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What's the word on these shirts? Any... Jack Robie	0	2 years 42 weeks ago by pfunk23	n/a
I haven't taken it, but apparently it's a really difficult... What grade did you get in Econometrics?	18	2 years 42 weeks ago by FutureGekko	2 years 42 weeks ago by ThaVanBurenBoyz
Harvard is killing it yet again at #1, with Berkeley coming in second. Here are top 5: 1. Harvard 2. Berkeley 3. Stanford 4. MIT 5. Cambridge Hit the link for the full ranking and methodology.... 2010 ARWU Rankings	27	2 years 42 weeks ago by Status_Quo	2 years 42 weeks ago by TNA
I am curious to see what everyone's thoughts are regarding these interview questions. In your opinion, are they illegal, legal, and ethical/unethical to ask interviewees? 1) Where did you grow up? 2) What do you do for fun outside of work? 3) What extracurricular activities were you... Illegal Interview Questions	29	5 years 3 weeks ago by patekphilippe	2 years 42 weeks ago by vegetablevn
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-10/moscow-bonds-climb-to-record-as-finances-outweigh-concern-heat-to-cut-gdp.html Not sure if anyone saw this, sorry if re-post. ... I'm Curious If Anyone Seen this	2	2 years 42 weeks ago by Czech-yo-premiz	2 years 42 weeks ago by Midas Mulligan Magoo
Anyone used personal trainers to lose weight? your thoughts? i am considering getting here in London and all are arnd £40 per hour with a 10 time commitment, or else £50 and £60 out of normal hours! Seems very expensibe but from your experience, worth... Personal trainers? anyone used?	9	2 years 42 weeks ago by wannabemonkey123	2 years 42 weeks ago by tools.of.the.trade
Also, good combinations of beer/wine with different slabs of meat. I had a great porterhouse and cab at Quality Meats last night. Left very content, but am open to trying new... What's your beef of choice?	11	2 years 42 weeks ago by justin88	2 years 42 weeks ago by Modern Day Yuppie
I might be on to something... What if Americans decided to collectively stop paying their mortgages? There is no way the banks have enough man power to take all the homes back by force. I know I would personally contribute and additional $1000 towards the economy or paying down my debt if I... I can Fix the Economy	9	2 years 42 weeks ago by Cmoss	2 years 42 weeks ago by Cmoss
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0710/40313.html "A little-noticed section of the Wall Street reform law grants the federal government broad new powers to compel financial firms to hire more women and minorities — an effort at promoting diversity that’s drawing fire from Republicans... Govt May Mandate More Diversity on Wall Street	61	2 years 45 weeks ago by Seahawks7777	2 years 42 weeks ago by olafenizer
what do you guys think about this.. i was really schocked, i mean,i know that most people think like that, but to actually act like that, it is really... Racism in the states	9	2 years 42 weeks ago by lifeofpurpose	2 years 42 weeks ago by brooksbrotha
I need a new phone, any thoughts on whether I should get the new Iphone or an Android? No more blackberries for... Iphone 4 or ?	10	2 years 42 weeks ago by surferdude867	2 years 42 weeks ago by lifeofpurpose
I just finished a conversation with a current intern regarding the difficulties of transitioning from the college lifestyle (one made up almost entirely of hobbies and interests) to the working lifestyle which lacks both life and style. Given that we have 168hrs a week to work with,... Hobbies	13	2 years 42 weeks ago by sleeplessinlondon	2 years 42 weeks ago by BSH Big Swingin...
Hello All, Background: Approaching senior year Finance major (non-target private school) Summer analyst at a BB Interned at a BB’s branch office while at school this past year (Wealth Management) Question: Should I spend my time this spring, studying for the GMAT or the CFA? I will... Should I Study For CFA or GMAT During My Senior Year	9	2 years 44 weeks ago by Commodity Bull	2 years 42 weeks ago by yahoo
This was just a copy paste from another forum I frequent and thought it would good for some laughs. I'm uncomfortable with some of the original replies to the thread so wanted to edit my post. Here's a nicer meme for your enjoyment instead. Whenever I get a package of plain M&Ms, I... Hobbies outside of banking	7	2 years 42 weeks ago by Anon22	2 years 42 weeks ago by Anonymous Monkey
This article came to me as a real coincididence especially since I've been tackling this question for close to 24 hrs now. I was at a wedding yesterday when my mother, an old school european, said plainly, "in my time, if you were 25 and not married you were either retarded or... NYTimes - What Is It About 20-Somethings?	6	2 years 42 weeks ago by MezzKet	2 years 42 weeks ago by MezzKet
WSJ just ran an article on Ultrinsic.com, a site that allows students to wager on their own grades at values dependent on their GPA. Administrators are not surprisingly appalled by website and students' ability to go long, or short, their own academic marks. The site is expanding to new... Long Derivatives, Short Acct 101. Growing Ultrinsic.com allows betting on grades	2	2 years 43 weeks ago by nicko.013	2 years 42 weeks ago by fhurricane
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What's the best way to wank a fast one out at work? Is there an indiscreet way of watching porno? I mean i know i should be working most of the time, but sometimes I just can't help it. I can do it in my free time, but I'd rather sleep instead and with all the work im going to have,... Jacking off at work	17	4 years 49 weeks ago by SirBankalot	2 years 43 weeks ago by Rusinga
Ok, as most people know I just finished my MSF and am a huge fan of the degree. Just as everyone else who has applied to grad school I looked at a lot of programs and schools. My time on this board as well as having friends in other programs has given me a decent knowledge base on the subject.... Masters in Finance Blog	24	2 years 48 weeks ago by TNA	2 years 43 weeks ago by piyush gade
