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Hunger

At 23 I really wanted to get into a Bank, a job was offered, I did not dare to fight for it, regret much. 25 years old another opportunity came, I fought like my life depends on it. My life really depended on that opportunity then and got it. 31, another opportunity came along, a front office job, a dream for most boys after pilot but...  I was not excited ... at all. Today, finally sat down with the hiring manager to talk about the role, the prerequisites and money over lunch. It's been a very very long time since I've had a business lunch, even though we knew each other, it was still very very ... awkward? After everything I was told to give some thoughts about it... this opportunity is at the worlds number 1 private wealth bank's front office with state of the art technological system and a mentor that is positive, embraces change, walk the talk and in a fairly powerful position. I took the rest of the day off since the system was down and I just needed think