For those who quit banking, are y’all loving life and the free time ?
Do you miss the money ? (More as a need than a want)

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Didn't quit banking but moved from BB to a boutique. Got lucky with the same comp and I work about 50-60 hours a week. Definitely more manageable and I get to enjoy free time with no work on weekends!

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Negotiate to get a match in base comp. Made the move as an associate.

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Uh your title says Deloitte? Neither a BB or boutique. Not saying you’re lying because you can definitely find WLB and comp at Boutiques relative to BB/EBs (I did…) but there’s disparity present…

I am that cross road right now. I work 70- 80 hours a week and burnt out. Money is really good but I like to leave on the next 1-2 years.

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