Do I start in London or Hong Kong?

Currently in the process of applying for summer internships. For S&T. I am a white British Male who speaks no Mandarin/Canto.

I have worked in Hong Kong before on an internship and loved it, and would love to return.

Would be people suggest applying for summer internships in London or Hong Kong, I have some very good contacts in HK who could probably pull some strings for me and I would love to work there FT after graduating.

All opinions appreciated.

Thanks

 

HK - no need 4 mando/canto (tho hlpfull) - also u gt worked to the bone (suggest gtting into debt-focus group since equity dying downwwn)

"so i herd u liek mudkipz" - sum kid "I'd watergun the **** outta that." - Kassad
 

If applying to HK make sure you list spanish as a foreign language, for no other reason than to baffle the HR people screening the resumes.

Disclaimer, do not actually do this.

Follow the shit your fellow monkeys say @shitWSOsays Life is hard, it's even harder when you're stupid - John Wayne
 

I'd say London for now, the BB trading desks here all have structured training programs that have been tried, tested and reworked to make the most out of them (and get the most out of you). Not to say that they don't have that in HK. The Asian markets might pick up fast in the future, so you'll want to be there when that happens. But definitely apply to both and decide later.

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose.
 
heister:

If applying to HK make sure you list spanish as a foreign language, for no other reason than to baffle the HR people screening the resumes.

Disclaimer, do not actually do this.

i would interview someone with such a resume just for the lulz

GS, BX. Will work for prestige.
 

I'll be honest, I wouldn't want to live in HK forever, 3 - 5 years max. Although working there is fantastic, living there was quite tough imo - I personally much prefer the lifestyle in London but the work in HK. That is why I am thinking of going out there when I am fresh and young and then moving back to London when I am a bit older and thinking about starting a family and everything.

 
Mont:

I'll be honest, I wouldn't want to live in HK forever, 3 - 5 years max. Although working there is fantastic, living there was quite tough imo - I personally much prefer the lifestyle in London but the work in HK. That is why I am thinking of going out there when I am fresh and young and then moving back to London when I am a bit older and thinking about starting a family and everything.

cuz of weader? Rly hawt dere. Howeva, food wuz gud, just can't stand the heet.

"so i herd u liek mudkipz" - sum kid "I'd watergun the **** outta that." - Kassad
 
Mont:

Nah not cause of the weather, I personally didn't find it too bad. There is a variety of reasons why tbh. Nothing overly specific, I just prefer living in London. But would love to work in HK while I'm young.

LKF :) plus nicetailoring + hot azn gurls (not as much plstic as other places )

"so i herd u liek mudkipz" - sum kid "I'd watergun the **** outta that." - Kassad
 
Mont:

Hi there,

I'm curious - why would exit opps back to london be really hard? Wouldn't working in HK for a X amount of years be appealing? I know people who have done this before etc..

Cheers

u r 1/2-way round world, + you need to m33t in p3rson to interview - cutulra fit as well

you'll also be lumped in w/ the "Asia" group as well

"so i herd u liek mudkipz" - sum kid "I'd watergun the **** outta that." - Kassad
 

I think you should try for internship in London.In my opinion many Internships In London are fantastic and extremely beneficial for lots of different people in different circumstances. I am telling you this from my personal experience. I also did my Internship in London through http://www.theinterngroup.com/london/ and I had a lovely experience. I am a finance graduate from Germany and I was considering the internship in London or Australia and finally applied for London.The experience that Internship brings is also extremely valuable and it can open doors for people who are trying to accelerate their career.

 

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