Would you do IB if it wasn't for the money?

[astonmartinDBS]

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Money is not the biggest reason I want to go for Investment Banking.</p>

<p>Medicine, Law, and Engineering all pay well, but I would never pursue any of those careers. On the other hand, I thoroughly enjoy the idea of Investment Banking after college, for several reasons (money being only one of them). The exit opportunities, the intense work experience, and the exposure to a multitude of high-ranking businesspeople are IMO excellent reasons to pursue IB. I’m one of those people who see IB as a “boot camp” that has longer-term justification. In addition, I am actually excited and interested about the role of IBanks, and what they do. I am actually passionate about business, and the business world.

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<p>While all that is true, the OP’s question was whether you’d still do banking if you got paid say…$60k and no bonus.</p>