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That's a stupid question. Unlike Asset Management or Private Wealth Management, Investment Bankers share a trait with Traders (not sales traders) in that we do not need sustenance to survive. Similar to Edward from Twilight but if he had a slick back and a Valentine Couture suit. However if you are asking because you are torturing an Iranian investment banker for nuclear codes, the best way to go about it would be restricting him from alcohol as it is our lifeline, similar to how an Enzo Ferrari requires gasoline to function.

Hope this helped.

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Don't have a Vitamix but agree with all of these. A quality blender is a game changer. If you get a second meal allowance (who doesn't?) after midnight, grab a bunch of packaged sliced fruit from some place and throw it in your freezer when you get home. On the weekends, instead of waking up and grabbing that greasy breakfast sandwich and a donut, throw all the frozen fruit in the blender with some ice (maybe soy milk and protein powder if you just hit the gym [do you even lift, bro?]); delicious and healthy.

Crockpot is also key.

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I discovered that cooking in a wok is possibly the easiest and most amazing thing ever. All my food comes out perfectly done (I do dice up my meat before I put it in) and it is also great for stir-fry and similar foods obviously. The wok is king.

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Angus Macgyver:

What do you fellers eat at your desks in between meals? I'm trying to cut down on the junk food and chocolates, and I'm getting pretty tired of cereal, cereal bars and fruit.

Get a container of nuts like peanuts or almonds. Definitely a good go to snack when you're trying to eat healthy.

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SaltySpitoon:
Angus Macgyver:

What do you fellers eat at your desks in between meals? I'm trying to cut down on the junk food and chocolates, and I'm getting pretty tired of cereal, cereal bars and fruit.

Get a container of nuts like peanuts or almonds. Definitely a good go to snack when you're trying to eat healthy.

Problem with that is that when I have a jar of peanuts or almonds in front of me, the jar disappears in the span of about a couple hours.

 
hedge the fun:

go easy on the nuts, they actually have a shit ton of calories due to the high amount of fat in them

True. But it's good fats, not fried chicken bad fats.

Try the least offensive protein bars. And by least offensive, I mean not ones saying "BRUTEPOWERMAX GUARANTEED TO GET YOU RIPPED!!!" More like the health food style ones, I only say because I would take the piss out of you for having Brutepowermax even though I get (and do) the whole gym thing, it just looks lame.

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Angus Macgyver:

What do you fellers eat at your desks in between meals? I'm trying to cut down on the junk food and chocolates, and I'm getting pretty tired of cereal, cereal bars and fruit.

Water, almonds, etc.

 

ask yourself this: what are the chances that investment banks distribute security passes to thousands of delivery boys across NYC?

to answer the question, you go downstairs and pick it up. you and the delivery guy will both play the timing game. he will call from a few blocks away saying he has arrived. you will say "ok thanks, i'm coming down" but then wait 2-5 minutes before leaving your desk. ideally you will arrive at the meeting point simultaneously. occasionally he will have already left and you will argue with the restaurant only to receive the same cold dinner an hour later when the guy returns.

 
DoubleBottomLine:

ask yourself this: what are the chances that investment banks distribute security passes to thousands of delivery boys across NYC?

to answer the question, you go downstairs and pick it up. you and the delivery guy will both play the timing game. he will call from a few blocks away saying he has arrived. you will say "ok thanks, i'm coming down" but then wait 2-5 minutes before leaving your desk. ideally you will arrive at the meeting point simultaneously. occasionally he will have already left and you will argue with the restaurant only to receive the same cold dinner an hour later when the guy returns.

Nailed it.

 

Often there's an area where food is left by the delivery guys and you go through the fun process of inspecting every single bag from the restaurant you ordered from, checking for your name and your order. Tip - if you find the meal of anyone senior on your team, take theirs up as well.

Also, this is the stupidest and least important question I think I've seen for about 2 weeks.

Sometimes they feed me and wipe my bottom, too.

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It depends which retirement home you want to get into in 60 yrs. If you want to go for the Big Boys (BBs)-think Goldman's Back, U-Pee-S, Serenity Now-then you need to make careful decisions about where you eat and who you associate with. Go to the Lebanese Vendor man on the corner of 42nd and 2nd and eat lots of Khaahl Khallesh (crab juice optional).

 
scotttwibell:
and I also love the cuban food in Miami.

London is good only if you like Indian food (seems like there's one every corner, but not that great for many international cuisines)

NYC blows away any other city in the world.

I will clearly second you on Cuban food in Miami.

I went to a lebanese place in London which was unbelievable, but yes overall not too crazy about the food.

 

Yes, that is pretty standard. Unlimited water, soda, juice, etc. Some places give unlimited snacks. My current PE shop has the secretary make trips to the grocery store, so I can essentially "order" whatever it is I want. I usually just get cold breakfast though.

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Who cares. You're lucky you have a job. Stop comparing who is getting free fucking pretzels. Let's all get back to work and crank it out. Come on guys, is this a serious board or what?

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This is going to totally reveal me to everyone at my bank as I am notorious for this but I eat Chik fil A at least three times a week. People have told me I have a problem but I'm not changing.

Will update my computer soon and leave Incognito so I will disappear forever. How did I achieve Neanderthal by trolling? Some people are after me so need to close account for safety.
 

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