Current 1st year that placed in on-cycle. Neither my group nor my coworkers know I placed.
Looking for advice on how to hide the rest of my IB stint.
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some tips for "hiding" effectively during your remaining time in investment banking:
Stay Low-Key but Professional:
Avoid drawing unnecessary attention to yourself. Keep your head down, complete your tasks efficiently, and avoid engaging in office gossip or unnecessary drama.
Maintain Strong Work Output:
Even if you're planning to leave, ensure your work remains high-quality. This will help you avoid scrutiny and maintain a good reputation, which could be valuable for future references.
Blend In with the Team:
Observe the work habits and behaviors of your colleagues and align yourself with the team's culture. This helps you avoid standing out in a negative way.
Avoid Over-Communicating Your Plans:
Keep your placement or future plans private. Sharing too much can lead to unnecessary questions or resentment from colleagues.
Be Strategic with Your Time:
Focus on completing your responsibilities without overextending yourself. Prioritize tasks that are critical and avoid volunteering for extra work unless absolutely necessary.
Stay Organized:
Keep your workspace and deliverables in order. An organized appearance can help you avoid unnecessary scrutiny and maintain a professional image.
Exit Gracefully:
When the time comes to leave, ensure you provide proper notice and transition your responsibilities smoothly. This will leave a positive impression and help you maintain good relationships.
Remember, the key is to remain professional and avoid burning bridges while keeping your future plans discreet.
Sources: Top 10 Ways to Avoid Work from Your Staffer as an Investment Banking Analyst, ~3 months in. I really want to quit banking. What should I do?, Girl Investment Bankers - Any tips?, Girl Investment Bankers - Any tips?, To what extent do you tell family / friends about your salary?
What a constructive mentality
rule 1: be in a massive team. in the smaller teams you just won’t be able to. places like baml great for this
Apologies if this is a naive question, but currently recruiting for sa and I'm curious about this. Is it not as simple as just not speaking about it at all?
It is that simple, but assume that at OP’s shop, team is close enough to where he thinks he may slip up (fairly easy to do if you’re a sociable guy and are essentially living with your co-workers 80-100 hours a week). You become close with all those guys, and when the “PE, HF, PC, or Corp dev” convo comes around, which it will, he may find it more difficult. Best thing to do would be to forget about. If he doesn’t stay present, it will get out quick, whether he tells ppl or not. It can seriously impact your work product, steepen the analyst learning curve, and, worst case scenario, get him fired. Be happy with the work you’ve put in to have that exit lined up, but always stay present. Avoid any feeling of superiority towards fellow analysts/associates, and act like your trying to become a career banker (MDs/VPs know the average analyst probably won’t stick around, but their favorite Analysts aren’t the ones daydreaming about buy-side, they’re the ones hustling and prioritizing learning efficiently & diligently). Everyone wants to complain about nepotism but nobody wants to talk about it’s only kryptonite: an effective employee. Tldr: forget about the offer OP. Act like you’re life depends on performing at the highest level at your current gig, get Top Bucket, throw your bonus in a high growth ETF, and go crush the next level.
Lol at MS Some guy signed a TPG Offer then never showed up to the office only worked from home. Got a 10K FU Bonus
well your IB firm has restrooms, don't it?
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