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You really comparing IB to everyone else and saying they “don’t make that much more”?

Avg US wages is $59k

Avg IB wages is $180k (3x US overall avg)

https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/wkyeng.pdf

https://www.wallstreetprep.com/knowledge/investment-banking-...

Yes. As that's an average. Compared to others that went to competitive universities, it really isn't much more. It's also more triangular with even mainstream names having higher top ranges and broader bases than, say, FAANGy technology.

Equities in Dallas is a big reality. It's highly ageist. The lustre of Wall St or The City wears out after a while, Docklands like New Jersey is ghastly. Some get out and cut Connecticut hedges or polish pearls in Bond St, some make pizzas. Asia was fun in the 1990s, apparently.

What does “ Equities in Dallas is a big reality” mean?

A phrase from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liar's_Poker

Compared to "Doctor" or "Enterprise Java Architect" which are also on the chart, that's not that much more.

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