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| +1 | *Canada Visa Update* Details with Introduction of USMCABad news everyone... It doesn't look like the new USMCA trade deal will change anything with regard to the TN visas. Please see below from the CBC and Toronto Star, respectively: CBC: "No new professionals visas Another goal of Canada's negotiating team was to modernize the list of professions c... | 1 |
| +1 | Al Jazeera Buys Al Gore’s Current TVhttp://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-01-03/al-jazeera-news-network-acquires-current-tv-to-expand-in-u-s-.html Al Jazeera has bought Al Gore’s progressive media corporation. For those of you who thought the programming on that channel couldn't get any worse, think again.... | 6 |
| +6 | COD: Black Ops 4 ? I like pubg but at the same time I was watching some streamers play black ops 4 during the beta test and I'm kinda hyped for it. Is anyone else planning to get it? ... | 35 |
| +1 | What your GPA says about you?Hey everyone. I'm sure we all keep seeing these threads about people lying about their GPAs and rounding them up when they shouldn't. So I was hoping to see from someone who reviews resume's perspective, what different GPAs say about each candidate. 4.0: ..... 3.9: ..... 3.8: ..... 3.7: ..... 3.6... | 81 |
| +1 | Best books to read on the topic of portfolio management?Hey guys, I was wondering what some of the most recommended books are concerning portfolio management!... | 3 |
| +1 | SEO Course is best or not?Can anyone recommend for Seo course? ... | 1 |
| +1 | 10/1/18 - Monday @MentionsHappy Monday WSO! Upcoming Meet Ups, Podcasts, Webinars & Webinar Rewinds: Financial Modeling Boot Camp -- Boston, 10/2-10/4 Webinar: PE Case Study - Develop An LBO Model For An Investment -- 9pm ET, 10/8/18 Posts of the Week: ... | 1 |
| +3 | CEO of CALPERS has no college degreeHow does one lead a $350B pension fund with no education credentials? How'd she make it through HR screens? How'd she even end up in the running? No shade just not something you think is possible in this day and age of hypercredentialism just to obtain entry level gigs. https://sanfrancisco.... | 9 |
| +3 | Ugly Guys Dating Women Way Out of Their LeagueDo any of you know anyone (yourselves included) who are really ugly dudes and managed to land dates way out of their league? ... | 43 |
| +3 | Do you own a drone?What do you use it for? Saw some cool feeds coming through from friends, tropical islands, snowboarding etc. ... | 6 |
| +1 | Series 79 vs 63 and 62?Recently passed the Series 79 exam, and was curious to hear any thoughts on the level of difficulty of the 79 compared to the 63 and 62 - the other 2 exams I have to take. Thanks!... | 1 |
| +5 | Newark to Singapore NonstopLongest flight in the world being reintroduced to EWR. Flight is so long that they have to keep special lockers to store bodies in case anyone dies because they fly over the Arctic circle and there are few, if any, possible stops. Put near New York most likely for business travelers, know anyone w... | 22 |
| +4 | When Is The Next Space Race?It's been a long time since the last space race to be the "first" to the moon, be the "first" satellite in orbit. And be the "first" for everything space related. Have we become complacent and just shitty in general. Why don't countries compete to be the first anymore? Why can there not be a space... | 11 |
| +14 | This is supposed to be when the fun startsI'm newly graduated as of this past May, got a great job in a city on the east coast near everybody I went to school with. I really could not ask for a better position at this point in my life. However, I've realized that my social life has significantly fell off. This is not from some brutal gri... | 17 |
| +3 | Excel Models for Rosenbaum & Pearl's Investment Banking 1st Edition Text Book?Hi there, does anyone know where I could obtain the excel templates (blank and completed) which accompanied the 'Investment Banking - Valuation, Leveraged Buyouts and Mergers & Acquisitions' textbook by Rosenbaum & Pearl (1st edition)? It is no longer available from the Wiley website. Thanks in adva... | 48 |
| +8 | High School "friends" are ruining my College ExperienceSo, I am currently a sophomore at a Big 10 non target. Since i live like 20 minutes from the college, almost 3 quarters of my high school graduating class entered said college. During senior year of high school, I told my "friends" about wall street careers, and ever since then, they have been compl... | 33 |
