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?

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

 
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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

 

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