Do analysts/associates really have no time to text?

I've been dating an IB associate at an EB who seems to be immeasurably busy. Average bedtime seems to be 2/3am on weekdays and spends at least one day during the weekend working. If not working, uses the weekend to catch up on sleep. 

Is it normal for analysts and associates to be so busy? Do you not have the time (or the mental capacity) to reply to texts during crunch periods? 

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Whenever chicks that clearly don't work in finance make burners to try and get the drop

That wasn't my first impression. Cuz why would a chick who doesn't work finance even know of WSO - it's such a niche site.

I thought it was a guy dating a girl and was asking a genuine question.

 

One of the greatest things about being in a long-term relationship is letting go of the constant need to be in contact with your partner.  It's amazing.  My fiance and I operate on the basis of: is it important? is it funny? if neither than it can wait until we're home.

re: your question

If you're a woman: Cut this man some slack.

If you're a man: touch.

 
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No, between the never ending workstreams and continuous day drinking to keep the voices in check, there's not much time to text. 

"If you don't have any enemies in life you have never stood up for anything" - Winston Churchill | "It's a testament to the sheer belligerence of the profession that people would rather argue about the 'risk-adjusted returns' of using inferior tooth cleaning methods." - kellycriterion
 

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I've been dating an IB associate at an EB who seems to be immeasurably busy. Average bedtime seems to be 2/3am on weekdays and spends at least one day during the weekend working. If not working, uses the weekend to catch up on sleep. 

Is it normal for analysts and associates to be so busy? Do you not have the time (or the mental capacity) to reply to texts during crunch periods? 

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