Should I reneg MOE/LAZ/PWP?

Recently signed at one of these shops, but want to recruit for a better group. I wasn't able to expedite deadlines for CVP/PJT SA. Should I still recruit for these other shops and reneg my offer? Don't have too many alumni, what are the chances of my bank finding out?

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No that is a horrible, horrible idea. Those are three of the best EB's in the game. You are risking your reputation for moving to a brand name of a 9 to a 9.5. Every option has great pay, opps, and experience.

 

but what if I want to

to be honest my bank isn't as strong in a particular sector as I would like and PJT/CVP has better, built out teams that I think would be more tailored to my career goals

 

You may not realize but there are CVP guys who live with Laz guys, and so on. Not a good look to recruit with a signed internship. Do a full-time lateral later if you get a return offer. It isn't about what you want when other people dictate your final position, don't piss people off on the street.

 

Because you come across as idiotic as they do. Seriously, If you try reneging I hope your offer gets pulled and I know a lot of bankers have a similar mindset as myself. Reeks of insecurity and privilege

 

You don't have to take advice, I don't care of you renege and lose it all lol

 

This is clearly a fake post, trying to instigate, throwing out a fairly outrageous proposition, and acting as if he/she doesn't understand what all the fuss is about.  

 

Similar to this post, recently signed with PWP/LAZ/MOE in a regional office but want to be in NYC for personal reasons (long term GF is going to be there and I don't want to do long distance), in this case would reneging be worth it/is there a lot of risk involved?

 

I don't know how this can't be a fake post -- it would be an arguably terrible move to renege even if you had an offer from one of these "better" banks, but I believe you say you haven't even initiated the interview process with these better banks? And if you were so gung-go on getting a job at the better bank, why then accept the offer from the "lesser" bank?      

 

Only person looking out for you is you. If you want to trade up, go ahead and try. But pick one or two groups. Don’t go wide. Chances that you’ll lose your internship are low. FT laterals are scarce, but you could try that in late July during your internship instead.

-- sm
 

Thanks for your note. see below: 

How would you recommend I go about doing so? Should I be honest and say I already signed but am realizing the shop isn't 100% tailored with my interests? Or just keep quiet

 

I would be honest that you accepted the offer. Would be a good piece of info to asses your caliber as a candidate

 

How would you recommend I go about doing so? Should I be honest and say I already signed but am realizing the shop isn't 100% tailored with my interests? Or just keep quiet

 

Lmao "don't renege or your career is over" Ignore those clowns. If you renege, don't tell your old bank where you're going, just say that you have decided not to pursue the opportunity and that you are grateful for having been considered for that role. If they send you a follow-up email just ignore them. 

Send the HR person from the old bank an email as soon as you sign the offer letter for the new bank about reneging.

 

Hell no. They don't need to know, and they won't ask. When I'm asked in interviews where else are you interviewing I circle around that question like a pro and only focus on the opportunity in front of me. The times I was transparent the HR person or banker would use psychology 101 and try to make me feel guilty for interviewing at multiple places.

 

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