GS Chicago vs. Tier 2 BB NYC

What are your thoughts on GS Chicago vs. a tier 2 BB (CS/DB/Citi/BarCap) in NYC? Both offers for IBD. I already know where my preferences lie in terms of fit; looking more for your thoughts on experience.

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LookingForHelp][quote=macroGS Chicago is headed up by Trott and does regional coverage. Solid office, mostly full execution. Definitely not middle market, there are real MM firms for that. Analysts usually do a split between Chicago and NYC, one year each.

Incorrect- Trott left the firm to start his own shop. Many in the retail group either got cut or are in NYC now.

http://blogs.wsj.com/deals/2009/03/30/byron-trott-to-leave-goldman-sach…]

I remember reading about that now, my memory is so shot these days. Regardless, still a solid regional office.

 

CS, DB, Barcap & Citi are considered Tier 2 now??

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