Top Colleges for Wall Street Jobs

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Anonymous wrote:Why do people want these jobs? Lots of money? Really??? Sounds boring. There are so many better and more interesting ways to contribute to society and make a good living.

If you aren’t inheriting money, it’s the easiest way to afford “that life” (large well decorated/maintained house; summer beach home; private school; 1 ski vacation, and 1 spring break vacation and maybe Europe every other year for family trips to make memories and traditions; luxury cars; lots of help for a frictionless life) with limited money problems.

I’ve been there.
One of these jobs changed my life (from lmc to HHI of 4-8M per year)…..it’s much easier.

Pretty much this. Life is a lot more pleasant when you're rich. It's not a surprise that a significant percentage of graduates from top schools go into finance or consulting. It might be boring. It might be soul-sucking. But unless you come from family wealth, you wouldn't turn it down either.

I definitely would, and did, turn it down. Many people do. And I don't come from a family of wealth either.

You have to have what it takes, not everyone does.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why do people want these jobs? Lots of money? Really??? Sounds boring. There are so many better and more interesting ways to contribute to society and make a good living.

If you aren’t inheriting money, it’s the easiest way to afford “that life” (large well decorated/maintained house; summer beach home; private school; 1 ski vacation, and 1 spring break vacation and maybe Europe every other year for family trips to make memories and traditions; luxury cars; lots of help for a frictionless life) with limited money problems.

I’ve been there.
One of these jobs changed my life (from lmc to HHI of 4-8M per year)…..it’s much easier.

Pretty much this. Life is a lot more pleasant when you're rich. It's not a surprise that a significant percentage of graduates from top schools go into finance or consulting. It might be boring. It might be soul-sucking. But unless you come from family wealth, you wouldn't turn it down either.

I definitely would, and did, turn it down. Many people do. And I don't come from a family of wealth either.

You have to have what it takes, not everyone does.

(Same as any profession).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are good students from great colleges still going into banking? With a lot less hiring in the industry, I wouldn't get too set on it. There have been lots of layoffs too. Do something else, go to b-school, and then get into PE or VC. Don't waste your time with banking out of undergrad. From a skill development standpoint, most entry-level jobs are not going to do much for you.

Exact same can be said of CS, with so many layoffs.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When I grow up a want to be a douche bag who sells out the working class just like you all.

Stop being jealous.

If you were smarter you could’ve found a job making more than $170,000 as a 45 year old. But you weren’t thinking strategically.

Don’t blame people who thought strategically and now are the same age as you and retiring from these “soul sucking jobs” to start a 2nd career to do something to benefit the world or maybe to do nothing at all.

Well you certainly aren’t showing much grace despite your good fortune

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why do people want these jobs? Lots of money? Really??? Sounds boring. There are so many better and more interesting ways to contribute to society and make a good living.

If you aren’t inheriting money, it’s the easiest way to afford “that life” (large well decorated/maintained house; summer beach home; private school; 1 ski vacation, and 1 spring break vacation and maybe Europe every other year for family trips to make memories and traditions; luxury cars; lots of help for a frictionless life) with limited money problems.

I’ve been there.
One of these jobs changed my life (from lmc to HHI of 4-8M per year)…..it’s much easier.

Do you earn $M or you married a breadwinner you met while working finance?

Both of us are high earners….one more than the other. But at least $1M each/yr.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When I grow up a want to be a douche bag who sells out the working class just like you all.

Stop being jealous.

If you were smarter you could’ve found a job making more than $170,000 as a 45 year old. But you weren’t thinking strategically.

Don’t blame people who thought strategically and now are the same age as you and retiring from these “soul sucking jobs” to start a 2nd career to do something to benefit the world or maybe to do nothing at all.

+1

So true of many DCUM college posts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why do people want these jobs? Lots of money? Really??? Sounds boring. There are so many better and more interesting ways to contribute to society and make a good living.

