To those of you who didn't get into IB in the UK what are you doing?

What happens if you don't get into IB immediately after graduation in the UK?

It's not like America where you can just do an MBA and get in as an IB associate.

What do you do if you don't get in? Is the door to IB closed forever?

13 Comments
 

Why not? Will all my efforts be wasted? What can I do to get a prestigious job?

 
Most Helpful

Because you’re socially retarded, you have a shit attitude and you’re a prestige hardo. I and many people would sense it and wouldn’t hire you. You speak to others here like shit, you don’t take feedback well, you clearly have unresolved mental health issues, and you’re not socially aware enough to see THATS why you’ll never break in, that on top of your stupid A level.

 

Honestly with how competitive things are idk if I would even get Big 4 valuations fml

 

Dude get a life seriously. IB is NOT the be all end all, I honestly think even if you broke into IB (not likely given your insufferable, obnoxious attitude) you wouldn’t last for a year. Seriously man seek some mental help maybe reconnect with family or make some actual friends. If not then just put my fries in the bag man

 

Optio autem culpa id eum. Dolor dicta ut odit. Qui dolorum nostrum nulla debitis.

Career Advancement Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

July 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (46) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (23) $182
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (82) $151
  • 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
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
8
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
9
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
10
Linda Abraham's picture
Linda Abraham
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...”