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Goldman Sachs Resignation Letter

It is worth a few minutes of your time to read the resignation letter from Greg Smith, ex-director of derivatives business in Europe, Middle East & Africa, that was posted in the New York Times. A highlight from the letter:

Today, if you make enough money for the firm (and are not currently an ax murderer) you will be promoted into a position of influence.

What are three quick ways to become a leader? a) Execute on the firm’s “axes,” which is Goldman-speak for persuading your clients to invest in the stocks or other products that we are trying to get rid of because they are not seen as having a lot of potential profit. b) “Hunt Elephants.” In English: get your clients — some of whom are sophisticated, and some of whom aren’t — to trade whatever will bring the biggest profit to Goldman.

 

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