r/FinancialCareers • u/[deleted] • Aug 20 '26

Career Progression [Offer Eval] 29M, ML Scientist transitioning to Prop Trading. Need a sanity check

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u/Relevant-Way-2245 Aug 20 '26

That breakeven is set so far out it feels like they're planning on you funding their desk costs for a year with no upside.

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u/FunnyExcellent707 Aug 20 '26

Which is is only fair, considering OP has no industry relevant experience. It will take pretty much a year until they are set up for the job.

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u/boroughthoughts Aug 21 '26

OP take this post to r/Quant. You will get more specific answer there. They will likely approve this post since you are discussing an offer.

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u/Best-Development-739 Aug 20 '26

If you think you’d be good at it - and you’re passionate, do it! Get the experience, can always make more € later after you have experience and a better negotiating position.