Awful conversation with MD in BB—is this over?

As the title says, I had a phone conversation with an MD in a BB who was taking notes, but was very snappy. I would say something that wasn't exactly the way he liked to hear it, and he would correct me brusquely. Obviously I took it in stride, but how negatively would this conversation impact my recruitment prospects? I've heard a poor impression on an MD could easily write off your chances of breaking in.

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Ah to be young.

If the MD was wearing a grey suit that day - i'd say you have a near 0% chance of ever working in Finance. HOWEVER, If the MD was wearing a blue or checkered suit (any color), the odds are much more in your favor. I'd say, about a 4-6% chance.

That being said, there's a few additional elements that tie into such a complex equation. Such as, what direction were the trade winds blowing that day? Is it a leap year? Did El Nino occur? Where is the world is Carmen San Diego?

 

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