23 Comments
 

Introverts cuz it's literally more sustainable and efficient. You can achieve the satisfaction and utility of extroverts with lower costs - you just need to be by yourself playing the piano or reading a book, whereas the extrovert has to go out, make plans and find people. It's the same return with lower Vol - Pareto improvement

 

The “think out loud” aspect of hardcore extroverts cracks me up. Every little thing that hits their mind, they have to say. It is entertaining.

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

-

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

-

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 
Funniest

-

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

-

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

Definitely extroverts man (I'm an introvert). I think something like 2/3 of people are extroverts...so by majority rule through history it's extroverts that have dictated the rules of the game. Everything from a social lens is easier as an extrovert in that it comes more naturally

Now you could argue in the modern day the gap betw extroverts and introverts has narrowed in a massive way, which it has due to digitization / internet / etc. Still on balance favoring extroverts as a category but that gap probably continues to shrink some more, dunno

 
Most Helpful
Sequoia

Definitely extroverts man (I'm an introvert). I think something like 2/3 of people are extroverts...so by majority rule through history it's extroverts that have dictated the rules of the game. Everything from a social lens is easier as an extrovert in that it comes more naturally

Now you could argue in the modern day the gap betw extroverts and introverts has narrowed in a massive way, which it has due to digitization / internet / etc. Still on balance favoring extroverts as a category but that gap probably continues to shrink some more, dunno

Yeah I tend to agree with you. I’m introverted too - used to be about 60/40, but now is probably 70/30. Some complaints I’ve heard from extroverts:

- saying too much and regretting it

- dealing with the Covid crisis and all the WFH alone time

My family’s name (the motto) is “fortune favors the daring or bold” and I definitely embrace that, but boy do I get drained going through rounds in a packed room of people. I usually am over it in a few hours and do the dip without telling anyone - haha

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

I think many of us are a mix of both. I want social interaction and that kind of stimulation every day, but I also want time for myself every day. 

Knowing what makes quality time in each is the key. 

 

I'm very introverted, but can put on an extraverted persona as needed.

Whilst one on one with an introvert, they can totally see that.

Whilst one on one with an extravert? They only see another extraverted person.

Long ago I learned that quiet and good gets nothing. I have to self promote.

 

Most of us, unless you are an extreme case, are a blend of the two. I'm somewhere between an extroverted introvert or an introverted extrovert. Depends on the day, my mood, etc. That said I've always enjoyed deeper relationships, smaller groups of intelligent people, vs. being in a big crowd. middle of the spectrum I guess. 

It appears that extroverts have more fun but not sure they really do. The important thing is to be true to yourself and not try to be someone else. That gets old fast!

 

Optio quia quisquam adipisci qui alias. Natus quis id vero eaque. Et aliquam dolores illo sunt velit.

 

Ipsam alias eum consequatur corrupti magni in itaque. Ut provident molestias adipisci voluptas placeat. Vel est aspernatur fugiat molestiae tempora.

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (51) $260
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (26) $182
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
9
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
10
numi's picture
numi
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”