Good friend who went to college with me went into prop trading in Chicago. We graduated in 2015 and his Gross bonus was north of $1M for 2018...how to not feel discouraged?

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There’s always someone who’s going to make A LOT more than you. Live your own life and don’t worry about how much other people are making.

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I like this. Thank you

Well, the question should not be how to not feel discouraged, but how discouraged you should feel. I can help. Assuming you are at 100k base after graduating in 2015, and your friend is at at least $1m annual... if we extrapolate this out, lets say 20 years.... you are basically a mere peon to this person. My recommendation is to start work on an invention that can launch you into the sun. Thanks and good luck!

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OP, I can relate. I’ve got a college friend in the same boat. Also has better hours, likes their job, and works with very smart people. Ever consider switching over?

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Yeah but feel inadequate compared to them 😞

Worry more about doing something you want to do. If you want to be a prop trader go do that. If you are worried about money, I assure you that on your current path you will make way more than you need.

Thanks @bcg1

If you’re discouraged by everyone who makes more money than you, you’re going to live a very :( life

For the sake of my sanity this can’t be correct, right? $1M bonus with only 4 years experience?

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