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+85 This reminds me a bit of a guest I had on the WSO pod who worked for 2yr at a toxic boutique getting like $1k/mo, barely enough to live because he just didnt have any other options and wanted to get that experience. WallStreetOasis.com
+85 Do you even fucking know what private equity is? Prospect in IB-M&A
+84 You did well not flushing, Credit Suisse is in dire need to save costs. Employee of the year Chadmorant98
+84 Why shouldn’t it? PE is packed with people following the same cookie-cutter path—same unis, same IB stints, same technical prep. Why should a standard, oversaturated route be rewarded? Where’s the scarcity? GS under Blankfein
+84 I can't think of anything that I personally did, but I was once at a superday dinner where some kid spit out food. Sil
+84 True, but if you derive value from projecting ur a big boy with money to pick up chicks then ur intrinsically still just a beta nerd xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
+84 Zeroth world problem over there Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+84 It depends on how you handle it, where you direct your energies, how you manage your work and personal time and your actual job. Dingdong08
+84 This made me feel better about being 5'8 thank you patsfan947
+84 Idk man, plenty of us have really good outcomes once we hit VP/Director level. My WLB is not bad at all and comp is more than I need. Director in IB-M&A
+84 No Works at Apollo Global Management
+84 Understand it's frustrating to have invested time and effort into hiring an SA and potentially emotionally investing in them as well, but it seems a little vindictive to have subsequently gone out of your way to inform his YoungDumbFullOfRum
+84 yeah, the answer would be no go iggs99988
+84 Client asked to use the bathroom. Director motions for me to show him where it was. I had just started and didn't know where the restroom was for the conference room floor. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+84 This is the kind of BS that MDs absolutely LOVE to tell themselves: "I am hardworking and tough, sure, xqtrack
+84 My friend.  Thank you for sharing your story. CharlesCheese
+84 Easy. Tell the interviewer, "You're a smart guy and wouldn't waste your time interviewing an idiot, right?" Sil
+84 You’ll fit right in with my team since all of them seem to be low key retarded too Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+84 Take it easy. Like literally, take it easy. Don't sweat, when seniors scream at you, never put work over family, friends and personal health. Stand up, communicate clearly, don't be afraid to set boundaries. multiples.vc
+84 This will be controversial but I dont care: Banking inherently sort of sucks - lots of annoying and demanding MDs and Directors, VPs baddealflow12
+84 Then he probably should blow his energy group up as well Intern in IB - Cov
+84 Keep complaining and next time you’ll bring me the vinegar too. NYYCRE
+84 Looks like I have a lot to look forward to! -Intern Intern in IB - Cov
+84 I saw it. People do dumb shit with status. I've seen countless pictures of women bending over in front of male statutes. Who cares. Blank999
+84 Always stretch your assignments out and send them to your superiors late at night to make it seem like you've been diligently plugging away on other assignments all day Sparingly but strategically vo Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+84 Rank: Top Bonus: Trash Me: Pissed Banking Sucks Guys
+84 Because ppl who ask these types of questions exist in Ivies northkoreanbanker
+83 My second semester freshman year I had an interview at Draftkings and I go to school in a state where it's illegal. I talked about how I love their platform and playing in contests every week when I'm at school. Danger Zone
+83 Does anyone on here play in the NBA / NFL and if so what are the hours, WLB, and culture like? Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+83 I would risk losing a job over a hot coworker. Worth it. MonopolyMoney
+83 Circle back to me once you get some bitches on your dick Analyst 1 in IB - DCM
+83 People like Evercore because of the name. It's one of those firm names that just rolls smoothly off your tongue and is pleasant to hear (like Blackstone, Apollo, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse etc). Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+83 Dude learn how to take a joke Intern in IB - Cov
+83 The real joke is in the comments, I guess Analyst 1 in S&T - FI
+83 Why is everyone making fun of this guy? Associate 1 in Acct - Other
+83 Lmao. Half white and half chinese? Bro you're double non-diversity. iercurenc
+83 I originally wrote a long post explaining why your reasoning is somewhat flawed (or maybe not flawed... but not asking the right question?) but it really boils down to this -  Managing Director in PE - LBOs
+83 Ah yes the IB -> PE -> HBS -> Post-MBA IB Associate path Everyone's dream! Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+83 Let me get this straight. You, a diversity candidate from a top-target, want to complain about bias in IBD recruiting? Talk about glass houses... Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+83 I wouldn't worry about it. By the time you are making any significant money and paying a 50% tax rate, you will be turning conservative. Prospect in IB - Gen
+83 FTP: The Specialist (that pays $140k btw) Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+83 Absolutely not. Project Mbappe/Alcaraz starts at 6 mos old EH_10
+83 You should have said "OK Boomer" Pan European Monkey
+83 https://media0.giphy.com/media/3oKIPzLXQYb2Bn5PLG/giphy-downsized.gif" alt="palpatine" /> I'm actually a squirrel
+83 Given that the school you go to itself is a liberal arts bubble, keep your bubble-headed ass out of here. CHECK6
+82 I remember during my FT recruiting process years ago. I did a summer internship in consulting, but decided to pivot for IB. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+82 You're right, there are essentially no solid private credit recruiting courses out there. [email protected]
+82 Writing off literally one-fourth of your life every year and this guy's response is, un-ironically, "Sounds like a great WLB".  You can't make this stuff up. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+82 Second year analysts seeing the funds they took offers from mentioned on this thread Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+82 Beast. Bro must be shitting 24/7 from all the caffeine he is digesting Intern in PE - LBOs
