IB or Military?

Hi WSO,

Hoping everyone will be able to help me make a decision. Currently a Sophomore at a US non-target (20 yrs old). I have two offers on the table:

  1. An internship offer with a reputable MM IB in a MCOL city

  2. Getting drafted into the Army to go fight WW3

I'd really like to take the IB internship but the Army recruiter seems persistent, like, unusually pushy about accepting the offer. Quote from him: "You will end up in jail if you don't enlist, son."

Was wondering if you all could give me an idea of the exit opportunities from both options to help me decide, share if you've taken a similar path, etc. Thanks - CJC

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This isn't even remotely funny - delete it.

There's many vets in banking and their service to our country should be respected. smh.

 

feels like i've seen you smh'ing people all over the place recently. what gives?

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you can tongue my cheeks if you know what i mean ;)

Thank you for your interest in the 2020 Investment Banking Full-time Analyst Programme (London) at JPMorgan Chase. After a thorough review of your application, we regret to inform you that we are unable to move forward with your candidacy at this time.
 

Call his bluff, he’s a recruiter tryna make his numbers. Any and everything he thinks will get you to sign he will try to do, take internship and go for IB.

 

yes - have heard rouhani goes ham as a motherfucker when he hoists his skirt up.

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