On Call: A reader's tale of working for a Russian oligarch's investment firm
By
Simon Sharwood
Lightly browned and well buttered. A solid pick from the rack.
Summary
A reader recounts his time working for a small investment company that managed the European investments of a wealthy Russian oligarch. The story highlights the absurdity and secrecy surrounding the oligarch's financial operations, with the firm's premises featuring unusual elements that hint at the eccentric and opaque nature of the operation.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIts sole purpose was, and probably remains, managing the European investments of a very rich Russian oligarch who shall remain nameless.
As befitted the oligarch's wealth, the firm's premises featured
ON CALL Welcome to another installment of On Call, our weekly reader-contributed column that shares your stories of tech support jobs that tested your skill, sanity, and sensibilities.
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