Data shows IB is one of the unhappiest industries. Are there any comprehensive studies on this?

Google: Poets and Quants 2019 Industries work cultures that make MBAs happiest

13200 data points across multiple MBA programs shows that IB sucks.

Granted, survey likely only looks at MBA grads (so Associates, not Analysts). IB consistently ranks near the bottom as a job function and also industry.

I feel that asking recent MBAs on their job satisfaction only tells part of the story as they are only 1-2 years out. Any comprehensive surveys or studies done to show results for senior employees across different industries?

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