So, I'm just wondering...we often hear many debates on group selection, and exit opps: Citi vs CS vs Moelis vs Greenhill....M&A vs TMT vs LevFin etc.
But what about those coming in as post-mba associates? Does group/firm even matter anymore? obviously your pay is correlated with dealflow, but is this the only deciding factor? Do associates even want M&A anymore?
Who cares if its Jefferies or RBC or GS, if pay isn't too variable, and you plan on staying anyway?
Thoughts?
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better firm/group = better exit ops, this isnt rocket science
Are you missing my point rocket scientist?
The point is, most associates aren't looking for exit opps - they are looking to make MD
u seemed to be very misinformed. i take it you are either in b school or havent even started yet.
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