30 Overheard Conversations On Wall Street That Are Too Hilarious To Ignore

"The 'h' in 'Investment Banking' stands for happiness."

Sophia

• Published in Funny
• March 4, 2022

We all love to eavesdrop on a conversation somebody else is having, and we especially love to laugh at the ridiculous things we overhear in the streets, whether it may be in Los Angeles, Paris, or London. Living in the busiest cities may always have its pros and cons, but if there is something you would just not miss every time you are out in the hustle and bustle of the streets, it's the number of hilarious conversations you overhear from other people, whether they may be on the phone or talking personally with other people while rushing through the busy atmosphere.

Close your eyes and try to imagine living in New York, where diversity is at its optimum. From political discourses to economy and culture, you'll be sure to hear some pretty interesting statements coming from the people in such a huge and well-known city all over the world.

That being said, Wall Street is probably one of the busiest places here. It is located in lower Manhattan, and it's the main street for the city's Financial District, where the New York Stock Exchange is located.

There's even an Instagram account for it, but with a twist. It's called Overhead On Wall Street and it was made as a spin-off to the popular Overheard LA account created by Jesse Margolis in 2015. The account now has about 270k followers, and it has become a source of the juiciest gossip making its rounds in the Financial District.

Take a look at some of their posts below!

1. Money can always buy happiness, that's the real hard truth.

2. Wires are poor now?

3. We all hope it isn't.

4. Just need a little update and we're good.

5. What wedding day? It's work day every day!

6. Honestly, don't spend 20 grand on just a ring. Buy a house.

7. Possibly both?

8. Pay them more, then.

9. Is it worth it, though?

10. Just why?

11. Dobby is dead, too. Sorry!

12. That solves a lot of things. Thanks for nothing, though.

13. Pity party.

14. You must live a happy life free from banking.

15. A hero!

16. Our lives don't revolve around this job.

17. What a poor unfortunate soul.

18. What a time to be named Alexa.

19. Stressed/depressed/lemon zest.

20. No numbers, no charts, just vibes.

21. You have nothing to worry at all.

22. What were you saying?

23. Don't know anything anymore.

24. Just doing my job here, don't need to listen to your life drama.

25. The real deal about crypto is that you should never care enough.

26. No truer words had been said.

27. Thanks, it means a lot.

28. Banking sucks the life out of you.

29. Let's quit the polite act and act like how we want to, okay?

30. Sudden realizations.

If you're dreaming of living in a fast-paced environment, then Wall Street would definitely appeal to you. It's not all glamour and grand while living in New York, though, contrary to popular belief—but the people and places here are sure rich with stories that you won't be blessed to hear in the suburbs!

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Sophia