Is it a good idea to reach out to bankers to network at the moment?
Would they be more open or less open to calls with respect to the current state of life/work in the world?
Thanks.
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Not a good idea - comes off as tone deaf to me. It's a very difficult time where many are inwardly focused and worried about their health, family, job security, net worth, etc.
Utilize some emotional intelligence and wait for markets to hopefully normalize.
I'd say maybe some general LinkedIn requests, very low key, like their posts/positive comments isn't bad. Can make more of an outreach when the dust settles a bit if they agree to connect. Agree, people getting used to working from home, schedule changes. I've spoken to a couple people this week, they were open to it. No one seemed in panic mode. I think especially if someone else refers you or assists in the connection, and it's a warm contact, that's fine. Keep a light touch. You can say "I hope this finds you and your family well" or something like that, to acknowledge.
Yes, ask them out for coffee. Now's a great time because there won't be any lines at Starbucks. Make sure to give him/her a good, firm handshake too...maybe even a hug...I'm sure they need one right now with all that is going on in the world.