How's IA at investment banks (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley) compared to public accounting? Any insights on work life balance, work culture and benefits? Do they still work you like a horse? 🐴

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30 hours week/max, huge flexibility and a very gentle environment. All that and $3mm bonus every year too.

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Lol but I want a $3m bonus

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OP, i think EY1 was being sarcastic.. I worked with a few IA teams at some big IBs and work-life balance is much better. Most followed 40hr workweeks. Work culture can be bland, also depends on your direct team. Benefits are comparable.

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Lol I know they were being sarcastic, hence the response, but thanks for the insights!

I know a very senior partner (but kind of young) that left to take a head of IA job at a BB, must be doing okay for himself

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Ok was sarcasm - obviously he got an extremely lucrative comp package to leave his partner role

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