Who is working on Memorial Day?

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who else is working on Monday?

Working on Monday?

Yes
40% (14 votes)
No
46% (16 votes)
Maybe so
14% (5 votes)
Total votes: 35
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Based on previous WSO threads, it appears that working on holidays like Memorial Day can be common in high finance roles, especially when deadlines are tight or projects are critical. For example, in the thread titled "The Work Always Gets Done," it is mentioned that only about 20% of the junior team is working during a weekend, indicating that some team members do work on holidays or weekends when necessary.

Additionally, in the "Depressing Moelis & Co. Staffer Email" thread, it is highlighted that staff are often stretched thin across multiple projects, suggesting that working on holidays might be a reality for some.

If you find yourself working on Memorial Day, it might be due to the high demands and expectations of the industry. If you have any suggestions on how to manage this better, it might be worth discussing with your team or supervisor.

Sources: The Work Always Gets Done, Depressing Moelis & Co. Staffer Email, To summers hitting the desk Monday..., Who else is shorting Morgan Stanley?, Q&A: Master of Real Estate

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