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As the community continues to grow and evolve, let's try to keep it at least somewhat civil, useful and entertaining. To that end, here are a few items to keep in mind as you participate in the community: <ul> <li>Please do your best to avoid starting a thread on a topic... Message Board Rules and Netiquette	0	6 years 9 weeks ago by WallStreetOasis.com	n/a
Please read in the <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/wso-user-guidelines">WSO User Guidelines</a> in detail before posting to... WSO User Guidelines	0	44 weeks 5 days ago by WallStreetOasis.com	n/a
Would you rather date someone in the industry or someone from outside of it? In threads discussing this theme on previous occasions, there seemed to be a consensus that Banker guys would rather date the school teacher/art gallery type. (My guess is Bankers from up the food chain -- VPs,... A question for Banker chicks...	0	2 years 45 weeks ago by mongoose	n/a
Hey, I just wanted to ask wether any one of you ever had the opportunity to explore the nightlife in Shanghai and could therefore suggest some good night clubs or bars. The other day I had a really good time in the "Windows Bar" wich attracted a very international crowd... so now... Bars and Nightclubs in Shanghai	30	2 years 12 weeks ago by bankier	46 weeks 4 days ago by unknown99
I want to let you all know about a cool non-profit that is doing great things: Kiva.org Kiva.org allows individuals to make $25 loans to low-income entrepreneurs in the developing world (microfinance). By doing so, individuals like you provide affordable working capital for the poor (money to... Loan $25 to change lives through Kiva.org	4	5 years 21 weeks ago by WallStreetOasis.com	5 years 20 weeks ago by OIS
... Northwestern University Professor Under Fire After Class Sex Toy Demonstration	11	2 years 10 weeks ago by nontarget	2 years 10 weeks ago by MPG
I asked my friend this but she doesn't seem to answer truthfully and I don't want her to know I was the "other guy" in this scenario: Girl has a boyfriend. She goes to a bar and makes out with another guy (me). No sexual intercourse took place, just a sloppy makeout session.... Opinion Needed - Is this cheating?	17	1 year 33 weeks ago by Getgo	1 year 33 weeks ago by Bernankey
Rick Santelli debated Liesman this morning on Squak Box, they both had disagreements on the Banking System. This is one of the best arguments between the two so... Rick Santelli vs. Steve Liesman	7	4 years 3 weeks ago by TraderNY	4 years 3 weeks ago by lui
<em>mod note: this post is from quora answers "What It Feels Like To Be Absolutely Loaded By Age 25" (link below)</em> I'll answer from personal experience, but with a less depressing outlook than other Anon user. Background: early employee at successful tech company,... What It Feels Like To Be Absolutely Loaded By Age 25	71	37 weeks 4 days ago by Imperialian	36 weeks 5 days ago by D M
here's a spoiler about this ..... harry potter film coming out..... harry potter is.... a... !!~HAIRY POTTER SPOILER~!!	10	2 years 26 weeks ago by blastoise	2 years 26 weeks ago by Revsly
Looking at this forum here: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/duke-v-northwestern-v-cornell The last two posters as I'm typing this ("particlesandmodels" & "Dictator2013") were accounts created in the past hour and both advocate Duke as the school of choice. The... "50 cent army" on WSO	8	7 weeks 5 min ago by Bruce Wayne	6 weeks 6 days ago by DaisukiDaYo
[quote] <strong>Keep in mind that 70% of the jobs that will exist in 20 years don't exist today.</strong> Think back to 1988. At that point there was no Internet and no e-mail. You've got be willing to continually reinvent yourself. The typical American will have 5 careers and... "70% of the jobs that will exist 20 years from now don't even exist today"	13	52 weeks 11 hours ago by AndyLouis	19 weeks 2 days ago by ricky212
Courtesy of dealbreaker.com http://www.dealbreaker.com/images/NYVaynerResume.doc See it to believe... "Alex" Vayner's Resume	23	5 years 28 weeks ago by jackofalltrades	5 years 27 weeks ago by oblivion
... "As Riches Fade, So Does Finance's Allure"	2	3 years 34 weeks ago by SAC	3 years 33 weeks ago by Craig McDermott
