Your Problem Is That You Think Everyone In Banking Is Rich

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    00:00 - Intro
    02:09 - Reality vs expectations
    04:00 - Lifestyle inflation
    08:03 - Keeping up appearances
    It's a common misconception that everyone in banking enjoys vast wealth and luxury. However, the truth is far more nuanced. My views prior to joining the industry compared to having experienced working in the industry are starkly different. Watch the video to find out why. Enjoy!
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Komentáře • 83

  • @jettyung2389
    @jettyung2389 Před 11 měsíci +38

    To succeed, it's like the survival of the fittest. You have to be in the industry for a long long time and then you will be highly rewarded for sticking it out. It really isn't for everybody, and that's ok. All the points you made are so true.

  • @Mrslykid1992
    @Mrslykid1992 Před 11 měsíci +28

    I remember my VP at one of the top 4 banks. I have been only at 3/4 of the top banks right now. This I could not forget, that a person who makes ~250k with bonus and equities still struggling to pay their mortgage and financing 2 cars. I was like how? What are you doing to not manage your exp!

    • @at7915
      @at7915 Před 10 měsíci +1

      250k is kinda rough for a VP

    • @Mrslykid1992
      @Mrslykid1992 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@at7915 Thats back office. But the hours is 4 to 6 hours per day. While working in the front office is the opposite which can be avg 12 hours a day. So it depends on what you want. More cash for more time. I have been on both side. I learnt front office is those who want to be noticed and back office is I have a life and still making bank. Front office is all throughput too. So you can deliver today and the next delivery needs to be even better. Really depends what you want.

  • @user-dm84
    @user-dm84 Před 11 měsíci +29

    Great insights. Lifestyle creep is a killer. The most important lesson is, as you say, to try rid yourself of the trappings of "keeping up appearances" and trying to match everyone else. Just do you - once the money is gone noone that's important will care about what watch you're wearing.

    • @AfzalHussein
      @AfzalHussein  Před 11 měsíci

      🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @sachsuccess
      @sachsuccess Před 11 měsíci

      Genuinely true- I see it happening even amongst my friends at the graduate level, can only imagine it will get worse as we all get older and start earning more

  • @iambloopy
    @iambloopy Před 11 měsíci +19

    It’s quite sad that even in the finance world, where you’re exposed to managing and growing money, some struggle to do that with their own. I hope I don’t get caught up in this 🥴

    • @PandaWithNoName
      @PandaWithNoName Před 10 měsíci +2

      personal finance is a lot tied to behaviour and the culture you surround yourself. Being good at managing and growing money in the corporate world is a different skillset to doing well financially unfortunately

  • @zedman1254
    @zedman1254 Před 11 měsíci +7

    I saw the title and I was like yeah that’s me have to watch it right now 😂

  • @benmanutd2
    @benmanutd2 Před 11 měsíci +4

    It sounds bad but COVID actually did wonder for me. I kept my job, my expenses plummeted by 80%, and I did not catch COVID. I was so blessed.

  • @dac8939
    @dac8939 Před 11 měsíci +9

    Most are broke in London. VP at one firm i worked at went through 3 divorces. Lost all his houses and equity portfolio and just working to pay kids fees. Insulate yourself for divorce. Hide money in crypto and other assets. Just in case

    • @XducationAI
      @XducationAI Před 10 měsíci +3

      these are the things that people don't talk about.....

    • @lavinder11
      @lavinder11 Před 6 měsíci

      Why did he get married that often and what's wrong with him that he lost three wives?

  • @dinp1356
    @dinp1356 Před 11 měsíci +1

    thanks for being so honest!

  • @dondraper8181
    @dondraper8181 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Great video. A bit off topic, but could you make a video about your desk setup? That monitor in the background looks very nice.

  • @Dhruvpatel-lc7hc
    @Dhruvpatel-lc7hc Před 11 měsíci +7

    I’m 19 and this video really helped me. Keep it up with the content Afzal.

