To BUY Magic boxes...I went to the DARKSIDE...for a Brokerage Firm...Story Time Episode #2

Uncensored, Unedited, Unbiased content for all.
The Brokerage Firm Fired me many years ago...I was NOT a good FIT...and I quote...
"We do NOT want brokers questioning the firm"
I never went back to the Financial World.
Unfortunately, the reality of many things in this world is very dark.
/ alphainvestments

[@displeasedsociopath5939]

There's a dark side to every single job you work. Some people just tell themselves "It was just a job" and move on. It takes a big man to stand up and admit when you compromised your own morality for the sake of a paycheck, all of us do it at some point be it by large or by small, but few are so honest enough about it with themselves and others. The fact that you feel guilt over it, and be willing to talk about it openly, causes me to think more highly of you not less.

[@Lucan-io6ie]

Yeah, I would say that even YT system have huge externalities which are really ignored to make that working. Hard to find an happy life when you're smart enough and have too much ethics :/ The outspokenness makes that channel great.

[@camus8x]

I respect you even more now for posting it, rather than keeping it dark. Im glad you stopped and always had the people you persuaded in mind

[@shankzula6332]

Everyone has done shitty things if they say they haven't well they are lieing. Guilt is the burden to bear for life. All we can do is look forward and try to do better.

[@xBeauGaming]

Good on you Rudy for making this type of video. As a fellow guy in the finance world...I totally understand this level of bullshit.

[@TheSushiandme]

Lol, a black lotus coaster.

[@fensthespook]

Tough to own up to ugly stuff we've done in the past. Good video!

[@shawnmonette9575]

Reminds me of when I used to work at a call center, over 10 years ago, that was supposed to "help" Verizon customers with their internet problems. They were all about getting call times short. I think under 5 minutes. Had to do that to get your bonuses and for your manager to get his/her bonuses.I don't know how many people I had call in and say, "Please don't hang up on me like the last few people." We would get older people and some people that English wasn't their first language and it took more time to help these people. I also felt bad hearing that so many people hung up on them or "got disconnected during a hold" so I made extra sure that I would solve their problem. I would say 99% of the time I did so. I saw some of my coworkers get frustrated with people that needed that extra time cause of a language barrier or cause the older people (mainly seniors) weren't used to the technology and say they needed to put them on hold and then drop the call on purpose. Made me so angry. I would then get my manager coming up to me and asking why my times were longer than others and that I needed to get my times under 5 minutes. I said cause we are in the customer service industry and are supposed to be helping these people solve their problems. I said go look at my % of resolved problems compared to everyone else and then tell me I am doing a bad job. I said I don't care about your bonuses. I was hired to help people and that is what I am doing. The manager never bothered me again, but I just got tired of it and quit about a month later. The things people do to others for bonuses is scary

[@MSUHitman]

Same thing at Charter in the same time frame, plus I had to attempt to sell them something no matter what.

[@FirstLast-ip9xy]

As someone who worked for Comcast in the same position, every single point you made applies to Comcast as well. I ended up quitting for exactly the same reason.

[@greglott4977]

Gotta say Rudy, I initially wasn't crazy about your channel. But you're growing on me, and here, specifically, I really appreciated your honesty. We all have moments of regret, and I think your story, while not condoning your actions, was in and of itself courageous.

[@TheAudioInjection]

Man, this almost made me tear up. This was the most sincere video you've ever made and it was kinda touching. You're a good guy, Rudy. Thank you for sharing.

[@dragonkid203dracorumregni4]

Love this Chanel because of how open and self disclosing you are. It's not always sunshine and tulips and you prove it in your videos

[@jimtaku]

Grateful for the transparency

[@RickMacLennan]

No worries, Rudy, we've all done things we regret. But the fact that it still bothers you is a good thing, the experience has probably made you a better person because of it.

[@roberthyder4023]

Thank you for the heart to heart. Love the Ivory Towers standing on Darksteel

[@andyshow1898]

Everyone has something in their past they aren't proud of. The fact that you are able to come here and publicly discuss why you feel bad about it shows me you've learned from your mistake. As long as you are moving forward, sometimes you take the high road, sometimes you take the low road, and I personally hope that at the moments you look back on the road traveled, the highs outweigh the lows. Keep making the great videos, I just started getting into Magic and have loved your views of things!

[@1ong1337]

There would be no Timmys without Rudys.

