Is it possible to have a love life as an investment banker? What is the dating scene like in IB? What is it like to date as a banker (or to date a banker...)? This Valentine's Day, we are covering the SPICY topic of dating and relationships in investment banking ;)
0:00 Intro 0:11 Dating / Relationships as an Investment Banker 0:48 Yes, it's possible but with exceptions... 1:18 Does your significant other understand your job?? 2:04 How you can make it work 2:35 NEVER OVERPROMISE AND UNDERDELIVER 2:48 Setting and managing expectations 2:58 My personal experience :)) ~I've been on both sides~ 3:50 Dating as a banker 4:02 Your best bet / most ideal match 4:24 Being single and ready to mingleee 4:44 Canceling dates 4:50 YOUR RELATIONSHIP IS WITH YOUR MD 5:20 Schedule during slower weeks / protected weekends 5:32 Being on the same page 5:50 Figuring out what works for you and your SO 6:24 Advice from married bankers 7:03 Transparency is key 7:14 Applies to friendships too! 7:28 Level-setting expectations 7:56 Checking your email on dates 8:26 Don't beat yourself up if it doesn't work out :) 8:37 WHAT IS IT LIKE DATING A BANKER? 9:47 Put yourself in their shoes 10:10 Relationships as a senior banker 10:30 Mutual understanding / matching their interest 11:10 Casual / situationships 11:36 Know what you're looking for 11:53 Generally dating when working insane hours
