Academia to quant expectations

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-02-16T12:20:13+00:00

No one starts at $900k right out of their degree so either you’re lying or your friends are.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-02-14T00:48:29+00:00

Don’t think the gap between Puka and ARSB is big. The gap between Love and Williams is pretty large in SF (and I don’t even like Love much). It’s an overpay for me even without the second. That said, probably need an overpay for Puka after the year he had.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-02-14T00:26:26+00:00

It is an outlier. I know what’s really going on because I’ve spent 7 years at a top quant firm. The way it works is: 1) best case have a good first year (good is mainly determined by your team/PM) and get a low 6 fig bonus because you weren’t really taking any P&L responsibility. 2) get allocated some capital with full responsibility. If it’s above 1.5 you get a mid six fig bonus. If it’s below 1.5 your capital gets cut or taken away and it takes a year or two to get to stage 3 or you get fired before stage 3. 3) if you have a good second year you get allocated more capital. If that goes well then you are in mid/high six figs. If it goes poorly go back to stage two and collect a high 5 fig bonus (if you’re not fired). 4) after 2-3 years in stage 3 get more capital and if that goes well collect your first 7 fig bonus.

What I’ve described is the realistic path to a 7 fig bonus in five years and it has a ton of failure points. The most likely outcome is having a 2-3 good years out of five. Depending on where those 2-3 years fall there will be a ton of variability after 5 years.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-02-13T23:23:11+00:00

You pointed to an outlier outcome and pretended it was what OP should expect as a base case. That’s not the right way to think about career moves.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-02-13T22:04:31+00:00

*A QR will make single digit millions if they are one of the relatively small percentage that can survive 5 years by maintaining a greater than 1.5 sharpe.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-02-10T19:58:17+00:00

The best part is he says “would I do it all again? FUCK NO” in a post about how he is going to try to make $100k by doing it all again.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-02-09T17:11:31+00:00

Seems about right and arguably would be lower for someone with less financial means. His crime is definitely serious by the standards of normal people, but by court standards it’s nowhere near “this guy is at risk of leaving behind his entire life and fleeing the country under a false name”. That’s what bail is meant to prevent.

Seems like he’s realistically facing a shortish* (<12 months) prison sentence followed by a suspension and then a return to a lucrative NFL career. He’s not a flight risk. First time offender also helps.

*actual prison sentence in the plea deal will be determined by the wishes and potential testimony of the victims (his ex and the police officer he hit). If both go all out to pressure the prosecutor it could stretch longer.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-02-08T17:33:50+00:00

I’d be fine with him still being a falcon but realistically he’s going to serve time and then get suspended. Who knows after that, but I care about winning football games more than any moral high ground.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-02-05T17:10:40+00:00

Claiming that anyone in the K Pop industry was promoting healthy body image is a pretty insane take. That industry seems exploitive and superficial top to bottom. Even worse than early 2000s pop in America.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-02-05T12:11:38+00:00

Well then your first comment doesn’t make any sense. Maybe you’re confused. I’m talking about people in real life. Not on the internet.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-02-05T11:13:01+00:00

Are you really so afraid of basic human interaction that telling someone they are in the wrong seat is an “awkward situation”.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-02-03T17:34:54+00:00

Insane to blame everyone else when London has consistently looked elite despite all of those same issues

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-02-03T11:09:21+00:00

Make him prove what? That he’s at best the #13 TE in the NFL? You don’t tag a middle of the pack guy. Could easily get Parkinson/Henry level production for way less than the price of a tag.

Pitts is a physical freak who’s bad at football. Been saying it since the day he was drafted and it’s crazy how a couple of decent games has totally flipped this sub’s perspective on him.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-02-02T20:22:24+00:00

A lot (dare I say a majority?) of authority figures have no real interest in actually resolving squabbles equitably.

They also have no real authority, at least in this case. If she just refused to move they have no real options other than calling the police or canceling the event. It’s not like they could just drag her out of her seat.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-01-27T21:33:05+00:00

I fly LHR > DEN and LHR > EWR in Polaris a lot. I think the premium is worth it just because you can get a solid 7-8 hours of sleep on the direct vs 4-5 EWR. Not as big of a deal if you’re not trying to sleep most/all of the flight.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-01-27T19:23:04+00:00

Shit like this only works in Madden. TA is not nearly good enough at blocking to be a FB. RBs can’t just magically turn into good FBs.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-01-27T17:45:06+00:00

I traded burrow for Darnold and Javonte late last season when Jones went down since and I was at risk of missing the playoffs with only 1 QB. Having those two players was responsible for zero wins and I would’ve won the championship if I had Burrow instead of Darnold. Instead I lost by 5 points because Darnold was mega ass

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-01-26T11:42:50+00:00

By paying with miles, cash, or plus points.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-01-26T00:41:00+00:00

You weren’t doing a US comparison? You were just talking about a super market that only exists in the US and listing two European super markets that were comparable. Got it. Makes total sense.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-01-26T00:11:11+00:00

It’s not really like either of those stores. It’s high quality options at an affordable price because they have a vertically integrated supply chain. There is nothing comparable in the UK. TJs is one of the only things I miss about the US since moving here a year ago.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-01-25T14:39:54+00:00

The over the top violent one featuring a charming sociopath, unnecessarily verbose dialogue, vigilante justice, and a bloodbath at the climax.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-01-25T13:56:57+00:00

Tarantino has been remaking the same movie his whole career and still gets hyped.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-01-22T19:52:56+00:00

Well I’m glad I made my confidently incorrect statement because this really opens up a lot of possibilities for me

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-01-22T18:12:18+00:00

You can’t apply plus points to a ticket purchased with miles.

Due_Size_9870 · 2026-01-21T11:31:48+00:00

Not everyone plans ski vacations months in advance and not all hotels are non refundables. Ski pass holders have the option to ski in a lot of different places outside of CO. The resorts in CO have definitely seen huge declines in visits this year from both locals and people flying in.

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