[@stefanbrenner7551]

Stealing Timmy's lunch money so you can buy magic cards.

[@aaronpaolozzi171]

Rudy I'm going through the old videos because I'm a may 2019 patreon, and I appreciate the candor you have in all of your videos, and man do I understand why you don't want people getting screwed. Tacos are your penance, you're a good man.

[@snapcaster5410]

Great video. Real experience is a good listen. That 1 dislike was your manager at the time.

[@HeyApples]

I respect that this channel is willing to get into some serious topics now and again. Do not shy away from the controversial or the unpleasant. Authenticity cannot be faked, and is respected even in the face of uncomfortable subject matter.

[@hughmungus6911]

I don't hate you, Rudy. I hate the kind of people that made you do those things.

[@brandanissxc]

No way, you the real huge Mingus from h3h3??!

[@Tungsten_Pyre]

If anything my opinion of you has improved; we've all done or will be required to do some shady stuff at times, and the fact that you, somewhat regret what happened and that you seemed to genuinely care and have morals. it just goes to show that you're caring and a decent human being. love your content, hope to hear more in the future.

[@atephon]

As always the synergy between cards "randomly placed" and the story being told are so spot on.

[@solotopp]

I love how you are man enough to admit this. Great vid. I will never stop laughing at how you use mtg set names in the dialogue. Cracks me up every time. Please never change.

[@yeahgoood]

I love your videos, man. Intelligence, humour and wisdom are rarely seen together in a youtube video. Please keep it coming.

[@MusicalSaroni]

Thank you for your honesty. This is why I love watching and supporting you and Derium's. Honesty.

[@EmmanuelIstace]

NOOOOOOOO, MOVE THAT F**** GLASS FROM THAT BLACK LOTUS !!!! NOW !!!!

[@nuclear_warrior]

Really digging the cards you put in the background, they fit so well with the corresponding episode. This time in particular they tell a story all on their own. And oh yeah, Turok was great.

[@vintagemagic]

Keeping it real, very solid.

[@averytwo1]

20K baby been here since the first video keep up the good work best magic channel

[@EdwintheMagicEngineer]

I'm glad you are coming forward with this story. I suspect this kind of thing happened a lot more than anybody realizes. The whole process was lacking care for the customer and a desire to maintain your business name. It was basically do something devious to get a short term payout. It's too bad that happens, but yes it does happen and customers need to be aware. I hear you mention the Federal Reserve a lot, and you obviously know about the flow of money and financial systems. Ever read the Creature from Jekyll Island?

[@davidramirez4512]

WE WANT CREEPY RUDY!! Great story time btw. Keep it up!

[@giroppa99]

wow, amazing story Rudy. Thanks for sharing; it would also be nice to hear from you at which point you start to get into the dark side.

[@PolishRoman]

Using Black Lotus as a coaster, your delivery and subtlety to this is amazing. Liked it before the first minute.

[@AStylz28]

Slowly you are becoming one of my favorite youtubers. Humbleness in big corps is very rare. You didnt like what you did but its a dog eat dog world so you did what you had to to provide. Dont be afraid to make more videos like this. If you ever get flagged again its because you were right and some people dont want you to be right.

[@christophermoreno7992]

awesome video Rudy glad u told the story. about the financial sector. and hows banks,and firm make money. we have all done stuff we questioned or didn't want to do but when u r in a position where u don't have the luxury to quit or a family support u have to do what u have to do.. don't get it twisted people this is a dog eat dog world we live in.I wish it wasn't like this but it is and u have deal with or change it. hell I'm in a position where the people in my front of me who's shouldn't be there.cool people i like them personally.. but far as work goes I hope they screw up so I can step up. u have to separate business and personal life.. If someone is hard nose, asshole, or dick at work. they can still be awesome person outside of work .. your still awesome Rudy I know where ur coming from..

[@davidvanmatre3235]

Really appreciate your candor.

[@josecisneros7730]

I see your pain, keep on doing the videos we all love!

[@ericweis9771]

Great video! Good for you for coming clean. May you sleep better at night.

[@omgddd]

I fucking love story time with Rudy!!

[@overbehindunder]

Rudy, I love your background displays - very clever. :D

[@kikohernandez5188]

Rudy I love your sincerity and confidence, thanks for sharing, it is very admirable

[@toxicsledgeful]

I love how you (Rudy) just threw caution to the wind with using a graded black lotus that may or may not be real (all though your videos would tell us differently). i just love how you don't give a shit about it. BTW love your videos and keep up the good work!

