What can you realistically do if you don't get an RO?

I'm an incoming intern in NYC at a more LMM level firm think like Stephens/DA kind of level. Can't stop worrying abt not getting a return, and I was curious what your options are in that case. Can you go into other areas of finance like commercial/corp banking still?

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well if it is lmm, then the bar isn't necessarily that high to get a return. if you really want to secure a return, just practice your excel stuff and know ur ib techs and be personable/not weird. take seniors and juniors for coffee and all.

 

Yeah fs, I'm just worried abt the worst case outcome, so I was wondering if you had any insight on that.

Will def prep up beforehand. Only 3 interns so should be good visibility

 

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