“Is 34 too old to be a first-year banking Associate? I’m very interested in the industry but I don’t want to be behind my peers and be older than everyone.”

It depends on the type of firm you’re joining and your tolerance for pain. At a bulge bracket, being a first-year Associate is really no different from being a first-year Analyst. If you are married or have a family, this is going to be a problem.

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What prospective i-bankers often overlook when deciding on a group is the value of your team. My mission with this site is to teach you how to get a job in finance and how to maintain your sanity once you get there. Today’s lesson will focus on the latter.

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“I live in the American Gardens Building on W. 81st Street on the 11th floor. My name is Patrick Bateman. I’m 27 years old. I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I’ll put on an ice pack [...]

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