<p>“Why is it a presumption that everyone wants to live in NYC and or work on Wall Street? I can think of few things less desirable.”
The bonuses on WS are HUGE so it attracts money driven-types. These folks work VERY long hours and generally have no life. Some burn out and leave after a couple of years. Others get sucked in and don’t even know what they’re missing on the outside. Be careful what you wish for…</p>