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  • @AfzalHussein
    @AfzalHussein2 ай бұрын

    Break into finance careers 10x faster with Career Guides: careerguides.io/premium TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Don't earn too much too early 03:55 - Career Guides 04:13 - Mentally stimulating and non-dragging work 06:21 - Breaking into these industries isn't difficult 08:06 - A few dilemmas some of you will face 10:25 - We're in the midst of a revolution (AI, content, etc.)

  • @Hs5687

    @Hs5687

    2 ай бұрын

    Everything Changes when Family is Politically Singled Out & Targeted 😊

  • @davidc4408
    @davidc44082 ай бұрын

    Easiest advice I would say is acquire assets as soon as possible. Real estate, stocks, ownership of businesses. Quickest way for lazy person now will be just buying and holding bitcoin for 5 to 10 years. If 0.1 bitcoin could make average person financially stable.

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    👍🏽👍🏽

  • @markv3672

    @markv3672

    2 ай бұрын

    Can’t afford ahit these days

  • @KhalidTij
    @KhalidTij2 ай бұрын

    I don’t think I could thank you enough; this is what I was struggling with for so long. I'm in my first year and had quite a few spring week experiences, and was going towards the whole Investment Banking route. However, I realized how much it's already affecting my relationships and mental health. I decided that it wasn't for me, and I wanted to have more balance. This video has helped so much to reinforce this idea for me. I've always been an overachiever, and it's so weird trying to tell myself that I don't need to go for the most difficult thing. It’s okay to go into a field that isn't as competitive or prestigious, and just prioritize my happiness

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    That means a lot. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏽

  • @gazz1menz_046
    @gazz1menz_046Ай бұрын

    man this video helped so much, I am giving my GCSEs in a few weeks but I've been watching your videos for so long and it's truly influenced me to plan my career path and they have taught me so many valuable lessons. it's not like other videos too, where normally i'd get bored after a couple mins. you make such engaging videos and im sure youve inspired so many other young people with your advice and videos, really appreciate it big time, thank you

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    Ай бұрын

    That means a lot. Thank you and good luck with your exams!

  • @aartinho
    @aartinho2 ай бұрын

    Love these videos man, quality

  • @georgekrax
    @georgekrax2 ай бұрын

    I appreciate the realistic view and insights

  • @karanisasleepat7
    @karanisasleepat72 ай бұрын

    Love it! Thank you

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    Pleasure!

  • @lewriansbrighter5494
    @lewriansbrighter54942 ай бұрын

    great video sir, having few views doesn't change the fact that you make top notch content🖤

  • @sound_illusion
    @sound_illusion2 ай бұрын

    Good advice , always good to look back and reflect and learn

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    💪🏽💪🏽👊🏽

  • @sachsuccess
    @sachsuccess2 ай бұрын

    Hey Afzal, this is another great video as always! Even at people my age and younger I feel this is something we all struggle with. Everyone has big goals but sometimes the ‘easy and comfortable’ life is often portrayed as a failure on social media

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Totally agree!

  • @franciscoaguzman1730
    @franciscoaguzman17302 ай бұрын

    Amazing content! Love it

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @medbvl95
    @medbvl952 ай бұрын

    Great video as always!

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ananedris5673
    @ananedris56732 ай бұрын

    Great Video, loved it!

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @nitinteja1580
    @nitinteja15802 ай бұрын

    Great advice :)

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @mastercooly7
    @mastercooly72 ай бұрын

    Top video as ever! Not related to this, but was wondering if you'd do a video on your thoughts on private/grammar schools vs state and whether you'd want to send your children there. Curious what your take is on this seeing as you're someone who managed to make it in the corporate world and later in entrepreneurship while having gone to a state school.

  • @sachsuccess

    @sachsuccess

    2 ай бұрын

    Think this would be a great video!

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    Great idea! Have contemplated it before but didn't think there'd be much demand for it. Might make it at some point. Thanks!

  • @mastercooly7

    @mastercooly7

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AfzalHussein Would love to see it!

  • @pratipsunwar950
    @pratipsunwar9502 ай бұрын

    Hi Afzal,I hope you are well. Kealytok recommended for me to reach out to you. Hi Bro, Kealytok recommended to reach out to you. I wanted to ask: my background is I contracted in GTM strategy, consulting, fintech ops. No degree, aiming for doing imc, is it possible for me to break into buy/sellside? I also have some portfolio management experience of TMT equities. But unsure if I am doing it correct in my CV as I mention "Portfolio Management - Equities". I just wanted to reach out for some advice. Thank you.

  • @kamaniwilliams1738
    @kamaniwilliams17382 ай бұрын

    Appreciate this chief - especially as someone who turned 25 (loool my ass is getting old)

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    😄👊🏽

  • @mohitsabat2423
    @mohitsabat24232 ай бұрын

    core finance to get in after undergrad what qualification to gather further Pls upload a video on it

  • @husseinarslan7173
    @husseinarslan71732 ай бұрын

    What about CFA and long term investment?