This article is just hilarious. Bank of America: Too Crooked to... "Bank of America: Too Crooked to Fail"	20	1 year 9 weeks ago by Jayjay12	1 year 8 weeks ago by CrashIsOptimistic
Enjoy! <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cBUuZxJEiIs" frameborder="0"... "BECOME TRADER" - New Official WSO song?	22	2 years 5 weeks ago by feenans	2 years 5 weeks ago by Independent Gestion
A great response from Grant Hill regarding Jalen Rose's comment that Duke recruited only black players that were Uncle Toms. Some of you would enjoy this read. Mad respect for Grant Hill. Says exactly what was needed to be said... <a... "Black Players That Were Uncle Toms"	57	2 years 9 weeks ago by Nobama88	1 year 51 weeks ago by themaverick
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/01/25/goldman-sachs-ceo-lloyd-blankfein-goes-hipster-with-davos-beard.html Here's Lloyd rocking his "hipster" 'beard'. It looks very off in my opinion, and definitely shows how old he is (he looks super young without... "Blankfein goes hipster"	7	16 weeks 2 days ago by SmokeyTheBear	16 weeks 1 day ago by EtherBinge
Someone please explain. What does "casually dating" mean to the average man? Be... "Casually Dating"	127	4 years 24 weeks ago by aadpepsi	4 years 7 weeks ago by drexelalum11
Has your bank been evil lately? Be careful or the exorcists may be at your doorstep. Oh...the rage against Wall Street continues. Linky:... "Chase the Demons out of Chase"	4	2 years 10 weeks ago by bankingftw	2 years 10 weeks ago by UFOinsider
Anybody see this WSJ article the other day? http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324449104578312374240952076.html?KEYWORDS=Manhattan+rents+flat It's basically stating that the influx of "artists" and tech employees are keeping rents flat in Manhattan due to their... "Creative Workers" Driving Down Manhattan Rent	6	12 weeks 4 days ago by JENS88	12 weeks 3 days ago by Whgm45
How do you rank: $ / prestige vs satisfaction from the job. Do you think "do what you love" advice is an idealistic product of liberal mental masturbation or a realistic guideline for one's life. Would love to get the input.... "Do What You Love"	10	19 weeks 6 days ago by CanadianPositiv...	19 weeks 6 days ago by ricottacheese
I always make an ass of myself trying to come up with good questions on the spot. I usually do not have any questions. And the questions that I do have, HR can never answer. I have an interview with Wolters Klewer tomorrow for an internal controls internship (I was late to start applying and my... "Do you have any questions?"	5	5 days 8 hours ago by Little Engine Would	5 days 4 hours ago by SirTradesaLot
Ever hear this at your bank? I think it's hilarious. No, we're not human beings who are "busy" or "not busy." Instead we're machines who "have... "Do you have capacity?"	10	4 years 49 weeks ago by milkman84	4 years 48 weeks ago by numi
kids, this is what happens when you haven't slept since friday morning. instead of saying "dont make me come over and shove my ass in your face," i said, "Don't make me come over and stick my face in your... "Don't make me come over and stick my face in your ass!"	3	1 year 26 weeks ago by soulonfire	1 year 26 weeks ago by abacab

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Just a silly trend because I’m bored in an airport. If you can chose anyone to be your mentor who would you choose? It can be someone you meet or not. For me it’s Anwar Zakkour vice chairman from JP Morgan, I’m really into tech and m&a so he is an easy choose for me. Meet him once...
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To those who used to (or are currently) working at JPM Private Banking: could you answer these questions? 1. Are JPM Private Banking analysts given a 2 year or a 3 year contract? 2. Is the salary-bonus structure only for analysts/associates or does it hold for VP level and above as...
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I have a few questions about my business files/filings and dealings that I need a VC specializing in digital media, digital distribution, (social media?), and/or related sectors to consult me on. Just message me here, identify your firm, speciality, (and yourself if possible) so I know...
