[Trade Up]

An interesting thread. My answers are :-

1. Why did you decide to become a trader?

I took an interest in Stocks and Shares when I was about 14 years old. I was lucky enough to be given a day at a Stockbroking Office when I was 17. This resulted in me being offered employment, after leaving college. 6 Months later I started. Stocks and shares were a big buzz then , and still are now.

2. What steps or hurdles did you overcome to become a trader?

When I asked my careers office how I would get into Broking, the lady replied, "No chance, whats your second choice?" I was lucky enough to get a Stockbroking job when I left college, but the Company ceased trading within a year. I then started at the very bottom with a new Broking Company (again!!) and the rest is history.

3. Do you see yourself trading in the next 10 years?

Yes. When trading is in your blood, its hard to leave the buzz alone.

It would be interesting to see other experiences.