This might be one of the worst times to be a junior banker ever
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So far can recall seeing lower bonuses at some places (Citi, BofA, MS, Wells, Blair, Baird)
Other places seem to have gotten normal / decent bonuses (PWP, GUGG, PJT, CVP)
Wow comp is variable in a cyclical industry, who knew!
Wdym theres no work lol
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