Varies.. M&A is the same. LevFin - slightly less - friends of mine are putting in 80hpw at BBs. Will depend on firm as well though - Jefferies is fairly unknown in London, for example, so if dealflow is low, I can't imagine the hours will be as punishing. I stand to be corrected though.

Bb.

 
Bb.:
Varies.. M&A is the same. LevFin - slightly less - friends of mine are putting in 80hpw at BBs. Will depend on firm as well though - Jefferies is fairly unknown in London, for example, so if dealflow is low, I can't imagine the hours will be as punishing. I stand to be corrected though.

Bb.

I know somebody who was working at Jefferies in London as an analyst, only lasted a year because the NY guys were trying to do a big push into the European client base and hence ended up really wrecking the analysts. He moved on to boutique work..

 

You've just opened up the floor for annoying debate.

I've lived both places and love both for different reasons. I'll just go through with your question.

In New York you get the hottest women from all over the US that move there. In London you get the hottest women from all over Europe and the hottest south asian women you'll ever see. I think that one is a toss-up because native Brits offset the gains.

It is awesome being a foreigner. You are much more approachable and you are always a conversation starter. Be a polite American (assuming you are American?) respect people around you and try to fit in as much as you can and people like you. Don't be a douche and start talking British if you aren't. It's not so often you can walk up to a bar in your native country and say, "Can I have a beer?" and the girl standing next to you says, "Hey, where is your accent from?"

Food, I give the nod to New York.

I felt as though work life balance was better in London.

In general it is hard to determine which is better, but I'd move back to London in a heartbeat if that shows you anything.

Have fun!

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