2010 FT Salaries CHARLOTTE vs NY

if the boutique is a top notch well known one, then that number is quite low. Why are you declining BAML? I think you will have a better exit opp than the boutique.

Take either BoA or WF. I would do BoA if you get ML legacy group or a solid bank in general. I would do WF if you like their culture and the fact that they are rising FAST. I think BoA still is a bit better than WF but factors such as groups and culture matter, so pick on preferences.

Don't take a boutique over the previous two though. BB > no name.

boa sucks, hiring like 120 people this year... take wells fargo, seems like better future prospects

If you want the boutique, then congrats. Don't listen to people pushing the BB, to each his own. With negotiating I say go for it, but go lightly. As you said 65 goes a long way in Charlotte and you don't want to have a black mark on your name when just starting out. Maybe one of the career help people have more specific advice. Good luck.

OR take 70k+10k AND it's a BB (aka boa/wells fargo) at CLT/NY rather than crappy boutique.

loser above me works at a boutique lol

wells and bank of america is def better than a crap boutique

1styearbanker -

Do you happen to know which groups at BoA are ML legacy groups?

ultratrader - are you off of your meds? calm down and get back to class. hold off on talking out of your ass about an adult decision until you get an internship. bitch.

Monkey: PM me.

did you ask what the target or estimated bonus range is for each of these places?? that could make a huge difference.

ur retarded to ask how much money u gonna make how is anyone gonna knokw that

i think the boutique would be the lowest though so dont go to that

tip #1 - don't negotiate for more money. splitting hairs over $5k for an entry job is only going to lead you to bad places (offer withdrawn, bad rep before you set foot in the door).

tip #2 - go with bb over boutique, unless as mentioned about its a prestigious boutique. bb will get you better training and networking while there, and better exit ops when leaving.

Agree with tip 1, even though it sounds like its a 80k vs 65 = 15k difference.

lots of toolish asians in this thread.

also lots of losers in here trying to defend their loser boutiques offering 60k and prob a 20k bonus lol.

take wf or boa

I'm interested in the boutique b/c the people are awesome and I'll be working with the in-house fund as well, honestly think its going to be a much better learning experience overall.

Take BAML.

What boutique is it? Sagent Advisors?

What's the role? Their Credit Mgmt Training Program? LevFin lending?

i think you really need to say what the boutique is. if its something like Jefferies then your argument is much stronger to take that based on culture/fit bc in this case your boutique is reputable and you'll see good deal flow.

my opinion go with Wells or BAML.

1 - Better exit ops than a boutique 2 - The possibility of working on more deals with a BB as the dealflow might be better than the boutique depending on your group 3 - Don't negotiate the salary with the boutique. I think your decision should be between WF (CL), based on the cheaper costs of living in CL and still being able to work for a BB that is growing.

but culture does play a big part. If you feel that BAML is that much better go there. You have to look out for yourself and think about where you want to be 5 to 10 years from now. Exit Ops from a BB, and the higher pay, should be enough to at least push you away from the boutique.

Either way congratulations on your offers and best of luck!

Or you can be a man and work for BAML/WF in NYC.

http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/05/berkshire-sells-8-billion-…

Joint lead manager for the 8 billion deal.

is the boutique fidus partners?