| +1 | Bonus TaxWas wondering those who have worked for a while, how much do junior level bonuses (group + signing) get taxed? ... | 2 |
| +1 | Non-accounting major need help with technical questionWhatup chimps, non-accounting/finance major here, I was going through some technicals and came across this question. It might seem really easy for most of you but I can't find the solution online: Tax depreciation is $2 million over 5 years, while financial statement depreciation for the asset is $... | 1 |
| +23 | How to buy your first set of golf clubsFor a beginning golfer there are quite a lot of different choices of equipment and it can be quite hard to know what is best since most golf pros and retailers want you to buy a 400 dollar driver. In my humble opinion a used set will perform just as good as a new set but what matters is making sure ... | 48 |
| +4 | Got depressed and fired as a result, how to get back on my feet?Hi, Almost three years ago I posted a discussion where I was quite down and very unsure of what to do in the future. 1.5 years later I managed to graduate and got a job as a trader at a small but elite team hedge fund. I could not believe it and felt that i finally had my life back on track. Unfort... | 24 |
| +2 | Office Space (a movie that mirrors life)Just noting how some of work is like Office Space. Any of you guys want to share your office stupidity and annoyances for comedic effect? Any of your bosses like Lumberg? Got a stupid printer that says "PC Load Letter"? Got a dumb colleague who says "Sounds like someone's got a case of the 'M... | 1 |
| +1 | Wall Streep Prep ContactHello Everyone! I had a look around the internet for good financial modelling courses and chose to buy the Premium package from Wall Street Prep. On Tuesday I bought it (paid through Paypal), and have not heard from them since. I have no access to their content. I emailed them twice but have not ye... | 1 |
| +10 | life hacks / job hacksTime is the ultimate precious commodity in finance. We never seem to have enough, and no one wants their life to start falling apart. What life tips have you guys found to keep life glued together while working stupid hours? Keen to learn. Some of my tips: * Keep a giant jug of dry whole rolled ... | 16 |
| +14 | If You Were to Launch a Business/Startup, What Industry/Sector Would It Be In?Earlier this year, Inc.com released a list of sectors to consider going into if you were to start a business. The list included some pretty interesting ideas: Disaster Relief, Alternative-Protein Food Products, eSports, Influencer Agents, Beauty Tech, Women’s Reproductive Health Care, Canned Wine,... | 59 |
| 0 | How can people consciously accept a salaried job?Assuming it's a non-remote job with lengthy hours, what you're saying when you accept a job that pays 50k, 100k, 150k, 200k, 300k, etc, is acknowledging that "this is how much my **time** is worth to me." **and if your time is your existence, and if your existence is your life.** (and 1 life is a... | 33 |
| +2 | Got Laid Off - How will this hurt my MBA chances?Guys, My firm went through annual downsizing and I got caught in the gutter a few days ago. I already have a job lining up before the layoff but was wondering how this will affect my chances of going to the top MBA schools? Since I already have another job lining up, can I say I left the job volun... | 46 |
| +3 | I hate my job...My job is so fucking unbelievable. I'll try to sum it up by first telling you about the folks I work with: First, there is this supermodel wanna-be chick. Yeah, okay, she is pretty hot, but damn is she completely useless. The girl is constantly fixing her hair or putting on makeup. She is extremely ... | 79 |
| +5 | What to do with my life?Hi, I really need some solid advice on how I should move forward with my life. Here is my background: 2012 I graduated with a bachelors degree in petroleum engineering from a university in Egypt. Couldn't find a job due to the political unrest in the country after the revolution. Beginning of 201... | 33 |
| +9 | My Pug is DyingHey everyone, As the title says, my pug is reaching the end of his life. He is the black pug in my profile picture. Not really looking for pity- I just want to know a few things. 1) How do you know when it’s time to put them down? Vet gave me a range but not hard indicators, despite me asking. We... | 11 |
