Posted: 10/15/2015 11:26:40 PM EDT
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Not sure where to go with this so why not GD. I have recently started a new job as an analyst at a mega bank on the east coast and it hasn't been so great. One month in and so far I have averaged 60-70+ hour work weeks in a cube with no windows stareing through the back of two computer monitors. I left work in such a daze today that I somehow forgot where I lived for a few minutes while driving, like serious short term memory loss. Haven't been eating well, look like shit etc.. the stress is unbelievable. Sitting here I can't even think about anything but the massive pile of work on my desk that grows bigger every single day. I feel like I am having a stroke writing this word by word. Has anyone else experienced this before? I'm not really one to quit, I had a difficult/shitty job for the past 3 years and made it through it, this just seems like an eternity of hell. |
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Quoted: Not sure where to go with this so why not GD. I have recently started a new job as an analyst at a mega bank on the east coast and it hasn't been so great. One month in and so far I have averaged 60-70+ hour work weeks in a cube with no windows stareing through the back of two computer monitors. I left work in such a daze today that I somehow forgot where I lived for a few minutes while driving, like serious short term memory loss. Haven't been eating well, look like shit etc.. the stress is unbelievable. Sitting here I can't even think about anything but the massive pile of work on my desk that grows bigger every single day. I feel like I am having a stroke writing this word by word. Has anyone else experienced this before? I'm not really one to quit, I had a difficult/shitty job for the past 3 years and made it through it, this just seems like an eternity of hell. Money or Quality of Life. It's hard to have both. |
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Not sure where to go with this so why not GD. I have recently started a new job as an analyst at a mega bank on the east coast and it hasn't been so great. One month in and so far I have averaged 60-70+ hour work weeks in a cube with no windows stareing through the back of two computer monitors. I left work in such a daze today that I somehow forgot where I lived for a few minutes while driving, like serious short term memory loss. Haven't been eating well, look like shit etc.. the stress is unbelievable. Sitting here I can't even think about anything but the massive pile of work on my desk that grows bigger every single day. I feel like I am having a stroke writing this word by word. Has anyone else experienced this before? I'm not really one to quit, I had a difficult/shitty job for the past 3 years and made it through it, this just seems like an eternity of hell. I work at a mega-bank as an IT Sec. Analyst and like you I have an unbelievable amount of stress. I could work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if I wanted to with no end in sight. My suggestion? Look for a smaller, stable outfit that meets or exceeds industry pay standards, less stress and fewer things to be responsible for. If things work out that's where I will be headed. This isn't worth my health. I've put on 15 pounds since I started here. |
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Contractor for a mega bank. Global networking operations, I'm their senior reporting/data architect. It's a mess. MESS.
Interviewed last Friday to GTFO. Can't wait to hear -- I know I'm a 'finalist' for this new position. Everyone I know that works anywhere near finance/banking is getting out. We've lost multiple VP's some SVP's, and a *lot* of analysts (contractor and FTE). It's rocky as shit and there seems to be a very bright spotlight from the top echelons on every facet of business to minimize, or even eliminate, spending as much as they can. I wish you luck, but I can say that it likely won't get better. Hang in there. |
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Not sure where to go with this so why not GD. I have recently started a new job as an analyst at a mega bank on the east coast and it hasn't been so great. One month in and so far I have averaged 60-70+ hour work weeks in a cube with no windows stareing through the back of two computer monitors. I left work in such a daze today that I somehow forgot where I lived for a few minutes while driving, like serious short term memory loss. Haven't been eating well, look like shit etc.. the stress is unbelievable. Sitting here I can't even think about anything but the massive pile of work on my desk that grows bigger every single day. I feel like I am having a stroke writing this word by word. Has anyone else experienced this before? I'm not really one to quit, I had a difficult/shitty job for the past 3 years and made it through it, this just seems like an eternity of hell. What did you do before this? You may get used to the hours and pressure, but it can take some time to adjust. If you think you're just not cut out for it, maybe talk to your boss to see if there's another position there you could transfer into. |
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"I have recently started a new job as an analyst at a mega bank on the east coast and it hasn't been so great." I'm crying for you... really. 
I'm an IT guy and I don't have many hours at all. Since I recently started working for myself that is also very stressful. I would almost rather have your problem, too much work. That would make it easier to pay the bills at least. As to your issues..... look at where you are spending most of your time and find ways to streamline the process. Find ways to make your job easier. Ask for help from your superiors in becoming "more efficient". Of course, once you become more efficient, the bosses will give you more work. 
