Just got a paid internship at Goldman Sachs!

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I am still shaking, got a call this afternoon from their HR representative. 12 month paid internship (youth development stream) with the opportunity for a full-time placement as a BI after the term.

Sorry guys had to share, too excited right now. In total shock and disbelief.
THANK YOU STERN, best damn decision I ever made to enroll into their graduate's program!

[Balla_Status]

My taxes are paying your salary?

[DCL]

My taxes are paying your salary?

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[heyhey]

congrats

but what's BI? u doing investment banking or some rotational program?

get ready for brutal hours, it's tougher than u might think

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congrats

but what's BI? u doing investment banking or some rotational program?

Bank Investor.

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congrats

but what's BI? u doing investment banking or some rotational program?

get ready for brutal hours, it's tougher than u might think

Yes, for junior positions it is brutal but it gets easier over time as you get senior manager positions. I am interested in international finance though, so I get to travel a lot and see the world. M&E sector will allow me to work from home. This internship won't be brutal because our group of prospects will have mentors who will guide us through the process. We will write tests (academic and practical) etc.

I really enjoy finance and have done very well, so I wouldn't even consider this a job. This and soccer is my passion in life, I absolutely love it.

and thanks guys for the congrats!

[DCL]

well, at least goldman sachs on the resume looks better than burger king if you finally find your soul and go do something else.

[sixerfan82]

congrats

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Congrats. Remember me when you are making millions through legal, but unsafe practices and cause a financial melt down. Hook me up with some stock before hand so I can make a few million too and sell before the crash.

Seriously, though, congrats.

Complex and illegal hedging instruments is what caused the major financial melt down; that's why Arthur Anderson went bankrupt. Finance for most part actually grows the economy, the perception that it somehow hurts our economy is a load of crap.

The Oxley Act revamped the guidelines though, so it's a lot safer now.

[BEAST Griffin]

So you're becoming a bankster parasite. Congratulations.

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[Jailblazers7]

Congrats and good luck with the great opportunity.

I don't think I'd have the personality or personal interest in finance to cut it at a place like Goldman but if finance is your passion you should do fine.