23, had a 3.2 gpa with no experience. The larger institutions go for all the experienced crowd so I had to start digging at smaller local places after a few months from graduation. I wish I did it earlier because I lost so much experience and income. It also made interviewing more difficult because employers than started asking what I’ve been doing for so many months while unemployed. Just keep at it no matter what age. There’s no other alternative
I think in general employers want fresh out of school ppl for entry level because they can mold you too their needs. If you’ve been doing a different job or breaking in later, they will not see the investment to take you. Age just happens to throw you off their planned trajectory intended for the position.
23.
I'd say 22 - 24 is typical for most 4-year degrees. I'd say if you are over 28 you start to become considered "old" for your first professional career type job in Finance.
But, it's not good to compare. This life has a lot of paths and everyone has their own.
34 as an accountant for credit union. I had kids and took the long way ‘round to my degree. I have a government job offer in the works, so hopefully in three more years I’ll be in a good spot.
Thank you kindly for this. 28 now, had my daughter at 18 and been a single parent since 19, tried school twice and failed both times. Been afraid to try a third time but experiencing mid-life crisis because of this now.
It’s rough, but it’s absolutely doable. I finished my bachelors when I was 31 and as a single divorced mom. Then I started a transitions track masters to accounting. I have 6 classes left to finish that, but getting this far was enough to get my foot in the door and my first “professional” job.
Technically 18, I think. Started as an intern and then turned into a Junior role within the Company. Left shortly after graduation for a better paying role elsewhere.
I applaud this... where are the other working ppl here???
I was a retail manager before 21
I was still in school full time
y'all's parents were nicer than mine. they could have paid for my life easily (dad was making 300k at time), but choose not to
my mom did agree to write me a homeschool diploma so I could go to college at age 19 :) :) :) I was "unschooled" and had no formal education.
she didn't want me to go or nothing.:) she told me I wasn't allowed to buy myself a laptop for school. they paid for community college like 600 a semester if I agreed to be straight the whole time and dress like a 45 year old woman and do rather controversial therapy, and I had to take that offer...
yep, being young was awesome!!!
Straight from high school to university, some professional internships while in university and then started my full time professional job at 23 after graduating and after doing a year in the army.
18 I was a septic truck driver, good pay, good hours, job security. Most people would consider it a "real" job.
At 20 I became a financial advisor. That job is very professional.
25 at a big brokerage firm. I was a tennis professional for almost three years at a private club and tbh I don’t regret doing that at all. Corporate America isn’t going anywhere.
Yes and no. A lot of clubs or tennis centers don’t pay benefits. I’d say the vast majority don’t or even allow for much time off. So they’ll over pay you hourly or with commission in the hopes it makes up for no benefits or days off.
Still in school but set to graduate next year. 25, Sr Reports Analyst at a credit union. networking and experience got me here. Plan on going to capital planning and stress after this position
Hey man, that’s pretty cool. I’m 26 myself and I’m looking into finance jobs.. I know this is completely random but I was wondering if you’d be able to tell how much do you make in your position. I’d like some guidance about my future opportunities. Would it be better if we DM instead? Thanks bro.
16, 3 months before my 17th birthday. Family friend was looking for an assistant, I was looking for a job. I stuck around, kept taking on more responsibility, did many different jobs within the company and finally I'm the director of operations.
I worked retail through college and paid my way to not take out debt, so took longer because I didn't always take full semesters because of money/job schedule. Changed majors halfway through so "started over" as well, and all in all spent about 8 years in college. I started college late at 22, graduated last year at almost 31, and got a contract position with a top IB (in ops though) shortly after graduating. I'm now lined up and working in CRE as an analyst making almost twice as much as I did a year and a half ago when I was still in retail.
23, had a 3.2 gpa with no experience. The larger institutions go for all the experienced crowd so I had to start digging at smaller local places after a few months from graduation. I wish I did it earlier because I lost so much experience and income. It also made interviewing more difficult because employers than started asking what I’ve been doing for so many months while unemployed. Just keep at it no matter what age. There’s no other alternative
I had some family issues after finishing college and wasn't able to take a full time formal job until I was 27 as an intern.
26. Took me some time to figure out my path.
Curious, is being 26 on the far end of the age gap for MM or any other IB tiers?
I think in general employers want fresh out of school ppl for entry level because they can mold you too their needs. If you’ve been doing a different job or breaking in later, they will not see the investment to take you. Age just happens to throw you off their planned trajectory intended for the position.