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Hah, I used to work in bank. Everything was so dysfunctional and fucked up. I was given no training, no computer access, even after working there for 6 months. And we were so busy that as soon as I set the phone down from a customer, I'd instantly get another call. I could only get work done after 12 Noon when we shut the phones off, assuming my boss didn't tell me to drop what I was doing to do something for him. The place I work now is like a well-oiled machine compared to Key Bank. |
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Hopefully this will help you find some balance.
Your job does not care about you. When you retire, it will not send you birthday cards, it won't call you to see how you are doing, and it won't go out and have a beer with you. If you do not show up to work tomorrow, someone else will take your place. When you finish your work for the day, there will always be more work for you to do tomorrow. You have to ask yourself what's more important, that job and it's benefits/negative effects or something else? When I got towards the end of my first career, I found it beneficial to think of this and to ensure that my subordinates knew that I was training them to replace me one day. Speaking from experience, you need to get some help with your stress. It's most likely causing your memory issues. Good Luck. |
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Quoted: Contractor for a mega bank. Global networking operations, I'm their senior reporting/data architect. It's a mess. MESS. Interviewed last Friday to GTFO. Can't wait to hear -- I know I'm a 'finalist' for this new position. Everyone I know that works anywhere near finance/banking is getting out. We've lost multiple VP's some SVP's, and a *lot* of analysts (contractor and FTE). It's rocky as shit and there seems to be a very bright spotlight from the top echelons on every facet of business to minimize, or even eliminate, spending as much as they can. I wish you luck, but I can say that it likely won't get better. Hang in there. It's mind blowing how big of a mess these huge ass banks are. My team lost 100K today from pure incompetence. Probably never to be found, just a result of the reckless nature of the job. Tomorrow will do the exact same shit. |
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Not sure where to go with this so why not GD. I have recently started a new job as an analyst at a mega bank on the east coast and it hasn't been so great. One month in and so far I have averaged 60-70+ hour work weeks in a cube with no windows stareing through the back of two computer monitors. I left work in such a daze today that I somehow forgot where I lived for a few minutes while driving, like serious short term memory loss. Haven't been eating well, look like shit etc.. the stress is unbelievable. Sitting here I can't even think about anything but the massive pile of work on my desk that grows bigger every single day. I feel like I am having a stroke writing this word by word. Has anyone else experienced this before? I'm not really one to quit, I had a difficult/shitty job for the past 3 years and made it through it, this just seems like an eternity of hell. Now you know why they are hiring and offering so much no one likes it there and bails as soon as possible. Just do what you can and try and stick it out for a year or two so it does not look bad on your resume and the company name on your resume will make you more valuable. Start working your contacts now and see what pops up. Quick question could you sit down with your supervisor and work out working from home a couple days a week. Without the commute in and crappy surroundings you would likely get more done and be happier at the end of the day. You never know unless you ask. Fwiw, sorry about your situation, sucks been there and would not wish it on anyone. Try not to take it home if you are married. |
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Hopefully this will help you find some balance. Your job does not care about you. When you retire, it will not send you birthday cards, it won't call you to see how you are doing, and it won't go out and have a beer with you. If you do not show up to work tomorrow, someone else will take your place. When you finish your work for the day, there will always be more work for you to do tomorrow. You have to ask yourself what's more important, that job and it's benefits/negative effects or something else? When I got towards the end of my first career, I found it beneficial to think of this and to ensure that my subordinates knew that I was training them to replace me one day. Speaking from experience, you need to get some help with your stress. It's most likely causing your memory issues. Good Luck. This really makes me want to quit my job. |
