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‘It’s just not worth it’: Top graduates are turning away from brutal dealmaking jobs

Junior bankers say the quality of new recruits is declining amid a focus on brutal working conditions

Young talent is looking elsewhere for jobs after the pandemic reset expectations, FN finds
Young talent is looking elsewhere for jobs after the pandemic reset expectations, FN finds Photo: Getty Images

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Graduates from top universities are increasingly turning away from junior banking jobs after a flurry of negative attention around brutal working hours and burnout.

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