<p>Is it depressing working so many hours doing what some would call "unfulfilling work?</p>
<p>Do the hours eventually get better?</p>
<p>It really depends. Some people get burnt out, some people love it, some people deal with it to get paid for 2-3 years and then move on to something less intensive. It really depends on the person and their reasons for going into the business in the first place.</p>
<p>If you are getting into banking hoping for light hours you are in the wrong business just as a person who pursues consulting but hates traveling and never wants to be away from home is entering the wrong business. The hours in IB are bad - if you get into a very small boutique they will be better, but will always take up at least some weekends and some late nights. </p>
<p>The hours eventually get better, but then the travel is usually increased - senior bankers visiting clients, potential clients, etc. It’s a tough job, but as are most things that pay well and provide strong exit opps.</p>
<p>PM me if you have other questions.</p>
<p>IBanker</p>