Originally Posted by Bostonian
I agree that people should think about what will make them happy and what they think is worthwhile. One study portrayed a grim life for entry-level investment bankers.

As a finance person, I honestly don't understand why anyone who is not a workaholic would want to become an investment banker. The work requirements truly are as bad as described. And if it was all about the money, there are some other finance jobs that pay as well or better but allow close to a normal life.

But returning to the latest topic on this evolving thread: I am quite sure that I was considered for my finance job because of my MIT degree. If I did not attend a top 10 school, I would not have made it in the door.