Is it ok to reach out to former employees?
Is there any risk of reaching out to former analysts/associates at firms that you received an offer from to get a better idea of what their experiences were like?
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Yes
Why
Why not
No, completely normal and I would say you 100% should. If they’re jaded you’ll know about the bad which current employees won’t give you.
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