Scared to leave banking for buyside soon
Currently a first year Associate at a BB. Went A2A and honestly didn't have a problem with staying in banking long-term but ended up getting a MF opportunity that I couldn't pass on. Been having a lot of second thoughts because I am afraid I made the wrong decision and leaving a place where I am very well-regarded and likely have a path upwards. About to leave soon and as I get closer and closer I keep thinking I'll come back to banking. Is this normal? All of my friends are celebrating but I am dreading leaving.
Not really sure about the specifics of your situation. But follow your heart / gut.
Sounds like you have a good relationship with your group. Worst case, you can do your 2 years as an Associate at the MF and then go back to your banking gig, hopefully being able to come in as a more senior associate.
Who knows, you may like PE even more, and as you said, better to try it and know you don’t want to do PE long-term than never try at all and regret it in 20 years.
Can always come back to banking after PE. Know multiple people who have done it. Don’t need an MBA either.
PE will hopefully broaden your horizons and help you think more like an investor and less like a broker
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