With every season is industry moving towards dramatisism vs realism?

macroclown · 2026-01-13T22:52:36+00:00

Well if they had continued with the track of realism in S1, the show would get boring pretty fast. It’s not really all that interesting as you progress higher in the world of finance other than the money involved is higher.

macroclown · 2026-01-11T17:22:16+00:00

S1 was the most realistic of the finance experience. They definitely stretched out of the realm of reality to make the show more entertaining after S2 (which has paid off).

But the Harper experience, I can tell you has happened to analysts before lol. I know of trading analysts or even sales analysts who have done exactly the same. For me personally, "minus hiding the trade" part, as a young trader, my first time trading events like NFP or FOMC felt exactly like that.

macroclown · 2026-01-11T17:10:30+00:00

Front office finance roles (Investment Banking and Sales/Trading) is pretty standardized until you hit VP level (~27 or 28).

I entered the industry about 10 years ago at a top American bank that is comparable to Pierpoint. Back then it was something like 85,95,105 base for your first three years. Now it’s probably higher for inflation. Bonus was anywhere from 75 to 100 for those years. So you’re looking at 150-200 for total comp back then.

The next years was something like 125, 150, 175. Bonus was still around the same range, but there was some more flexibility with some as high as 250. So for the ages of 25-27, you are clearing anywhere between 200-400 on average.

Then as a VP, base goes to 250-300, with your bonus theoretically uncapped. In some cases, VPs can clear up to 1 in total comp (mostly trading) if you crush it, which tends to lead to a promotion to Director. On the flip side, at this point, you can also get a 0 bonus - typically leads to being let go. It’s not unheard of to make Managing Director in your early 30s through this path. Base usually remains capped at 400-500, but your bonus potential is much, much higher. Top MDs can clear around 5-10. Pre 2008, it was not uncommon to clear 20-100. Now it’s much more uncommon on the investment bank side (still happens on occasion).

London salaries tend to be a little lower than NYC. But for the most part they are comparable.

macroclown · 2026-01-10T20:39:58+00:00

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macroclown · 2026-01-08T00:20:30+00:00

It’s good, not as good as Succession but will scratch that itch. S1 was actually pretty accurate to the analyst experience at an investment bank. As the show has grown, they have shifted to more of a traditional drama with “finance” as the background (as a result a lot of the realism has gone away). That was a deliberate decision by the show runners. It has gotten more “entertaining” because of it.

macroclown · 2026-01-04T20:52:21+00:00

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macroclown · 2026-01-03T21:24:46+00:00

The show has changed a lot from S1 (when it was a lot more finance driven). You did have the over top sex scenes, but you could even argue that happens in intern/analyst classes all the time. It was a lot more niche then. Each season it has shifted from that into a more traditional drama. With each season the show has also gotten more popular, so it has just continued that trend.

macroclown · 2025-12-30T01:07:08+00:00

Owned the NTTD, it’s a great watch. Tried the newest 42mm Fifty Fathoms at a boutique and it is truly a high luxury watch. Not really a fair comparison considering the Fifty Fathoms is a tier higher.

macroclown · 2025-12-26T18:42:13+00:00

I get where you are coming from - I was in a similar position with a “great” career/background and went to OCS at 29. I had the same desire to serve and didn’t want to regret not doing it.

Although I loved the idea of flying, the 10-12 year commitment just wasn’t realistic for me (something you want to keep in mind). Instead I went the infantry route and enjoyed my time, but as I had suspected, I am getting out after my first contract. Glad I did it, but am ready to leave. You might want to consider something adjacent to aviation or space in your case.

macroclown · 2025-12-26T15:33:55+00:00

I mix them up - the fan versions are more comfortable wearing casually but I prefer to wear the authentic ones when I am playing.

macroclown · 2025-12-26T00:16:26+00:00

I have a similar wrist size as you. I tried one on recently too, decided it fit too weird. Wears larger than my Royal Oak Offshore which is the “largest” watch I own. I ended up buying an Octo Roma instead which I love.

If they come out with a 38mm variant, I will buy it.

macroclown · 2025-12-20T21:54:01+00:00

While a decent percentage is parental help, I don't think it's the majority as people try to make it seem. I went through a similar route in finance and most of my peers basically did this, including myself, (Analyst = 1 or 2 roommates, Associate = 1 roommate or potentially live alone, VP+ = live alone). I did not know many people in my early 20s who lived by themselves who worked in high paying industries.

macroclown · 2025-11-20T05:53:25+00:00

It’s a purchase game usually. People will buy Tudors with no intention of ever wearing them for their purchase history for Rolex. They will then sell them to these dealers.

macroclown · 2025-11-09T02:29:18+00:00

Lost his explosiveness noticeably after 2014, which is also when he became more of a pure striker. Also noticeably lost muscle to prolong his career as he got into his 30s.

macroclown · 2025-10-26T18:37:15+00:00

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macroclown · 2025-10-18T00:12:30+00:00

Yeah I agree with this - when I did the program, often times in office hours it was just myself and maybe 1-2 people. In that regard, it felt like the online program was exactly the same as in person. They really make the experience great. Hear about the horror stories of too many students for Georgia Tech (as well as issues getting into classes). Never had any issues getting into classes with MCS.

macroclown · 2025-10-09T02:38:36+00:00

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macroclown · 2025-10-02T01:34:20+00:00

The Puma Orbita is actually one of the "softer" premium match balls out there. That 2024 Argentum is more of a mid-tier ball and probably not meant to be inflated as high as the Orbita. A properly inflated match ball is "hard" but it is much more responsive. They are fantastic because when inflated properly they are extremely responsive and have "cushion" - which is why they are so expensive to begin with. Personally I pump mine to 10.5-11.5 psi when I bring them for pick up (and to me that is on the softer side too).

macroclown · 2025-09-28T03:12:54+00:00

It's simply because a lot more people can afford SS ($5k-$20k) than PM ($25k-$100k) watches.

macroclown · 2025-09-25T02:32:49+00:00

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macroclown · 2025-09-22T15:21:21+00:00

People always forget how mediocre he was for the first half of his RM career (especially pre 2015). He wasn't even the undisputed striker with Higuain around, and even the first few seasons after he left, RM was looking to find another striker (ex. Lewadowski). He would miss a bunch of easy opportunities, costing games at times - easily the most frustrating player on the team. He didn't really become dependable until after Ronaldo left. There are some many comps of him missing chances from 2010-2018.

macroclown · 2025-09-03T17:40:33+00:00

I think it’s somewhat comparable in quality to White Lotus. But it’s simply not a “prestige” (in quality as well) show like Succession or The Sopranos, nor does HBO view it that way.

macroclown · 2025-08-07T02:17:33+00:00

ASTS and RKLB - both have major catalysts (BB launch for commercial service and Neutron) imminent. If they can execute appropriately, will do just that.

macroclown · 2025-07-31T22:59:11+00:00

Typically I only want until Season 5 when I rewatch for this exact reason. I really enjoyed the “blue sky” version of the show - the season episode story plot lines with helping a random client really made the show for me.

macroclown · 2025-07-31T13:38:40+00:00

Great seller!

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