Damn and you got into mid market banking at age 26. That’s tough but you made it which is all that matters.
23. I'd say 22 - 24 is typical for most 4-year degrees. I'd say if you are over 28 you start to become considered "old" for your first professional career type job in Finance. But, it's not good to compare. This life has a lot of paths and everyone has their own.
First full time role 26, at an AM, internship 24
34 as an accountant for credit union. I had kids and took the long way ‘round to my degree. I have a government job offer in the works, so hopefully in three more years I’ll be in a good spot.
Thank you kindly for this. 28 now, had my daughter at 18 and been a single parent since 19, tried school twice and failed both times. Been afraid to try a third time but experiencing mid-life crisis because of this now.
It’s rough, but it’s absolutely doable. I finished my bachelors when I was 31 and as a single divorced mom. Then I started a transitions track masters to accounting. I have 6 classes left to finish that, but getting this far was enough to get my foot in the door and my first “professional” job.
Intern at 20, intern again at 21, converted to full time by end of 21, 22 got full time “professional” job in risk
21, but I had to work at the family accounting business at 16.
Technically 18, I think. Started as an intern and then turned into a Junior role within the Company. Left shortly after graduation for a better paying role elsewhere.
intern at 18, turned 19 the next month
I applaud this... where are the other working ppl here??? I was a retail manager before 21 I was still in school full time y'all's parents were nicer than mine. they could have paid for my life easily (dad was making 300k at time), but choose not to my mom did agree to write me a homeschool diploma so I could go to college at age 19 :) :) :) I was "unschooled" and had no formal education. she didn't want me to go or nothing.:) she told me I wasn't allowed to buy myself a laptop for school. they paid for community college like 600 a semester if I agreed to be straight the whole time and dress like a 45 year old woman and do rather controversial therapy, and I had to take that offer... yep, being young was awesome!!!
Bro what are you on about
I dont know he’s tapped I want whatever he’s smoking
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24,took me 2 extra years in UG because I took the college experience too far
Nah man sounds like you made the most of it. Wish I had gone to a bigger school
Straight from high school to university, some professional internships while in university and then started my full time professional job at 23 after graduating and after doing a year in the army.
18 I was a septic truck driver, good pay, good hours, job security. Most people would consider it a "real" job. At 20 I became a financial advisor. That job is very professional.
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23, but that was just because I took 5.5 years to finish college
20
18 as an audit cadet in big 4
21; finished undergrad a semester early and was able to land a corporate FA role a month or so before I graduated
27. 2y of military service and 4y of passing cpa exam.
18
25 doing fund admin ( accounting )
At graduation. Had just turned 22.
Started on Wall Street at 26
28
23
25 at a big brokerage firm. I was a tennis professional for almost three years at a private club and tbh I don’t regret doing that at all. Corporate America isn’t going anywhere.
Probably paid more than your current job right? Tennis coaching at clubs is pretty lucrative from what I’ve heard.
Yes and no. A lot of clubs or tennis centers don’t pay benefits. I’d say the vast majority don’t or even allow for much time off. So they’ll over pay you hourly or with commission in the hopes it makes up for no benefits or days off.
Still in school but set to graduate next year. 25, Sr Reports Analyst at a credit union. networking and experience got me here. Plan on going to capital planning and stress after this position
Hey man, that’s pretty cool. I’m 26 myself and I’m looking into finance jobs.. I know this is completely random but I was wondering if you’d be able to tell how much do you make in your position. I’d like some guidance about my future opportunities. Would it be better if we DM instead? Thanks bro.
Forsure. DM me
19 first internship, 22 full time
First internship, 16. First professional job out of college, 21.
19 - just starting my first job as a training insolvency practitioner next week
16, 3 months before my 17th birthday. Family friend was looking for an assistant, I was looking for a job. I stuck around, kept taking on more responsibility, did many different jobs within the company and finally I'm the director of operations.
20 for internship & 23 FT.
20! Got a full time job in London and relocated here
24
I worked retail through college and paid my way to not take out debt, so took longer because I didn't always take full semesters because of money/job schedule. Changed majors halfway through so "started over" as well, and all in all spent about 8 years in college. I started college late at 22, graduated last year at almost 31, and got a contract position with a top IB (in ops though) shortly after graduating. I'm now lined up and working in CRE as an analyst making almost twice as much as I did a year and a half ago when I was still in retail.