+135 me see anti-nepo, me support alpha bet
+131 my friends are a bunch of state school #chillers. Nobody wants to talk about work - maybe find some #chillers to hang and crush cold ones with instead of those nerds. Nobody is reading those published papers. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+116 “Mom don’t you get it? I am an INVESTMENT BANKER at a PRESTIGIOUS INVESTMENT BANK. I no longer have time for trivial things like FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. The shareholders need me!” Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+94 So u work at greenhill. BlackMonster61
+94 LowCaliberTalent: Seems like a fair list to be frank, should shed some valuable light on prospects deciding career choices. d123123213213dqwdqwdwqdwd
+81 tell mumsy to get her paper up, time idle is time not grinded Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+65 If he looked like Ryan Gosling the response from OP would be "OMG, this MD asked me out.  Look how cute/awkward he is lol.   should I say yes" Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+62 go to stern man, uchicago is a leagues better school but from the sounds of your post you could risk getting cooked academically. HoodDistressed
+61 Mf answered two questions and dipped 🤣 Assistant in Non-profit
+59 Had an opportunity to get the views of a co-founder of a MF a couple of years ago. In his words, he doesn't "get it" why all of the smart young people flock to PE. Delphi
+52 2. Don't wait. Nothing wrong with looking around.  Constantly looking to lateral fr Prospect in IB - Gen
+51 Great story. Thank you for sharing Analyst 2 in IB - CB
+50 Drink seekinthealpha1
+50 Don’t you have hobbies or something? How the fuck are we supposed to know what you like to do? Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+47 If only their placement was on par with their sorority chicks lilsaucy
+46 HelloWorld8
+46 This sounds like a HireView response Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+46 Blow him Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+45 people from Estonia Restless
+44 Alright, as a POC, here's my two cents. I don't know what exactly was said, but I'd rather be called a useless sack of shit for example rather than be called a slur or be insulted in some other discriminatory way. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+43 Getting laid can feel intellectually fulfilling Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+41 yes, people 100% are working 80+ hours per week and I am one of them. I’m on an incredibly lean, high volume team where I am routinely required to work late into the hours and all day on weekends. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+40 Trust me, you don’t want MS M&A. VP in IB - Gen
+40 can’t fight nature. there’s a reason there’s very few female seniors and even fewer happier ones Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+39 This may be the most truly homosexual post I've ever seen on this site (non-derogatory) Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+39 I think this behavior is 100% unacceptable. An MD pulling this shit on an analyst is really offside IMO. I don't think I need to go into the creepiness given the power dynamic. rabbit
+38 Well at least you guys aren’t getting “SHAWT IN MAFFEMATICKS CLOSS” 🤠 Roll USA Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+38 Any CEO who manages to take a 9 figure comp package whilst also convincing thousands of left wing losers to moderate the website for free is a CEO who investors believe in monkey0114
+37 Keep the liberal nonsense in Canada then… going to get MS for this but I don’t care. Everyone leaving their collapsing Democrat states to vote for the same sht that made them move in the first place is beyond infuriating. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+36 Congrats, based on your response you deserve the same label. DesireDreams
+35 This is great actionable advice. You don’t have to honor all your ancestors, move your family into the Hamptons, and secure intergenerational wealth for all your progeny in your first job out of college. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+35 Raymond James? Gibbanana069
+34 What OP did is 100% how recruiting works.  Maybe phrasing could be massaged, but the message is the same and there is no reputational risk associated with a potential intern speaking to someone else on the team.  If they d Dt.DonaldKimball
+34 Shut yo DEI ass up 😭 Analyst 2 in IB - CB
+34 Let out an audible moan next time and see if he stops  Analyst 3+ in HF - RelVal
+33 Short answer yes Secyh62
+33 ok spudrmonke
+31 trust bro it will work out. I sent well over 10k emails over the course of my junior and senior year of college literally 60 emails a day for months at one point. eventually landed a EB and am an analyst now. Prospect in IB - Gen
+30 This was unironically kind of sweet and romantic tigercub69
+29 Nevermind… go to stern. I don’t think you’ll handle uchicago with that mentality schwarzmanburner
+29 News flash: Even if you nailed the technicals, went through the regular round etc, people would STILL assume you were “just a diversity hire” and if they wanted to find a reason to have animosity around you, they would jus Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+29 I have the same reaction every time I read a London salary thread investmentspanker
+29 Sounds like you have goober friends lmao. I have never had a dinner conversation with my boys about quantum mechanics Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+29 Rothschild exit opps are President of France, so I would network there. That's basically a celebrity. Prospect in IB - Gen
+28 Not to be an ass but if the recruiting process has you this down you probably reconsider going into IB at all. BazingaDinga
+28 It's the ultra fine print in his contracts. And the fact that the government won't investigate him. EBITDAN
+28 i aint reading allat but shit congrats probs Assistant in Non-profit
