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Star Trek Discovery was never a great series, but it gave me my fill of science fiction. Latest season though they've introduced this melodramatic 15 year old girl character with a female boyfriend and says she wants to be called "they" instead of "she", with a terrible actor. A model of current day social media progressivism nonsense forced into what used to be an okay sci-fi series.
Bad. Avoid.
 
Barnfred 55 said:
Never worked in the City but I have had many dealings with them. I worked for a major UK Bank and we had our own Private Bank and Investment House in the City. Whilst they were now operating under the umbrella of the parent brand, they were originally old named city business's and, internally, they retained their old school culture and of course their magnificent buildings in the St James region of the City, that resembled old gentleman's clubs.

I would often accompany clients down there. It was generally the sales people (relationship directors) I'd be dealing with but sometimes, especially where there was big bucks involved, we'd get to see the senior guys who actually run the funds. These were god like figures, paid serious dosh, invariably male and always complete arseholes.

The hospitality was always spot on and no expense spared. When I wasn't required to return to Liverpool with the clients, I'd sometimes book overnight down there and was well looked after. The nights were very boozy, so the show was realistic in that regard, although personally I never saw any use of the white stuff but was equally sure it went on. More than once I missed my last train home when I hadn't planned to stay over (think it used to be something ridiculous like 8pm) and was put up by one of the staff.

I probably went down there maybe 20/30 times over a 10 year period when I was in my 40s. The guys and gals down there were a lot younger, 20s and 30s. I was always laid out for days afterwards but these guys just went back to work the next day and got on with it. Amazing. lol

I did get to know some of the people really well and over alcohol they quite often tell you more than they should, but I probably don't remember half of it with being so pissed myself. But I do know that they are very results driven places, competition between teams and individuals, and even companies, was massive, and they were all hugely ambitious, but deep down quite unhappy people. I got the impression bullying and sexism was pretty rife but accepted as part of life.

At the time I used to really enjoy my jaunts down there. They were a glimpse at how the other half live. But thinking back now I had nothing in common with them really, being just an ordinary scouse lad, other than an enjoyment of getting pissed and dining out on good food.

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Oh forgot to mention, The women are also much fitter, not to mention dirtier, in the TV version. ;)
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Bit of a coin toss on the fund managers...and the bankers really. I have a fair few funny stories where they are concerned.

I'll always remember one australian telling a group of 6 in the loudest voice (at an event) how he was relocating to london, so proud of himself. I asked him where he would be living "Kensington" he replied in the snottiest voice, clearly grandstanding.

"Careful with crime in london" i told him, which was met with laughter from the group as he flashed me a dirty look lol arrogant prat.

The fund boys are usually more fun, though there are exceptions. Its always funny to meet one who has a stick up his bum that needs you (for AUM) more than you need him...yet they dont seem to grasp that.

Last couple of trips to london its been Annabels (amazing but you have to keep your jacket on at all times?!?!) or a pub in the city sometimes ending with a stripbar or some dodgy house in mayfair ;)

Fun but not to the extent of how Hong Kong or Tokyo nights out go down. When i was working we'd do 2-3 all nighters in a row (maybe 2 or 3hrs sleep if very lucky) and just like Rob in the series...have another outfit in the office to change into.

I deal usually with the old school types...the younger guys and the ones from old money dont seem to be as sharp and insist on talking A-Z when all i want to know is Z...not to be explained how or why....i know that. Good it showed that in the series.

Alot of the guys now who were good 10 years ago are either retired or run their own shops...the guys with their own companies are very happy. The ones who stayed in the same firms are now looking miserable. A bit like Robs mentor with no one to talk with anymore.

I didnt think the girls in the series were as attractive as those who have been included in my meetings in london. Daria was very attractive but thesedays its either 5'9 eastern european bombshells or 25-35 year olds whose outfits/jewelry would be the equivilent of a luxury car.

Hopefully theres a season 2 and it shows more of the foreign clients...

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The meeting with Kenny where they had dinner/drinks and ended up in the stripbar. Seems strange kenny would tell a junior how nervous he was then get lashed when hes meant to be experienced. Also unlikely the older brother wouldnt have given her another chance for the business in any case.

Good if they can make this more realistic...and bring a focus on clients rather than the cliches we saw.
 
Zezti said:
Star Trek Discovery was never a great series, but it gave me my fill of science fiction. Latest season though they've introduced this melodramatic 15 year old girl character with a female boyfriend and says she wants to be called "they" instead of "she", with a terrible actor. A model of current day social media progressivism nonsense forced into what used to be an okay sci-fi series.
Bad. Avoid.
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Like that taylor character in billions.

Literally no one was watching for that sudden storyline.
 
Barnfred 55 said:
Anybody else watching Industry? Bit like a modern version of This Life except the female leads are much fitter.
Mostly set in a London Investment House so not sure how accurate it is, but it's very watchable so far. Up to episode 3 on BBC. It's produced by HBO and written be Lena Durham, so the credentials are good.
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I really enjoyed This Life, I didnt think Industry looked like it initially, but will have a look from what you say.

Have you ever come across the book American Psycho. The main thrust is it's about a guy who imagines murdering people, but seemed to sum up the hedonism of the New York scene very well.

Bateman and his mates always make me laugh. You hate them, but that's a small part of you that sort of likes them as well!
 

Lord Buckethead said:
I used to love this cartoon when I was a half-bucket.

It helped make me the man I am today.

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Watched a different film called ring raiders once. Less planes.
 
Zatara said:
The fund boys are usually more fun
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In fairness I only ever crossed their paths in client meetings. They never really joined in the "after work activities" so the opinions were probably more those the Banking guys related to me.
Zatara said:
I didnt think the girls in the series were as attractive as those who have been included in my meetings in london.
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Think I must have worked for the wrong organisation thenlol
 

catcherintherye said:
I really enjoyed This Life, I didnt think Industry looked like it initially, but will have a look from what you say.

Have you ever come across the book American Psycho. The main thrust is it's about a guy who imagines murdering people, but seemed to sum up the hedonism of the New York scene very well.

Bateman and his mates always make me laugh. You hate them, but that's a small part of you that sort of likes them as well!
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Yeah. I wrote that first post after watching 1 episode. I've finished the series now and it really wasn't like This Life other than being about young people. living in London sharing the workplace and home life. Most of this was centred on working in the City.

Not read the book of American Psycho but it's one of my favourite films. Christian Bale was brilliant
 
Barnfred 55 said:
Yeah. I wrote that first post after watching 1 episode. I've finished the series now and it really wasn't like This Life other than being about young people. living in London sharing the workplace and home life. Most of this was centred on working in the City.

Not read the book of American Psycho but it's one of my favourite films. Christian Bale was brilliant
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The books is a real love it or hate it, as it`s written as though you`re inside his head and can hear his thoughts.
 
Barnfred 55 said:
Yeah. I wrote that first post after watching 1 episode. I've finished the series now and it really wasn't like This Life other than being about young people. living in London sharing the workplace and home life. Most of this was centred on working in the City.

Not read the book of American Psycho but it's one of my favourite films. Christian Bale was brilliant
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No problems mate, it might still be good and I'm going to give it a watch, but did sound a bit different.

I didn't like the film at first, but watched it again recently and found it very funny. You should read the book, lots of dry humour in it. Bateman adores Donald Trump.
 

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