Has anyone ever went this route or seen it done? PE has never really been interesting to me nor do I really think I’m cut out for it.
For someone who cares more about getting home by 6, having free time before sunset, and not stressing too much over work than having bigger checks and bonuses: would joining BO still a be terrible idea?
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Get ready to be shit on by the aspiring investment banking analysts who are still in highschool.
Joking aside, wasn't there a giant AMA thread recently from someone who made this move.
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Not everyone is cut out for a front office role
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