My Work Life Balance as an Investment Banker in NYC

[@angies_listt]

⚠SORRY THE AUDIO from 6:20-7:07 got removed because of copyright ;-; Here's the subtitles⚠ "I do want to acknowledge though that as a first-year investment banker achieving that work-life balance can be very challenging there's still a lot to prove you're still building your reputation at the firm. for me as a first year analyst we were told to not make any plans for the weekdays you essentially have to be on call all the time and Fridays and Saturdays are the prime time for you to see your friends. so yeah I had about one to two hours to enjoy the sunset and then it was Back to Reality time for me to get back to work I got home and logged right back on and answered all the emails that I missed but I felt a lot more refreshed after the picnic break that I took most days you're not going to have the luxury of finding time for your friends but when that time does come you better take it so to all of the new first-year investment bankers or college students looking to go into banking remember if you ever feel overwhelmed or stressed you're not alone it's so easy to feel the Imposter syndrome in this industry and feel like no one else is going through it and everyone has their [ __ ] together but that's not true like trust me everyone is going through it and everyone is trust some people are just better at hiding it"

[@AribellaAC]

Why are some of these comments so rude? Anyway, I’m an economics student looking to get into IB when I graduate, thank you for the transparency without glossing over the hard parts or portraying as this glamorous career some people think it is. I really appreciate your content!

[@emilyau8023]

To answer your question, IB is full of toxicity, so you're gonna attract rude people. IB is also viewed pretty negatively in society because it's not participating in society in an ethical positive way, and people feel a need to judge that.

[@AribellaAC]

@@emilyau8023 good thing I thrive in toxic environments, and dont care about anyone judging me. Sounds like I’ll fit right in!

[@emilyau8023]

​@ayejay4270 hmm I don't think I thrive in toxic environments, but I don't care what people think either.

[@MakingaStink]

Great video! I say this as a fellow banker (in Williamsburg) who just got home at 4am and needed a therapeutic video before bed.

[@user39076]

great vids! can u pls make videos explaining how u got into ib, some of the best things u learned so far, and what ur next career moves r

[@angies_listt]

Thanks for watchingg

[@JChan-l6h]

Whoever says sitting in front of a desk for 12 hours is not that hard is yet to experience the professional service industry 😂

[@MakingaStink]

12 hours is nothing, more like 18 hours at least six days a week with a gun to your head the whole time.

[@studyou1016]

word ive done that for a year, start to get eye strain, cubital tunnel, backpain, etc.

[@nile7999]

ive worked a desk job and ive worked fast food and I prefer fast food 100% other than the pay

[@Quit3Cut3]

I work in healthcare and while I’m sure the pay is much nicer at desk job, my adhd brain couldn’t handle it. My hubbys a lawyer and has to read medical records all day long, I couldn’t, there’s no way lol 😂

[@ciarraflannagan9424]

I went from a more physically demanding job to a desk job and I only with 8 hours a day and it can be mentally exhausting! It's still stressful, it's just a different type of stress.

[@CP-ok1gv]

It’s crazy cause getting these jobs is extremely difficult but then the actual work is very doable just a matter of skill + will. Ideally, you’d wake up at 4 am and clock out by 8 pm (with your little coffee + meal breaks in between). Not 8:30 and work through midnight. Those things you’re staying up for can be addressed next day at 5:30 am (after you’ve woken up, gotten ready and are on your way to the office). It’s an old person schedule but it works. Then Friday evening - Sunday afternoon is yours.

[@the_speakable]

Turn on the lights around you. I found that having my only source of light being my computer is not a good idea.

[@angies_listt]

ty bestie

[@andiuptown1711]

@@angies_listtUse your Night light filter on your computer!

[@icelang]

the migraine clip and the 2am grind oof. Ya got this!!

[@angies_listt]

Was a rough day 🥲 thank u!!

