Investment Banking lifestyle

Im currently starting a summer analyst role at an Investment Bank. Some people tell me it’s impossible to survive without being addictive to drugs in IB and that worries me a lot. Im someone who has never been into these sorts of things and like to staw away from this. I still want to progress in my career and feel like im very passionate to excel in my career but these thoughts push me back in what I’m persuing. Can someone share their thoughts on this please

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That’s great to hear. Sometimes the stories push me back. Im also going to be a summer intern but really want to excel in my career. However, I do not want get involved in drugs etc

 

receiving money (or the idea that you'll receieve money) releases the same degree of dopamine as if using cocaine, so what you say is not a joke, it's pretty real

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One thing I know, Ive set my boundaries and not getting into drugs is one of them. Im sure I can progress even without them lol

 

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