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Did you have to be there or did you decide you should be there? Unless there’s a massive deal in play that might need us, my team is off for holidays.
To your actual question. I think what you’re running into is whether money is everything. $180k as a first year analyst is stout. Would you be happier taking less somewhere that respected down time?
It is investment banking. Did you not know this would be par for the course before you started? You have to realize $180k in your early-mid 20s is bonkers for most people. I'm in FP&A, have 8yoe and make $130k (MCOL city). Granted it's 40hrs a week, but there is a reason there is such a massive gap in pay. You're also on a track to be a millionaire in your 30s if you do the traditional 2-3 years in IB>PE path and if you are somewhat smart with your finances.
It's a choice, do you want the money or do you want an easier life now while you're young?