seems u found your big break on this forum . so hows the job so far? btw, an IL education can only get u so far. i would suggest u forget about starting pay or how much u get for starters, and focus on the prospects of the career ascension. there are dip holders i met making in excess of 30 -40k in the fin industry. but started really measly pay. u just need the opening now to the right opening in the future. i'd see it that way.