| +5 | How to make YouTube videosHey, anyone got advice and info on making Youtube videos? As in, how do I keep my camera from being jerky? How do I make sure the video is stable, sound quality good, etc? Tips are sought. Do I need to buy a rig or can I use my cell phone somehow?... | 27 |
| +17 | Are There Dumb Kids at Target Schools?I'd guess most of you guys on here have - at some point in your academic careers - been the smartest guy in the room. Especially in high-school, or even gen-ed classes, and most definitely at lower-tier state schools, etc. We've all looked at certain people and asked ourselves "how did this person g... | 51 |
| +1 | Chicago Summer– Budget and Housing?I landed an IB internship in Chicago that's gonna last 9 weeks. They're paying me what seems like a good salary, but I wanted to get a sense of how much I should be budgeting for living costs (food and housing). Also, any suggestions on summer housing options (and their cost) would be great–I kn... | 1 |
| +3 | Best In-Office GymsWas having a conversation with a friend, but from those who have worked or interned in NYC banking offices, which one's have the best in-house gyms? I know that Goldman's is quality, but interested for *fun*... | 19 |
| +1 | Speaking/Lecture Subject Ideas?The university I (briefly) attended asked me to do a speaking thing for a bunch of their b-school kids. Not 100% what engaging content would be for them? I'm an entrepreneur and it's tempting just to go in and talk about how I built my initial businesses and then moved into the PE side of things but... | 4 |
| +1 | How many of you have left your joband regretted it during your younger years. Have you ever taken a new job and wished you hadn't? I have a chance to take a new job with significant pay raise, much less work/life balance.... | 1 |
| 0 | Interactive BrokersHas anyone else found Interactive Brokers help desk to be full of some of the most pissed off people on the planet? Without fail when I call this place with an issue there is some pissed off dude on the line that sounds miserable. I wonder what that's about...are these folks failed finance types tha... | 1 |
| +2 | All jobs will be gone in 50 years?I've been reading too many futurology forum posts and everyone has the idea that in 2040-2060 most if not all mainstream jobs are going to be automated. Anything from finance to law to engineering to tech to medicine will be completely done by robots and humans need not apply. The way they envision... | 14 |
| +8 | WSO Caption Contest - Aug 23rd... Collect Silver Bananas and Win a Free WSO T-ShirtWSO Caption Contests are back! You guys know the drill, all you have to do is leave a comment in this post with a caption you think is most fitting for the cartoon posted below. The winner will be determined by the community based on the number of Silver Bananas awarded to each comment. In the event... | 28 |
| +10 | If Money Was No Longer an Issue, What Problems Would You Be Left With?Question is in the title. If your money problems went away tomorrow, what problems would replace them? I'm anticipating that someone will cite the hedonistic treadmill as a reason why money problems could never completely disappear. Is there a point where you're rich enough that the hedonistic tread... | 27 |
| +1 | Things That Get You Hated As An AnalystThere are so many posts on here about how to be a rockstar analyst but, what are the ones that get you immediately hated as an analyst. What have you guys seen that made you not extend an offer to the guy. A know-it all that was just a douchey twat, or someone who just didn't know how to add in exce... | 2 |
| +2 | Feel like I'm annoying my FriendHey guys, just a shitty dilemma I have wondering if you guys have some insight/experience. So I came into my freshman year knowing nothing about finance or networking culture and promptly got rejected from everything I applied to and looked like a fool to a lot of professionals I met. But my friend... | 9 |
| +15 | Lindsey Graham: I love youI was never a huge Lindsey Graham guy, but today was a MAJOR turning point. Thank you sir... #Graham2024... | 57 |
| +4 | Matchmaking My MomSo my wife and I have decided to matchmake my mom. It's a big year for her. My 18-year-old brother is off to college. She's separated from her shitbag husband of 18 years (all of them unhappily married). I sold her house and got her a smaller new one in a great neaighborhood that she loves. She fina... | 18 |
