San Fran vs. Chicago for Banking (IBD)

not the biggest fan of new york (personal preference), so would love to know fellow monkeys' thoughts on the pro's and con's of each of these cities for banking (besides the obvious tech and healthcare for sf, industrials for chicago)

 

How cold do you like your winters? What is your personal threshold to the possibility of crime in the city? Joking aside, probably depends on your group interests, lifestyle, and career goals as they both offer many different things. You already stated how SF is great for healthcare and tech while Chicago has good industrial groups and FIG. It has alot of trading outposts if you are looking for a switch down the line.

 

Agree with go4it . . . I've spent time in both cities, and like both. It really depends upon your personal preferences and professional goals. If you have more specific questions about living/working in either city, let me know.

 
mimi888:
thanks for the thread vanburen... one question im going to throw out there-- interracial dating? (specifically asian girl, white guy)

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