Is it Bad That I ALREADY Don’t Care?
Second week on the job (AN1). Felt that when I was an intern with a RO on the line, I was an appeaser; I’d always be willing to do whatever was asked of me to the best of my ability. Now that I’m back FT, I find it impossible to maintain that level of hunger and motivation.
At the end of the day, I think this job - or at least its nature - is quite stupid. A few extremely late nights and I’m already cutting a few corners (e.g. using AI, not checking things thoroughly before emailing). And what’s there to lose? A reputation in a culture that doesn’t align with my personal values to begin with, that will no longer matter a few years down the line?
TLDR: As an intern, my job was at stake and that was all the motivation I needed to pretend to “care,” but now the only thing at stake when I give 75% instead of 100% is a few incremental k’s on my bonus. Idgaf if I used square bullets instead of round; I’ll turn those for you when I get around to it buddy.
This is an evermore present mindset in Gen Z. Not necessarily a bad thing but it's definitely generational.
I don't think there's anything wrong with this mindset as long as you're aware of the consequences and risks, and where it leaves you longer term. Ultimately yes, the job is stupid (like most jobs) and we're all just LARPing as being of importance.
Also bear in mind though that even before considering the risk of being fired, you can't keep this up forever. You will eventually becomes so nihilistic and full of resentment for the role (especally as your responsibilities naturally increase) that you are forced to leave.
Feel u man - job isn’t fulfilling for all. Some have such an organic passion for the markets and finance, some used the grind to get through heartbreak or other hardships, some are only motivated by money, (mine are a combination of all 3) but the vast majority of people would not find the nature and end goal of the career fulfilling (sacrificing every waking hour to make a founder or management team richer, while you collect a check that’s essentially just the same as working two corporate jobs) and that’s perfectly normal. My advice is to give it a year, and re-evaluate after that. Perfectly normal feeling to have brother. Keep pushing and try to find meaning in the work, and meaning in the sacrifice it takes to be an effective analyst.
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