How many of you are in the age group of 22-30 vs 30-40? I will be 30 at the end of year and I’m not sure if I want to be in IB for another 10 years. For those of you in your 30s to 40s, do you still love it? I picture myself taking a step back and focus on family instead of work.

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I'm in the 30-40 bucket but using IB as a pathway to buy my own business

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Same

I just joined IB as an A2 at 30 🫠

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Get out asap if you want to get a real life. Not sustainable

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I agree with D1, get out asap. I’m in the 22-30 range and I think this everyday but haven’t gotten myself to pull the trigger yet. I know once I do I’ll be much happier

I am on the early side of 30-40 and for me, not seeing this as something I want to do for much longer. Unless you have some clear use of it, I’m finding it hard to focus on anything else besides work and more work. Just can’t see myself doing the same thing at 40.

35, quitting next year

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