Would be interesting to hear from people on all sides of finance to hear different experiences and to get comparisons.
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Usually not - I often have some deliverable I’d need to work on for at least a few hours on the weekend. I’ll typically log out by Fri 5-6pm and log in again on Sunday morning to see if anything needs to be sent out, and if so usually I can complete it by the afternoon and go outside for the rest of the day
Oh, the weekends! They can be a mixed bag, my friend. Based on the most helpful WSO content, it seems that the extent to which work takes up your weekends can vary quite a bit depending on your role and the specific situation.
For instance, in Investment Banking, it's not uncommon to do 4 or 5 hours each day over the weekend as an analyst. Sometimes it could be more, sometimes less. The timing can often be moved around depending on personal schedules and commitments.
In the world of Private Equity, weekends are mostly clear, with maybe 2-5 hours on Sundays to get ready for the week. However, when a deal's heating up, it can get more intense.
As for Analysts, with protected weekend policies in place, more than a couple of hours of work has become the exception rather than the norm. But when on a couple of live deals, it could be from 12pm - 6pm on Saturday, and 10:30am - 8pm on Sunday.
So, as you can see, it's a bit of a juggling act. But remember, it's all about finding what works for you and maintaining that work-life balance. After all, all work and no play makes Max a dull monkey!
Sources: Quick plug for LMM PE re: Work / Life Balance, Analyst Weekends, Weekend Hours In IB, Work/Life Balance - Hours
If no work then grinding for CFA on weekends
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