An1 at a very small shop in NYC. Culture is great and hours are nothing compared to the rest of street (crappy deals and flow), and pay is eh ($90k base $30k bonus). Grad from non-target with poor gpa (sub 3.3). How difficult will it be to pivot to a BB after one year under my belt? I have very strong connections within the industry and plan to complete all my tests around my one year mark. Am I cooked?
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You should ask your dad no?
This post is Sus. Aside from the unsolicited and unnecessary information about your dad being an ex BB banker why would you leave a job in this market that’s giving you work experience in the field you want to be in? Just stay for another year and then try to lateral.
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