  • @chakersouissi2155
    @chakersouissi21552 ай бұрын

    what do you mean by banking and finance careres that are not stressful

  • @abdulaman-caaspirant9058
    @abdulaman-caaspirant90582 ай бұрын

    Assalamu aleikum brother Afzal, brother can you please help me out I'm a undergrade student 20 years old. I want to get into the asset management but i dont know how to get through it i dont know how to get internships for asset management and i dont have any kind of work experience also. Can you please help me to know how to land into a asset management internship in India...how to start my working life journey.

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    W Salam. Search 'Asset Management' videos on the channel. I've done tons of videos on the topic.

  • @joemilton3439
    @joemilton34392 ай бұрын

    Within private banking do you recommend becoming an investment manager/counsellor or going down the relationship route to becoming an actual private banker/relationship manager

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    Whatever you find more interesting/suitable for your goals and interests tbh

  • @rokithragavan1402
    @rokithragavan14022 ай бұрын

    warra video!

  • @sarancryo
    @sarancryo2 ай бұрын

    Totally loved this video, a new series to finance topics. This really talks about current generation of people with social media trying to feel them as a failure seeing all the people on internet. I've been struggling with this for a some years. What I need to do to know what I like doing?

  • @willb8841
    @willb88412 ай бұрын

    do you think with the midlife crisis bit, its good to take a sabbatical then?

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    Could be, if your firm offers it, and if you're willing to put a 'pause' on your career growth.

  • @upstateNYfinest
    @upstateNYfinest2 ай бұрын

    I completed my CFA and I cant even get an entry level interview

  • @strawberryspike8538
    @strawberryspike85382 ай бұрын

    What degree should I have to succeed in the investment banking sector?

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    You don't need any particular degree to succeed. Although, accounting and finance degrees can help a little.

  • @kyle7574
    @kyle75742 ай бұрын

    Have you ever seen people move from corporate treasury to asset management?

  • @mdgamer2118
    @mdgamer21182 ай бұрын

    Does accounting count as one of these careers?

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    I guess so

  • @vokillerbee
    @vokillerbee2 ай бұрын

    Is it too late for us that are 25 idk it feels like I'm trying to figure out all while trying to achieve financial independence

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    It's never too late. It just means you'll be a little later than you could have been but in the grand scheme of things it's not that significant. Think in decades not in single years.

  • @vokillerbee

    @vokillerbee

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AfzalHussein thank you I'm currently finishing a degree and I have been helping my family business since I started college only reason I asked this question because I feel a bit on all I wanted to do but I'm staring to have a clearer picture. Just been having a feeling of uncertainty lately but thank you for reading my comment and responding I appreciate it.

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    No probs! Working on the family business is great experience that not many have access to. Be sure to leverage it when it comes to applying for roles. Good luck! Routing for you 😊

  • @maalikserebryakov

    @maalikserebryakov

    2 ай бұрын

    Its over Be basement dweller like me 😎

  • @SP-1230
    @SP-12302 ай бұрын

    Fmcg careers also

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    2 ай бұрын

    👍🏽

  • @SP-1230

    @SP-1230

    2 ай бұрын

    @@AfzalHussein still need to schedule that call brother

  • @elijahcota2408
    @elijahcota2408Ай бұрын

    Go into consulting instead 😏

  • @user-cl3tu5qm9m
    @user-cl3tu5qm9m19 күн бұрын

    What if u ve started at 27 😂

  • @AfzalHussein

    @AfzalHussein

    19 күн бұрын

    Same thing I guess. Just requires patience.

  • @user-cl3tu5qm9m

    @user-cl3tu5qm9m

    19 күн бұрын

    @@AfzalHussein is asset management or PE therefore choices out of my reach in your opinion ? I m engineer in shipping industry

  • @maalikserebryakov
    @maalikserebryakov2 ай бұрын

    Bob and Vegene will make u happy Saar

  • @maalikserebryakov
    @maalikserebryakov2 ай бұрын

    Step 1 - Don’t be Poo in Loo Pojeeet 😂

  • @upstateNYfinest
    @upstateNYfinest2 ай бұрын

    UK salaried are trash compared to thr US jeez

  • @businesscontact9530
    @businesscontact95302 ай бұрын

    fuck the corporate life , learn how to trade, be your own boss

  • @maalikserebryakov

    @maalikserebryakov

    2 ай бұрын

    - Future Food Bank visitor

  • @maalikserebryakov

    @maalikserebryakov

    2 ай бұрын

    Lol all money comes from corporates You work for a business You buy a business (investing) You own a Business What else is therr?

  • @businesscontact9530

    @businesscontact9530

    2 ай бұрын

    @@maalikserebryakov why do you get triggered? Your mom works as a corporate slave?