finding an ib bf

broke up with bf senior year of college because he couldnt stand me being in ib/ general incompatibility in terms of work ethic, lifestyle, and fitness. currently an1, and interested in dating someone a few years older in ib/pe/hf. open to corporate lawyers as well. 

how do i make this happen? seems like every guy wants a marketing girl. i am reasonably hot and active and open to switch out of ib after analyst as long as my partner intends on staying in a high paying career. please help i really want to get married soon. how do i get a bf 

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I say, If you have an A type personality that must be accompanied by some A cups. Otherwise get out of my sight

 

I say, If you have an A type personality that must be accompanied by some A cups. Otherwise get out of my sight

 

I forget exactly how bad the gender ratio in IB is, lol. This thread really shows that. Realistically, your only option is going to be finding the hardo of hardos. We're he lives and breathes finance not just for the money but it is his passion. He will want a wife he can talk about it with. Note that this is an extremely small percentage. And these guys usually aren't going out on dates they are pulling 90 to 100 hour weeks willingly. Your best bet would be look at the top groups and ask who's the hardest working analyst or MFPE associate. Note you don't want the players with a roster of 20 already. Ask for that guy that keeps his head down. That's the guy you want. Good luck!!!

 

If I'm being honest most guys would still rule out a girl in those 2 jobs. They want a princess who knows nothing about finance. Simply so she can act as a safe zone where they never have to talk shop. Personally I want the wife that's a complete hardo in PE with me. But I'm an extreme edge case.

 

This thread reeks like a dorm room sock.

That said I think these guys exist you just need to date around and play the field. Personally one of the core qualities I look for in a partner is an equal level of excellence in their field, I think in a healthy relationship those qualities elevate each other’s performance. So people like that exist and aren’t just looking for a “marketing girl” or the other tropes.

Best advice is just stay consistent with yourself in what you’re looking for, and don’t allow yourself to talk yourself into a partner that doesn’t actually fit your needs.

 
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Why not find someone who is working in a field like engineering or medical? 

 
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I mean if you live in New York, they’re everywhere. Go get hit on at the Spaniard, look hot at the bar at PJ Clarkes on the Hudson during HH, or pay for a literal week of Hinge premium and filter enough to find a decent looking VP. There are hundreds of this guy walking around downtown and midtown every day. If you’re hot but never get approached by hot men, make sure you look approachable. E.g., don’t wear headphones in public and avoid defaulting to a frown. I’m sure if your friends work in finance they could also just set you up with someone at another firm so that you’re looking in a different bullpen. Double dating or group drinks / pre-game are good excuses for a friend to introduce you to guys you might like. And pre-vetted if they know or work with him. 

 

haha fair. i get hot bums but i think ill start going to those types of places more.

 

There are a lot of swe in SF who are likely to have more time to enjoy their day while still making good comp 

 

There’s low key a lot of bad advice here and I might get some MS for this but all it takes is patience and knowing what you want. I know plenty of IB couples that work well together because they both work the same schedule and understand the lifestyle. If you live in NYC or a similar finance center and you make a profile that says what you want you’ll find something at some point. You won’t be as many likes as compared to if you casted a wide net, but it’s a quality not quantity game

 
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If you want the 6'5 finance trust fund WASP bf, you need to be the woman equivalent (5'11 runway model signet ring WASP from notting hill/kensington garden/mayfair/soho/tribeca/greenwich/st tropez/nantucket/hamptons/upper west side)

 

Did you find your 5'11 blonde model WASP heiress with blue eyes? 

Met a girl who fit that description in Narnia. Lmk if you want me to introduce you.

 

You sound like as much of a tool as you are looking for. For once in your life, don't try so hard bc trust me, it will certainly happen.

If the glove don't fit, you must acquit!
 

Just to provide some context from the male perspective, I think the comments about how there can’t be two alphas in a relationship are somewhat true — I’ll give you an example: I’m an An2 at a low tier balance sheet bank (NonBB) and my girlfriend is an An2 at a high tier BB (Think GS,JPM,MUFG). Anyways, I had an EB SA stint which I ended up not getting a return offer at, but during that time I was with my current gf and I’d being fucking the shit out of her, but ever since I lost my return, the dynamics have changed where she is pegging me to reinforce my emasculation and loss of alpha status in the relationship. You can have two alphas temporarily fighting for superiority, but one will ultimately win the title of head of household, and for me, it’s not me. I get dominated with my legs touching my head as my girlfriend shoved her top bucket BB strap on up my ass. Anyways, hope this helps.

 

I'd do some honest introspection. Every girl thinks they're hot/above average - girls tend to over rate themselves. Finance guys tend to end up with marketing girls because they are 1) hot 2) more feminine 

Girls are finance are usually mid and have a type A personality which most guys don't find attractive

 

im looking for a woman in finance trust fund 6'5" blue eyes

Real talk, I'm just a rando still in college but I ended up getting close with my first gf because we constantly ran into each other at info sessions. I personally find high ambition and achievement a very attractive trait in the women I know. Not everyone IRL is like the people here on WSO who feel insecure if their partner makes more than them; they might be harder to find (especially in finance, given the types it attracts), but they do exist.

 

Why not stay in the industry? Aren't you a strong, independent women who deserved that seat (except you def got it via early insights program and are just another DEI hire)? 

 

All joking aside, you can’t really prepare for stuff like this, especially when it comes to functioning relationships.

Based on experience, the best relationships happen organically. Just go about your life and meet guys from all walks of life. I’m sure you’ll find the right one eventually.

I was in banking for almost 6 years. Personally couldn’t see myself dating another banker… just way too intense.

 
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