If you aren’t inheriting money, it’s the easiest way to afford “that life” (large well decorated/maintained house; summer beach home; private school; 1 ski vacation, and 1 spring break vacation and maybe Europe every other year for family trips to make memories and traditions; luxury cars; lots of help for a frictionless life) with limited money problems.

I’ve been there.
One of these jobs changed my life (from lmc to HHI of 4-8M per year)…..it’s much easier.

Pretty much this. Life is a lot more pleasant when you're rich. It's not a surprise that a significant percentage of graduates from top schools go into finance or consulting. It might be boring. It might be soul-sucking. But unless you come from family wealth, you wouldn't turn it down either.

I definitely would, and did, turn it down. Many people do. And I don't come from a family of wealth either.

You have to have what it takes, not everyone does.

So true. It’s not for everyone. And that’s ok.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I grow up a want to be a douche bag who sells out the working class just like you all.

Stop being jealous.

If you were smarter you could’ve found a job making more than $170,000 as a 45 year old. But you weren’t thinking strategically.

Don’t blame people who thought strategically and now are the same age as you and retiring from these “soul sucking jobs” to start a 2nd career to do something to benefit the world or maybe to do nothing at all.

+1

So true of many DCUM college posts.

Couldn’t agree more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I grow up a want to be a douche bag who sells out the working class just like you all.

Stop being jealous.

If you were smarter you could’ve found a job making more than $170,000 as a 45 year old. But you weren’t thinking strategically.

Don’t blame people who thought strategically and now are the same age as you and retiring from these “soul sucking jobs” to start a 2nd career to do something to benefit the world or maybe to do nothing at all.

I have very HHI and can afford all the luxuries, so not one of the “jealous” ones. But you sound like a mean spirited, obnoxious wannabe snob.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I grow up a want to be a douche bag who sells out the working class just like you all.

Stop being jealous.

If you were smarter you could’ve found a job making more than $170,000 as a 45 year old. But you weren’t thinking strategically.

Don’t blame people who thought strategically and now are the same age as you and retiring from these “soul sucking jobs” to start a 2nd career to do something to benefit the world or maybe to do nothing at all.

I have very HHI and can afford all the luxuries, so not one of the “jealous” ones. But you sound like a mean spirited, obnoxious wannabe snob.

Nah. Just sick of the whiners.
Stop complaining/criticizing others…live your life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I grow up a want to be a douche bag who sells out the working class just like you all.

Stop being jealous.

If you were smarter you could’ve found a job making more than $170,000 as a 45 year old. But you weren’t thinking strategically.

Don’t blame people who thought strategically and now are the same age as you and retiring from these “soul sucking jobs” to start a 2nd career to do something to benefit the world or maybe to do nothing at all.

I have very HHI and can afford all the luxuries, so not one of the “jealous” ones. But you sound like a mean spirited, obnoxious wannabe snob.

Doubtful. "High earners" are not so very concerned. Stay in your lane, PP - lest you get run over.

[Anonymous]

This post is entertaining !!!
Want one of these Wall Street baller lives.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I grow up a want to be a douche bag who sells out the working class just like you all.

Stop being jealous.

If you were smarter you could’ve found a job making more than $170,000 as a 45 year old. But you weren’t thinking strategically.

Don’t blame people who thought strategically and now are the same age as you and retiring from these “soul sucking jobs” to start a 2nd career to do something to benefit the world or maybe to do nothing at all.

I have very HHI and can afford all the luxuries, so not one of the “jealous” ones. But you sound like a mean spirited, obnoxious wannabe snob.

Doubtful. "High earners" are not so very concerned. Stay in your lane, PP - lest you get run over.

Your doubt is wrong. I’m guessing you’re one of the “new people.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This post is entertaining !!!
Want one of these Wall Street baller lives.

Me too!!!!

[Anonymous]

What do you include as "banking?" Just saying you work in banking or finance is meaningless and isn't prestigious. So many finance bros don't even have great jobs.
I 100% recommend interning to get a feel for things. Hiring is way down, especially at the top places. If you just want to learn about business, management consulting is probably better. A big 3 job will look better on your resume in most industries than Goldman too.