When I describe my job i get depressed. I have trouble not sounding sad while doing so. I think it's being an analyst, and overworked... student loans have me a prisoner here. I know we make decent money, but still feel the crunch.

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was there something about this that you missed during the interview process? were you misinformed somewhere along the line?

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Yeah I've been there and it's been tough. Over time, as you get better and start getting more client exposure - you begin enjoying the work

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Nah man you’re not alone. You’ll find an area of finance you are more passionate about. Just part of being bottom of the totem pole

That’s not to say you won’t soon enjoy your current role/role of a higher up in your group

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