I’m in my third year in FDD and I’m already running out of exits that pay higher than what I currently make. Is it that bad?

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Back in my day we complained about being under paid.

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Lol I’m very blessed right now, but the exits are seemingly underpaid

I guess KPMG is still underpaying? MCOL M3 $170k. Feel okay about it

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There is some salary mismatch between FDD and industry, but you can find a good exit with good comp. It just takes a lot more time and effort than it did when FDD was on peasant salary

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I had the same issue. Left for an M7 MBA and joined IB at one of the highest paying EBs.

Will double my FDD comp in 1.5 years and triple it in 3.5 years from starting

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3. Joined right after school

What do you currently make? The golden handcuffs are real

125 base

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