Expected Time to Start at the Bank

Hey,

I was wondering, after the interviews and offer, what is a reasonable period of time the bank expects that you start working? Since I am currently at a boutique executing live deals, will the bank provide a couple of weeks so I can talk to my bosses, bureocracy issues, etc. or am I expected to start at the new job right away?

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"JohnDoria" Hey,

I was wondering, after the interviews and offer, what is a reasonable period of time the bank expects that you start working? Since I am currently at a boutique executing live deals, will the bank provide a couple of weeks so I can talk to my bosses, bureocracy issues, etc. or am I expected to start at the new job right away?

It just depends on the company. I've had one company give me a 7 month window.

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

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