How do I become a professional foreign exchange trader?
Answer:
I worked in international finance for over 20 years. The stress level is quite high. If you're serious about becoming a trader then I would suggest you look for work in the banking field.
No bank will put you on a trading desk right away, first you will have to spend time learning the workings of a bank and eventually move up into foreign exchange then international banking and finally trading.
It's high pressure work but it can be a lot of fun and you will make a lot of contacts worldwide.
Who knows where you'll end up.
I might also mention that it would help greatly if you moved to a large city as there is little international banking business in the average small town.
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