Best pet for an analyst in investment banking?

All,

I've always wanted to have a pet but never had the opportunity. Since I clearly have a strain on time to take care of a pet, I am inquiring as to what would the best pet be?

pets for busy professionals

The best pet for a busy professional ( consultant) is going to something low maintenance. Animals like dogs and cats are great companions but they require a lot of attention and care.

So what are some options for a busy banker?

  • Pet rock
  • Chia Pet
  • Cactus

The options above are ideal because they require minimal time and attention. If you're looking for something with a bit more character consider the following animals.

  • Cat
  • Lizard
  • Fish

Cats are great because they sleep a majority of the day and don’t require much attention. However, there is upkeep involved (litter box, food, water).

Reptiles/ amphibians, fish, spiders or anything that lives in a terrarium are viable options. They only require an initial set up and feeding. Occasional cleaning of the tank may be required too.

Want a living art piece? You can hire a professional designer to assemble your vivarium.

Recommended Reading

 

A bonsai tree, with a sand garden and one of those baby rakes. That or a muntjac deer-should be pretty casual in the city ahah.

In all seriousness though you gotta go with something in a tank, maybe a reptile or a freshwater tank. Saltwater is more work than a cat but none of these ex maybe the baby rake will bring you much companionship.

Rarely will any of my posts have enough forethought/structure to be taken seriously.
 
Funniest

Get an intern

[quote=rufiolove]When evaluating whether or not to post something on WSO, I think to myself, "would an idiot post this" and if the answer is yes, I do not post that thing...[/quote]
 

Assuming you don't need a pet for therapeutic purposes, pets don't make economic sense to me. You're spending finite resources on something that doesn't offer any real, tangible benefit. It's more of a burden than anything, given that you have to clean up after it.

 
NickW1:

Assuming you don't need a pet for therapeutic purposes, pets don't make economic sense to me. You're spending finite resources on something that doesn't offer any real, tangible benefit. It's more of a burden than anything, given that you have to clean up after it.

Where do they grow these nerds? Spend one weekend with a puppy and tell me you didn't get any tangible benefit from that.

"I don't know how to explain to you that you should care about other people."
 
NickW1:

Assuming you don't need a pet for therapeutic purposes, pets don't make economic sense to me. You're spending finite resources on something that doesn't offer any real, tangible benefit. It's more of a burden than anything, given that you have to clean up after it.

Your parents would probably say the same thing about you....

 

Coming from the same guy who has recently posted the statement, "Personally, I hope to never love a women" (yet has posted on just about every date topic that has been posted)... I am assuming a little therapy might be right up your ally...

 
NickW1:

Assuming you don't need a pet for therapeutic purposes, pets don't make economic sense to me. You're spending finite resources on something that doesn't offer any real, tangible benefit. It's more of a burden than anything, given that you have to clean up after it.

Hahahaha, wow.

 

It's good that you said dogs are out of the question. I would never in my life recommend a dog to someone in your situation. They are very social animals and you'd be locking them up inside all day every day. You'd get rid of it in less than a year because it'd be a bad dog because it never got attention.

A cat would almost be feasible. They can go either way. They can either be like dogs in that they want attention or they can be completely anti social and just do their own thing. 50/50 shot right there if you get a cat that will fit your needs.

Anything with a tank would be good for you. Depending on the purpose of what you want the pet for, will be the determining factor for what to get. Do you pretty much only want a pet so when you're up late at night you have something to accompany you? I'd say get a snake. You can just throw it up on your shoulder and if it likes you it'll just sit there. Also, if it get's out, no worries about mice.

Fish can seem lame, but they can be quite interesting if you do it right. Get a pretty decent size saltwater tank with the proper equipment and you'll end up getting one, then two, then 20 fish and snails, crabs, etc. Then it turns into a hobby for you and you'll just have to feed them every once and a while. My brother in law is really into salt water fish and his tanks have always been pretty awesome.

make it hard to spot the general by working like a soldier
 

As someone who's had many pets at different points, I would say my dog was the only one that provided any resemblance of utility. You (understandably) said dog's out, so I'd just fall back on the solid plan B of a fleshlight.

 
alexpasch:

Get a ball python. Very docile, awesome looking (get a cool-looking morph), extremely low maintenance. Though in NYC having pet snakes is illegal, so it's all moot if you live in NYC.

That doesn't make sense! they have an unlimited food supply here!
make it hard to spot the general by working like a soldier
 

what's with the fish recommendations....i tried that once and had to replace the fish at least once a week. Go with a plant...it may potentially die but at least you don't feel as guilty

someone actually asked me to dog-sit once. that week I was literally getting home between 2-5 every morning. it was a hot mess. I even warned them that it would be a disaster. On the plus side, the dog's still alive. Dogs are great if you have the time

 

One year later, my decision:

A 5-year old bonsai tree.

It died 6 months after I bought it. Probably because there were stretches of time I was too exhausted to remember to water it... Let alone feed it.

Moral: If you have a pet, DYEB?

"To be the best, work with the best, compete against the best, and look up to the best; be humbler, improve the world more, and understand life better than the best. Only then will you find enlightenment... in knowing that you will never be the best."
 
TheNiceBanker:

One year later, my decision:

A 5-year old bonsai tree.

It died 6 months after I bought it. Probably because there were stretches of time I was too exhausted to remember to water it... Let alone feed it.

Moral: If you have a pet, DYEB?

"Last week we put liquid paper on a bee...and it died" - Prestige Worldwide

 

Please don't get a dog.

