I’m glad I don’t live in the US for 1 reason only
I probably would’ve shot myself by now, but I’m not suicidal. Idk how to explain. I fucking hate my life and this job
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If you hate a job so much you want to shoot yourself, you really should consider leaving. WSO is full of hardos, but end of the day it's just a job. It's not worth your life.
I don’t even have a year of experience, and due to family matters I can’t afford to miss even 1 pay check until my bonus
100% agreed. If you hate it so much, go after something else. Life is short.
IB is a death cult.
Pretty much — if “sleep is optional and your social life dies” counts as a selling point, welcome to the cult. Coffee is the sacrament, Excel your ritual, and your bonus is the afterlife.
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