# What's your choice? v.Financial Hypothetical **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 11, 2008, 5:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533 "2008-12-11T05:09:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/41 "2008-12-11T06:32:10Z")
> [@newman](#): > > eh, i see that the underlying question is to see that you’d be “getting your foot in the door”… but fuck that. The money market is NOT an industry that i ever want to work in. > > My job pays well, is low stress and is consistent. Fuck that heavy pressure trading shit. Exactly why I said, “unless I worked on wall street”. Sureshits! retarded, “well if you were walking on wall street you probably work there” reads garbage into the question that simply isn’t there. > While walking down Wall Street in NYC, **you** happen to see an… **I** am a software engineer. Why I’m on wall street that day doesn’t matter any more than what kind of Porsche it is because it’s a hypothetical situation. Maybe I’m there sight seeing, doing some amateur photography or looking for high class hookers. Regardless, my reason for being there does not change the fact that I don’t work on wall street and have zero desire to. ---
**Author:** ![sureshot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot/32/7578_2.png) [@sureshot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/42 "2008-12-11T06:32:34Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > I should’ve took the car and thrown everyone off. Use the rationale that I’d sell it and make a daytrading account. 6% a month = 2.7 mil in 5 years :tspry: Don’t throw that compounding bullshit around like you invented it, sucker :spank: ---
**Author:** ![dubbin91](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecccb3/32.png) [@dubbin91](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dubbin91)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/43 "2008-12-11T06:32:47Z")
Take the job ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/44 "2008-12-11T06:33:33Z")
hahaha dont worry i’d give you a parenthetical citation ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/45 "2008-12-11T06:34:44Z")
Porsche, would most likely sell knowing full well that the maintenance costs would quickly outweigh any advantages of keeping it. Then at that point seeing as I lack the proper knowledge to invest it wisely, knowing full well I would most likely end up losing it if I were. I would place it in a savings account, as well as depositing what money I have available into the account. The interest might not add to much but over time it would be worth over that $100k in a few years guaranteed. (Granted there are probably much better ways do this) The potential for future investment could be good with the other option. And if I had the drive, determination to work in that sector, as well as the ability to interact with that group it could prove to be quite profitable beyond that initial investment and an excellent foot in the door. But it is too volatile, nor would I have the ability to keep up with it beyond that initial period. Also what happens beyond that 10% chance? Is there a chance to get part back, or more back? Or is it just a fixed this is it or nothing deal, still a lot of unknown variables to that one. That said the Porsche would be my final choice without knowing more. ---
**Author:** ![sureshot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot/32/7578_2.png) [@sureshot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/46 "2008-12-11T06:34:52Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Exactly why I said, “unless I worked on wall street”. Sureshits! retarded, “well if you were walking on wall street you probably work there” reads garbage into the question that simply isn’t there That’s not what I said. > Jay, if you are walking down Wall Street, who says you don’t work there? (not a street meat vendor ). Take it easy man, no need to get offended or offensive. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/47 "2008-12-11T06:37:07Z")
> [@sureshot!](#): > > That’s not what I said. > > Take it easy man, no need to get offended or offensive. Your grading system and acting like your answer is the only right one is what was offensive. ---
**Author:** ![sureshot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot/32/7578_2.png) [@sureshot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/48 "2008-12-11T06:38:54Z")
> [@Bacon](#): > > Also what happens beyond that 10% chance? Is there a chance to get part back, or more back? Or is it just a fixed this is it or nothing deal, still a lot of unknown variables to that one. :bigclap: Finally! Thank you Fuzzy. There is a 10% chance you make $100,000. Maybe there is a 100% chance you’ll make 30k. Who knows. But Fuzzy would ask :tup: ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/49 "2008-12-11T06:39:53Z")
so much pee in cheerios this a.m. ---
**Author:** ![sureshot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot/32/7578_2.png) [@sureshot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/50 "2008-12-11T06:40:43Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Your grading system and acting like your answer is the only right one is what was offensive. You are right, the point of this wasn’t to display grades. I’ll remove them. Simply it was a thought provoking exercise. Frankly, I may have alluded to what I chose myself when I was presented with this question, but infact my answer might have been the opposite to what you’d assume. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/51 "2008-12-11T06:50:41Z")
> [@sureshot!](#): > > You are right, the point of this wasn’t to display grades. I’ll remove them. Simply it was a thought provoking exercise. Frankly, I may have alluded to what I chose myself when I was presented with this question, but infact my answer might have been the opposite to what you’d assume. You get that answer from Bill Clinton while he was in town last night? ---
**Author:** ![Jim1234664](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jim1234664/32/7438_2.png) [@Jim1234664](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jim1234664)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/52 "2008-12-11T07:01:39Z")
> [@sureshot!](#): > > You are right, the point of this wasn’t to display grades. I’ll remove them. Simply it was a thought provoking exercise. Frankly, I may have alluded to what I chose myself when I was presented with this question, but infact my answer might have been the opposite to what you’d assume. I’m guessing based on your responses you didn’t get asked this question in a harvard lecture hall. that being said frys first response was the best one, E(X) is greater with the car, especially since you only get one trial. who says this guy doesn’t get tired of you in a week and kick you out the door with no money?? i’ll take the sure thing ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/53 "2008-12-11T07:06:52Z")
This is New York right? I would sue the cab company for mental anguish because the driver obviously was not at a prudent speed. I figure at least $5,000,000. j/k Porsche. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/54 "2008-12-11T07:08:14Z")
6% cd. :lol: ---
**Author:** ![sureshot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot/32/7578_2.png) [@sureshot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/55 "2008-12-11T07:09:02Z")
> [@Jim1234664](#): > > I’m guessing based on your responses you didn’t get asked this question in a harvard lecture hall. Wharton, Harvard, it’s always been an argument between alumni which is better. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/56 "2008-12-11T07:16:20Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > This is New York right? I would sue the cab company for mental anguish because the driver obviously was not at a prudent speed. I figure at least $5,000,000. Best answer so far. Just add in that your hurt your back/neck saving the child. The city will settle outside of court almost guaranteed. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/57 "2008-12-11T07:19:57Z")
porsche I like fast cars. Fuck wall street. NYC is overrated. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/58 "2008-12-11T07:36:28Z")
> [@sureshot!](#): > > You are right, the point of this wasn’t to display grades. I’ll remove them. Simply it was a thought provoking exercise. Frankly, I may have alluded to what I chose myself when I was presented with this question, but infact my answer might have been the opposite to what you’d assume. I don’t think you should remove your grading system. You posted the question, you can post a grade on which you (in your opinion) think is a good answer. If someone gets offended that they didn’t meet your completely open ended question requirements that were not fully or even partially explained in a completely fictional hypothetical situation and realize this is a ridiculous run on sentence then they can shove their offendedness right up their brown hole, and for good measure if past referred to person can not acquire said location I can provide a detailed schematic. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/59 "2008-12-11T07:38:40Z")
Take the girl Jump in Porsche Burn through gears Escape to remote location, preferably an abandoned high rise building Put her in a cage Call father, demand ransom Negotiate Profit 1 million + dollars, plus stock in said company _hypothetically speaking…that is._ ---
**Author:** ![dawn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dawn/32/7209_2.png) [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533/60 "2008-12-11T08:01:59Z")
Take the Porsche. Drive back to Buffalo. Get rear-ended on some shitty S. Buffalo street, by some shitty dude in a shitty Ford Pickup truck, and have my insurance company give me more than the Porsche was worth. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-your-choice-v-financial-hypothetical/59533.md?page=4)