| +3 | Where to get fake ID during internship (NYC)Sup. I'm from Europe and doing an internship in NYC, and the thing is I'm only **20**. The other interns have snuck me in when we got drinks, but eventually I'd like to get a fake ID (the internship lasting 6 months). Who do I go to get a fake ID? I imagine this is pretty common inside the US with... | 8 |
| +16 | Kavanaugh hearing?Too early to talk about it? I think I'm gonna be really sad if these allegations were actually false. Kavanaugh looks like a decent guy.... | 80 |
| +4 | Companies/Brands That Will be Gone in 5 years"*Either we disrupt or we get disrupted.*" ~ John Chambers, Former Cisco CEO In today's digital world, businesses that fail to adapt their business models to the rapid changes of technology will almost inevitably falter. So far in 2018, 13 large retailers, such as Claire's and Toys R Us, have gone ... | 21 |
| +5 | Is Islam a Religion of Peace? There was a big parade on Sunday in midtown. The theme was mercy for all. However, according to Muslim accounts of history, Muhammad is believed to have decapitated hundreds and hundreds of people. And, he encouraged others to likewise. Respectfully, what does the Islam faith really teach? Look... | 48 |
| +6 | Top NYC Nightlife/Restaurants/EtcOff topic to usual posts, but there hasn't been a forum about best clubs/restaurants/lounges/bars in NYC, recently at least. Going to be there for a week or so. Lived in NYC for 2 months in summer of 08 (kiss n fly, pink elephant, etc), but obviously shit changes. Post away on your favorite resta... | 387 |
| +18 | F this industryI can tolerate late nights but this is one of the first things to make me viscerally mad. Bunch of wanna-be (or in some cases, actual) hardos. From news.efinancialcareers.com "Taking paternity leave the ‘kiss of death’ for bankers" [quote]"But managers and colleagues at investment banks, hedge ... | 80 |
| +6 | Worth It To Buy a New iPhone?[Apple had an event yesterday in Cupertino where they announced the release of several new phones](https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.businessinsider.com/apple-iphone-xs-september-event-disappointing-2018-9). Overall, while there were some slight improvements, I haven’t bought a new phone since gett... | 19 |
| +7 | mrsdowjones internet trollDoes anyone follow mrsdowjones on instagram? She tried to give me financial advice and was annoyed I didn’t take it... https://www.linkedin.com/in/haley-sacks-59b64831 As you can see she hasn’t worked a day in finance ****... | 14 |
| +8 | exercise routinesHey guys, Since we're all super busy finance folks I thought I'd start a thread on exercise efficiency. Before I was getting pretty good results with compound exercises, but then I moved away from gym. Now I'm a bit far, so I'm just working out with kettlebells. I'm basically just trying to combat... | 39 |
| +1 | From Quantitative Research at Asset Manager to Surgical MedicineBackground: bachelors biomedical engineering (2nd tier uni., top grades), masters engineering (1st tier uni., top grades), worked as engineer (1st tier org.), transitioned to asset management (quant analyst, 2nd tier org., 80k GBP total comp). Currently in late 20s. Have option to do medicine at 1st... | 1 |
| +2 | Best Practices in Setting Expectations?This is something I struggle with everyday. I have a bad habit of overestimating how much I can do and like to go 110% with projects. Often, being comprehensive end up backfiring as they often open up for more questions than answers. Then add some emergency ad-hoc requests from people and the whole ... | 5 |
| +1 | Stories: First Day Ice-Breaker/Team Building lessonsWhat are the best stories you have that involve your first day at a firm.. Looking for ones that show some true character and grit, but also challenging and competitive.... | 1 |
| +2 | The Gospel Of WealthPhilanthropy is a common topic among the wealthy. Bill Gates and Warren Buffet's Giving Pledge is a moral commitment for wealth people to donate a majority of their money to charity. Andrew Carnegie, one of the richest men in the history of the world believed it was a disgrace to die rich. He beli... | 4 |
| +5 | What is the biggest sacrifice you've made for your career?Hey all, a relatively junior monkey here. I was curious to hear, what is the biggest sacrifice you made for your career? Was it worth it? I especially thought this would be helpful to monkeys in earlier stages of their careers to learn more about the challenges and difficulties of working in a profe... | 13 |
