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It’s because 90% of the users on this forum are the risk adverse types who have more of the inclination to pursue IB/PE. The funny  thing is that they pursued IB in hopes to live like the individuals represented in movies, even though those same roles being depicted are heavily influenced by real stories that take place within Sales and Trading or market facing roles.

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