DE Shaw Prop Trading

Anyone got takes on a career at D.E. Shaw as a prop trader? Starting from their summer internship to first-year analyst, etc.

How does TC look after 3 years? 5 years? 10?

Reputation in Wall Street & Exit ops

Any other info. 

Currently considering accepting their offer and very much undecided as of now. 

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