What Was Your Career Progression

Hi all - I think I am undergoing a quarter life crisis. I'm 2 years into my career and have a solid gig at a top development firm - but - I don't love it, and am considering potentially trying something more generalist (or just less siloed to RE). Graduating and entering the workforce has made me realize paths are often not super linear. So my questions are:

1. Generally - what was your career progression/how did you get to where you are today?

2. What would advice would you have for your 24 year old self?

3. Do you enjoy your job? (Wondering if I might have unrealistically high expectations for how much one must like their job) 

Hope this doesn't come off too contrived, but I'm just genuinely finding it helpful to see how different and varied people's career progression can be. Thanks!

2 Comments
 
Most Helpful

Rerum sed exercitationem cupiditate vel deserunt sed et et. Nemo laudantium soluta totam eos culpa voluptas occaecati. Ipsam voluptatum rerum vero id eum ullam cum. Fugiat nemo expedita id blanditiis voluptate. Aliquam iste rerum voluptas voluptate. Corporis soluta deleniti non magni voluptatem quibusdam.

Consequuntur amet praesentium amet perspiciatis pariatur. Optio corrupti eligendi nihil nesciunt.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.2%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.2%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (43) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (75) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (67) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
6
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”