InternetExplorer 2,609 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I have never had ketchup with their fries, at least not that I can recall. I need to try it. Link to post Share on other sites
Essay21 2,385 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 McDonald's ketchup is amazing. More sugar per serving than any other ketchup on the market. It's like crack. Link to post Share on other sites
CobaltBlue 662 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Cryptocurrency for the financial guys... Thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites
InternetExplorer 2,609 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I think ICOs will go out of fashion whenever the SEC is able to treat them as any other security issuer--costly and probably requiring the accredited investor status the tweeter referenced. And why wouldn't that be the case...? The FT has had a long running series on the insane bitcoin ecosystem, basically ridiculing all the ridiculous misconceptions and speculative behavior. It is all paywalled, but that's my source. Link to post Share on other sites
InternetExplorer 2,609 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 More generally, I believe in the technology but don't think we have figured out the best way to implement it just yet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Essay21 2,385 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Strat, do you have clients ask you about it? I haven't yet, but luckily if they do I don't need to know anything about it because th Bank would never allow it to be purchased or held on our platform. I would assume that will change someday, but for now I'm wholly ignorant on the cryptocurrency markets. Link to post Share on other sites
mrfritz 885 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Saw the eclipse, pretty neat.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
InternetExplorer 2,609 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Strat, do you have clients ask you about it? I haven't yet, but luckily if they do I don't need to know anything about it because th Bank would never allow it to be purchased or held on our platform. I would assume that will change someday, but for now I'm wholly ignorant on the cryptocurrency markets. No, never heard of any clients requesting it. We would never sanction BTC for any clients. I don't know if we are even allowed to advise on it since it isn't a registered security or anything. Link to post Share on other sites
Napa Lite 3,278 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Forgot I had a meeting on the exec floor today and wore jeans. Here's to hoping I still have a job after the meeting. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,722 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Forgot I had a meeting on the exec floor today and wore jeans. Here's to hoping I still have a job after the meeting. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Napa Lite 3,278 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I feel like I've been having an anxiety attack for the past two weeks. It's pr good. Link to post Share on other sites
Napa Lite 3,278 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 But the hair...the hair is phenomenal. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Theraflu 1,035 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Hope no one got AIDS from the eclipse. Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Mexico 4,219 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I feel like I've been having an anxiety attack for the past two weeks. It's pr good. That would seem counterproductive Link to post Share on other sites
Napa Lite 3,278 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 It's actually not pr good. Link to post Share on other sites
brvheart 1,752 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Holy crap. Where is he/she going? Moody in Chicago in Elementary Education, then the Navy, then Iowa State for a MPA to be a teacher then principal. (At least that's the plan right now) At least in my area, McDonald's brought back the hot mustard. Don't you mess with my emotions like that. I'm going to have to go to McDonalds today just in case. Link to post Share on other sites
Essay21 2,385 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Hope no one got AIDS from the eclipse. Not from the eclipse, but from the idiots talking about how beautiful it was. The sun went behind the moon for a minute GET OVER IT. Link to post Share on other sites
InternetExplorer 2,609 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I have a BS in finance. I want to become COO someday at my firm. I want to keep working, and this is purely about professional development (not for job hopping purposes). Should I get an MBA? What kind of MBA? I can't get a straight answer to these questions with google. Link to post Share on other sites
Napa Lite 3,278 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I would say yes with a focus on management and planning. I don't know what being a COO of a wealth management firm does but I assume it's a lot of high level strategy planning and delegating to people. That's my $0.02 anyways. Is talking to the current COO and getting his thoughts an option? Link to post Share on other sites
Essay21 2,385 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I don't really know man. But I don't see how it could hurt you. Link to post Share on other sites
InternetExplorer 2,609 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 COO thinks it's a good idea, haven't asked the CEO yet. I just looked around the firm today, and realized that some pretty hopeless people have MBAs. I don't care about the extra effort or money, just want it to be a worthwhile thing... and in some pretty notable cases, it is not close to being a differentiator. I don't think a single member of management has an MBA, either. It's odd. Link to post Share on other sites
Napa_Don 688 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I mean, if it's just knowledge you're after there's a plethora of free courses from real schools that you could take online. I guess I just assumed your firm would cover the max amount they can write off. I don't know if I'd go out of pocket for one, especially from a not top tier school, for the reasons you mentioned above. Fvck man, I don't know. You've done pretty well for yourself so far, might as well just keep doing things your way. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
hank213 1,823 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 From the bit of research I did when I was toying with grad school I seem to recall that WHERE can be as important as WHAT when getting an MBA, depending on your personal objective for seeking one. MBAs are fairly ubiquitous nowadays so getting one from a higher ranking or more prestigious school is going to carry more weight in the world at large. Now, if you're going just to check off a box or open some career channels where you're already at, that probably isn't as big of factor in the decision. However, if you're looking at it as a key to get you in the door at larger/prestigious firms that might otherwise be closed off to you then I hope your undergrad GPA and GMAT scores are solid. Probably wouldn't hurt to see about those C-level execs maybe writing letters of recommendation on your behalf for the graduate admissions board. However, in general, more knowledge and/or more letters behind your name is never a bad thing. Link to post Share on other sites
InternetExplorer 2,609 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Undergrad GPA was trash. I am screwed from that perspective. I am not overly worried about other firms, just focused on fending off external competition and trying to stay in the running for COO. Link to post Share on other sites
hank213 1,823 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Reading that, and re-reading your previous post I'm inclined to concur with the napalator. Get the knowledge as cheap as possible. Maybe find cheap online outlets that offer things like professional development certificates or CE credits, stuff that's somewhat documented to put on a CV. Maybe look at industry certifications as well. Now, if your firm has tuition reimbursement type stuff then by all means explore an MBA with strategic planning or leadership type focus. Go for the skills that are hard to objectively quantify. It's really easy to discern in the hiring process if someone can analyze a balance sheet or equity performance etc. But, it's much more difficult to get a firm understanding of a person's true leadership or management abilities. Finally, I'm not sure if I've mentioned this before or not, but might I recommend Manager Tools and Career Tools podcasts? My manager is working with me to prepare me for leadership roles and turned me on to them. Tons of really good content for free. Don't worry about paying for a license as that basically just gets you copies of show notes so it's only necessary if you want to read occasionally instead of exclusively listen. Even if you're not currently a people leader, it's great knowledge to have to start off well. https://www.manager-tools.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
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