Am I cooked?

48 years old. Graduated from Michigan State in 99 with a b.a. in poli Sci, minor in environmental studies. Never worked in ib or received any internships. Trying to break into a MM or BB.

Most work experience is in hospitality and retail, so thinking lodging or C&R coverage. Ex-wife’s uncle was high up at Merrill Lynch but he died. If not would def be at BAML. Thoughts?

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