Is this something that is achievable? On average I think I put in around 50-60 hours a week and I'm sure a lot more people put in more hours than I do, but I don't know if I suck at finding balance, but after working these kinds of hours I don't want to workout, hangout with friends or even go out. I've heard of people working out at 5 am before work but does this really energize people? I feel like my physical and mental health is slowly taking a hit from working these kinds of hours. I want to do what I'm doing for the next couple of years. It really is a great opportunity and I like the people that I'm working with, but I just don't know if this will be possible given the way I've been living my life. How do you all find balance?
Wow is that normal in every finance? Or IBs only?
I think that's pretty normal hours even for industry. I usually work around 50 hours a week, 45 if I'm lucky, but never really anything below 45 hours.
I used to work in finance and left for Tech. Wlb is def better in the valley
Doesnβt exist unless you are a rest and vester and can stay around until the top chief (supporting this behavior) is out...
Rest and vest doesn't exist in finance
It sure does! Seen it at 3 different tech companies ;-)
P.S not a rest and vester here so only way to find balance was to GTFO of finance! Finally achieved WLB on the other side π
Where did you transfer to?
Eng
Sounds normal for tech. The other industries call that feeling βburn outβ. Exercise can help as long as you are getting enough sleep and have a decent diet.
The beauty of working out at 5 AM is that once you are done you are done for the day. The thing is, if you do not want to work that many hours per week, then do not do it. If you keep doing it, it will become expected of you. Sometimes, you have to make your own work life balance.
U in equity research? 60 hrs is low for banking
I find it does help but you need to do it for awhile to get the benefits.