Comments on: How Stressful Is It To Work In London In An Investment Bank Or Similar Environment?

By: tsmith00

tsmith00 — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:41:04 +0000

I had a colleague collapse on the way to work, another had a nervous breakdown.
Do it when you are young, earn a packet and get out

By: latalian

latalian — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:55:04 +0000

VERY!!!!

By: philipsc

philipsc — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:25:04 +0000

It’s very stressful but the rewards outweight this. Not only financial but there is a great sense of camardary and fun in amongst the pressure. Bottom line – if you’re good you’ll earn a lot and enjoy it. If you’re not (and you know you’re not) stay in York.

By: taketwo

taketwo — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:16:49 +0000

There is a buzz about working in London and in the financial markets. Its performance related and you have to learn to control the stress that can produce.
It can be positive or negative stress (or energy) under perform and you will be out under perform and negative energy will make you feel depressed and that can make you perform worse.
If you can turn that energy to positive energy and hone it it can make a positive difference to your performance.
The reason for the long hours are that the markets you would be dealing with are on a different time to ie Europe one hour ahead USA 4-8 hours behind Asia 6-12 hours ahead

By: dragon51

dragon51 — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:53:17 +0000

dont think investment bankers that work in london have time to visit yahoo answers
so ur bestbet is to move here and ask one ur self

By: fantaBOY

fantaBOY — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:44:28 +0000

very stressful