Started FT last month at a sweatshop…

I’ve heard anecdotally of certain groups within certain banks developing a culture that involves consistent 3am nights, working 7 days a week.

I joined a group that I initially believed had better hours and culture with free Fridays and Saturdays. I didn’t intern here. I was horribly wrong and after just three weeks I’ve been logging these hours and it seems that everyone else in the group is as well, VPs included.

Pretty much know that this isn’t sustainable. What are my options here, I need this job lmao and I don’t think I can dip before 6mo. This sucks though and I already feel like I’m loosing it.

Any input is appreciated.

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It sucks but like you mentioned there isn’t much you can do until a year in or so (can lateral/other opp). I know it’s hard but just take it as an opportunity to learn a lot and get ahead of peers who might in more chill groups. Trying to switch your mentality will help keep you a bit more sane and after all you will be learning a shit ton due to your shitty hours. Hang in there!

 

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