From a Toxic Family Situation to Pursuing a Career in the Financial Markets

The chapter begins with the speaker discussing their decision to leave their toxic family situation and move to London to study abroad and pursue a career in the financial markets. They talk about funding their university degrees themselves and struggling to find a job in trading despite having good qualifications. They eventually land a job at Chase Manhattan Bank as an analyst, but continue to be involved in the markets. The chapter ends with the speaker deciding to start their career as an independent day trader.