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Quoted: I am glad to hear that I'm not the only one. My coworkers are zombies and no one in my friend group can seem to relate. It's mind blowing how big of a mess these huge ass banks are. My team lost 100K today from pure incompetence. Probably never to be found, just a result of the reckless nature of the job. Tomorrow will do the exact same shit. Quoted: Quoted: Contractor for a mega bank. Global networking operations, I'm their senior reporting/data architect. It's a mess. MESS. Interviewed last Friday to GTFO. Can't wait to hear -- I know I'm a 'finalist' for this new position. Everyone I know that works anywhere near finance/banking is getting out. We've lost multiple VP's some SVP's, and a *lot* of analysts (contractor and FTE). It's rocky as shit and there seems to be a very bright spotlight from the top echelons on every facet of business to minimize, or even eliminate, spending as much as they can. I wish you luck, but I can say that it likely won't get better. Hang in there. It's mind blowing how big of a mess these huge ass banks are. My team lost 100K today from pure incompetence. Probably never to be found, just a result of the reckless nature of the job. Tomorrow will do the exact same shit. Not just huge ass banks. I was talking to my friend's GF about how fucked up my bank was (constantly screwing everything up, not giving me the tools to do my job, custoemrs getting statements they had $10b in the bank, not sending out 1099s on time, list was endless). She also worked at a bank and said. "Yeah, it's like that at NBA too. It's normal." |
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I am in the same spot OP
Use some brain cells. Get really good at what you do, get a few measurable successes. Start leaving at 5. Learn your boss's personality so you can say a bunch of things to confuse him but at the same time make yourself look good. Be looking for a new job starting now. |
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I am glad to hear that I'm not the only one. My coworkers are zombies and no one in my friend group can seem to relate. It's mind blowing how big of a mess these huge ass banks are. My team lost 100K today from pure incompetence. Probably never to be found, just a result of the reckless nature of the job. Tomorrow will do the exact same shit. Quoted:
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Contractor for a mega bank. Global networking operations, I'm their senior reporting/data architect. It's a mess. MESS. Interviewed last Friday to GTFO. Can't wait to hear -- I know I'm a 'finalist' for this new position. Everyone I know that works anywhere near finance/banking is getting out. We've lost multiple VP's some SVP's, and a *lot* of analysts (contractor and FTE). It's rocky as shit and there seems to be a very bright spotlight from the top echelons on every facet of business to minimize, or even eliminate, spending as much as they can. I wish you luck, but I can say that it likely won't get better. Hang in there. It's mind blowing how big of a mess these huge ass banks are. My team lost 100K today from pure incompetence. Probably never to be found, just a result of the reckless nature of the job. Tomorrow will do the exact same shit. If we are off $2.4 million spread out over 9,600 global projects, it's just another Tuesday at the office. When I say shit is ridiculous, I mean RIDICULOUS. Data is siloed unnecessarily at the department level, no standardized naming conventions, scope creep, work overlap (right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing), terrible database architecture, support teams are all offshore, etc. It's actually a hoot if I stop and let myself get past the hurt. LOL Do what you can to evac. You will not thrive in a position that literally doesn't care if you live or die. This new place is more personable, more people around, more activity, a little more relaxed, etc. I'm hopeful it's a shift in the right direction, but no matter what, it's the devil you know vs. the devil you don't. This time, I'm a-ok with rolling the dice and leaving. Perhaps you can set some interviews up for yourself and see, as well. |
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Show up on time, leave on time, and work while you're there. Don't worry about it after that. Look for another job in the meantime. Keep your own detailed, accurate records of your hours worked.
If your boss tries to make you work late or weekends, give him some excuse why you can't, and just don't do it. They can't make you work. All they can do is fire you. Call their pussy bluff. You'll be amazed at what it will take to get fired if you don't give them an obvious reason to fire you. If you get fired, file for unemployment, and sue them for unpaid overtime (if you work any you didn't get paid for). |
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I had a gf for a long time that was an analyst for a major brokerage firm in NYC and she too worked ungodly hours and had a ridiculously small apartment in Tribeca. At the time I only worked one week a month there and we'd make the best of it. What made it work for both of us is that she had a condo back here in the midwest too and could come home on weekends.
Although we aren't still together we are still good friends and she has thrived quite well and is glad to be done with that and is back here working normal hours. But she would tell you that it was worth it because of the connections she made. So hang in there man, it won't be forever. |
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I've been on the edge of a nervous breakdown for the last 5 years. I work too hard and have too much responsibility for every part of every job, with little help. I hired another guy to help, but he's more of a pain in the ass than a help so far. Running a small business can be tough. Long nights, weekends, etc.... |
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I've been on the edge of a nervous breakdown for the last 5 years. I work too hard and have too much responsibility for every part of every job, with little help. I hired another guy to help, but he's more of a pain in the ass than a help so far. Running a small business can be tough. Long nights, weekends, etc.... Those feels. I know them.
