Why are Analysts Miserable

Whenever I talk to someone on the phone at whatever bank/fund, they sound completely normal and ALWAYS stress the importance of keeping a positive attitude/environment in the office since you're gonna work so many hours there. But whenever I go to my university's career fair (top EU target) most of them look/sound SO miserable and depressed. Feel like an idiot trying to smile. I know they're tired and stuff but I'd guess it would be a nice routine breaker? Maybe I shoud be like my hardo colleagues? Genuinely curious

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Do you have any suggestions so I can make these conversations less draining? I always try and ask about THEIR experience and not obvious stuff I can find on their website on my own...

 

IB is a job where perfection is the expectation. Definitely do keep the smile up tho

 

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