1 year as analyst ---> Associate offer?

Making 110 base and probably ~60 bonus as a new analyst 2. Have an offer to become an associate at another bank despite only 1 year of experience. Base would be 150k and ~100k bonus.

Is this a no-brainer? I like my coworkers currently, hours will be similar at both places. The appeal is accelerating my career a bit and obviously higher pay, but am having a hard time leaving.

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if they are giving you associate it must be a large downgrade in brand name tbh. no reputable firms on the same level would do this unless you're some sort of god.

 

Hmmmm, interesting. I mean, I quite honestly don't know why you wouldn't take this offer. Associate after 1 year analyst stint is very good.

 
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