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtjXQKcV7W8 It's funny because it's true.... Interview Parodies	1	2 years 43 weeks ago by Zweihander	2 years 43 weeks ago by ap.hba.2012
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It is a Saturday night. I had a very busy active day so I decided to stay home, watch some TV and relax. After surfing the cable I came to realize that there is nothing worth watching, so I end up at the E! channel and lucky me there was this teen choice award, lucky me. It is a stupid show, so I... What is wrong with the US	14	2 years 44 weeks ago by lifeofpurpose	2 years 43 weeks ago by SinoMonkey
This thread is for ideas that look on the bright side of the current economy. Please contribute. This is not a sarcastic or joke thread. 1. With the real estate market not being able to recover anytime soon, those that have jobs should able to find a good home at a reasonable... *$ Upsides to the Current & Near Future Economy $*	3	2 years 43 weeks ago by naprison	2 years 43 weeks ago by sofib09
OK, so the iPhone 4 was released in late June. Speculation around the phone's service caused a hiccup in orders, but they're flying off the shelves once again. They are still out of stock everywhere. I just got mine last week after 2 weeks of patiently waiting. The phone is... Iphone 4 - The Truth	8	2 years 43 weeks ago by BCbanker	2 years 43 weeks ago by MPG
So, I ran across this article, which I think could be fairly serious. Placing it in the Monkeying Around forum is rather oxymoronic, but it has nothing to do with finance, so here it is. Obviously some people will say this is being blow out of proportion, but I think it deserves some attention.... Iran will have nuclear power	18	2 years 43 weeks ago by cphbravo96	2 years 43 weeks ago by cphbravo96

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Thoughts on this? Heister brings up a good question: <em>"Who else is going to the job? Which senior Goldman partner is planning on retiring and needs to shield millions in stock options from taxes?"</em> via Bloomberg: <strong>Obama Says Bernanke Has Been at Fed...
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So I've been thinking about looking into getting a part time internship at an AM firm at my college town during the fall semester to buff my resume up a little more for recruiting. My schedule isn't too tough, and I'd probably be able to do around 20-30 hours a week if I include...
Part Time AM Internship
For those of you analysts that wear glasses or contacts... which of the two would you recommend? Forget about the way glasses look.... for the purposes of comfort and practicality, are one them easier on the eyes at 2am after staring at a screen for 10 hours? I'm afraid contacts might dry...
Glasses or Contacts?
Did a pretty extensive search but there wasn't too much information out there. Can anyone provide some color on the pay/lifestyle/exit opps at internal strategy/M&A desks at BBs? It seems like at some banks, this desk is more of a back office role with very good hours but minimal...
Internal strategy and M&A at a BB
Proposed Answer: The pay is atrocious, there is virtually no promotion potential, and the work is not challenging enough. Is this a good answer? If I was to give one answer, which one is...
"What is the worst part of your job" interview question
So all new users to WSO get 6 free financial modeling lessons, 5 of my best tips for networking and my best tips for interviewing over the first month of being a user. Tonght I got a response from one of my networking tips e-mails from a slightly older gentleman that is a "financial...
Why is this Quant so Angry and So Out of Touch?
Assume no CD experience pre-MBA. My thoughts are that working in CD requires making long-term investments (albeit strategic/operational, as opposed to financial), so it may force one to think like a long-term owner, a la value-oriented investing. If possible, how long should it take in CD...
Post-MBA Corporate Development --> Fundamental/Value HF ... good path to try?
Does anyone have PE recruiting resources they'd be willing to share/ trade? I'm looking for modeling tests (with solutions) and have a few tests from top tier funds to trade in exchange. Any other recruiting resources would be appreciated as well. Please PM me....
PE recruiting resources
Hi all - As i have been looking through this site, i have found their seems to be a lack on anything Australian. While that is understandable seeming as the industry is US focused, i thought i'd take the opportunity to try and develop a useful collection of tid-bits and facts by sharing...
Answering Australian I-Banking Questions!
As summer rolls around, many folks leave the office a little earlier on Thursday or Friday nights to make it out for a cocktail event or weekend away from town. There will be a solid amount of extra-industry networking going on, to say the least. And by that I mean sloppy cocktail parties. But...
Summer Cocktail Events - 5 Tips to Keep the Conversation Flowing
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Hi everyone, I got admitted in the MSF programs at Olin and McCombs recently. Both B.schools are well recognized in their respective regions but I am very confused because of the following factors. Any suggestions will be highly appreciated. I would like to work in IB/ Asset Management. I...
McCombs MSF or Olins MSF(corp track)

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Any Asset Management people here who could give me some insights on it, such as the nature of the work, the pay, the hours, the potential for career advancement, ect? I was looking into IB before but I've decided that I would rather pursue a career that's more intellectually... Asset Management a better choice than Investment Banking?
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