+28 OP describes the frattiest of frat guys and your mind jumps to a 'diversity hire' Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+27 Most Polished easily has to be Warsaw Corporate and Investment Bank. Those kids are Polish af. SPX
+27 Completely disagree. Kevin25
+27 Any partners with single daughters w/ great personalities worth getting to know? Thx. VP in PE - LBOs
+27 Would probably just give into it tbh. Game recognize game, gotta give props where it is due - Sneaky message in a cell is elite. MikeThyson
+27 Conduit/SASB CMBS are also static pools of asset(s) that do not change. MrTranche
+26 OP is the pride of Rise48's incoming analyst class.  VP in RE - Comm
+25 Amazing journey, and I have no doubt that the number of unexpected hurdles you overcame along the way only increased the gratification of landing that first IBD role tenfold.  Deal Team Six
+25 Written by a diversity hire, that’s why  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+25 People like you are insufferable.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+25 Bruh you’re actually a bot. How did you get a BXSA with the critical thinking skills of a ritz cracker Analyst 1 in IB - DCM
+25 BNP stands for Bonus Not Paid youngbanga
+25 Loved that 9-0 SCOTUS decision coming out this morning to put the leftists in the PrivateTechquity 🚀GME🚀
+25 Seems like his friends names from Sheldon, Leonard and Raj infinity@finite
+25 Disclaimer: I went to UGA, worked in Atlanta, and have since live(d) on the West Coast and in the NE. VP in RE - Comm
+25 I worked with him personally. halefiw446
+25 Nah my guy, that's because you're a white male. No need to write that much text. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+24 Okay Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+24 Keep ur canadian lib wife from ruining the states pls. Go to LA.  Research Associate in ER
+24 I don’t think people are underestimating how bad the job market is, people know it’s shitty. That being said, I think this is overly doom and gloom. Works at CBRE Global Investors
+24 Release a tape with Ray J prisoner24601
+23 Current employee here (joined as an analyst out of college). Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+23 As Tim Ferris once said: “Your life is made up of a series of ordinary Tuesdays. Figure out what your ideal normal Tuesday looks like. Because if you can have an amazing Tuesday, you’ll probably have an amazing life.” Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+23 Of course I'm ranking from a U.S. lens you Canadian fuck. Have fun sweating it away on the sell-side at BMO just to end up at a LMM fund with zero bitches AND zero carry. VP in PE - LBOs
+23 I think this is fucking stupid and predatory. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+23 Overall athelticism among the undergraduate population is quite low which makes intermurals a blast. Last Tuesday I went for 350 all purpose yds and 5 TDs. MikeThyson
+22 talk to a female woman Glad you clarified for OP. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+22 Just send them 3 Jim Donovan videos, your folks will be applying for the next Analyst class in no time OPM_CapitalMgmt
+22 So Cornell. God's Sanest Cokehead
+22 Phenomenal rankings, wholeheartedly agree with the other commenters. Principal in PE - LBOs
+21 this is the creepy response I'd expect from the WSO resident leftist. wouldn't surprise me one bit if you are a reddit moderator honestly  pappymason
+21 financeabc PrivateTechquity 🚀GME🚀
+21 The two biggest reasons for me are: VP in IB-M&A
+21 *How do I navigate such a situation without blowing him or the (potential) opportunity? babymonkey3
+20 UChicago has a strong school brand. Keep in mind that academics are quite tough. Even as recent as a few years ago, I recall the academic cutoff for the deans list (top 20% GPA) was 3.25 Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+20 Plz ban this guy Intern in IB - Restr
+20 Doesn’t seem that hard to do at a good SM Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+20 My response is you need to read more and feel comfortable asking more stupid questions when your friends are discussing these things. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+20 I worked for a large energy developer for few years, so a bit different. But we would sell partial ownership of our assets to the large infra funds. A few off the cuff comments: hbwesttoeast
+20 I am slightly annoyed by this situation. You are essentially asking for a referral from someone who does not know you well, but has taken time out of their busy schedule to meet with you. Tom Anderson
+20 I don't spell it I just drink it  BazingaDinga
+20 Didn’t know the mm were hiring squids nowadays too. Go drink a beer, go to the gym, make some friends, touch some grass jobye
+20 i use the same bar of soap for my ass and my face. i also use chapstick.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+20 read this post as "man did I fuck a ton of frat dudes lmaoo" Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+20 Here's a few: Works at Other
+20 Girl - just take time from now till your internship to learn: - shortcuts - both excel and PowerPoint - improve you modelling skills - macabacus and wso are awesome for this Tech_banker
+20 Did you lose or gain weight during your stint? bddjfj1345
+20 What this tells me is that monke33
+20 Agreed on all counts! I wonder if they blew each other after interviewing for the article.  Director in RE - Comm
+19 Date people with values that align more closely with yours. They exist, you are most likely fishing in the wrong pond ohboyherewegoagain
+19 I think the "assuming she consents" is the biggest hurdle in your case. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+19 pisker Appreciate the insight. If you don’t mind me asking, what is it you are doing? Probably onlyfans. pascalrodeman
+19 Take a deep breath and relax bro, there’s so many kids I know who didn’t get any SA offers and did like something random and went on to get fire FT shit. market sucks rn and ur trying ur best. Prospect in IB - Gen