My spouse thinks I should get a "real job." They just don't get that trading can be more lucrative and way less stressful. Why is it so hard to explain this career path?

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Yea it’s way less stressful until you’re not making jack or losing money and can’t pay bills. Let’s be honest - if you were doing well, you wouldn’t be having that convo most likely. So maybe try to be an adult and be realistic / see where she’s coming from?

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So are you actually profitable?

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Yeah, lots of money doesn't sound very hard to explain...

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Trading is not a career path. With your spouse on this one, you need an actual stable, predictable job

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Idk what kind of trading your doing if it's "less stressful" 🙄

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“Look, honey - my job is as real as it gets. Who else can aid in accelerating price discovery in the capital markets like I do? That’s right, no one. NO ONE!” 📉

Should go over well…

If you make the 💰 should she be complaining ?

Way less stressful? Absolutely not

My ex said that to me. Turns out she meant blue collar work. Just one of her many mind games. I finally figured out how horrible of a person she was, and have never been happier than the past few years with her out of my life.

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