    • @AfzalHussein
      @AfzalHussein  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching 💪🏽👊🏽

  • @AfzalHussein
    @AfzalHussein  Před 11 měsíci +2

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  • @ichi_san
    @ichi_san Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is very amazing thank you, from this I have learnt about the difficulties even when one ears a higher salary

  • @ReinisRap
    @ReinisRap Před 11 měsíci +2

    Great insights and interesting to listen as always. Thanks!

  • @MrNialkel
    @MrNialkel Před 11 měsíci +3

    very useful financial advice. I'd love to see more videos similar to this

  • @littlevivi
    @littlevivi Před 11 měsíci +7

    Really great insight Afzal.
    It is not uncommon so see those in finance living pay check to pay check, with significant expenses on going out, travel, designer items etc. That said, to each their own and it may be the case that they value financial freedom less.

  • @clementleroux9928
    @clementleroux9928 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Phenomenal video. Absolutely love it! Very informative and practical. Appreciate it Afzal. S/O all the way from South Africa!💪

  • @Justauri-asdfghjkl
    @Justauri-asdfghjkl Před 11 měsíci +1

    Just made the decision to leave Wall St and pursue something else. This video pretty much sums up my experience. Great field if its a good personality fit and you have the network, but not for me

  • @Akash-mq6ov
    @Akash-mq6ov Před 11 měsíci +3

    When are you going to release the next episode of the Industry and your takes on it? Waiting so long its getting frustrating now

  • @simonedeluca7299
    @simonedeluca7299 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Hi Afzal,
    Which are in your opinion the areas of finance most suitable for someone with a master's in Economics with a great focus on econometrics but bachelor-level finance knowldge? Need to choose some electives for next year :) Thanks!

  • @sheshank005
    @sheshank005 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @pghomies
    @pghomies Před 11 měsíci +4

    I'm a VP earning $200k , and this is very true.

  • @patrickkerins2009
    @patrickkerins2009 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Absolute legend

  • @Michael-yz4mc
    @Michael-yz4mc Před 10 měsíci +1

    Worked out my Junior Analyst salary although good was effectively minimum wage after I was doing 65/70 hours a week.

  • @Dannydrinkbottom
    @Dannydrinkbottom Před 10 měsíci +1

    Love your videos

  • @michaelmonroy2419
    @michaelmonroy2419 Před 10 měsíci

    Hey @AfzalHussein, I was wondering if I could request a video on Product Strategy/Client Solutions/Analytics roles in Asset Management, as well as the compensation, bonuses, and exit opportunities. This group not exactly managing portfolios or FO, but it's also not exactly classified as back or middle office. I would love to learn more about this group in Asset Management!

  • @maexmaestermann471
    @maexmaestermann471 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Good vid!

  • @m.bilalmajid
    @m.bilalmajid Před 11 měsíci +1

    What other finance roles are there but:
    Asset management
    Sales & trading
    Investment banking

  • @sxy2378t
    @sxy2378t Před 10 měsíci +1

    In banking industry, there are many roles making far less money but under similar pressure, such as IT and some back-office operations. Their situations are even worse. Especially for IT people, don't be cheated by the wall street names. They can make much more in tech companies with far less pressure. 😊

  • @ahmedxaziz2960
    @ahmedxaziz2960 Před 10 měsíci

    is nottingham a good university if i wana get into IB and thr finance world. can i get into the bulge bracket?

  • @shubhamnotiyal7891
    @shubhamnotiyal7891 Před 7 měsíci +1

    A video on promotion chart of a quant analyst..

  • @sbIvanov
    @sbIvanov Před 11 měsíci +13

    Just think about it like that:
    If you make £150k pre-tax and get £75k post-tax and work on average you will earn £18.02 per hour (after taxes) - Is that worth it?

    • @chinobonito30
      @chinobonito30 Před 10 měsíci

      You mean like Uber driver?

