Its been about 30 years that I-banking hasn't been sexy, and the world at large dislikes I-bankers.

For a lot of the people who do it, its still great fun and a great way to make money.

You don't pay $30 million M&A fees for uselessness.

 
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Its been about 30 years that I-banking hasn't been sexy, and the world at large dislikes I-bankers.

For a lot of the people who do it, its still great fun and a great way to make money.

You don't pay $30 million M&A fees for uselessness.

Yep. People forget what this business is: acting as a middleman between different companies with access to the financial markets. Those in actual corporate development view it as an uneccessary expense. Tech companies use internal ex-bankers to minimize costs (Google is an innovator) as many intend on leaving banking.

Bottom line, kids idolize banking due to the money and challenge.

 

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