Leaving Banking to join LinkedIN
Recently an opportunity emerged to join linkedIN as an account analyst so it will involve client administration, data insights, making presentations, sales support etc.
Currently working in an asset finance division of an investment bank in the area of risk. Graduated and worked here for 24 months now, and have done very well in my current role, working overseas and in the US. Tech and startups are something that could be intriguing and exciting especially having a taste of working with some when I was in SF.
I am relatively young in my career (economics & accounting degree) and I don't have any particular end goals regarding my career direction. Do you think this is a good move in terms of experience, career path, expected salary etc. Pros and cons?
*EDIT* this is for one of linkedIN's Asia Pacific Offices so it's still a relatively new here.
Depends. Can you get me a discount on premium?
Just kidding, man. Good luck!
I'd do it if I were in your situation. With the minimal info you gave
If you don't feel right in finance or tech is your passion, then yes move to Linkedin and hook us monkey's with premium. But, if you're just moving because you think it's a better alternative, then no, stay here for the long haul and make solid money.
In terms of Linkedin being a "startup", it's evolved far from that my man, they are solely corporate, your a bit late for their startup train. If your looking for a startup to just be in that environment, find a buzzing funded Series A. They're usually getting ready to hire in help so you could squeeze early.
So I can see how this might seem unfair. But on the other hand, this is a banking forum.
Annotations are mine. Comments below.
1) And spelling/grammar lessons! 2a) Well done... 2b) ...but wait! What happened? You just had it! 3) Once more. 4) I'd almost prefer "their," for consistency's sake.
Aw, c'mon man. I posted this at the end of the day, grammar was the last thing on my mind. Why can't you just analyze the advice?
Not a ton of info here. Things that might be helpful for us to know:
(1) Are you willing to leave finance behind completely? Assume you chose LinkedIn, and imagine that 50-year old you was meeting an old work friend who ended up becoming a portfolio manager. Would you be indifferent? Or would you be jealous, pissed that mid-20's you chose an option that seemed attractive at the time but wasn't what you thought it would be?
(2) What timeframe are you optimizing for? Sort of relates to point (2), but if you're thinking of the tech world as a long-term career goal, then LNKD is a great place to start. Or are you optimizing for the short-term, choosing LNKD because it seems like the more attractive option right now?
These would all be questions I'd ask myself as I weighed the opportunity.
EDIT: I have poor reading comprehension. My apologies.
I'd probably go with it. Sounds like an exciting opportunity in a new Asia-Pac office where you can learn a shit ton
thanks for the responses guys - it's a pretty drastic change but I can see how it could be good to re-brand myself into someone who can work in a really dynamic space.
still a hard decision to make - will need to understand more. No doubt it will be a pay cut from my current role, so I have to be in it for the right reasons if I pursue this.
dont feel bad lambie Me no like fix My grammer eethur.
It's not like I wrote like that Dubya.
Bite your tongue, sir. The President will speak and write however he wishes.
thanks Louboutin - I don't know why you bother to post here and offer no advice. You're not even funny. Are you unemployed or is there another reason why you like to waste time?
Yep, I'm unemployed... and you're right... I offer no advice.
None of this makes my decision easier hah.
lol, sorry ar1gold, this thing spun out of control.
I'd want to know about this role. I'd absolutely leave finance to be in a tech startup in a more business development type of role. That said "Account Analyst" sounds pretty vague. It could easily just be cold calling and external sales, which you should not do. I'd really do as much research as you can about the position.
Ok lambie and louboutine. Please kindly take this to PMs. Thanks
Or get a room, there's clearly some sexual tension happening ITT
Clearly.
OK to get back on track. What do people think about working at a company like LinkedIn? vs. Banking. A formal offer will come out so I will know what package it will offer. Does money make much of a difference here to the decision? Thoughts?
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