Depends on your age and objectives. I worked as a permie for an IB in the mid to late 90s. I then contracted at several over the following decade. Now I'm into my 40s I hope I never have anything to do with an IB again either as a permie or contractor. Having said this I enjoyed some of my time as an IB permie in the mid 90s but eventually age gets the better of you. There's more to life than long working hours and a decent bonus.
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