A Better Week

This week was slightly better, as I learn more and was able to talk to clients with a little bit more confidence.

It's better.. but still, I'm having doubts if my brain and heart can take the pressure in the long run.

It's difficult. You see, I'm dealing with high end private banking clients, which means they are trading in larger amounts, which means any mistake I make will mean a big loss .. and at the same time, I'm still learning the processes and products, while trying to project professionalism.

Jia you.. I can do it. For my honour, and for the money.

Not So Newbie Anymore

I've been working for 20 days already! Which means, I've completed a month.

I'm not so new anymore, and I couldn't use 'I'm new' as an excuse anymore.

Now I can only say 'I'm a bit new'.

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It has been an exciting week for me.

I had my first major boo-boo and my first ever booked trade.

Boo-boo:Instead of buying 200,000 of shares, I sold it! After a few seconds, I called the trader back in hopes of cancelling the trade. But, it was too late. The only remedy was to put an order to buy back the same number of shares at the same price (to offset). However, the stock price for that particular equity picked up, so we were able to buy it back at .0013 higher. Seems little, but that .00 something meant a bank loss of AUD260. And, the loss was considered minimal, only because it was a small trade. Imagine if it were millions of shares. Gulp!

First trade: I called a client to explain about a product (though he's already familiar with it). Then, he booked USD100k! It felt sooo good! And I was so happy! It really was a different feeling.

All in all, it was a good week. I think I've finally received s0me kind of acceptance from my colleagues. I think they see me as someone with potential, because this week, I felt I was part of the team.

I hope I will learn faster, I can't wait!

Three Weeks Old

I've been on my new job for 3 weeks! So fast... it really is. It seemed like time just whoosed pass.

This week was a bit better. Monday and Tuesday was still bad, but Wednesday onwards was better.

I tried to change my disposition, to think positive and follow the 'Just for today principle'. It seems to be working.

Either that, or I'm just excited because I'm watching the Hossan Leong show. Anticipating something is always a good thing. It makes the days more tolerable.

Workwise, I'm learning more and more products

I still have those barely-floating-in-the-deep-sea moments. When I have only myself to rely on. That and asking bits and pieces from other people (I'm not the questioning type you see). It's very difficult, very frustrating, but at the end of the day, once I get it.. it's very rewarding too.