Brokerages offering free dinner?

I know in investment banking you often get free dinner since you are staying quite late. Some of the large brokerages (CBRE/JLL) have analysts working long hours as well. Do these shops offer free dinners past 6 or 7? Interested to see, let me know your experiences. 

 

When I was interviewing for a capital markets role at one of those firms in the SE there was a meal stipend after 7pm. I’m not sure if all do it, but at the capital markets level I’d assume yes.

 

Based on the most helpful WSO content, it's common for investment banks to offer perks like free dinners, especially when employees work late hours, typically after 8 or 9 pm. However, the policies for commercial real estate brokerages like CBRE or JLL regarding free dinners are not explicitly mentioned in the context provided.

In the investment banking sector, as mentioned, firms like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan have been known to cover food expenses up to a certain amount for late-working employees, including interns. But when it comes to commercial real estate brokerages, the context doesn't provide specific details on their meal policies.

If you're considering a role at a large brokerage and the availability of free dinners is a significant factor for you, it would be wise to inquire directly during the interview process or reach out to current employees for their insights. Networking and asking questions during informational interviews can also shed light on such benefits.

Sources: Are interns eligible for free food and cab if working late after 8pm?, Day in the Life: Commercial Real Estate Broker, Life as a CRE Broker, How do I land a role at a commercial firm (JLL, CBRE, etc.) from scratch at 26?, Day in the Life: Commercial Real Estate Broker

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