🐳 The Big Fish, the Little Pond, and the Analyst's Dilemma🐟
When it comes to starting your career as an analyst, the choice between a Goldman Sachs and a Moelis or Evercore feels like choosing between running a marathon in Manhattan or a 5k in your hometown. Both have their merits, but each brings a vastly different experience to the table.
Let’s be honest—at Goldman, you’ll be joining a well-oiled machine. There’s prestige, there’s infrastructure, and there’s no shortage of resources. The brand alone can open doors that you didn’t even know existed. But here's the catch: at a place like Goldman, you are one of many. You’ll be a cog in a very large wheel. Yes, it’s the Goldman wheel, but you might find yourself fighting for visibility, feeling like your brilliance is diluted in a sea of equally bright minds.
Now, on the other hand, imagine yourself at the likes of Moelis or Evercore. These are still top-tier banks, but the smaller environment gives you the opportunity to shine brighter, earlier. You might get your hands dirty on deals that, at a larger institution, would go straight to the Managing Director's desk. You’ll be part of leaner teams, which means more direct access to leadership and greater responsibility. You won’t just be a number—you’ll be a name.
Think of it like this: at a large institution, you're handed a scalpel and told to make precise cuts in a giant operation. At a boutique, you're given the whole patient. Sure, it's more pressure, but the satisfaction of seeing the direct impact of your work? Priceless.
So, do you go big or go boutique? It boils down to a trade-off between prestige and hands-on experience. And here’s the trick: neither path is wrong—it’s just about where you think your brilliance will be best amplified.
Go to Goldman to learn from the best, go to Moelis to become the best. But whichever path you choose, make sure it’s one where you can outshine the competition in your own unique way.
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