Working in IB at a BB in London. Is it legit to take time off due to difficult personal circumstances creating extra stress and inability to properly manage workload? How does that impact trust within the team?
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That would be a disaster for your reputation, your bonus, and your future in the industry.
I disagree with Analyst 2 from above. I think your first step is not to throw your team in the deep end by proposing to disappear for however long you need to. Send an email to your manager and propose a cal invite for a solid 30 minutes or coffee. You need to talk it out and explain how you feel. Believe it or not, regardless of whether your manager is a dickhead, HR and firm policy is on your side, you are entitled to leave but you should do so appropriately. I think explaining what you are going through and your manager and proposing to lighten your load a bit and plan your leave over a period of time, e.g. leave for every Friday for a month you can plan a holiday with friends and come back refreshed, this would be more sustainable than disappearing for 2 weeks, coming back, and your team hating you because of the short notice, and having to catchup feel overwhelmed and feel worse coming back and now you have to leave (not implying you should stay either thats up to you).
Its shit people like Analyst 2 that pressure you to destroy yourself mentally. Take a deep breath you've got this, communication is key, if it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out.
Being human and relatable is key. If they're not a dickhead, they will be receptive and respectful of what you want, especially if it's taking a physical toll on you. I wouldn't be worried about it. Do what'd be best for you.
By taking a "Stress Leave", cyborgeisha will put "pressure and destroy" (as you said) the other analysts who will have to work much more, you understand?
Everyone knows that banking is challenging, and I start to be increasingly tired of the other analysts taking sick leave etc as I need to work 2x more.
So basically you are saying "deep breath you've got this", but go say the same thing to the other analysts that will need to put all nighters for cyborgeisha. They need to take a "deep breath" as well
cyborgeisha should have done more research before starting this career, and now other will pay the price
HENCE, why a conversation with a manager is important, he/she/it/they/whatever will know the holistic bandwidth of the team, depends on your teams size, it's also up to the other analysts to communicate their issues. it turns out managers (i.e. people) can't read minds. Yes it's a tough job, but it doesn't mean you should suffer alone, it also means talking to other analysts and coordinating work load better.
If you are happy taking on sick leave work from analysts and spending all nighters on work that could be deprioritized or spread across the team suit yourself. Of course there will be tough days.
That’s kind of aggressive - if bad circumstances were to affect a team member I would be happy to help them out
Agree with taking time off, definitely any half decent manager would respect and understand this, but personally think it is a lot better to take 2-3 weeks off in a row both for the team and for the person. Allows you to fully recharge and IB is not really a business where you can switch off easily, if you don't work Fridays it becomes a much bigger hassle for the team.
Friend of mine (buyside) took 2 weeks stress leave & resigned shortly after returning lol
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