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		comicjk on Jan 21, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why the Fuck? Uh, finance? Maybe this isn't as obvious to a non-New Yorker, but that seems to me like the easiest way for a smart person to make money.

oh_sigh on Jan 21, 2013 | [–]

Except that it isn't at all easy to get into finance, and the profits are not guaranteed in any case, as you seemed to imply.

polshaw on Jan 21, 2013 | | [–]

>it isn't at all easy to get into finance

so.. you are saying you need to.. be one of the best minds?

analog on Jan 21, 2013 | [–]

I was thinking 'finance' too. I'll add 'oil industry' to that list as well.

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