Serious self doubt in IB

Been on the desk for 6 weeks now at a decently sweaty shop.

I keep making mistakes, I’m struggling to learn group-specific technicals, and the hours aren’t good.

I know you’re not a value add until at least 3-6 months into the job, but I’m feeling like a very large pain in the ass as other analysts / associates have to check my work multiple times. I’ve never felt stupider.

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I’m currently working on a Sunday night on like v90000 on something that probably won’t even get looked at. I feel dumb man.

Thanks for the words of encouragement

 

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