Summer Associate question here for Houston/Energy IB:
Curious if it would be foolish to not take an offer? I'm thinking something right now, but idk if I'm an idiot for doing so.
Obviously getting offers is first step, but I'm trying to prep in case I get an exploding offer.
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As long as you’re good with the sweatiness, good shop to be at but you’ll be grinding just a bit less than Jefferies.
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