A seat at the table
27-Oct-21
Today was the day I finally received an offer to work at an investment bank and things just seem to finally be fitting together. With this one offer in hand and another Bulge Bracket Super day the following week, it really feels surreal to finally be at this moment. I understand that this is by no means the be-all-end-all but it just feels so comforting to finally have a seat at the table after this 3-year endeavor of planning and sacrificing so much just to be here.
This isn't meant to be a self-jerk on WSO but really a reflection with myself that I hope to share with this site because for many years now I have come to WSO for advice and would like to leave a part of me here too.
It only seems fitting that the end of the first chapter, that I leave something here for the site that helped me through so many moments of doubts or post-interview hell when you're waiting for the next call-up and thus trawl through the forums here.
If I can leave one piece of advice to any person who may come across this post one day. Its really the importance of keeping the right friends around you and to have a supportive network.
This journey really is a hard one, and more often than not we often pride ourselves on our grit and tenacity for suffering but at the end of the day what really makes the difference and gets you across the line is:
(1) The mates that you can crack a cold one with when times are good and especially so when they are bad
(2) Family that will make sure you have a warm dinner in the microwave no matter what ungodly hour you get home
(3) Most importantly the girlfriend with the unlimited patience to listen to your rants (finance is really not a great convo topic for everyone) and keep you grounded even as you chase this aspiration.
To end off just want to say that, chasing this dream is definitely something that you do for yourself whether its for the money, prestige or education by it is by no means done by yourself. So don't forget the people around you.
Good luck and have fun.
Congrats dude! I remember that feeling. All the best.
Thanks my man, hope all is good on your end too
Felt the same exact way when I locked down my FT offer after re recruiting. Congrats !
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