It's Decided! January 2018 is my last month as Financial Planner - Going Straight Into Investment Banking!

"Stay stagnant and you get left behind.....Innovate and you will Lead the pack!" I've decided that when my mind is not challenged any more and I'm not learning anything new, it's a sign to leave and move on.....despite many saying the first 2 years of Investment Banking will be like a meat grinder with long hours....I know that I will come out better!

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