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+57 The cost of being good 10 9mo
+57 Anyone ever return to a firm that laid them off? 43 2y
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+57 What’s a watch befitting of a VP? 59 3y
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+57 PE Scene in Asia 38 6y
+57 Q&A: Extreme Non Target to IBD 21 7y
+57 Nervousness/Imposter Syndrome for Superdays 8 6y
+57 Panic Attack 16 10mo
+57 Am I the only one who worked at a no-name boutique IB and had zero problem going UMM buyside? 50 5y
+57 Dear College Students... 11 5y
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+57 Any danger in talking with headhunters? 38 4y
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+57 Stuggling With Behaviorals - Would Appreciate Tips 12 9y
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  • Guggenheim Partners 02 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

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  • Morgan Stanley 02 99.0%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
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  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
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