What are peoples thoughts about interviewing at a firm with people who know your boss and colleagues?

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That would be every firm in my industry. People know how to have discretion. Unless you are interviewing with your boss' spouse or something then I don't think it's gonna be an issue

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That's pretty common in finance I would think?

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It happens all the time. The unspoken rule is to be discreet. Everyone is entertaining offers, it's not just you

Discretion is key I must say. It happens all the time, and people tend to not make a fuss about it when it's not an issue

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