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I've been on the edge of a nervous breakdown for the last 5 years. I work too hard and have too much responsibility for every part of every job, with little help. I hired another guy to help, but he's more of a pain in the ass than a help so far. Running a small business can be tough. Long nights, weekends, etc.... You start letting things happen that hurt the company but not you, because you have a good excuse. Have said you won't be available in a way that you can back up, but your immediate manager wont remember. ETC. Oh you're a small business owner? ROFL Entrepreneurs do something most won't for a few years, to live how most can't for the rest of their lives? HAHA NOT MOST TIMES |
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Quoted: Not sure where to go with this so why not GD. I have recently started a new job as an analyst at a mega bank on the east coast and it hasn't been so great. One month in and so far I have averaged 60-70+ hour work weeks in a cube with no windows stareing through the back of two computer monitors. I left work in such a daze today that I somehow forgot where I lived for a few minutes while driving, like serious short term memory loss. Haven't been eating well, look like shit etc.. the stress is unbelievable. Sitting here I can't even think about anything but the massive pile of work on my desk that grows bigger every single day. I feel like I am having a stroke writing this word by word. Has anyone else experienced this before? I'm not really one to quit, I had a difficult/shitty job for the past 3 years and made it through it, this just seems like an eternity of hell. *is how 99% of people will handle this realistically |
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I've been on the edge of a nervous breakdown for the last 5 years. I work too hard and have too much responsibility for every part of every job, with little help. I hired another guy to help, but he's more of a pain in the ass than a help so far. Running a small business can be tough. Long nights, weekends, etc.... This man speaks the truth. Running my own small business has caused me more sleepless nights and chest pain than I care to count. It is slowly killing me! |
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Quoted: get fired, collect unemployment, find new job *is how 99% of people will handle this realistically Quoted: Quoted: Not sure where to go with this so why not GD. I have recently started a new job as an analyst at a mega bank on the east coast and it hasn't been so great. One month in and so far I have averaged 60-70+ hour work weeks in a cube with no windows stareing through the back of two computer monitors. I left work in such a daze today that I somehow forgot where I lived for a few minutes while driving, like serious short term memory loss. Haven't been eating well, look like shit etc.. the stress is unbelievable. Sitting here I can't even think about anything but the massive pile of work on my desk that grows bigger every single day. I feel like I am having a stroke writing this word by word. Has anyone else experienced this before? I'm not really one to quit, I had a difficult/shitty job for the past 3 years and made it through it, this just seems like an eternity of hell. *is how 99% of people will handle this realistically I do want a good career. This just isnt it. I'm really trying to not screw myself down the road. |
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I do want a good career. This just isnt it. I'm really trying to not screw myself down the road. Quoted:
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Not sure where to go with this so why not GD. I have recently started a new job as an analyst at a mega bank on the east coast and it hasn't been so great. One month in and so far I have averaged 60-70+ hour work weeks in a cube with no windows stareing through the back of two computer monitors. I left work in such a daze today that I somehow forgot where I lived for a few minutes while driving, like serious short term memory loss. Haven't been eating well, look like shit etc.. the stress is unbelievable. Sitting here I can't even think about anything but the massive pile of work on my desk that grows bigger every single day. I feel like I am having a stroke writing this word by word. Has anyone else experienced this before? I'm not really one to quit, I had a difficult/shitty job for the past 3 years and made it through it, this just seems like an eternity of hell. *is how 99% of people will handle this realistically I do want a good career. This just isnt it. I'm really trying to not screw myself down the road. 
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Money or Quality of Life. It's hard to have both. Quoted:
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Not sure where to go with this so why not GD. I have recently started a new job as an analyst at a mega bank on the east coast and it hasn't been so great. One month in and so far I have averaged 60-70+ hour work weeks in a cube with no windows stareing through the back of two computer monitors. I left work in such a daze today that I somehow forgot where I lived for a few minutes while driving, like serious short term memory loss. Haven't been eating well, look like shit etc.. the stress is unbelievable. Sitting here I can't even think about anything but the massive pile of work on my desk that grows bigger every single day. I feel like I am having a stroke writing this word by word. Has anyone else experienced this before? I'm not really one to quit, I had a difficult/shitty job for the past 3 years and made it through it, this just seems like an eternity of hell. Money or Quality of Life. It's hard to have both. FPNI |
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I am no longer in banking on the business side, I do it from the government side. It does not pay as well but my quality of life is so much better on the regulatory side. Might be something to check out. I get calls for jobs making twice what I do. I tell them to give me a 10 year guaranteed contract and reasonable hours. I get the deer in the headlights look and I tell them no thanks.
