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Probably have a higher chance of becoming an engineer and going to the moon than becoming a Quant at Wall Street
@mentaljineer
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Why it worked
The video leverages a relatable, high-stakes comparison that taps into the 'cracked' reputation of quant roles, resonating with STEM students and professionals.
Summary
The creator compares the difficulty of becoming a mechanical engineer to the difficulty of becoming a quantitative analyst at Wall Street. He uses a humorous tone to highlight the extreme competitiveness of the quant field.
Structure
- 1Creator poses a comparison between engineering and quant roles
- 2Uses a humorous, hyperbolic tone to emphasize the difficulty of quant work
- 3References the low acceptance rates of quant positions
On-screen text
Probably have a higher chance of becoming an engineer and going to the moon than becoming a Quant at Wall Street
Transcript
Probably have a higher chance of becoming an engineer and going to the moon than becoming a Quant at Wall Street.
Original caption
0.12% and 0.15% like what 😂😂😂 Quants are genuinely cracked out of their heads bro wow #stem #engineering #student #quant #mechanicalengineer
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