How overcome Burnout syndrome

Have not landed an offer yet and recruiting has me very burned out. Still in some processes but knowing I have an interview later this week is the worst feeling in the world. Very grateful that I am even being considered and I certainly worked to get to that point, but the last couple of months have been focused on recruiting, classes, and studying. Have not had much time to have a lot of fun or relax as taking a day or two off gets me behind on deadlines and increases the stress. The burnout feeling has translated outside of recruiting as there are some classes I simply do not have motivation to finish on a strong note. I know that once summer comes around and I am working, back in my home town, and with family/friends/gf that I will feel much better. Any advice on how to power through these last couple of weeks. How do you deal with this outside of college? I'm sure this won't be the first time I feel this.

2 Comments
 

You gotta take 2-3 days off and do your own thing and then come back to it all. If it’s possible then get ahead of your homework for those days then relax for a bit. I get ahead of my work and then ease the gas pedal for a few days while completing 1 assignment a day to stay ahead then I repeat. Sounds easy but takes discipline.

 
Most Helpful

Dolore minima nisi repellendus perspiciatis et dolorum. Molestias optio asperiores quam omnis. Enim dolorem assumenda ullam expedita consectetur aperiam hic. Et nulla natus nihil rem voluptatibus ut expedita. Qui nihil reiciendis excepturi.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.3%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.7%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.7%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (44) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (79) $150
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $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
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
10
bolo up's picture
bolo up
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...”