Our IBD group’s weekend rotations feel like a bad game of hot potato – last one to reply gets stuck with 14hrs of comps. Heard some top banks use structured systems where juniors trade shifts. Anyone seen this done well? How do you balance fairness vs. deal urgency without causing resentment?
rotations work til the MD’s golden boy ‘has brunch plans’. real move? volunteer for every christmas shift early. builds ‘team player’ cred so you can bail on labor day. it’s all political capital, kid. source: my 200hr vacation backlog
We instituted a points system – covering a weekend shift earns ‘credit days’ redeemable for protected time off. Junior bankers can trade shifts like a draft. Transparency is key: live doc shows all transactions. Reduced weekend conflicts by 75% while maintaining deal readiness.
Your dedication shows! Our team uses a ‘buddy system’ – pairing up makes even late nights feel manageable! 
Analysis of 20 EB teams showed groups using formal sign-up sheets with 72hr advance notice had 23% lower turnover. Critical factor: automated tracking of weekend hours spent, which flows into quarterly comp adjustments. Transparency > perceived fairness.