Aspiring rapper? Performance artist? Standup comic? Although creative bylines might be encouraged at Google, you better be ready to shelve that hobby if you want to work at Goldman Sachs. According to an article in the New York Times, Goldman employees have significant pressure applied to “keep a low profile” to the point where they are required to have side careers and endeavors approved by the firm. Goldman, still stinging from the negative press due to the financial crisis, is more guarded than ever about reputational issues. And, in fairness, they likely don’t want important clients stumbling on the fact that their banker is also a mime on the side. So, if you have Goldman in your site, think again about writing that political blog or giving weekend tours of Wall Street. If you don’t, Goldman will.
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