Recently, because the market has been unbearable, everyone has started talking about how to find a job.

I think I have some say in this area, since I’m probably one of the few non-full-time traders—mainly because I earn too little.

Trading has always been a high-risk profession. A slight mistake can lead to bankruptcy. I’ve experienced bankruptcy several times, but thanks to my stable cash flow (not from rebates, since I wasn’t doing rebates at the time), I managed to get through each time and relied on my salary to make a comeback.

For traders, since you need to stare at the screen for long periods, the best job options are naturally those that also require long hours in front of a computer—remote work is ideal, so you can balance both work and trading. If you have to work in an office, you need to find a good spot to slack off, ask for dual monitors, adjust your browser windows, and always keep an eye on your boss.

From 2020 to 2022, I worked in a Web2 company’s offline office. Back then, after finishing my daily tasks, I would look for DeFi and CEX trading opportunities on-chain. Later, after making some money, I did think about quitting, but the goal was to switch to a crypto job. Why? To see if there were any insider tips I could benefit from. (Though honestly, a junior employee never has access to any real insider info.)

Later, due to the Shanghai lockdown, my Web3 job naturally shifted to remote work, and it’s stayed that way ever since. Now, I basically spend 16 hours a day in front of the computer: work + trading + operations, with absolutely no time to go out and have fun.

If you’re interested in how to transition from Web2 to Web3, leave a comment and I’ll share more about my Web3 journey and some tips.