Why do I need current investment banking experience?

[GreenerGrass]

£450? That's a "carp" rate for an IB, even in the current market.

Also, Docklands isn't Central London. Docklands is a wind-swept wasteland - with Skyscrapers - in the far, Far East (of London). A truly horrid place. (I know, I spent 4 years working there; never again.)

Nomadd

I don't mind it actually, bit different to the square mile but could be worse. You want to try working in Croydon.

[nomadd]

You want to try working in Croydon.

Oh no I don't.

Went there to have my bike dyno'd after I'd had a bit of tuning work done on it a few years ago. That was enough Croydon for a lifetime for me.

Nomadd

[Evil Hangover]

Oh no I don't.

Went there to have my bike dyno'd after I'd had a bit of tuning work done on it a few years ago. That was enough Croydon for a lifetime for me.

Nomadd

Given the choice between the bench and a job in Croydon, I'd take the bench EVERY time.

[AlfredJPruffock]

Investment Banking - no place for a Gentleman.

[Grunter]

That was enough Croydon for a lifetime for me.
Nomadd

Oh no its not! An excellent place. A watering hole for every day of the year!

[nomadd]

Investment Banking - no place for a Gentleman.

I'm a Contractor, not a Gentleman.

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Can't understand all the negative replies about Investment Banking on this site? I've worked for three of them now, in total covering a period of about 6 years of my 20 year contracting career. I've worked on interesting projects with really nice teams of people; my current gig being a good example of that. You really couldn't wish to work with a nicer bunch.

Now, I'll admit, I've turned down plenty of IB work over the years as I just hated the buggers who were interviewing me. But then that's the trick, I guess, making sure you don't end up working with a bunch of a-holes in the first place...
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Nomadd

[Lewis]

I'm a Contractor, not a Gentleman.

<aside>
Can't understand all the negative replies about Investment Banking on this site? I've worked for three of them now, in total covering a period of about 6 years of my 20 year contracting career. I've worked on interesting projects with really nice teams of people; my current gig being a good example of that. You really couldn't wish to work with a nicer bunch.

Now, I'll admit, I've turned down plenty of IB work over the years as I just hated the buggers who were interviewing me. But then that's the trick, I guess, making sure you don't end up working with a bunch of a-holes in the first place...
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Nomadd

I can second that (both points) In fact I did once accept a role with the 'bugger' and left after 2 months as they turned out to be even worse than I feared. But I've been in IB for around 10 years and 90% of the people are very nice and friendly.

[RedTag]

I can second that (both points) In fact I did once accept a role with the 'bugger' and left after 2 months as they turned out to be even worse than I feared. But I've been in IB for around 10 years and 90% of the people are very nice and friendly.

Yup - another vote for IB's here. Great places to work.

[zamzummim]

I think the difference of opinion maybe due to the individual IB culture, I worked at American IBs, British IBs and European ones (Amsterdam) frankly the British IBs are the best, the American/German IBs are just awful, I would avoid them at all cost(well unless am desperate and can’t find another contract haha!!)

[zamzummim]

Actually, thinking about it, I also worked for a US oil company, that was awful too, lots of politics and backstabbing - so perhaps it’s the American work culture thing.