Some hope during iffy markets

I know a lot of people on here are gunning at FT IB/Consulting roles and are having a hard time.

Class of 2024 was dealt a really shitty hand both entering college and now exiting. Reflecting back, a lot of us pushed through some unfortunate circumstances and even if some of these career paths seem to be really light with recruiting, do keep your drive.

Its not shameful to land a really solid CF job for a few years and try to lateral elsewhere or work back into it. MBA paths are still a pipeline to these careers and its not a shame to pursue.

Just a little hope for some of us :)

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