Do people wear sneakers in PE
Going to a MM based in NY if that matters and going to be an A1 and just curious if this is cool or not since it’s fine at my bank
Going to a MM based in NY if that matters and going to be an A1 and just curious if this is cool or not since it’s fine at my bank
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I do
You would be crazy not to opt for sneakers or loafers on 99% of occasions. Culture dependent of course... if it's a super white shoe UMM/MF you may be SOL.
First week no. Next week and thereafter once you start getting railed and stop sleeping: wear whatever you want.
I wore jeans, sneakers, and casual button ups my entire 2nd associate years. I got called out humorously one time because I wore a white t shirt on an MP call, but that was after I stopped giving a flying fuck.
Obviously don’t do this if the vibes aren’t chill….
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