| 0 | Jelliness is next to godlinessDIscuss... | 5 |
| +5 | Is "re-branding" worth it if you want to get into high-finance?I wanted to hear general thoughts across all industries on this forum. If you couldn't make the cut in undergrad, is it worth it get, say, a Masters in Finance if you wanted to get another shot to break into high-finance? Maybe getting a head start on the CFA Level 1? Thanks.... | 13 |
| +1 | Top questions for fresher interviews in finance rolesWhat could be the possible interview questions posed to freshers or people from non-finance backgrounds applying for finance roles? Somewhat on the lines of past projects, courses taken in college, internships, case competitions?... | 2 |
| +33 | How Much of Your Success is Luck and How Much is Skill?Title says it all. There are plenty of discussions on here about the value of luck vs skill, so for you personally, what percentage of your success (or lack thereof) is due to luck and what percentage is due to skill?... | 69 |
| +1 | exercise efficiencyHey guys, Since we're all super busy finance folks I thought I'd start a thread on exercise efficiency. Before I was getting pretty good results with compound exercises, but then I moved away from gym. Now I'm a bit far, so I'm just working out with kettlebells. I'm basically just trying to combat ... | 1 |
| +5 | Why am I horny as fuck? It's fucking annoying and distractingAlright I'm sort of seeing this girl about 3 times a week - we go on a date, chill out, and fuck. On other days I either (1) Can't stop thinking about/wacking off to her or (2) Can't stop thinking about/wacking off to women in general. Is this normal? I mean, on a typical work day I'd be on a deadl... | 109 |
| +1 | Predictions for NFL seasonPretty much what the title says. What the fuck is happening with the NFL? The Browns have a better record than the Patriots right now (I can't even believe I'm saying that). Is anyone else doubting the Patriots? They're playing against some of the worst teams in the NFL (dolphins bills jets) so I d... | 1 |
| +1 | Do banks give discounts on home mortgages to employees?As a benefit to employees, do banks give discounts (like very low interest rates) on personal loans like home mortgages, auto loans, etc...? Similar to how airlines let employees fly standby for free or get discounted tickets, etc....... | 2 |
| +1 | Add client on LinkeIn?Just looking for some consensus, but I think I know the answer already: if you're a sell-side analyst, is it okay to add analysts from other institutions (in this case, analysts from buy-side clients or potential clients)? The sell/buy-side split is not the focus here, but just an example. Is it ok... | 1 |
| 0 | How to Get Into Investment Banking?Hey guys, I just have a few questions about my end goal of breaking into IB. 1. If my end goal is breaking into IB, should I go to a target school or a non target school? What are some good target schools? 2. Do I need a good GPA? Am I allowed to round my 3.2 to a 3.3 to a 3.4 to a 3.5 and then s... | 6 |
| +13 | Will Blacks Defect from the Democratic Party at the Midterms? 2020?With blacks returning to the workforce for the first time in generations (lowest unemployment rate in history for African Americans, people without high school degrees and felons), will the Democratic stranglehold on the black vote (90%+ vote for Democrats) finally be broken? Let's hear your though... | 48 |
| +2 | Is living in Brooklyn worth it?Any of you have any insight into whether it's worth it to live in Brooklyn and commute to work in the city (particularly Midtown)? I'll be starting FT in IB next year and am looking into housing options. I'd like to keep my budget below $2000, and ideally live alone. I know there are some pretty sm... | 4 |
| +1 | Mastering the Laws of the Universe: How to Speak Your Thoughts into Existence I'm someone without any sort of spiritual or religious background. However, I recently read a really great book called The Master Key, where the author talks about the Laws of the Universe, and how to apply them. I'll let others research and learn about them if they're interested, but the ones that... | 4 |
| +2 | Any use for facebook during college?Just started college... should I delete facebook? Are there any downsides to not having a facebook account during college? I still use Snapchat/Twitter.... | 13 |
