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Aspiring IB folks, take a moment to read the fate of a 22 year old Analyst

A Wharton graduate; worked for Goldman Sachs clocking in 100hrs/week; couldn't handle it; passed away in an early morning when leaving his office. Exact details of his death is unclear.

http://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace-relations/burned-out-22yo-goldman-sachs-banker-quit-then-returned-before-death-20150603-ghfert.html

Of course he is not the first one to go and def not the last one either. But hopefully this news will help you folks remind yourself that there is always a "resign" button to exit all that stress once and for all.

Don't take others' opinions/advice when it's your health that is at stake (Y)

PS: Anyone who wants to read the father's in-depth memoir; I can send it to you

Reply 1

Cats&Roses

This is actually so sad. No job should overwork you like this, like a machine. Rest in Peace.

Reply 2

Soldieroffortune

I must say this isn't really news... everyone thinking of going into finance knows the score in return for working like a slave till you're 40 you are well remunerated. It also explains why most of them are hopped up on coke and other amphetamines ...