Location, Location, Location...

2-Part Question.

New York vs Chicago vs Los Angeles vs London vs Other

1.) This question is probably a no brainer, but IYO, which is best for IB?

2.) Personally, which location would you prefer?

10 Comments
 

Seems like a beautiful city and the surrounding suburbs are really nice. At least thats what Ive heard.

Im not sure how much of a player Chicago is when it comes to IB, but Im pretty sure UBS has a group in Chicago.

 

NY is my preference, it's lively and dynamic. There's something for everyone there. Transportation is convenient. There's shopping, culture, and incredible diversity of people.

 

New York is the only place where many other people work as much as you do. Everybody hits the bars hard and late, as opposed to earlier elsewhere. Also, the money and opportunities are in NYC. Chicago is pretty 2nd rate for banking and LA... the hardworking culture doesn't seem to fit. San Francisco would be better than LA.

New York.

 

i have worked in new york and london. you might think new york is the best, but actually there is more m&a in europe right now.

if you live in london, getting paid in pounds is key. when you go back to the us you can treat everyone for dinner because the US everything is so cheap...

london is also nice because the work / life culture is more balanced. lots of cheap airfare to continental europe - spain, italy, switzerland are only a few hours away.

 

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