For those in IBD: How IBD Changes Us...
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on 10/30/06 at 4:13pm
There was a point in my life when I wasn't like this, but life as a monkey has made me completely intolerant of:
A) Misspelled words in emails, etc.
B) When sh*t isn't justified in Word.
C) When things aren't formatted correctly and look like crap.
For instance, random people on this forum message me asking for "advice", but when they misspell words and their grammar is completely in the sh*thole, that pisses me off.
Thanks IBD.






people who
i can't stand people who talk too slowly.
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LB
LB I think the things you mentioned is something you get, no matter what career you get into.
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Disclaimer: The post above has been made by someone who is not currently employed in IBD...follow the advice at your own risk
I've developed a razor-sharp
I've developed a razor-sharp eye for typos and formatting, as mentioned above.
Tried to help my little sister out with her resume earlier this year and she essentially gave up, exasperated, after my first mark-up. She's not going anywhere near IB though, so it may not matter.
I've also been able to condense an explanation of my job into about 20 words or fewer. That took a while to hone.... Helps out when you're in a loud bar, for instance.
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Life probably sucks like that since you're having a hard time taking it easy out of office (whenever you are out of office that is).
Re: I've developed a razor-sharp
I've also been able to condense an explanation of my job into about 20 words or fewer. That took a while to hone.... Helps out when you're in a loud bar, for instance.
Haha, care to share that here ?
Re: I've developed a razor-sharp
I've developed a razor-sharp eye for typos and formatting, as mentioned above.
Tried to help my little sister out with her resume earlier this year and she essentially gave up, exasperated, after my first mark-up. She's not going anywhere near IB though, so it may not matter.
I've also been able to condense an explanation of my job into about 20 words or fewer. That took a while to hone.... Helps out when you're in a loud bar, for instance.
lets hear them
I am particularly fond of
I am particularly fond of the new meaning that I have found in the phrase "living the dream" since I started banking.
Re: I've developed a razor-sharp
.........explanation of my job into about 20 words or fewer. That took a while to hone.... Helps out when you're in a loud bar, for instance.
why are u telling people about your job when you're out drinking? do you not have a personality? oh well, can't say i'm surprised.....
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Re: I've developed a razor-sharp
.........explanation of my job into about 20 words or fewer. That took a while to hone.... Helps out when you're in a loud bar, for instance.
why are u telling people about your job when you're out drinking? do you not have a personality? oh well, can't say i'm surprised.....
Baby I'm an Investment Banker, I make 100K per year...HAVE SEX WITH ME!
i guess it works in dallas
i guess it works in dallas according to that other thread haha
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100K would work anywhere
100K would work anywhere except NYC and Cali...and possibly Miami...everywhere else you'll have a line of dimes to pick from
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Nice comebacks all.... but
Nice comebacks all.... but seriously, 75% of what you talk about with people you've never met is what it is you do for a living. And 95% of the people you see in bars are people you've never met.
Being able to explain it quickly and without being boring is a fine art, lemme tell ya.
And you do have to be ginger with the manner in which you say "investment banking" to somebody who has no idea what it is--for example, leave the cocky smirk at home. Most people only know it's a profession brimming with d-bags.
There, I said it. Anything else?