What I Did As A Budding Forex Trader
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012It was after I got fired from my job that I learned about forex trading. I had been a computer programmer for 4 years and because of an honest mistake, I got fired. Of course, one cannot really get fired for an honest mistake, but on that day, my boss was in a rage over a business transaction and when he knew about my mistake, I got fired outright.
So I did. But now I think all that was a blessing in disguise because after that, I was able to learn about forex trading which is now my career. That day, I pigged out on chocolates after I got home, feeling pathetic and frustrated. I was actually looking forward for a promotion because my supervisor was quitting her job and moving to a different state.
So, I looked for an alternative source of amusement in the internet and it was then that I read an article about forex trade. I kept on reading, trying to absorb everything I can about the topic. I downloaded a charting software which is essential for every trader. Then I decided to get another one.
I found out that if you have 3 or more charting softwares, you will have more reliable information where you can base your judgment on. Then, I searched online for a good and reliable broker. I finally got one who gave me a good leverage to start. My savings in the bank for a year was placed into my account as my investment.
I did not trust myself to make the decisions for my very first trade. I merely took on the suggestion of my broker to buy the currency. When I finally sold it after a couple of days, I made a clean $1,000. It was not much, and usually traders get more money with their trades. But for me, that was the point where I decided to make forex trade a regular career.
Instead of working in an office, I was going to concentrate on studying, doing research, going on forex trading tutorials, and actually trading. I had an adrenaline rush. Then I silently thanked my boss for firing me from my job. If I had stayed, and even if I got promoted, I would not have made this much money in a week’s time.









