It’s funny to see so many people wanting to get into IB. I still remember the day I got my offer. That excitement went away after 3 months lol.

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I’m the same way, I feel like I was so much more bright eyed and optimistic as an individual. Now I’m just jaded with this occupation in general

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I always find it interesting that people paint the buy side as some magical wonderland as if they aren’t grinding with the junior team from the sponsor all weekend on the sell side materials prior to launch. If you want great WLB, please don’t allow yourself to think you’ll find that on the sell or buy side lol. Everyone is working around the clock when a deal is on the table.

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Such a draining job for nowhere near the impact people think they are making.

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People don't make a difference in IB - they make a difference with the money and connections they made from working in IB. Or they don't 🤷‍♂️ whatever they want tbh

Right! It was draining

How many years?

I’m in that boat, doing my MBA this year. So it truly is as bad as they say? Outside of the Compensation that is.

AS1 the internship was like the real job, except with much less responsibility since you’re an intern. And slightly less hours, think 13-14 hours vs 16-18 hours.

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