According to a recent post by Wall Street Oasis, there are plenty of eligible bachelors from Wall Street describing themselves in their late 20s and some even Ivy League educated, looking for girlfriends on Craigslist. I checked it out. It’s true.

This seemed a little peculiar at first. Immediately, I wondered, “What’s wrong with these men?” On second thought, there is probably nothing wrong with them.


A financial analyst typically spends 80-100 hours or more at work every week This is the expected “norm” for to research analysts. Who would have the time or energy after work to find and develop a romantic relationship?

Whether you are an eligible bachelor (or bachelorette) or you already have a family, stop for a moment to take inventory of how you spend your day. Your day planner is your best source of information. Do you spend most of your waking hours at work? Are you canceling your time with your family and friends to get more work done? Are you skipping your exercise time to finish off a project?

In the world of finance, the work never ends. It’s easy to be so absorbed at work that it gradually takes over your life. Unless your career is the only thing that matters in your life, spend some time each day with your family, your buddy, your sweetheart or yourself. It can be simple as a quick phone call, a brief note or a relaxing dinner.

What’s one small action you can take today to bring a smile to that someone special in your life?

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