The Typical Schedule of IB?

Considering IB as a potential career path. From roaming WSO over the past few months, I’ve obviously been made aware of the long hours the job requires, etc. However, I was wondering if you’re constantly working throughout the day, or is there significant downtime? Is the job that difficult, or do the hours make it tedious?

What does a typical day look like for an analyst?

What about an associate?

Thanks in advance.

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