My last post for a while
For those of you who don't know my story, here is that:
http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/goodbye-jc10...
Long story short, I am not going to business school anymore. I, through both hard work and blind luck, landed a PE interview at a top MM firm and converted it into a FT offer.
I have no experience in banking or consulting. I only used the BIWS prep course in basic modeling and accounting, and that prepped me well. I won't get into specifics on here on what firm or how it happened, but if you are a military guy (or just a non-traditional candidate) wanting to break into PE, I will be happy to talk privately.
The moral of the story is don't take no for an answer. Don't accept the status quo, and don't let things like your GPA or lack of PE/banking experience define you. I walked into the interview room with models and pitch books I made on my own using BIWS, and they were really impressed. I was hungry and ready to work, and knew my stuff cold. 50% is showing up, 49% is not being an ass, and 1% is being ready when your opportunity happens in life.
Because my background is so rare in the industry it will be very hard to remain anonymous, so this is my last post on WSO. I wish all you monkeys all the luck in the world; thanks Patrick, Brian @ M&I, Compbanker, and everyone else who has given me helpful tips and information over the years. If any of you ever have a question PM me.
Cheers.
P.S.
Here is an LSO-esque douchebag comment I will only utter once:
"I'm not a banker baby, I'm on the buy-side"







PM'd you WAY TO GO MAN!
PM'd you
WAY TO GO MAN!
YOU JUST GOT TROLLED
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Hey dude, congrats! That's
Hey dude, congrats! That's awesome news! Just one question, is this a post-MBA position?
-MBP
I won't discuss anything else
I won't discuss anything else on here, I'll PM you.
That is fking great news man.
That is fking great news man. Good for you!! Keep in touch offline though!
Nice work, bro. +1
Nice work, bro. +1
Congrats man, you earned it.
Congrats man, you earned it. Awesome story.
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Congrats!!!!
Congrats!!!!
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Congrats man! Sent you a PM -
Congrats man!
Sent you a PM - hopefully, as a fellow 'non-traditional' candidate I'll be able to accomplish the same : )
congrats man! even if you
congrats man! even if you don't post under this username anymore, i hope you'll occasionally still drop in and give the new chimps some solid advice like you've done for so long.
Very fun to see all the success stories. Good luck and enjoy the new job!
Patrick
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You need to get your ass to
You need to get your ass to the nearest casino because you have the luck of a freaking god! Dude, you are having a run of good luck like no other I've seen. PM'd you.
congrats, and buy side strong
congrats, and buy side strong side
Congrats, and good luck!
Congrats, and good luck!
you'll be missed; your
you'll be missed; your suggestions on GMAT prep have helped me a lot in my own studying. Congrats and best of luck!
Congratulations and good
Congratulations and good luck. What you've done is pretty fuckin' impressive.
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You'll always be JC to me
You'll always be JC to me kid. Great job, best wishes.
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Congrats JC... always awesome
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We all know Bro J did it...
I will still post
Congrats!
Congrats again. This is
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Congrats bro ! Like Patrick
Later JC, be sure to tell us
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Congrats man, best of luck
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Congrats. You always had good
looking for that pick-me-up to power through an all-nighter?
Fuck yea man, good work, glad
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Congrats! Based on the
Awesome! Congrats bro and
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nice man, congrats! hope you
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Congrats bro, you have a
Dude, you are THE man...
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