How did you know IB was for you?
What made you decide to pursue a career in IB and how old were you when you decided.
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When I realized how expensive life is
THE PRESTEIGE
When I saw the salary
I didn't find IB - IB found me.
(a recruiter called me when I wasn't even looking or applying for banking jobs)
When I realized how much of a tool I was, and still am
My dad's friend told me the job was mine
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