| +3 | Finished an awesome book yesterday - Red Alert by Bill Browder Red Alert by Bill Browder is the real life narration of how a Stanford MBA and naive American wannabe businessman gets stuck in some pretty hairy situations in Russia in the late 90s during the privatizations and what was known as Wild Wild East. Basically it's about how he tries to parlay a McKin... | 16 |
| 0 | theaccountingmajor AMAI got a request to do an "Ask Me Anything" thread, so here it is. Feel free to leave any questions you may have!... | 43 |
| +1 | Advice to High School SeniorsIn light of the recent Bret Kavanaugh revelations, I wanted to offer some advice to any college aspiring monkeys on here and suggest avoiding all parties in college where there are both women and alcohol present. It appears now that even a potential possibility that something could have happened an... | 1 |
| +1 | What Do You Take for Granted?The huge student debt crisis that many people have to deal with is just insane. I went to university and never had to pay anything towards my tuition. Whenever I hear someone tell me how they're drowning in debt, it reminds not to take my education for granted. We're too busy with our daily jobs/g... | 1 |
| +1 | Debate: Ted Cruz versus Beto O'RourkeThe Cruz - O'Rourke debate was great in that it showed a sharp contrast in styles and philosophies. Traditional Texas values versus a more modern, inclusive approach for Texas. Cruz kept making the point that Texans do not support Beto's vision for Texas, and he may or may not be right. I knew th... | 24 |
| +53 | What's your preferred vice?Liquor, hash, Mary Jane, Molly - what's your preferred substance when it comes to taking the edge off or making things just interesting enough? I've gone through a few, including all of the above, a few hallucinogens, some experimental stuff that is said to be produced by the brain when you die, "w... | 109 |
| +1 | Biology + Business Development/Client Relation background - How to break into finance? I graduated from McGill University with an undergrad in Anatomy and Cell Biology (3.5/4.0 GPA) and a Master of Science in Molecular Biology (4.0/4.0 GPA). I then moved to England where I worked as an IT recruitment consultant for a year and an Account Manager for a start-up with clients mostly locat... | 2 |
| +1 | Where to live for the summer near Goldman Sachs?Got an SA offer from Goldman Sachs (woo!) so now I'm wondering what the most affordable place to live for the summer is. I'd like to be in FiDi/Battery Park, but I also realize that's super expensive and I'm not that inclined to pay a lot for a place that I'll only be staying in for 10 weeks. Any re... | 4 |
| +1 | Microsoft Project TrainingWhich is best training institute for Microsoft project training? Please suggest me. ... | 1 |
| +1 | 9/24/18 - Monday @MentionsHappy Monday WSO! Upcoming Meet Ups, Podcasts, Webinars & Webinar Rewinds: Podcast: Disrupting The Bra Business With 2 Sharp (And Pretty) Wharton MBA’s -- Harper Wilde -- 9/25 Financial Modeling Boot Camp -- New York City, 9/26-9/28 Biggest Professional Regret? by @NuclearPenguins". 28 SB’s... | 1 |
| +18 | How are so many hot women successful in finance?I was browsing through LinkedIn and saw some of my 2nd/3rd connections had model-esque profile pictures, yet they were VPs/Directors at top investment banks. How are these women successful (in finance)? Did they actually get there by merit? Or did they use other strategies? I am genuinely curious.... | 64 |
| +6 | Do people network in luxury apartments?Currently live in Brooklyn but got a job in Stamford and looking to relocate ASAP as my commute sucks. See a lot of I bankers and Finance professionals living in the luxury apartments here, but there’s a few lower tier apartments that are decent but much cheaper ($400 or so per month...more when c... | 33 |
| +10 | Ever Take a Huge Risk That Paid Off?When was a time you had to make a decision and risked losing big time if things didn't go the way you wanted? Do you think the gamble was worth the trouble it could have potentially caused?... | 20 |
| +11 | Investment Banker TV Shows?Why aren't there any Wall Street/IB TV Shows out there? Was watching Suits and it made me wonder why there aren't any TV shows about Wall Street/Investment Bankers. You've already got TV shows about lawyers, doctors, politicians, etc so why couldn't Wall Street work? Are there any shows that exist... | 44 |