[@timl4257]

Very good video. It is one of the most demanding professions, but also the most highly paid jobs especially to be able to love in NYC. The long hours probably don't allow for much downtime. I respect you alot for being able to work in this industry. It must be difficult to recruit for investment banking firms given the long hours and demands of the job and staying on top of it all. With demands or costs even of daily life in an ever tech advancing world it is difficult to find a balance between personal life and work. I regret not buckling down in my 20s qualification wise to prepare for good career prospects. Anyway, I like your videos, you seem really cool and down to earth, Definitely not a stereotype investment banker🙂

[@angies_listt]

aww thank you

[@nicolai1205]

Appreciate the video. It's interesting to hear "first hand" how much work you can end up working as an investment banker. Do you see yourself making a career in investming banking long-term or is this more of a grind to get experience, before jumping into something else? P.S. maybe it was just me, but the music was rather loud (transition to point 5), but perhaps that's just me. EDIT: Just saw there is a new video out saying you quit ha

[@hacker-7214]

And im here chilling with my 30 hour work week tech job in nyc LOL

[@andiuptown1711]

Which company? lol

[@MrSprinklecupcake86]

Love your videos! Random, but that phone background is the cutest. Are you able to link it? Time to change mine to that haha

[@loewlouie]

Trading all your youth and time for money… so you can buy back your time when u r old

[@emilyau8023]

Yah, that's how people don't become homeless. You know, if she played her cards right she could have pivoted to a less demanding job, making good money and basically doing coast fire instead of what you suggest.

[@sinnamonstory]

it would be good to hear your why for this career. what are your long term goals?

[@puffer_fish58]

probably retiring early

[@JoãoSilva-p6c]

@@puffer_fish58 She's on the fast track for a stress induced illness, so the early retirement might be an early grave

[@RafaelCDet]

"why" because you make 400k a year in your 4th year

[@puffer_fish58]

@@JoãoSilva-p6c i work in IB and believe me or not when i tell you most people do just fine if they aren’t greedy and ego chasers and respect themselves enough to ignore when it is causing harm to them. most people i know just want to have enough money for a nice, comfortable life and are willing to sacrifice some things up to a reasonable point

[@codshots4uxd]

@@RafaelCDet and stress induced illnesses by the 2nd

[@kevinjuan9493]

I thought my job has caused me enough stress until I watch this video 😢 Did you take your annual leave as a 1st year analyst?

[@angies_listt]

i took some PTO days for vacation, but even that is kind of looked down upon l oo l

[@kevinjuan9493]

@@angies_listt is it because of the facetime culture in IB? And do you think that culture is similar across all countries?

[@angies_listt]

@@kevinjuan9493 I think it’s the traditional mindset that is still pretty rooted in the banking industry, (unfortunately facetime is still a thing) where people expect analysts to have no social life and suffer/ grind for a year or two before you can have more flexibility. I can’t really speak for all countries, but maybe it is more lenient in geographies outside of NY specifically ?

[@kevinjuan9493]

@@angies_listt Alright. Appreciate your time making the video and answering my question. Have a nice day 👍

[@adey8000]

hey, love ur videos,XD. u r living my dream life.....

[@nvshinies664]

Hey Angie, Just wondering if you’re in the investment banker role (like making a pitch deck and presenting a cim) and not like investment management or something. Currently I’m trying to get into an investment banking role myself.

[@angies_listt]

Yep investment banking - so pitches, M&As, IPOs, restructure deals, etc :)

[@jlinsy]

What kind of IB allows you to do these kind of videos, even in your personal time?

[@ADAMABUSHANAB-y6h]

@@jlinsy lots of people post videos like this, they just aren't allowed to give confidential information, or even the name of the bank they currently work at from what i've seen

[@UNKNOWN-1589]

Love the videos and the grind ! When you have your headphones in , are you allowed to listen to music lol I know that’s a dumb question but I’m curious 😂

[@dariusharveyharvey5798]

Not sure if she's allowed to (probably is), but I was at a Hedge Fund this summer and everyone listened to music

[@angies_listt]

Yep I listen to music all the time!!

[@AJ-mp5hd]

omg I also work in the same place too but across from you...i work in media (not d*td**sh) lol! so cool YT recommended your video! subscribed! very interesting to hear you talk about work, life balance. love your content!

