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what's different about working in finance?
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostI bet AussieL is a certified unix network technician.
i am a proper C.U.N.T. to DBAs and SysAdminsComment
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Originally posted by realityhack View PostI'm sure all this twaddle is interesting to the OP.
There is a distinction between working in financial markets (investment banks) and finance per se. You could get into SunGard and work on coding up derivatives pricing models someone else has thought up, with no background in that, for relatively good pay compared to what you are getting.
If you want to get into IB's do the Securities Institute exams first and then at least you will be able to talk the talk in the interview (http://www.sii.org.uk) and you will look keen. Aim for Back Office roles first.Comment
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thanks everyone, really interesting stuff. i'm having a lot of fun working for TV broadcasters, computer games companies and the like, so although switching industries could be lucrative, i don't think i'll be putting on shoes or whipping out the laminated wipe-clean picture of Mrs Thatcher any time soon.Originally posted by BolshieBastardYou're fulfilling a business role not partaking in a rock and roll concert.Comment
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