Any firms known to have better hours/WLB?

Everyone knows IB has terribly long hours. Its part of the job and you know what you are signing up for. I have heard EBs have the worst hours where 100-hour weeks are common along with some BB. Is middle market known for having better hours or is it all firm/group dependent?

Are there any firms known for 50-65 hours weeks or better compared to the normal 70-80? 

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I agree, I've just done my freshman year and I'm a SA at a 'chill' MM- really team dependent but other interns regularly doing 0900-2300. Half this stuff could be done WFH, very team dependent on how they view facetime in the office

 

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