Demotivated after not converting GS/JPM/MS IBD

title says it all, anyone in same position? Have no motivation because really gave it my all this summer and also liked the team....

come from a low-income background so would have been life changing, super depressed

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felt the same way as you when I experienced no return offer, had that sense of dread that "I blew it" and felt that I'd never have another shot at making $100k+ out of undergrad again. But the fact is you have a top-tier IB internship experience that puts you miles ahead of others. Swallow your pride and recruit down in MM or lower BBs, or even outside of finance. Cast a wide net. Use one offer to boost you to the next. You will be back before you know it

 

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