"This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dana Schoolsky, a 24-year-old working in monetization strategy and operations at TikTok in New York City. It's been edited for length and clarity. When I worked in investment banking as an analyst, everything felt urgent, as if a fire alarm was going off at all times. I felt on edge even after leaving the office, never knowing when I might be called to action to do more work, which took a toll on me."
"I knew it wasn't the right job for me nearly instantly, but I stayed for two years while I looked for a better opportunity. Since quitting in July to work at TikTok, my life looks a lot different and I'm still learning to break some of the habits I built in IB. I prefer working in Big Tech, though there were positive aspects to working in investment banking. No two days were the same in investment banking"
Dana Schoolsky left investment banking after two years to work in monetization strategy and operations at TikTok in New York City. Investment banking involved unpredictable hours, constant urgency, back-to-back client meetings during live deals, and heavy Excel and PowerPoint work on non-live assignments. The analyst role began immediately after graduating from the University of Michigan in July 2023 and provided structured onboarding and clear responsibilities. The nonstop pressure left her on edge even outside the office and prompted a job search. At TikTok, the pace is less urgent, work-life balance has improved, and she is actively breaking habits formed in investment banking.
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