I tell people I will be dead sometime and in front of God along with Bill Gates and it won't matter how much I worked or made as long as I did what is right. Getting out of the private sector banking area was a blessing. |
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Been there, done that.
Pretty recently as a matter of fact. After 15 years out in the field I landed a management position with a company. Pay was fantastic, co workers were great. Problems: I was given no direction at all as to how to manage the company. I did things the way I have always done it when I was a working project manager, only to get called out on it at every turn by the owner of the company. I am more lead by example, he is lead by force or fear. That was bad enough but even worse was the grind. Wake up, drive an hour and a half, sit at a desk for 8 hours, drive an hour and a half home. Did I mention I was the "on call" person, so my phone rang at any and all hours of the day and night. I was expected to maintain a 30 minute call back on any messages left after hours. And no, I didn't get paid extra for it. I think it was about 2 weeks before I dreaded getting out of bed in the morning and about a month before I was ready to just claw my eyes out. Then I was let go about 3 months later because "it isn't working out". I found out afterwards that my predecessor who quit came and begged for his old job back and back at his desk the morning after I was let go. Better him then me, I was actually relieved when the owner called me into his office to let me go. My solution…. I started my own company. Yes, it is a struggle and yes it is stressful not knowing when your next check will come. But it is all my risk and all my reward. Far better then making somebody else rich. |
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Quoted: Not sure where to go with this so why not GD. I have recently started a new job as an analyst at a mega bank on the east coast and it hasn't been so great. One month in and so far I have averaged 60-70+ hour work weeks in a cube with no windows stareing through the back of two computer monitors. I left work in such a daze today that I somehow forgot where I lived for a few minutes while driving, like serious short term memory loss. Haven't been eating well, look like shit etc.. the stress is unbelievable. Sitting here I can't even think about anything but the massive pile of work on my desk that grows bigger every single day. I feel like I am having a stroke writing this word by word. Has anyone else experienced this before? I'm not really one to quit, I had a difficult/shitty job for the past 3 years and made it through it, this just seems like an eternity of hell. |
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Quoted: I'm not in your same situation (averaging 50 hours/week, the place is a complete mess, lack of proper management, ecc ecc), but I can feel you and I'd say hang in there while you look for something better. At least you're not on second shift. 70 hours a week he's on 1st and 2nd |
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Close, it's in the big 4. Quoted:
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Lemme guess, JP Morgan Chase? JP Morgan is the worst of the bunch... they are fucking LEGENDARY. My recommendation is to work there long enough to comfortably put the name on your resume (at least 6 months) and then GTFO. I really highly recommend TIAA CREF or another slightly smaller outfit. Maybe even an insurance company. |
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I worked long hours to get my career going. It was mentally draining. Ive been busting ass since i was 10 so i struggle with moderation. I love my industry and thats the only thing that gets me through. I hate the customers but i love the work.
I cut back to short weeks 2 years ago, mainly to get healthy. At 26 i had high bp, chronic acid reflux, and a lot of panic attacks. I found a good balance for me, i still work hard and relatively long hours at times but i keep it in check. For me its a means to an end. I work now so i can say screw it and retire early. Ironically for retirement, my dream is to do exactly what i do now, except for myself instead of others and not get paid. Oh and i want to travel with the spousal unit some also.
Ask yourself this. Why do you need to make this much money and would you be happier with less? Is it worth it? That answer is different for everyone. I made it through 2 construction booms, starting a business, losing a business, shutting down 2 stores, making partner, having conflicts and being bought out but staying as an employee, moving a half dozen times, living in a camper on the road, and i dont regret much of it. Except for that "losing everything i owned" deal.
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JP Morgan is the worst of the bunch... they are fucking LEGENDARY. My recommendation is to work there long enough to comfortably put the name on your resume (at least 6 months) and then GTFO. I really highly recommend TIAA CREF or another slightly smaller outfit. Maybe even an insurance company. Quoted:
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Lemme guess, JP Morgan Chase? JP Morgan is the worst of the bunch... they are fucking LEGENDARY. My recommendation is to work there long enough to comfortably put the name on your resume (at least 6 months) and then GTFO. I really highly recommend TIAA CREF or another slightly smaller outfit. Maybe even an insurance company. Insurance companies have their own problems too. I think many of the big financial services firms are dysfunctional in one way or another. best bet for your next job is know someone on the inside who knows the culture if its decent or not and then try to get hired there. |