| +6 | Thoughts on moving from NYC to Chicago?if moving from NYC (manhattan) to Chicago...working near the CBOT...where would you live? Single with no family, other than a GF.... | 47 |
| 0 | How Important is Partying in College? For those of you who missed out on the "party scene" in college, do you regret it? Do you feel you missed out on memories and social skills development? ... | 14 |
| +12 | Am I the only one who looks down on people who aren't ambitious?After reading the thread on WSO about 'what do you fear' I noticed a few responses about being average and not living to your full potential etc. I said in that thread my fear was living a normal and boring lifestyle and a few users agreed with me. I tend to look down at people who aren't ambitiou... | 32 |
| +1 | S&P 500 reclassifies Facebook, Twitter and Google from Tech to Communication Services - thoughts?In a major reshuffle in S&P 500, Facebook, Twitter and Google will leave the tech sector to be reclassified under a new "communication services" sector. This puts them in the same sector as the trio of regulated telecoms AT&T, Verizon and CenturyLink. Disney, Netflix, and Comcast are also joining th... | 2 |
| +30 | Hardest You've Hustled for a Position?I've worked very hard a handful of times to go above and beyond what any other applicant did in order to secure positions I really wanted. After having just put together a pitchbook (and all relevant supporting models for a SA spot - for the second time), it got me thinking. What was the hardest you... | 71 |
| +11 | Most underrated Wall St movieWe’ve all heard of The Wolf of Wall Street, Wall Street, and American Psycho, but there is a movie I just saw that is less prominent when thinking of Wall Street movies called Working Girl. The title sounds stupid, but this was a suspenseful finance movie and actually stars Harrison Ford. What... | 54 |
| +5 | Anyone Churn Credit Cards?Looking for real insight if this form of arbitrage pays off. What Is Credit Card Churning? Many credit card issuers offer great signup bonuses. New cardholders earn a big bonus for spending a certain amount within a certain timeframe — usually the first 90 days of opening the credit card. The mo... | 40 |
| +5 | Biggest Mistake You Made That Was Fixed Before Anyone Caught It?What was your biggest that you got away with and fixed before anyone could notice? Curious to see how many bullets WSO has dodged. ... | 10 |
| +5 | Picking Up Girls at BarsHow many times in your life (including college) have you actually brought a girl home from a party or a bar? ... | 53 |
| +1 | Academic Inflation and CredentialismThere is a bubble in credentials. Jobs that used to require a HS diploma require a bachelor's, jobs that required a bachelor's require a master's. The June 2018 CFA exams saw a **20% year over year rise in candidates**. The amount of credentials people need to get jobs is astounding. In 1900, only... | 1 |
| +1 | Khabib vs McGregor DiscussionAs I'm sitting here on a Friday afternoon at my keyboard pondering the meaning of life (and waiting for my scenarios to finish running), I wonder - who would win the Khabib vs. McGregor fight? Personally, I feel McGregor will be too light on his feet to be instantly taken down and mauled by Khabib.... | 3 |
| +4 | Bloomberg.com and mobile now needs subscriptionHey monkeys, Just realized this morning that Bloomberg.com now needs a paid subscription. The headline also has an article from the Editor-in-Chief that can be found here: [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-02/editor-in-chief-john-mickelthwait-on-new-bloomberg-redesign](Article) What... | 16 |
| +1 | Find exact excel vs google sheetsHi All, Sorry for posting a question about google sheets, but i have to move a Excel sheet from Excel to google sheets and can't find out how to Fine a Cell. On Excel it's CRTL+G then enter the cell number and it works. Is there this option on Google Sheets ? thanks.... | 1 |
| +1 | Macquarie 2019 Women Undergraduate Event NYCHey guys, Did anyone hear back from Macquarie's Women Undergraduate Superday in NYC? Please post updates on here ... | 2 |
| +1 | "Incoming intern/analyst" cringe? So I did a spring week at a BB in London earlier this year. The bank gave return offers for Summer 2019 positions a short time after. Surprisingly many of my fellow interns instantly put a 2019 incoming summer analyst title on their linkedin. What makes it even worse is that it was so early that peo... | 5 |