<p>He’s not in NYC anymore. That’s what I am trying to get at. Nobody else is getting them. Ibankers in NYC are just too spoiled and when the banks are accepting bailouts these small perks (totally unnecessary today IMHO) add up.</p>
<p>My S spent 3 1/2 years in IB; when he left, he was an associate. Now he base salary is akin to a VP. He’s only 26. I realize the job is stressful, but he can very well pay for his own dinners and cab rides</p>