Why My 21-Year-Old Brother Quit His $600,000 Quant Job

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Today, I talk with my brother Aadil who landed a $600,000 quant offer and decided to turn it down. We talk about why he made that decision, what got him there, and what a day in the life of a quant trader is actually like. Hope you enjoy!

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00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Aadil's College Background
04:38 - Aadil's Internship History
14:37 - The Software Engineering Accelerator
15:06 - How Aadil Got A 600k Offer
26:52 - Aadil's Dream Job (Spoiler: It's Not Quant)
31:00 - Why Aadil Turned Down The Offer
35:50 - What Would A Day In The Life Be For Quant?
43:42 - The Risks of A Nine to Five
45:57 - Thoughtful Thursdays
46:14 - Why Did You Leave Quant?
52:17 - Where Are You Now?
1:00:51 - Aadil's Next Step, Dating
1:03:36 - The Truth of Being in Quant
1:11:30 - Being In A Slump
1:15:59 - In What Situation Would You Go Back To Quant?
1:19:22 - Our Big Announcement
1:21:18 - Conclusion

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