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Data on post-MBA salaries are ubiquitous, but I can't find a good source of samples of post-MBA entry-level job titles. Having a wide sample of such titles may aid in career planning/ self-analysis. What are some example entry-level positions that a top-MBA can expect to...
Post-MBA entry-level job titles
Well, I've been down on my luck lately, I got turned down for a Fund of Funds Analyst role and I'm waiting to see if I can get into Santa Clara University for an MSF. I figured doing something good will turn things around. And up to this point, I've been exceptionally greedy in...
Giving Back-- Holy Grail for Contacts in HF Industry
What do you think the benefits of staying in banking after an analyst stint as opposed to trying to break into PE/HF...
Pros and Cons of staying in banking?
Hi everyone, I am currently interning at a merchant bank this summer. For those not familiar with MBs, a merchant bank is an ibank-PE hybrid where the bank invests in the companies that it advises. However, there is no modeling or financial analysis work for interns. We have a formal...
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Background: -West coast target, but for FT I'm willing to go anywhere, even outside the U.S. -Will be a senior in the fall -Low GPA (3.3-3.4) -Boutique IB SA this summer -2 other non-IB internships in the past So basically this summer I will definitely be reading as many IB relevant...
Not sure on next steps for FT, need some advice
I am a rising junior at a target that will be interning in a non-finance F500 role this summer. My goal after graduation is to work in something I at least somewhat enjoy, whether thats consulting, finance, or a F500 program. As of now, I am heavily leaning toward consulting as a first...
Investment banking for someone who isn't sure?
So I'm trying to look into some European companies for the first time, specifically ones that trade on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. I've only ever tried to research U.S equities before so the SEC always provided 10-k and filings, so I'm not sure how to approach these stocks. Is...
Researching International Companies?
What the topic says. I am moving for work and need to do it quickly. But I haven't been able to have any luck because of the fact that I can't make it to the area before I need to move. The last two times I moved I just rented a place from craigslist from pics but no one seems to want to...
Is renting in NYC/NJ impossible to do sight unseen?
So I'm at a career cross road and was wondering what should be my next move. Ideally I'd like to work at a boutique PE, Ibank, or do corporate development. I graduated back in December of 2007 from a semi target school. I worked at a bulge bracket bank as an operations analyst for...
Career crossroads....

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I used to work with a guy that had everything on the surface, but absolutely nothing inside. The guy was 6 feet tall, good-looking, charismatic, multi-lingual, graduated from a top business school, and had made MD at a bulge bracket investment bank. Yet he couldn’t remember the last time he... How to Develop a Personality
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For better or for worse, there’s a very unique feeling when everything goes completely according to plan yet nobody seems to care or notice. Such is the case with our favorite company of the moment, Tesla Motors. For those unaware, TSLA has rocketed upwards since its Q1 earnings release,... A Perfect Storm
I'm currently a Private Equity Analyst in Shanghai, China. Academically, I graduated from a target school majoring in Economics and Chinese. I also spent my time at college as the president of an on-campus student organization related to Finance and Economics and a volunteer for a local... Ask me anything… I'm a Private Equity Analyst in Shanghai
Inspired by comments from this: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/basic-guide-ramping-up-on-a-company-with-public-information-part-1-of-3 Lets just jump in. <strong>Technology:</strong> In this space there are really two metrics that matter the most, sales growth and EPS... Beginners Guide to Valuation and Metrics By Sector
You've just gotten that promotion and now you're in charge of a small team. Congratulations! And welcome to middle management. All the hard work and the knowledge you've developed about everything your firm does these past few years has been noticed. But, now you have a small... 7 Things I've Learned About Being A Manager
Assuming that you have access to no financial products such as FactSet, Bloomberg, CapitalIQ, Thomson or otherwise, thought it would be helpful to give a step by step guide on how to ramp up on a new company from your home computer. Using FaceBook as an example. Lets go ahead and start with the... Basic Guide Ramping Up On A Company With Public Information (Part 1 of 3)
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