[@johnnyher559]

I know the feeling of working for a company like that but they screwed us their employees over too. Don't worry I'll still be one of your proud patreons.

[@TPTnny]

Love you Rudy. You bring me great joy and great information. I work in psychiatric care. Inpatient. Our company benifits from denying sick people the help they need, which could be easily afforded if not for the numbers looking bad at the end of the fiscal year. In my country we are socialist democrats or whatever. So the majority of healthcare (like where I work) is state owned. So they’re not supposed to turn a profit. They still want to turn a profit. And it’s always to the detriment of the patients and to a lesser extent the staff. They force us in to impossible situations where somehow, probably because the patients are some of the most awesome people in the world, we make it work. I don’t know... most of your videos resonate well and I apply some to how I view my surroundings... Well, back to sleeving my 2017 commander set (all 4) and maybe get some sleep. Again Rudy. You rock. Love you.

[@IDremOI]

It's great to hear you telling all this, should make us more alert to these kinds of things and, for those who were oblivious to it before, realise who are some of the predators in society. It doesn't alter the fact that that was completely %#£€@ up. And just like I can be flagged for using swearing here, I'd be invited out if I were to go to the bank and protest in the same terms, it should revolt us all. Assuming this whole story is real, having this haunting you still today shows you at least care about it, but it doesn't change that fact that you, like many other twisted people, did it. It's morally and should easily be legally condemnable.

[@GabesGames]

Dude this video is probably one of your best. Thank you so much for sharing :)

[@GabesGames]

Also: In light of the current Wells Fargo controversy, this is kinda ironic timing.

[@NeoN-PeoN]

Damn. Admitting this must have been a bit hard. I gotta give props where props are due. The world is such a shitty place....

[@peterslonsky]

thank you for sharing Rudy. crazy how the bosses just want profits at any expense. glad you saw the light and got out of that hot mess.

[@00smg1978]

Well put Rudy. I want to show this video to my wife. She doesn't understand Magic the Gathering or your channel, but she had similar feelings while working for the bank she worked for doing very similar shady shit. Luckily she was able to leave on her own terms when we decided to have kids and it wasn't her main source of income. I am sure there were parts of your job you loved and I am sure it felt great to make a customer feel great about their investment with you while at the same time providing you with a nice commission. It sounds like you had figured out what you were comfortable with in your soul and you gave the world of Wall Street greed the ole college try. Now you can use a Black Lotus for a coaster. The Wolf has spoken.

[@devonmack982]

i respect your honesty, and i will be checking my account statements and contracts more often that's for sure.

[@themagicmadman8053]

All these things for the good of the....collected company

[@jdiegelmann]

I guess Wells Fargo isn't the only shady institution doing something like this. Appreciate the transparency and candid story. Better to have it out in the open and deal with it. Would be curious to hear how you think the government/society could make adjustments to incentives to realign the morals of the financial industry. I don't hate you. The vast majority of people will act in their own self interest unless they experience or see the consequences of their actions up close and personal. Excellent MTG videos. Watch daily. Thanks and keep up the content!

[@Kayzizzle]

interesting story man, I heard things like this were happening and I can see why you got out of those companies

[@LifeWasGood]

Why you're one of the greats Rudy. Btw omfg 11 sealed darks... You have them all lol and Turok?! Lol .. I was graduating HS while you were making bank ..

[@Habeev07]

Been following you the last few months. AMAZING CHANNEL and its like I'm watching a far cooler version of my cousin who looks identical to you. Like I think you would flip at the sight of this Timmy. Started watching EVERY ONE of your videos in chronological order. Your story is destiny... URZA's Destiny!! XD Just getting back into MTG. Now that Iam older and never owned a video game console after the PS2, I have an old nostalgia itch from my past. However brief it was. Antiquities, Unlimited, revised (only when Unlimited cards in NM aren't available) Alliances, and all 3 URZA's blocks are what I've been fondest of. Old cards. I wasn't around at the beginning. I quit MTG in 2000 after only playing in 6th grade bc i was too young to appreciate or really just understand the game. Plus, it was cooler to be a "skater boy" (shout out Avril Lavign) I only had like 2 friends that played it. I turn 30 on the 21st - Mayan doomsday date ; ) I've bought strictly reserve list singles from Card Kingdom, only in NM condition (I want a complete Antiquities and Urza's block's Reserve List Set. Also been buying booster packs of Alliance's and URZA's block from only established sellers on ebay. Ive been on ebay for over a decade, so quite attune on how to choose the right sellers. So far, every pack passes the eye test after a good WIGGLE AND TIGGLE. YES , I SAID WIGGLE AND TIGGLE.... Thanks for the term Rudy ; ) If they were repacked all this time when I go to sell them in 20+ years, so be it. I got them lying flat in Ziploc bags and stored in a cool dark place. And my binders hanging so the pages dont get pinched. People want the sealed product. LONG LIVE THE RESERVE LIST!! and S.W.A.G: Silver, Wine, Art, Gold... not a wine drinker but its about tangible wealth.... cardboard canvas's... and a little thing called: blockchain . IT IS why 5G is being ushered in. Giggity!

