I'm really not sure if I want to stay in finance. 5 plus years and multiple break ups is not exactly motivating for the mentality of 'you can have it all'. I'm 27f. Thoughts?

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I'm 22 and I already feel like this. I guess it doesn't get any better...

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Find something that you'll (hopefully) enjoy at this point. Find somewhat of a work-life balance. Find what we're all striving for but no one seems to have figured out yet...

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Not all finance is this way. You can find good work-life balance in other divisions.

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24 and definitely feel like this

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Were the break ups actually due to you not being around?

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Fuck that, just change your approach. Adapt. Don't die.

Work in corporate banking the lifestyle is better for women with families. Maybe the comp is slightly less but you gotta sacrifice something.

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