What are the differences between working in Hong Kong and New York?
I’ll address this one in more detail in the coming weeks, but the basic difference is that HK is more about mainland Chinese companies while New York is more general. Also, HK is more focused on capital raises (IPOs and debt) since M&A is not as developed in the region. For more on pay, culture, and other differences, stay tuned… To MBA or Not to MBA With the current state of the economy, going to business school may be on your mind. The best reason to go is if you need to re-brand yourself because you’re changing careers – so make sure you’re not going just to time the market. 8. I’ve been in retail banking for the past 5 years, went to a non-target school, had poor grades, and have missed recruiting for this year – should I go back to business school? Yes, and make sure you get into a top program or else it will be a waste. 9. I’ve been a professional athlete off and on for the past 2 years, in between doing a few finance internships – do I need to go to business school to have a sho