"You stop being an asshole when it sucks to be you." -IlliniProgrammer "Your grammar made me wish I'd been aborted." -happypantsmcgee
 
Midas Mulligan Magoo:
trouser snake

WIN

I would refer to this a bi-winning. One you get a pet, two its gets a home. (if your getting any that is)

Follow the shit your fellow monkeys say @shitWSOsays Life is hard, it's even harder when you're stupid - John Wayne
 

I agree, definitely don't get a dog. As badly as I want a dog (always had one growing up and miss having that to come home to every night) I can't imagine leaving a dog at 8am and not getting home until 7, 8, 9 or later some nights. I think you could probably get away with having a cat, but would recommend getting one of those automatic litter boxes so that your apartment doesn't smell AS bad.

Fish are good too, but speaking from experience, even a 10-20 gallon freshwater tank is a pain in the ass. I gave mine up after a couple of years.

If you want a pet, move to the suburbs and work a 9-5. Working in NYC in finance and having a dog is just cruel.

 

Cats are a decent enough option, the only catch is that you have to like cats

"You stop being an asshole when it sucks to be you." -IlliniProgrammer "Your grammar made me wish I'd been aborted." -happypantsmcgee
 

If you're going into banking and aren't living with a SO, you're selfish as hell if you get a dog. I think getting one because you'll have roommates is selfish as well, you'll have to ask them to take care of the dog ALL the time.

You do not have the time to treat a pet appropriately, or you'll pay out the ass for dog walkers/day care.

MM IB -> Corporate Development -> Strategic Finance
 

2 large dogs. Had them while I was working in front office IB. Still have them now.

This only really worked when I was in IB because (a) my wife (who worked then and still works now longer hours than me) and I could tag team dog duties to some degree and (b) we had a maid who would walk the dogs every afternoon (on top of me taking them out for morning and evening walks, plus hiking on weekends).

If you have to work back late, "I have to go home to feed and walk my dog" is not something you want to be telling your boss. Even if he/she is a dog person.

If you have to travel at short notice, dog boarding is a hassle and costs more than human accommodation.

If you're planning on working in a client-facing role or any other role where your time is captive to client/others' needs, don't get a dog unless you have 1 - 2 other people you can rely on. It's not fair to the dog.

Those who can, do. Those who can't, post threads about how to do it on WSO.
 

I like animals but I think it's one of those things I'm fine with putting off until later in life when I have a more family friendly environment at home. Beside the negatives people have mentioned, you need to consider the difficulty of city life and also traveling. You cannot just leave for a weekend at the shore at the drop of a hat when you have a dog.

I don't think I'd get a dog before you have kids, preferably kids over the age of 5.

 

Voluptas et odio libero omnis. Nulla doloribus facilis voluptate minus nihil dolorum qui. Est ducimus repudiandae minima omnis assumenda qui rerum laudantium. Aspernatur excepturi qui sed ut. Sunt non qui quia ipsa quam ipsa enim. Neque possimus iste occaecati.

Quia omnis illum molestias earum error deserunt odit. Maxime ratione consequatur deleniti sed ex ratione.

Vel quae voluptatem amet dolorem. Autem provident rerum officia non ab voluptatum ipsa.

Aut neque qui voluptatem debitis enim laborum nihil numquam. Distinctio ratione quas consequatur omnis dolor similique. Alias dolor harum enim qui.

 

Qui perferendis quod iste culpa quos et qui est. Aliquid voluptas cupiditate omnis accusantium nesciunt voluptatem accusantium. Non ut cumque est autem quam ratione. Veniam voluptatem minima reiciendis doloribus. Iste repudiandae natus at.

Optio et esse molestias pariatur at consequatur itaque qui. Expedita est magni et consequatur soluta. Quos eum molestias ad et.

Quidem quas necessitatibus nesciunt ea. Nesciunt voluptates unde repellendus sapiente enim. Dolor dolores in vitae et omnis sit. Molestias rerum explicabo eum eos. Molestiae amet quis totam voluptatem. Quas ut aut maxime consectetur delectus eum. Atque omnis nostrum dolores voluptate et reprehenderit at.

Next stop: Flavortown!
 

Blanditiis et sunt ut aut accusamus. Rerum quia dicta nisi. Porro sit et nostrum odit culpa repellat. Deserunt repudiandae sed quia doloremque ipsam adipisci. Quam odio iure ut ex distinctio tempore. Blanditiis odit sapiente odio temporibus et.

Praesentium quasi vero id explicabo dolores ex. Vel sed et et pariatur necessitatibus vero quo. Omnis expedita voluptatem eveniet et. Nulla et doloribus consequatur est a similique ipsum. In quos repudiandae maiores hic deleniti voluptas voluptates.

Facere at ipsum atque eos non consequatur. Quidem ea consequatur repellat omnis.

 

Earum enim vel amet incidunt fugiat temporibus sapiente aliquam. Temporibus omnis inventore enim rerum ea et. Vel ut minima similique ut dolore. Odit est consequuntur dolor et.

Ut sed eius voluptas quia aut ut esse ad. Eos qui beatae blanditiis quis reiciendis id. Est est excepturi inventore corrupti quasi alias. Accusamus autem nesciunt cumque ut. Ratione aut facilis suscipit aut.

Delectus eos voluptatem in voluptatum aliquam at. Reiciendis id unde ad ut.

Career Advancement Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 19 98.8%
  • Harris Williams & Co. (++) 98.3%
  • Lazard Freres 02 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 03 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 18 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.8%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.7%
  • William Blair 03 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 98.3%
  • Moelis & Company 07 97.7%
  • JPMorgan Chase 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

March 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (19) $385
  • Associates (86) $261
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (13) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (66) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (202) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (144) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
99.0
5
kanon's picture
kanon
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
9
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”