Least Sweaty Group at Harris Williams?

Basically title.

Which are the least sweaty groups? Have heard consumer is terrible, which is a surprise considering that's a lifestyle group at most places.

Got me wondering what groups are not super sweaty at HW? For comparison I'm at a place where 90 hour weeks are the norm.

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, there isn't specific information provided about the least sweaty groups at Harris Williams. However, for general advice on work-life balance in investment banking, some groups known for better hours include:

  • DCM (Debt Capital Markets)
  • Public Finance

These groups are typically mentioned as having better work-life balance compared to others. For more detailed and specific information, you might want to explore further discussions on Wall Street Oasis or similar forums.

Sources: How the hell do you stay healthy in sweat shop groups?, Top Groups at Evercore M&A, Best banks/groups for Work Life Balance, Piper Jaffray: Sweatier Than Ever in 2018, What are the best groups for JPM?

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Think the thing with HW groups is they can all be slower or all be a grind - given how lean all the groups run it just depends how busy the group is at the moment, which is definitely something that has ebbed and flowed. For example, don’t think consumer is that big of a grind today relative to a couple years ago, would say it’s more EP&I that’s hot at the moment. Also depends on office as well.

 

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