WSO Weekly Wrap-Up 10/05 - 10/11
In case you missed them, here's some of last week's most popular topics:
After a fierce debate with a few friends I decided to put the topic that we were debating on here to get the opinions of those whom are active here, mostly individuals whom are very successful professionally and/or academically.
If you have a solid Navy suit, is there a rule of thumb for when to wear brown vs. black shoes dress shoes? Does it depend on shirt or tie color?
1st Year HF Analyst Taking Questions
Just finished up a couple very long weeks at work and am feeling pretty generous at the moment. So, a little bit about me:
5% Hit to GDP If Debt Ceiling Violated: Goldman
As you've no doubt heard by now, this little goverment shutdown we're in the middle of is small potatoes compared to the impending debt ceiling debacle.
Notes for Technical Interview Questions
During a recent round of interviews with several banks, headhunters sent across a number of potential technical questions that they said I should be very comfortable with.
A great new piece in The New Yorker (by Nathan Heller) came out a day or two ago, titled How San Francisco’s New Entrepreneurial Culture is Changing the Country. While the title may be a bit grandiose, the article is terrific and I recommend it to all.
For the First Time Ever: I Can Feel my Deteriorating Health
I have been getting 3-5 hours of sleep per night for about 9 months now (even though I am an undergrad) just because I am taking a fuck ton of credits, working and commuting to my internship at a middle market bank, and networking/teaching myself relevant material on the side.
this story is absolutely crazy, when's the movie coming out?
5 Things You Should Know Before Buying a Rental Property
About six months ago a buddy and I thought it might be a good idea to purchase an investment property near where I live.
I did an internship at an investment bank this summer and noticed a few analysts/associates packing lips. I know answers will vary, but is this generally accepted in the finance-workplace? Thoughts?