Hide your beagle, Vick’s an eagle
One of the things I enjoy the most about being a femme in finance is the new interests you pick up as a result of being surrounded by all dudes.
Fantasy Football.
I started my firm 2 years ago, not being able to name more than 5 football teams in the NFL. But as part of our firm’s long tradition, every person had to play in our annual fantasy football league. No exceptions. $200 buy-in. I had to seriously shape up b/c I wasn’t about to lose money!
In 2007 (my first year), I picked Tom Brady because I thought he was super hot. Last year, I was so pissed I didn’t get Brady during the draft. Instead, I picked up Thomas Jones, Brandon Jacobs, Marshawn Lynch and Anquan Boldin, but had no idea who they were. Oh and my QBs were Peyton and Cutler…couldn’t decide which one to bench. If only beginner’s luck could last forever.
Thanks to my firm, Fantasy football has brought out a whole new competitive side of me I never knew I had. I watched my stat tracker like a hawk every sunday morning and read up on Pickup of the Week tuesday night before the waivers hit on Wed morning.
With the exception of my fits and bursts of anger everytime Peyton threw an interception, I could happily and peacefull watch Sunday football all day. My coworkers all told me I was becoming every man’s dream come true. I guess I have my firm to thank for.
Femmes, if you’re anything like me, I highly recommend you take up this new hobby. It’s surprisingly very fun, competitive and badass.
Wish me luck this year!
