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HIGHEST PAID ANALYSTS |
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A little advice from a former analyst |
| Date Posted: |
02/15/2001 |
| Message: |
There is a reason why the I-banks have to pay ridiculous amounts of money. Consider what your happiness is worth to you. Be forewarned once you start making that healthy six figure salary, the opportunity costs of walking away grow exponetionally each year. If you are motivated enough to work 75 - 90 hours a week, start your own business or find a commision based job where three years invested will put you in a position to enjoy a steady annuity income while enjoying a personal life. The i-banking route will have you considering an associate position in that timeframe which promises 3-5 more years of your analyst experience while the opportunity costs of walking away continue to skyrocket or possibly b-school where you'll spend 2 years wondering how you'll every leverage a top tier MBA credential to get what you made as a 3rd year analyst without going back into i-banking. Just a thought.
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