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Oslo Norway
Posts: 439 since Aug 2018
Thanks Given: 393
Thanks Received: 532
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Hi all,
In summary, I've been on/off trading for 15 years now and have multiple attempts at full-time trading already. After my last 'failure', I got myself an education in engineering and decided that I did not want to go back to (full-time) trading until I had something I really believed in. It took me a lot longer than I expected...
I expected this to be a maximum of 1 years after I started working full-time, but 2 years later I was still grinding and felt that my day job was a real detriment to my progress as a trader. I now feel I have sufficient tools, methodology and a capital base to pursue trading full-time once again. Ideally, I could have progressed a bit more, but I feel time flies fast now and it's time to actually focus on trading instead of progressing slowly as I do with a full-time demanding job on the side.
I've hedged my bets in that I actually have a standing job offer with some other firm, so I feel there's zero downside at the moment beyond my savings which I have put aside to live on for 4 months or so. I also consider the option of some light part time work to have some supplemental income, but not initially.
September will be my last month in the workforce. After that - I'm on my own. Exciting! 
I feel I have most of the practical stuff figured out due to my experience already, but would be curious to hear from some of you other full-time traders if you have any advice to share with a fellow trader.
Thanks in advance!
Howard
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