Taking 2 days off for graduation ceremony
Hi everyone,
Apologies if this has been asked before, difficult search function here on WSO!
I'm interning this summer at a balance sheet BB within Capital Markets but I'm also graduating this year. The internship starts around a month before my graduation ceremony. Would it be okay to take 2 days off? Means a lot for my family to attend and see me graduate (plus it's the culmination of all my hard work, I want to experience it as well).
I know that the market is really tough and sticky right now so I really don't want to jeopardise getting a return offer.
This is for London btw for cultural nuances (in case things are different in America).
yes
Shouldn't have any problems - out of curiosity, would it be possible to do it in 1 day or is it international? Congrats x2
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Not really possible because my mother is 50+ and has some mobility issues, so would put too much strain on her. But sounds good, thank you!
Fair enough! Hope she has the best time and is super proud!
When I completed my masters, many classmates weren't at the ceremony because they were worried about their return offers. I personally found that a bit silly.
I haven't worked at a BB but in general the British culture is quite understanding.
It's quite simple - ask your team a week after you start. Apologise for it but approach it from the angle of "Graduation is once in a lifetime event and I would really appreciate it if I could attend. If the team urgently needs my help, I can work during the following weekend to make up for it."
If they refuse, understand that you're in a tough environment and there's no room for errors in general.
Curious to see what others think
Thanks! Yeah this is more of a "once in a lifetime thing" because it's my undergraduate degree that I'm completing. Will take that on board and ask early!
two days is a bit much, most people take the afternoon off - typically graduation falls on a friday so i know some people at BBs and EBs (me included) during the summer leave work after lunch on friday
Can't really do that... My university is in another city. Hope it does fall on a Friday, then I can just take one day off lol
In London and had a delayed graduation for Covid, I took a day. Other people in my year took 2-3 three days, absolutely do not take sh** from anyone and go to your graduation and enjoy with your old pals!
No you can’t Fuckin go
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