Occupying Wall Street May Get You a Job There as Well

Tracy Postert was part of the Occupy Wall Street movement until quite recently.  She stood in Zuccotti Park banging drums, protesting the 1%, and demanding change.

Tracy also holds a doctorate in biochemistry.

Unlike the picture painted by media, many Occupy Wall Streeters are there because they are simply frustrated by the economy.  It is not all young, radical kids without focus or individuals who would rather raise ruckus than get a job.  Tracy proved part of the Occupy Wall Street movement that many people have guessed exists: legitimate concerns, and an honest search for a job.

During the past few years it is almost an epidemic that people with advanced degrees are either unemployed or underemployed.  Tracy was one of those people, and her lack of opportunities led her to the Occupy Wall Street movement. But due to the negative media attention that Occupy Wall Street was getting, people walking by would scream “Get a job” or “Stop living off the state,” among a number of other more colorful remarks.

So this particular protestor took a different approach and went public with her job search.  She created a sign that said “Job Wanted” and stood in Zuccotti Park with copies of her resume.

Within two days Wayne Kaufman, a market analyst at John Thomas Financial, spotted Tracy and decided to chat with her for a moment. That chat led to Kaufman asking for Tracy’s resume.  The resume, according to Kaufman, spoke for itself and led to an interview offer for Tracy.   Soon after, Tracey found herself researching early stage biotech companies for John Thomas Financial, with plans of taking a test to become a licensed broker.

- Ally Swanson, The BroadStreet Times