Five years ago, Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy. I walked into work that day and wondered what my future would be. I loved my job, but it didn't matter. The financial crisis was hitting Lehman square in the face. Soon AIG would almost fail and firms were scrambling just to survive. It was a surreal experience, seeing the firm you loved go bankrupt. So many colleagues and friends were put in limbo and many never got their jobs back. I was fortunate to move onto another firm, but this industry will never be the same. Some would argue that is a good thing......only time will tell.