[@Sytanya]

Reminds me of my first job, in which I remained 8 freaking years, watching my boss doing shady things and who forced me to do the same. But I was too young and afraid of losing my job, so I did shady things too. Today I know what to do if it ever happens again and I am in the good position being able to cherry pick my jobs. And those are only jobs where I can be totally honest with my clients.

[@ggwtf2273]

Thanks for the story. I hope there will be a next one.

[@HoneyNutBeemo]

xD he clearly gives no fucks. that glass on the black lotus was amazing

[@FinalManaTrigger]

You're not a bad person Rudy, you were just in a bad career. Sounds like getting fired and never going back was the best thing for your soul. I hope your conscience can be eased now that you got this off your chest. Keep being awesome!

[@relaxingsounds2829]

That is the most expensive drink coaster ever...

[@balangaz]

We've all come -or will come - to a point where questionable things have to be done b/c of work. Relishing and continuing to do those things - or not - is what exposes our true self. You should not be hated out for having to do something that didn't made you feel good.

[@lokilxix]

I get it. Bold to put it out there with your flaws in full view. I don't like it, but i respect it, and i respect you for owning it. Keep up the great videos.

[@thunderstruck560]

Man this was really dark. Wells Fargo finally got busted for doing this and a thousand people got fired because they were opening accounts without people's permissions. I'm glad you got out of the business and you're investing in magic products instead of betting against the market.

[@kai12490]

I feel yeah man. I used to work in the financial sector as well, and it wasn't always pretty.

[@sionglooi8170]

Solid video, reminds me the days of crazy days in 2006-2008 and how much investor money was flying about, in my industry (Exploration) solid days, great pay, but all good things come to and end

[@PhilShary]

"Exploration" is a nice industry - much better than, say, "Solitary Confinement".

[@blazenjestergames4025]

Thank you for sharing what some the public cannot really see into.. Every company pulls these moves though I have been thinking about doing a series about my former company which is one the largest beverage companies in the world and what was passed though the ranks just to make "a sale"

[@arturmarino8108]

That was a sad story mate :(

[@TimelessAD]

The saddest part of the story is that you still see this behavior today by all the big corporations. Some just hide their BS better than others.

[@weldingman7273]

feel better rudy....let it go, knowing you never went back to brokerage firm says alot

[@shrububbery]

Thanks for sharing, this was very interesting.

[@OffMyGlass]

Best coaster ever! I hope that is good scotch you are drinking.

[@NoLessThanAGod]

Rudy, as someone who has worked a similarly ethically compromising job I'd like to give you a big ole hug.

[@michaelblatherwick5324]

Knowing now where Rudy worked, I have the utmost respect for him. Class, sir.

[@helpmeImbeing]

Great video.. generic support I know but keep them coming!

[@dianvanzyl1815]

awesome vid nice to see real honesty

[@Cosper79]

looking forward to the next story time.

[@gibbage1]

The joys of an un-regulated market. Its like letting the fox guard the chicken coop.

[@Informant777]

epic layout brings back so many memories

[@Rob-mi4jp]

This kind of video is why I love you Rudy, no bullshit, real shit, all day.

[@atava85]

Appreciate you sharing that. Nice one

[@kicharan]

Did you see the Wells Fargo news Rudy? Thanks for sharing!

[@ashleykitchin976]

This is definitely some of the more solemn content on the channel. Most of us should be aware that this kind of practice exists, and in most professions. This isn't my attempts to justify the practice but if you are yet to encounter something morally questionable in your career then start bracing yourself for it. It certainly doesn't make you a bad person. I'm very curious to know the company, though I realize the complications in mentioning it. Would I be right if I were to think this group have featured before in your content, in the form of a logo embroidered on a shirt?