+82 The great thing about WFH is that instead of listening to my VP shout at me in person I can simply delete his email before I even open it. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+82 OP, One day when you get older you will realize that you were being set up to fail. NA in RE - Comm
+82 I think some folks need to realize they’re just not cut out for banking and other highly competitive roles. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+82 Congrats on Gugg Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+82 I am of the opinion that you’re a bitch Intern in IB - Gen
+82 People are annoyed because they watch inferior candidates moonwalk through recruiting and they see it as unfair. You've set up a strawman to justify to yourself the massive unearned advantage you received. sloppysteve123
+82 - Associate 2 in IB - Cov Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+82 haha, you can see this even with BB annual investor presentations. #1 bank in the mid-large corporate* acquisition market *(>$747MM - $751MM acquisition size) John Pierpont
+82 I think you have to come to terms with the fact that a lot of people on here are very insecure. So naturally, they need to put the blame on someone. BankerwithaFro
+82 This is offensively stupid. Yes, the death rate is low, but there are literally not enough hospital beds in most cities to handle the number of people coming in for emergency care. monkeyballz2015
+82 Lmao top state school UF, UT, UVA, UCLA (assuming its UT Austin) we know its UF bro Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+81 yep reach it right before you die and then give it all to government so they can spend it to help people in the hood (who hate your guts) smoke weed and do nothing all day - great life goal Kevin25
+81 bro respectfully u work in consulting đŸ˜čđŸ˜čđŸ˜č babaganoosh342
+81 Maybe you guys should try bumping it again Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+81 id simplify the demands to be "no one works past 1am" more than 2 times per week or something.  I honestly think its ridiculous people work past 1am for ANY reason outside a critical emergency than endangers the firm Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+81 Must be Deutsche IBtoM7
+81 in ~25 years there will be a post on WSO titled "Will inherit USD 100m... no Motivation" AndyLouis
+81 This thread right here is why finance people deserve to be made fun of like they are nyctooexpensive2
+81 No homo. Is your dick big or small? If it’s big this is what you do. Take your MDs phone and steal his wife’s number. Send her a picture of your horse meat. This is going to make her wet for you immediately. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+81 They're working on what color to make the Twitter verification badge  Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+81 Why are people so triggered at a kid who just wants to make money? Don't you guys have something better to do? ostrandermike
+81 Whatever you think, it will be worse. Doesn’t mean not worth doing TEMPORARILY. Do your 2 or 3 years and escape. And no, by escape I don’t mean PE. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+81 Your associate needs to relax and you need some better jokes
 Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+81 S01E01: Recent b-school graduate Cathy Lee manages to sneak into an associate position at the prestigious Boldwyn Brothers investment bank thanks to an affirmative action program, where she discovers t Prospect in IB - Gen
+81 Balding Bigstonks
+81 “Friends” HFer_wannabe
+81 being even slightly conservative leaning on many college campuses is terrible. You cannot express any ideas without fear of liberal retaliation. Prospect in IB-M&A
+81 Anthropologists in southern France recently discovered wall cave paintings that may be remains of a primitive LBO. You think being an analyst is tough? JohnnyLlamma45
+81 sup bby Analyst 3+ in CorpFin
+81 We are with you brother. Life is hard and it is legitimate to cry sometimes. Try to go and enjoy little things in life, and keep fighting. Intern in PE - Other
+81 I am very saddened by this news and I send my deepest condolences to Shivam's family. I am also pissed off and wondering what can be done to stop this (or at the very least make it much more rare)? WallStreetOasis.com
+81 "The majority of the workforce is stupid and lazy". You're an ass for saying that. Elite_Bulge
+81 Wait people In their 30’s still refer to themselves as targets/non targets?? Madisonave
+80 One time I got an email from my MD which said, "Thanks." Not, "thx" or "tx," but the entire word including capitalization and punctuation. I printed it and pinned to my cube. Synergy_or_Syzygy
+80 Let me give you my perspective on starting a family (20 year old college junior btw) Bossman1
+80 This is why diversity recruiting needs to end. Fucking retarded. Analyst 1 in AM - Equities
+80 Chill
 you can re-recruit every 6 months bro grrrrrrrooooeeeeeooo
+80 STFU - Shut the fuck up LOL Ruleof72
+80 SA offer: 2 month bender and sabotaged my GPA Prospect in Other
+80 I haven't ever lateraled. Here is the conventional wisdom. APAE
+80 Stay far away brother. Extremely shallow move trying to network on a dating app. Regardless of how hot she is, she is clearly leveraging her looks to claw whatever she can out of you. stakestothemoon
+80 I was at Blockbuster returning video tapes the other day and overheard a couple Barclays analysts say “Barclays?
.. more like BarclASS”. Think that that tells you a little something about the culture Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+80 I would wait it out, I’m sure KKR will be contacting you any moment now. Smoke Frog
+80 I literally just got laid off and you're asking if your friends will still have a job?? I -- Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+80 Dashes have more prestige than commas but are less pretentious than colons. Goya Beans
+80 Those of you who work at bulge brackets are going to be pretty disappointed if you thought that your bonus would increase proportionately with the massive surge in IB revenues that banks have generated this year. MoelisOrBust
+80 If I ever meet one of the GS 13 I will immediately offer oral sex. BallsOnChinBoy
+80 I've done both. What you have to separate is the: * on-paper trade-offs between each (which are very well known at this point, though I'll summarize them again) Winnfield
+79 Imagine you’re sitting alone and suddenly your 45-year-old self walks in from the future. He looks you in the eye and says: “Hey man. I’m glad you didn’t pull the trigger. We’re worth $5M. We made it. GS under Blankfein
+79 800k at 24
 bro just ask your parents for more money Analyst 1 in IB - Gen