What is the right time (after xx years / months on the job) for a post-MBA IB Associate to leave banking if you don’t look at it as a long-term career but want to get the stamp / skills etc.?

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Whenever the opportunity presents itself. Your options will peak after 2 yrs or so then narrow slightly as you continue in banking

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After your first real bonus, so 18 months into the job

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