Originally Posted by Unregistered

You are right. Most of the BO and MO guys don't get paid anywhere near what was quoted. In fact many BO or MO esp in less prestigious firms may not even touch $10k p.m. even after 10 years of experience. Unless one has skill which are very rare or in demand, like quants. Even if you are paid a big sum of money, you will be constantly be in fear of losing your job since competition is great from foreigners esp folks from India who are younger, faster, smarter and most importantly cheaper.