SA at BB in HK vs NYC/LA/Chicago?

what do you guys think. what are some the big differences between a SA position at a BB in HK and a SA position in US (NYC, LA, Chicago)

Thanks a lot :)

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well, HK is located in Asia and NYC, LA, Chicago in the United States.

they are far away from each other.

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My friend worked in a BB in HK, and then went to another BB FT in NYC --and she said that HK is a LOT more cutthroat and she didn't like it. If you want to be in Asia, then go for HK.

 

I did my summer analyst stint in HK and boy I thought I was working for a consulting firm. You would enjoy your skyrocketing airline mileages by travelling around mainland china =) And if you haven't been to Asia, the exotic food will suit your western-taste perfectly.

 

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