Career Suggestions Big 4 > B School > ?

started at big 4 (hedge fund group) and worked there for 3 years on our biggest funds and entering my first year of business school (top school) but not sure what field I want to focus on....

With accounting background, what divisions in banking are best suited for someone with my background? M&A, DCM? Ready to work all day and night, everyone does it so not sure why people complain about the hours...

Also want taking into account that in 10 years I want to jump to a private equity fund so what divisions would fit this career direction best?

 
pelicanman:
Ready to work all day and night, everyone does it so not sure why people complain about the hours... .

Maybe they have friends/family that they like seeing more than once a month? Maybe they have other interests outside of work they enjoy doing?

Honestly, if you don't see anything wrong with working the hours or at least complain about it occasionally, there is something seriously wrong with you. Perhaps you should evaluate what really matters in life before jumping into any new job?

 

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