Just started SA as a sophomore at a top BB and genuinely feel so lost...I find it engaging and somewhat enjoy it but struggle to keep up with classmates who study this at school full time--feeling very behind and doubting myself. Tips?
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Sophomore BB interns are all diversity hires, you’ll be fine. Just work at the BB for a few years and inevitably get fired due to performance issues.
So miserable bro damn I hope you see better days
Its true and backed by statistics, but HR still loves to keep hiring ‘diverse’ candidates who perform extremely poorly with no chance of progression at the firm
Bro relax. Why so mad? The learning curve will be hard, but assuming you study liberal arts you’re better at critical thinking which all in all is more important. Technicals can be learned. Just give it time
bumping (to hopefully someone normal)
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