    • @sbIvanov
      @sbIvanov Před 10 měsíci

      A uber driver makes that pre tax or 40 hours!

    • @tawanamukasa9498
      @tawanamukasa9498 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yes but think about it proportionally. Compared to everyone else you are still making signifactly more. People who make £18 PRE tax are also getting paid significantly less post tax

    • @sbIvanov
      @sbIvanov Před 10 měsíci

      @@tawanamukasa9498 No doubt!
      But you can simply take two full-time jobs that are 40% less demanding than the IB Analyst position and you will easily make good money if not more and keep your sanity :)

  • @abdulutd6124
    @abdulutd6124 Před 11 měsíci

    are you renting or paying a mortgage at the moment ?

  • @therankmaster9279
    @therankmaster9279 Před 4 měsíci +1

    20 and trying to get in equity research, would appreciate any advice

    • @AfzalHussein
      @AfzalHussein  Před 4 měsíci

      As a starting point go on careerguides.io... free guides... And read the equity research guide 👍🏽

  • @kylebenvenuto9321
    @kylebenvenuto9321 Před 9 měsíci

    One thing I’ve found hard is the more hours you work the more you spend on things that save you time and we’re things In the past I would of spent time on

  • @zyrieme2929
    @zyrieme2929 Před 11 měsíci

    if i stay at home for a year to save a dp, but commuting 45 mins each way, will i be at a disadvantage? been thinking a lot about the tradeoff giving im starting in S&T?

    • @dean391
      @dean391 Před 10 měsíci

      45 mins is average especially if your coming into london, most people do around that and with S&T you will probably be doing some long hours. So, under an hour to get home is a great addition!

  • @themarksmith
    @themarksmith Před 11 měsíci +1

    Excellent video!

  • @yxngkev5482
    @yxngkev5482 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Would you ever talk about quants finance ?

    • @AfzalHussein
      @AfzalHussein  Před 11 měsíci

      Added to the list 👍🏽

    • @jeremylee3827
      @jeremylee3827 Před 11 měsíci

      @@AfzalHussein What about family offices? Are they considered high finance?

  • @jahshchetty6060
    @jahshchetty6060 Před 10 měsíci +1

    What a video

  • @meatmachine449
    @meatmachine449 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Yeah you right, working people in banking just trying to survive and if lucky get a piece of the loot from the actual thieves…

  • @trediaz4012
    @trediaz4012 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Ive always thought they were kind of making less than they should😂

  • @alialshehhri2978
    @alialshehhri2978 Před 8 měsíci

    It’s too stressful

  • @UNKNOWN-1589
    @UNKNOWN-1589 Před 11 měsíci +12

    The Bill Ackman of finance.

    • @AfzalHussein
      @AfzalHussein  Před 11 měsíci +1

      😅

    • @saasda6255
      @saasda6255 Před 11 měsíci +7

      Isn’t bill in finance 😂

    • @benjaminpowell5376
      @benjaminpowell5376 Před 11 měsíci +9

      @@saasda6255 nah he owns a tree maintenance business, I think they are called hedge funds

    • @SuperSHOKKY
      @SuperSHOKKY Před 11 měsíci

      Bruh bill ackman is big on value investing, which is after all finance .. ahahah

  • @lebdaily
    @lebdaily Před 10 měsíci

    Is 28 too old to get into finance?

  • @Azam007uk
    @Azam007uk Před 11 měsíci

    No u

  • @supratiksarkar6336
    @supratiksarkar6336 Před 10 měsíci

    Banking is a sales job .

  • @eddierosario1537
    @eddierosario1537 Před 11 měsíci +1

    So when you get Rich just act poor look at warren Buffett

  • @someonespeci1697
    @someonespeci1697 Před 11 měsíci +2

    that's why we should leave the UK and never have kids.

  • @Williambrown89014
    @Williambrown89014 Před 10 měsíci

    Making more money does not mean you should spend more