How the Watergate Scandal Impacted Hank Paulson's Career

How the Watergate Scandal Impacted Hank Paulson's Career

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The transcript details a career journey from Harvard Business School to the Pentagon, highlighting a transformative experience working under a former Assistant Secretary of Defense. It covers the period during the Watergate scandal, working with John Ehrlichman, and the impact of witnessing high-level political fallout. The narrative then shifts to a career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, emphasizing a preference for multitasking and economic policy. Despite not aspiring to be CEO, the speaker rose to the position, navigating challenges and enjoying a long tenure in New York.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What influenced the speaker's decision to work at the Pentagon?

A recommendation from a former assistant Secretary of Defense

A personal interest in military affairs

A family tradition of working in defense

A mandatory internship requirement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which major political event did the speaker work in the government?

The Watergate scandal

The Vietnam War

The Cuban Missile Crisis

The Iran-Contra affair

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's initial impression of investment banking?

They had always wanted to be an investment banker

They were unaware of what an investment banker was

They thought it was a temporary job

They disliked the idea of working in finance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the speaker decide to explore investment banking?

They wanted to live in New York

They were offered a high salary

They enjoyed multitasking and problem-solving

They had a family member in the industry

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the speaker initially plan to stay in New York with Goldman Sachs?

Two years

Ten years

Five years

Fifteen years