So I'm in the second half of my banking internship, and I can't tell what is up with the guy they made my "mentor"
He's your typical ego - gregarious, outgoing, smart and is well aware of it (although he actually just finished his training so he may just be recently smart)
Earlier in the summer he openly griped about being my mentor to another higher up (which put me at a loss for words, but I just kept coming in with a smile as big eff you), but now he's been helpful and encouraging in very odd ways
I can't tell if he's just messing with me, testing me, or trying to get me to leave
He'll trust me with assignments, but he'll be highly critical of my work in an almost know-it-all attitude. He does say thanks for the work and that I do a good job, but it's kind of dripping with sarcasm (as it's usually followed after others show their gratitude)
I asked him a two part question one day about if he'd still be there if I got back (i hope i get back). He replied that I shouldn't count on it and then wouldn't clarify when I asked
Anyone got an idea? I know all sorts of ppl act in all sorts of manners, but just give me what you think is likely
Also, I'm a little bit timid, laugh a lot, and awkward at times, but I always own up to my mistakes and never make excuses on my work. I don't make that many mistakes either
I don't know why you would ask a two part question like that. I'd mess with you too if you asked me something like that.
For some of these, he just sounds like an analyst that is helping you out (being highly critical is extremely important for your development). But it also sounds like you're being a little annoying. Back off and chill. No need to get him actually annoyed.
I'm actually really appreciative that he helps me in that way even though it makes me uncomfortable. His criticism has pointed out some shortcomings that I acknowledge and will try to work on. What do you think could be annoying? I don't ask him a lot of questions. I know my work hasn't been perfect (he's a complete perfectionist even correcting me on the proper and most effective font size), but he keeps giving them to me so I don't THINK that could be it.
Maybe the fact that you think he is being a complete perfectionist for using the right font size is a reflection of things you could improve and/or why you annoy him? You being half way into your internship and all that...
is that bad? your input would probably be worth more than the dog sh*t it currently is if you made a helpful contribution
should I act more like a dbag know-it-all? study harder?
Could either be you and some shortcoming you're not aware, of he could just be your run of the mill finance douche. Hard to say. My guess is that it would be very obvious in person one way or the other. Try to determine if you are doing anything to unintentionally piss him off. If you can't find anything, it could be the latter. There are plenty of douches in this industry, in fact, it's rare to find someone who isn't at least mostly a douche bag. Welcome to finance.
man, i knew of the cbags too when I decided to pursue banking...still wasn't prepared
This guy sounds like a piece of work. He just finished his training and he is already treating interns like shit.
The trader I work with was just like this when I first started. The first email I received at work was from a Cargill trader to the trader I work with and he happen to cc me on the email. The trader I work with then proceeded to email him back and say 'He's not important, please disregard him" to insult/mess with me. Needless to say, this same trader went to bat for me, saved me my job, and then got me promoted..and to top it all off, I now have his job. It's called tough love or suck it up, keep your head down...and keep a positive attitude. You'll be fine.
exactly what I'm doing now. It's the only play I've got really, and I am listening to him...I think he'll be pleasantly surprised by that when I give my final presentation. hopefully i ccan claim the same when all is said and done
Sounds like you should just chill and stop asking dumb questions.
Attention to detail says a lot about a person. Things like font size--while maybe not important in and of themselves--speak to one's ability to follow directions, follow company norms, etc.
A little tough love never hurt anyone. Let the harshness slide and hang on to the words of encouragement.
yea, that's one thing i am learning from him
That guy sounds like a complete faggot, so I'm sorry to hear that. But I suggest you stop nervously laughing and/or being timid. Just relax and act like you would around your friends or family.
This guy sounds like a tool, but things like font size are very important to people in banking so take them seriously. Just typing that makes me happy im not a banker...
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