The fall of an icon

Literally, i took Lehman Brothers Building in NYC as an icon to my favourite Sapporro ramen shop. The scrolling text and aura of the building makes it hard to miss. KL introduced me to it during our 1st trip to NYC, saying that he might wanna work there 1 day. Well, not sure if it's a lucky step not to but it's just a pity that this 158 yr old icon has collapsed.

The dramatic turn of the financial mkts left everyone puzzled & worried. KL has been glued onto CNBC if he's at home & is coming home earlier than previous (as compared to the nights where he jumps into bed in the wee hrs). Ironically, i should be pleased that he's home to accompany me but eh, for frontliners, the busier u are, the more secure your job is. A friend of mine doing Sales & Derivatives was telling me that he's been so free lately.

The mths ahead are gonna be tough & well, while retrenchment in financial sector is no longer a thing of the past, we gotta be prepared that the axe can fall anytime. I was telling KL to seek solace that at least he already pocketed a fat sign-on bonus that can act as his severance package should the axe fall.

Well, we can only count 1 step at a time. Suddenly my job seems to be the most secure. Well, while i wonder what lies ahead, we can only move on & take things in our stride. This bear market will become bullish... someday...