London vs Zurich vs New York

Hey Guys,
how does the lifestyle of an I-banking analyst (BB) differentiate in NYC, London and Zurich?
Would you say my comparison is accurate?

+NYC
Most vibrant
Higher purchasing power that London
Probably most diverse

-NYC
Longest hours basically no life
Bad/No labor rights
Almost no vacation
Really though to get in there as a European (is this right?)

+London
More vibrant than Zurich
Got family there
Cheap trips in Europe
More diverse than Zurich
Major South Indian population
Better hours than NYC
Better labor policies than NYC
More Vacation than NYC
Free Health care

-London
least purchasing power

+Zurich
Highest purchasing power
Got Family
Easiest to get into
Cheap trips in Europe
Least Hours (It can be a 9-5 job)
Best labor policies
Almost no crime
Most vacation days
Native language

-Zurich
Not really vibrant
Not diverse

9 Comments
 

Labor rights?

In the US you really only get canned if you absolutely suck. Not sure if EU labor rights means you can't get fired, but if that is the case then it would mean hiring someone is also a bitch.

 

Zurich, not diverse?! I lived out side of Zurich and attended the UofZurich while there and noticed how richly diverse Zurich is and this was in the late 1980's. I was also married to a native Sicilian who was heavily involved in the local Swiss/Italian community. The main reason for this is because Switzerland has four official languages including Romansch, which actually makes it five. So, before you go spreading false assumptions make sure to do your research first!!!

 

Purchasing power in Zurich? You are aware that a McDonald's menu there retails for about $25 and that kids literally go out to dates at McDonald's? Also, most places in Zurich close at 9pm so not exactly "vibrant" as you said. Really can't compare it to NYC and London. To the above, the weather in London ain't great but sure beats the hell out of 100 Fahrenheit in NYC for the summer with all the trash and sweaty people around haha NYC is cheaper (slightly) but London is more livable I think

 

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