WallStreetOasis.com:

anyone have more detail about what happened?...when did deal flow start drying up or was it another issue? I thought Gleacher had a solid rep and was doing well, so surprised to see this.

Eric Gleacher left in January, but I think issues were already brewing. There was a thread on this a while back I think.

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idragmazda:

Just saw this on my twitter: the summer analysts got their offers rescinded 2 days before their start date

http://au.businessinsider.com/gleacher-fires-2013-...

Now that really sucks.

That source sounds like a fucking tool. Also why would you join a distressed investment bank? Doesn't seem like the brightest character either.
 
Fetter:

WOAH, I almost got offered a spot there! OMG saved, phew

Well thank God you didn't get the offer. What on earth could you have done in that situation?

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duffmt6:
Fetter:

WOAH, I almost got offered a spot there! OMG saved, phew

Well thank God you didn't get the offer. What on earth could you have done in that situation?

I would have probably cursed the shit out of them...and then had to live with it. At that this point in time, I wonder who would give me an internship spot...probably would've had to go unpaid at a boutique and try to sell the story for FT hiring.

Guess things do work out for the better, counting my stars right now

 
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duffmt6:

Fetter:
WOAH, I almost got offered a spot there! OMG saved, phew

Well thank God you didn't get the offer. What on earth could you have done in that situation?

I would have probably cursed the shit out of them...and then had to live with it. At that this point in time, I wonder who would give me an internship spot...probably would've had to go unpaid at a boutique and try to sell the story for FT hiring.

Guess things do work out for the better, counting my stars right now

Or just turn down the offer...

"For I am a sinner in the hands of an angry God. Bloody Mary full of vodka, blessed are you among cocktails. Pray for me now and at the hour of my death, which I hope is soon. Amen."
 

WOW...i almost accepted their FT offer back in September. I know they pay half of the 15k sign on bonus after signing the offer so I wonder if they get to keep that money?

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I was one of those interns. We are getting interviews now from other banks who are trying to help us out. Most recruiters are sympathetic-- especially considering the Bear Sterns and Lehman shutdowns a few years ago. I still have no idea what I will be doing this summer-- but at least I have a good story.

 
lowelltank:

I was one of those interns. We are getting interviews now from other banks who are trying to help us out. Most recruiters are sympathetic-- especially considering the Bear Sterns and Lehman shutdowns a few years ago. I still have no idea what I will be doing this summer-- but at least I have a good story.

Nice to see a bit of humanity still in banking. best of luck.
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lowelltank:

I was one of those interns. We are getting interviews now from other banks who are trying to help us out. Most recruiters are sympathetic-- especially considering the Bear Sterns and Lehman shutdowns a few years ago. I still have no idea what I will be doing this summer-- but at least I have a good story.

Good luck! How many interns were there supposed to be

 

from what I hear ( I don't work there but know people that do)....its been a lot of turmoil, a lot of personnel changes, a good percentage of the 2nd yr analysts left during their first year, they screwed some people on bonuses and are generally messed up. exit ops were good up till last year...but now the management left are not being supportive of the remaining staff. not good environment or morale. gotta treat people with respect, even in banking I would hope!

 

from what I hear ( I don't work there but know people that do)....its been a lot of turmoil, a lot of personnel changes, a good percentage of the 2nd yr analysts left during their first year, they screwed some people on bonuses and are generally messed up. exit ops were good up till last year...but now the management left are not being supportive of the remaining staff. not good environment or morale. gotta treat people with respect, even in banking I would hope!

 

This little excerpt basically sums up how much of a baller this guy is:

"Mr. Gleacher, a former Marine and long one of Wall Street’s top golfers, founded his company after having become one of the top deals bankers on Wall Street during the 1980s. He founded the mergers department at Lehman Brothers in 1978, and then led Morgan Stanley‘s deal team from 1985 to 1990."

You must have some unbelievable game to be one of the street's top golfers. Plus a vet, AND founded Lehman's merger group? Boss

I would agree with you, but then we'd both be wrong.
 

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