Today is September 11th, 2017. 16 years ago, as a recent college graduate and new employee at Lehman Brothers, I took the subway to work on an utterly spectacular clear sunny Tuesday. I got to work a little bit early and decided I had enough time to stop into Century 21, a discount store right by the subway, to pick up an extra set of sheets for my bed.
Read MoreOne of the challenges facing Wall Street today is attracting talent to the industry given the appeal and pull of start-ups, tech co’s, etc. But there’s always been a hurdle within Investment Banks for markets professionals to recruit the same caliber individuals as those who are considering Investment Banking.
Read MoreOne of my biggest fears about leaving my job was that I may someday have to work in a cubicle or office and not have anyone to talk to all day. The trading floor is not for everyone, but even if you have that awful pit in your stomach the first time you walk onto one, try to think past the first few days.
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