I'm pulling the plug and heading back to the states where there's more opportunity and a downturn in the economy can be weathered much better than here. Best of luck to you and thanks for the consideration.
I'm currently in Estepona and from the states - Chicago. I've never traded as a professional but have been an investment advisor (with the long term outlook) and more recently provided trading platform solutions to retail and institutional broker/dealers. Not sure what level of proficiency...