MBA Associate Job Security?

International here thinking about doing a US MBA and recruiting for investment banking during it. As OPT relies on staying in employment, getting laid off early on post-MBA would be catastrophic for me. What's the word on job security today for MBA associates at BBs/EBs/MMs? Can one reasonably expect to stay in their job for at least 2-3 years, if they're performing at least above average, without walking into the office every day worried they're gonna get shit-canned  out of the blue?

 

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