Feeling bad/envious working for “lower tier” firm

Any tips for not getting caught up in the prestige rat race? I know that by any objective measure, the difference between working at like a top BB and a bottom BB is pretty small, especially at lower positions on the ladder. But I can’t help but feel bad having an offer at a firm generally seen as lesser while I see friends and tons of people on here getting offers from GS, PJT, RBC, etc.

I wish it were easier to be content. Has anyone successfully dealt with these feelings of envy and inadequacy and come to terms with the fact that things are fine not at the absolute top?

 

It depends if lower tier means Citi/Barclays/CS or if it means DB/UBS. Big difference.

 

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