They said i had a good attitude and strong work ethic but I “didn’t get it”. They’re giving me 2 months to get another job. I’m deflated. Do i even try to rerecruit for IB or should i just go to PWM route (which i totally wouldn’t mind)
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What kind of bank was this? Regional? BB? MM? EB?
regional
Very normal for that to happen. Their analyst programs are anomalous to institutional banks, kinda like the Wild West. You be fine your experience isn’t abnormal.
That makes me feel better. the whole thing was bizarre - not a single day of training and I was the only analyst brought on. just sucks to have to apply and interview all over again, but this time with rent to pay. live and learn...
Sorry to hear, that really sucks. Echoing the previous reply - started at a regional boutique years ago around the same time as two other analysts and both were fired 6 months in.
My advice would be try and reflect on what went wrong from their prospective and improve the best you can. Also doesn't hurt to do some soul searching to figure out if IB is really what you want to do. You'd be surprised at what else is out there that may peak your interest.
if you don’t mind sharing, what did the 2 analyst do after they got canned?
What happened to them?
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