8/19/16 - WSO Weekly Wrap Up

In case you missed them, here're some of last week's most popular topics:

I'm a VP in MM PE, ask me anything
Post By @mpg"

Feel free to ask me about the industry, the firm I'm in, interview questions, etc.

Battling constant fatigue
Post By @jerry4332"

What do you do to battle a constant feeling of fatigue at work?

How to sleep anywhere anytime 101
Post By @fear the bulge"

Here are some tips on how to squeeze every drop of sleep out of a 24-hour period.

The Economic Impact of Amortality
Post By @eddie braverman"

I will discuss about amortality and the possible economic impacts when people no longer die with any regularity.

Worst/most ridiculous things one can do on LinkedIn
Post By @paper plane"

Share your best findings from LinkedIn!

The end days for PwC?
Post By @canadianenergybanker"

Can this spell the end for the Big 4 giant? Will PwC be able to bear a settlement of this magnitude?

Why is WACC used as the discount rate
Post By @jonathan-wang3"

It is my understanding that WACC represents the rate at which a company can borrow at, and a discount rate is the interest at which I think I could get if I had the money today. Therefore, can someone clarify why is WACC used as the discount rate?

Goldman Sachs CEO's advice for young people
Post By @fine-nance"

In a recent interview, Lloyd Blankfein told young people to "chill out". Do you agree with him?
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