Should I Lateral

I'm a senior associate at an EB firm in a sweaty group. Definitely don't want to do finance long term but could see myself doing 1-2 years as a VP before bouncing. 

I like the people and have a strong reputation within the group, but have been wondering if I should lateral to a GS / MS / JPM for a year or 2 before leaving to have the brand name give me more optionality. Thinking small startup or something more entrepreneurial. 

Wanted to get some thoughts on if I should stay put or if the brand name is really worth sacrificing on comp in the meantime. 

5 Comments
 

Associate 1 in IB - Cov

Probably not the worst idea but you'll obviously be giving up goodwill and comp. How are your hours now?

Yeah I don’t want to fall into a grass is greener trap here. The goodwill is huge and it’s such a shot in the dark starting at a new firm and I think personality fit drives a lot of your perceived performance as well.

Hours are bad. Among the worst on the street.

 

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