An ambitious analyst in the graduate training program at an investment bank accepts a permanent job as an associate on the company's private equity team. When a new director is hired for the team, the associate senses an uncomfortable resistance in their working relationship. After the director is on the job for only a month, the associate receives a mediocre performance appraisal, followed by a disappointingly small pre-Christmas bonus. When .....more

An ambitious analyst in the graduate training program at an investment bank accepts a permanent job as an associate on the company's private equity team. Despite what he feels is a strong performance, he receives a mediocre performance appraisal and a small pre-Christmas bonus. When he meets with the deputy head to discuss the situation, he is asked to move to another team. The associate realizes he needs to assess his career options. He determines .....more