Here at 3go1go headquarters things have been very slow. The sales force has been unable to make their monthly expected revenue number because buy side accounts are not trading any bonds due to lack of volatility and lack of trading ideas. So what have the big brains in management decided to do? The only thing … Read More
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3Go1Go Technique
Here’s the way it’s done: this is a flawlessly executed “3”, lefty. Until you’ve practiced a bit, you might want to use your right hand. Note the picture of the kid, a constant reminder to keep pushing the keys until a customer responds or a pig flies. Once you’ve pressed “3” and then “Enter” (i.e., “GO”, … Read More
Tele-TGOGing
Here at 3Go1Go World HQ, we like to say that we’re about the future. The fact is that without recent advances in telecom and technology, TGOGing would still be only the wet dream of some sociopathic buy-side trader with a clinical abhorrence for actual human contact. The telephone? Excuse us, but we think not. Because … Read More
Escape from Bucket Island
This passage is dedicated to perfecting the early work exit. For those looking for a more existential “how do I exit this business” and “what will my life look after,” you’re not going to find answers here. I don’t know what to tell you, except it will probably all be over soon. Now, it’s 2pm … Read More
Humpin’ BWICs
One of the most popular ways “clients” conduct “business” with us 3-go 1-go monkeys is through the form of BWIC. While a common man might interpret this acronym as yet another way Wall Street jockeys have taken advantage of Main Street, this is in fact, quite the opposite. BWIC – Bid Wanted In Competition. In … Read More