtue of getting royally fucked up in an accident that I deserve anything. It doesn't make me more qualified but it demonstrates my character.

I'd greatly appreciate any advice on my thoughts here. I don't have an exact question I want answered but any advice would be appreciated.