MLsinkingship:

I can actually talk to prospects about products and their financial outlook instead of why the dumbest f&$%'s in the world are running my company.

I'm betting you couldn't talk to your prospects about much, other than how the people you worked for were ruining your life. I've built stronger and better relationships because of all the turmoill and still get referrals because people don't really care who I work for, they just want to know I'm working. You buy into the crap that CNN and NBC sell everyday, and you ran because it was easy. You took responsibility for the actions of your bosses which is your own cross to bear. But hey, if you can sleep better at night now, good for you. But I wonder why it bothers you so much that people are still successful at Merrill and even growing their books despite the challenges?