Non-Traditional questions!
I've been lurking for a long time, but just recently decided to post. I've done a lot of research when it comes to finding the best ways to break into investment banking, but I only get bits and pieces that fit my story. I'm hoping that some of you more knowledgeable can help guide me here.
I feel like I have a ton of things to mention, so I'm just going to break down some key points:
- I'm 28.
- I have full custody of my five year old son.
- I slacked off in my early college years, hitting a sub 3.0 and dropping a lot of classes. I wasn't finding myself interested at all. My last three years of college will be a 3.8+. All of my drops have led to a very long college career.
- I've worked in random fields while attending school, mostly in sales.
- I'm going to be graduating from the University of Florida, and that's definitely not a target.
Everything I've read has mentioned it's harder to break into investment banking as an older adult because of perceived family obligations, inability to take orders, etc... Will it really hurt me that bad? Do I need to pursue an MBA? Or will the fact that I'd be getting the MBA right out of undergrad be a problem?
If you need any other information then please ask! I appreciate the time in your replies!
What are your plans for child care?
IB hours aren't parent friendly, particularly in the first ~10 years of building a career.
My son's mother will be local to wherever I am.
You cool with maybe seeing your son awake maybe once or twice a month? And is his mother cool covering him for all the rest of the time, as well as having to cancel any plans she has to babysit the kid when you unexpectedly have to work evenings or all weekend?
Have you been in school 10 years? Got ourselves a real van wilder
Nope. I did a stint in the Army first. But thank you for your insightful response.
why do you think you want to go into i-banking?
As above, the fact that you have full custody of your 5 year old is the biggest issue here by far - IB hours, especially when you first start and will likely be working 80-100 hours a week, mean that you will rarely (if basically ever) see your son. Difficult to manage unless the mother essentially has full custody nearly 24/7
Im assuming you have 3yrs left in school, based on your third bullet point.
Definitely let us know when you succeed. Would make a great story
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