Just wondering what people's experiences are with this - obviously IB has a hellish rep for hours (which may or may not be fair in some cases) but to what extent do you guys think that could be improved without the procrastinating?
Is a lack of productivity actually a factor in determining what your work life balance will look like in the early years?
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You're either working late because your incapable or they will give you more work because you're one of the few capable. Bottom line: you will always make long hours.
This is actually extremely true. You either get faster / more efficient or you never leave.
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