Originally Posted by Aeon

I'm a soon-to-be fresh graduate joining a bank's graduate programme locally this year. Due to advice from people and observation from internships, I'm prepared to commit overtime hours frequently. At the same time, I'm curious whether this is something only more prominent in the local banking industry.

Surely cultures are different across firms and functions, but I've been wondering about this for awhile and I'm curious to know what users here have to say. Especially from recent graduates or those in entry level roles.

To anyone who wishes to share, here are some questions you may want to answer,

1. The nature of your work -> such as industry, local or foreign firm, departmental culture?
2. What's the current state of your work-life balance (e.g. working hours, overtime frequency, having to work outside of office hours, etc.)?
3. How do you keep yourself motivated?

Thank you!