[@renzjarredhsantiago3985]

is investment banking great? Im about to go into gr 12 but im still uncertain about my career choice. I know I do love the world of business and finance so im wondering if investment banking is actually a great job or deemed boring

[@Ray03595]

if you can live with staring at a computer for most of the day. But it takes a certain type of person. It's not fun or enjoyable in the slightest. Corporate America is hell. And burnout is REAL. But again, some people really thrive in this type of setting. You have time to think about this stuff at least and every career has its downsides. But it's easy to get trapped in corporate and devote so much of your life to a company that hardly considers you an actual person.

[@angies_listt]

Agree with Ray! I think every job has the potential of making you burnt out, but learning to balance it with more valuable things in life will help! Now in terms of career, it’s perfectly normal to be uncertain especially if you’ve never experienced it. That’s why do as many internships as you can while you’re still in college! These will give you a small taste of what you may or may not like. There are many other fields within finance and business that isn’t investment banking so do your research and network around and figure out why you love business / finance and find the career that provides most of the aspects that you are looking for. (You figure this out through internship/ club experience, or networking, watching videos, etc etc) good luck! 🫶

[@MarkLee-z4k]

I think your company should allow you to work at home 4-5 days per week for your health.

[@AribellaAC]

Lmao!

[@wisnudivayana2344]

You can, but the salary will be cut 35%, have a good day!

[@nc_fr87]

Take care you will make it :)

[@Youdude2]

I'd rather quit

[@miyaweintraub6670]

Hi! What did you study in college to pursue a job in investment banking?

[@ADAMABUSHANAB-y6h]

Probably Finance or Economics

[@잼잼-p1j]

What are the steps to becoming an investment banker - ive just graduated with undergrad in finance. & feeling lost atm !!

[@chuckychip4060]

Apply apply apply

[@kahfi2219]

Does the company pay you well?

[@serenacui4243]

Hi Angie! I am a masters student at NYU with an undergrad degree in Finance. I am looking to get into banking next summer. I would love to coffee chat with you and talk more about your experience privately. Is there a way for me to contact you on linkedIn or through email?

[@henryzhao4622]

How soul crushing is a desk job for that many hours a day??

[@nataliezementbeisser1492]

you must be rich

[@abbibrophy7671]

who would want this job ugh

[@hubris6802]

1:12 - 1:33 is that mold in the corners of your room?

[@angies_listt]

LOOL NOoo I put blue thumb tack to hang up my LED lights a couple years ago and I can’t get the blue residue off now🥲🥲🥲

[@hubris6802]

@@angies_listt I‘m so glad to read that. I was realy worried for a moment. Together with your migrane I truly thought it‘d be mold. Stay safe. Love you video by the way. I started to develop a passion for investment banking about half a year ago and consumed every content I can find on KZbin and you are the first person I found who realy shows her efforts to take care of her mental health. I applaud that!

[@angies_listt]

@@hubris6802 tysm that means a lot!

[@hubris6802]

@@angies_listt 📌❤️

[@danielmoore9214]

Which bank is Angie at ? ❤

[@niklaspaul6474]

Horrible way to life

[@emilyau8023]

This job is usually temporary to move up into an even better job that'll pay a lot with less demand on time. A horrible life would be giving into indulgences to the point future you has to live off of other's income.

[@으리라차]

웃대에서 왓어요

[@하-k4l]

진짜 피곤하겠어요

[@CrossiAE]

please interview the coal miners and ask what their work life balance is

[@AribellaAC]

Investment bankers work 80-100 hours a week. This isn’t a pissing contest.

[@Kandolph]

I like how you couldn't bring up your own job and had to bring up coal miners.😂 You know you are not working anywhere near as hard as she is

[@no-rq7fp]

grow a set h03´

[@user-ny3oq8dk2h]

huh??

[@kamrankamran8863]

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[@kevinsullivan1840]

Hi Angie, you have such nice content about investment banker's life. Do you have any Linkedln account? It's ok if you feel object to share your linkedln account. Cheers🙂