[@nicholashildenbrand8632]

I'm glad you told the story and I appreciate your honesty. However I don't think it was a gray area so much as it was just an outright wrong thing to do. It is a good thing that you feel guilty about it and that you left the company. You're conscience is clearly intact. Maybe you need to do more for yourself in the way of getting it off your chest. I don't know what that something is. I suppose this video was a first step towards it. Either way I will continue to be a subscriber. It's easy for a person to speak about their achievements but it's not nearly as easy for someone to discuss their faults. I still respect you.

[@topdeck4thewin949]

Don't worry I'm sure lots of people use to be assholes. myself included. Great video. I love "real talk" above all else.

[@tennesseetide3833]

This story sounds all too familiar. Used to work for a big chain pharmacy retailer which started implementing mandatory patient enrollment programs under the guise of "medication compliance" and overall "wellness" but it was essentially just to make sure every possible presciption was filled to make the most money possible. As pharmacists, we were bullied into these practices by fear of loss of job or demotions to less hours or movement to remote locations. Greed by people at the top of these companies are ruining the practice and forcing good people into becoming shady salesmen.

[@benjaminlewis8300]

I liked this video...it shows that you can think outside the box and get things done.

[@ThomasB-zw3sg]

Good video, thanks Rudy.

[@TheSnowdolphin]

Contract from Below; best card ever printed in Magic.

[@Cosper79]

most powerful yes but not the best. i think a "best" card would be one you could actually play.

[@TheSnowdolphin]

I got to play with it alot, it was insane but we didn't really understand why back in the day.

[@rudedturk1586]

thank you for the honesty.

[@bruisermoore]

I didn't even realize you could get coasters graded!

[@ryanboy1092]

god damn rudy is amazing at camera work in every video he uses the rule of thirds perfectly

[@svtgtityper]

Now this is a story that I can share with my old man. Don't worry Rudy, I like youtuber with honest personality.

[@Rugburn1982]

Great symbolism in this video :)

[@tomtomwhatwhat22]

pulling back the curtain, keep it up bro

[@Duranous1]

Black Lotus coasters? I like you man.

[@thomasscheck2070]

Kudos for owning up to this Rudy, it really takes more guts than most people will ever have to admit to something dark of which you're not proud. There's no practical way of reparations and even attempting to do so would burgeon into a legal nightmare where only real winners are the lawyers. Therefore the practical takeaway is what people should try to get out of this video. Viewers might advise your older family members and friends about what kind of tactics may be used to swindle them; there's a lesson here that's worth sharing because you should never assume that those you know will realize they're being scammed. Wells Fargo just got fined for having salespeople who opened accounts for customers without the blessing or knowledge of those customers; and fees where collected on those accounts as well. This is a tactic that isn't going away. The only misleading part of this was that 2008 was a dark time where ultra-shady stuff happened but now things are better, its only gotten worse.

[@aaron_3oh3]

Survival of the fittest folks..Moral of the story here is don't be gullible. No excuses.. You can talk what's morally right & wrong all day, but the sharks that do this don't have any, they prey on weakness and gullible people, so it's always gonna happen. Until Capitalism is abolished, likely never, the only way to real wealth is exploiting others... Other than that, best MTG channel on the youtubes!! Keep up the awesome vids Rudy! Been subbed since day 1.

[@kylefrey945]

this happened to my grandma back in 2008 2009 and she took all her money out of the market. she's lost everything since then. greed is disgusting

[@christeal1522]

many of us have done questionable or diwn right bad things in the name of the "collective good" or " the greater good"...either for country or company or even family. go with urza my son...you are forgiven.

[@activeguy2008]

Thank you for sharing Wolf of Magic :)

[@langgalea4330]

Rudy, at least you are honest about it. At least you know it was wrong, admit it to yourself, and use that knowledge to improve yourself and your effect on the environment surrounding you. Many are incompetent of their incompetence, and fail to admit to themselves their shortcomings. I'm not 100% proud of everything I've done, and by bringing your behavior to light, you act as a muckraker so more people know to avoid the scheme in the future. Plus, people should be competent enough to not fall victim to a tactic rooted in pathos. I'm not saying it's ethical, but the weak of mind do not prosper in the free market.

[@TripsAhoy]

Real world stories! Don't worry we won't hold that against ya Rudy ;)