Source: Wall Street Journal
by Peter C Earle
“In recent years, a chorus of complaints has emerged from Millennial and Gen-Z interns and junior analysts about the allegedly intolerable conditions at top investment banks. The grievances — ranging from long hours and high stress to inconsistent team dynamics and alleged workplace ‘toxicity’ — have generated headlines and sparked conversations about labor conditions and culture in high finance. But beneath the noise lies a deeper misunderstanding about the nature of elite private institutions, the purpose of internships, and the reality of competition in a modern, highly-financialized economy.” (08/04/25)
https://thedailyeconomy.org/article/wall-street-isnt-daycare-interns-meet-the-real-world/