agree. LZ should feel lucky that you are not an I-banker(yet). When the economy is bad, you maybe the only one who has a job.
honestly, i don't think MBA graudates over age 32 want to be in the I-bank business.And most of the good ones want to be in PE or hudge funds, where the real money are.
Human beings always like to dream and compile some seemingly reasonable reasons to support his vision. I do not refer to you specifically. As you raise the question in this forum, it means you are not certain by yourself.
I think what matters is not the persons you are communicating with. Your personal characteristics and heath status play the key role!