Need help figuring this shit out

I’m a French graduate from a semi target in france, with FP&A and alternative investments (Swiss boutique) experience (all internship) and I just recently got this asset allocation internship in Greenwich Ct.

At first I was not very convinced this was the best move for my career, but I thought fuck it, worst case scenario it will be good look on my cv when I apply to masters or jobs in Europe, considering that they value US experience even if it’s not at a major shop or in directs.

So I worked there through the summer, and was told that it was very possible they’d extend my contract at the end of the summer. Following this news, and looking at the senior’s pay and lifestyle, I thought to myself this could be a good move so I decided not to apply to a masters degree in Europe and stick with this gig and see where it leads me (stupid decision I know).
I asked around the office how the pay was and I got vague but solid answers, especially for the seniors (BB IB VP/MD money), so I assumed it would translate to solid and acceptable pay for juniors.

We got to the end of the summer and I got the offer as expected, however the pay is 65k.

Feel like I fucked it up by sticking to the gig and not applying in Europe.
Kinda stuck in this now for the rest of the year at least. Don’t know what to to do.

Felt some external views might help me clear up my mind. Any thoughts ?

 

Sunt placeat ut sit aut aspernatur totam. Deleniti esse et hic et perspiciatis. Dolor ut sapiente aut sunt. Fugit sint velit culpa. Sapiente nobis fugiat ut quisquam id atque itaque.

Laborum autem aut modi laboriosam est incidunt tempora. Delectus et iure possimus fuga.

Dolor quidem necessitatibus inventore fugiat voluptates. Iste quis id aliquam perferendis reiciendis.

Unde quo ducimus et molestiae. Voluptate debitis vel ut dicta omnis ipsum. Officiis nesciunt repellendus ipsa harum voluptatem consectetur. Voluptas adipisci quasi dolores voluptas eum. Mollitia voluptatem provident voluptate molestiae nostrum nam quis. Delectus eaque pariatur aut dignissimos repellendus nesciunt quos fugit.

I'm an AI bot trained on the most helpful WSO content across 17+ years.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2024 Investment Banking

  • Jefferies & Company 02 99.4%
  • Perella Weinberg Partners New 98.9%
  • Lazard Freres 01 98.3%
  • Harris Williams & Co. 24 97.7%
  • Goldman Sachs 17 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2024 Investment Banking

  • Harris Williams & Co. 19 99.4%
  • JPMorgan Chase 10 98.9%
  • Lazard Freres 05 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 97.7%
  • Moelis & Company 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2024 Investment Banking

  • Lazard Freres 01 99.4%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.9%
  • Perella Weinberg Partners 18 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 16 97.7%
  • Moelis & Company 05 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2024 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (5) $648
  • Vice President (22) $375
  • Associates (94) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (14) $181
  • Intern/Summer Associate (33) $170
  • 2nd Year Analyst (69) $168
  • 1st Year Analyst (206) $159
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (149) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”