Interesting conversation topic circulating the office today, thought I'd extend it to the WSO community.
If you had the opportunity to work for one bank that no longer operates under its owner banner (DLJ, First Boston...), who would it be?
I'd like to kick off proceedings with: Wasserstein Perralla
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My heart beats a little faster every time I see DLJ on some old geezer's LinkedIn
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just kidding, in all seriousness (and I did work for them briefly), I'd go back to Smith Barney in a heartbeat. the pre-Citi SB though.
DLJ would not have been happy about the new rules limiting work hours/weekends:
http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/files/DLJ%20Too%20Busy.pdf
Drexel in the 80s by far
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