Anyone else this passionate about their banking job?

Recently had a networking call that lasted an hour. The person I was talking to started out in IB but transitioned into WM as they got older. In the call, they complained about being forced to take off 2 weeks this year. She told me before this year, she hadn’t taken a vacation in 24 years. Also, she told me she say this was her life and didn’t give a F about WLB. She is in her 60’s now. Anyone else love their job that much???

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Yeah, my point exactly. Sounds like a total loser too. You didn't take time off in 24 years to spend time with your family or friends? Like, what is wrong with you?

 
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If you have nothing in your life that would make you want to take time off work, you are a loser.

 

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