I left BB banking for a corporate dev role a few months ago. this was a mistake (trust me). Am I totally locked out banking? Interviews have not gone well so far...

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Such an associate move lol

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Why did you leave?

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Curious why u don't like it

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We haven't done a deal for over a year and are unlikely to do one in the near future. More menial work and worse culture than I anticipated. Generally I should've switched verticals or coverage groups rather than professions 😐

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We had a director so that 2 years ago and she just came back. It's not hard, just can't expect to come back where you would have been if you stayed, have to accept a lower level than your oeers

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Can I ask what is a significant hit in pay? How much is your total comp now? And what are the hours?
I'm at a BB and doing quite alright but I (and especiallt my wife) hate the hours now :)

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Position it like you gained insight into corporate, and also realized it's too slow-paced and you miss being more challenged.

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Have u been looking for deals and just passing? Or not looking?

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Did you take a hit in pay? How are the hours? Also from a Bb? Maybe that has an effect...

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We've been looking intermittently. generally my experience involves far less M&A than I expected.

Significant hit on pay, hours far better but not enough to make up for general dissatisfaction. Was at a BB.

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Ah sorry to hear...senior associate or junior? If junior may be easier...if senior then it'll be hard angling for that Vp...

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What type of firm is it? Was considering a similar move with a fintech startup but getting cold feet.

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