Help: Superday on day of grandparent’s funeral
Will they understand or let me choose a do a different day? It's also in person so I'm not sure what to do. Skipping the funeral is not an option
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Tell them ASAP and hopefully they can figure something out for you. Definitely should prioritize a family event like that though.
The worst they can say is no. If they say no, I would reconsider wanting to work for a company that is that much of a stick in the mud about going to a family members funeral.
Tell them about the funeral and try to have them do a separate session with a few bankers just for you
Ran into a similar situation session last year, they should accommodate.
Absolutely agree with poster above that if they won't accommodate, it's not a firm you want to work for in the first place.
If they won't respect you and a serious family event like this when you are interviewing, they definitely will not respect you when you're on the desk
Just ask and if they say no, you wouldn’t want to work for them anyways
Do you prefer your grandpa or investment banking?
I totally understand the dilemma you're facing. Funerals are an important way to honor and say goodbye to our loved ones. Skipping the funeral is not an easy decision, as it's a time to come together and support each other.
How did you manage to dig up a 1-year old post on such subject?
He googled 'how to schedule superday around grandpa's funeral' which led him here
Never deprioritize family, especially something serious like that. In our most recent superdays two candidates (both of whom were extended offers) had to postpone their superdays due family-related reasons and I would have thrown an absolute fit if we as a firm didn't accommodate it. Sure, statistically your chances may decrease by pushing the date assuming a lot of ppl in the superday you missed get offers, but that's not worth missing paying your respects at a funeral for your granddad.
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