As title suggested — wondering if it is worth it to be an analyst again. (I’d imagine I will be starting at Q1’27 if I do manage to get an offer, feels old after 2.5yrs in cap mkts)
LT goal PE/HF but I wonder do people even get enough time to prep given you are working till 2am? Coverage doesn’t quite make sense to me if I am stuck working 18hrs a day and have no time to prep.
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