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Duh huge upgrade from FDD?
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If you think you're vulnerable as an M&A analyst, right now you're an ancilla to an analyst's work. You're more expendable in your current work, and don't tell yourself that your current department wouldn't cut you as soon as economically feasible. Even with the most fraternal group with the most chemistry, one that's willing to sacrifice time and effort for each other, the cutting logic comes from a higher power and puts a gun to your boss's head.
Sup wells
I’m in exactly this situation also, choosing between M&A and a safe option!
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Still in process so have not yet decided, currently though I think you kinda have to bet on yourself to survive.
If your fear is getting laid off, you now have IB experience which opens a lot of doors in high finance. I wouldn’t expect them to lay you off in the near term unless you actually suck. If your fear is a lower bonus, meaning lower TC especially for hours worked, I think the value add to your resume is worth it.
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What does FDD focus on if not M&A? FDD is far from safe when it comes to layoffs…
Take the IB offer no question unless you really want to be in FDD long-term. It's easier to go back than to lateral to banking again.
If you go IB you can easily find another IB job. This might be your only chance to break in, but once you’re in then you’re in.
Anything capital markets related is pretty much dead but the M&A market is still humming along. Things have obviously slowed down but acquisitions are still going on especially in the MM space. Acquirers have a higher bar now when it comes to diligence and there is more of a focus on profitable companies over companies burning cash but deals are still getting done.
Truth. If anything, the layoffs and people leaving are hitting, and IMO there's a lack of mid level (assoc/junior VPs) guys to execute the work. I'm still getting worked quite a bit.
environment didn't seem to stop Kroger from wantinng to acquire Albertsons - huge af megadeal ... wonder who won the mandate
happy for you king/queen🧡
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M&A is chugging along, and IMO will blow up once there is a bit more certainty. Growth is going to slow and incumbents will beef that up with acquisitions, too much liquidity and dry powder out there, valuations are starting to get juicy. It's all lining up.
nah bro not really but nice try :)
Big 4 layoffs are pretty bad during a downtown too. Go IB - living in NYC on big 4 pay is a struggle
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