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+1 No worries. I got most offer calls before 8pm if I recall correctly following the interview in the afternoon.  Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 You really finna turn it down Intern in PE - Other
+1 Can confirm. CB is getting a lot of resources put towards it at Truist while they ignore other teams (One team was less than 20k I believe). Would expect over time CB bonus to move towards 30%. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 lucien_de_montclairI heard a UBS analyst advocating for "protected sleeping hours" of 4 hours each night! TheKaiser
+1 Stay in law you can make much more as a partner - I’m a director ignore title Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Left C1 for MBB and haven’t looked back. Two or three others successfully did from my cohort yet dozens applied and failed. Associate Consultant in Consulting
+1 Survive to 25 has become renegotiate to 28 SamZell
+1 Cmon bruh … only the Canadians that do this? Let’s be real Amazon Prime
+1 Mostly depend on ability to raise money. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 How are the Canadian buyside exits so insane? See a ton of them at SLP, Ares, BDT & MSD out of undergrad and know of many other incoming MF / UMM associates. financeax
+1 Is this spot already reserved for a Canadian or are they running a fair process Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Yes indeed, that is why I usually do not remain invested for the commercial portion unless it is big pharma as they usually tend to figure out how to sell their drugs, assuming they are not peddling a dud. Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+1 I like wait until 28 and fine in 29 personally larry david
+1 Pulisic69 Associate 2 in ER
+1 keep those maple munching libtards north of the border  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 From a networking perspective, really depends on your own school and alumni network dynamics. malts
+1 If banks didn't recruit autists with +3.9 GPAs, they might attract more well-rounded people who value social interaction and excel at relationship-building, which might make them great relationship builders/help bring clie VP in PE - LBOs
+1 I mean you can't just show up to some random bar and expect to meet people nowadays. Bars flooded by Gen Z tiktok generation people are absolutely the worst places to be. pbandjpartners
+1 Is pissing while running common for marathon runners? Isn't there some point where you wouldn't need to piss at all due to using or sweating out any water you take in? Raijin
+1 Are you guys actually friends or just get together to measure sizes/offers? Rabbit
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some key considerations and advice for your situation: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Echoing Privatetechquity, that perfect SAT as a black applicant is very, very helpful. There is bound to be one Ivy/top target that will let you in off that alone. PaulAllenIsInLondon
+1 My main callout would be to know what you're getting into w/ FP&A vs. strat fin. And do a lot of diligence on the team, is it led by former accountants, or former bankers / PE people. NuclearPenguins
+1 many just wake up 4:30-5am, get in office by 6am to discuss w/ team before the open. know some who work remote the first few hours and get into office around 7 or 8am after the open too. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+1 My Uncle told me this same thing. Not in the business. DrXander
+1 Do you feel superior to other people because your parent decided to immigrate to this country 50 years ago instead of now? chickennugget801
+1 I will make it simple for you - just take whatever you are offered - you have 0 leverage anyway. The only moment is if you are laterally/starting a new role there. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 friend say an1s got 60-80k Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Cg for sure. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 IB/PE/Big 4? Only prestigious one on the list is Big 4, anyone not pursuing a CPA is just larping as a finance expert. crazylifechoices
+1 No, but something else cool will come up in its place. Real estate is like the third oldest industry after prostitution and war. CRE
+1 The workshop pays for itself, taking the full-ride would be a mistake here anotherbananamonkey
+1 100% doable. just recruit for banks that accept internationals — most BBs and several EBs do. as long as you are good and sociable it’s not a problem. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Agreed.  Anyone whose saying it's easy has a very low threshold for what they call a friend. Daemon145
+1 I would strongly recommend UC Irvine over both of these. crazylifechoices
+1 Trick question: Iona doobeedoobeedoo
+1 I have seen people lateral direct from North Am to London where there is a small office and they basically just say “my bank is decent in North Am but less so in London hence I am looking to move” or “small team in London ultracrepidarian
+1 off the top of my head CA, ING, Raymond James, Oppenheimer, Cantor should all still be early in the process or haven't kicked off yet. Prospect in S&T - Other
+1 Think more about what industry you would want to be in and the outlook for each as a future career. Senior VP in CorpDev
+1 What about FIG or NatRes? Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Just be better bro Intern in CB
+1 Coconut1983When the US debt market collapses, property rights might not be enforced, unless you have the guns to physically defend it. IsItREPE
+1 Coconut1983Yeah so with trump there was a chance he was going to do good, and a chance he would be a conman. IsItREPE
+1 Focus on making contact w headhunters rn not networking (if you meant networking w the PE firms). And it’ll eventually get back via reference checks JFYI Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 $115M levered macro bet Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+1 Clearly his an1 comp as bonuses won’t have come out for an2  Intern in IB-M&A
+1 nah you have it nailed, if you haven’t prepped technicals yet just be honest vs. saying you have (risk getting cooked) and say you have a plan to prep XYZ technicals by XYZ months. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Congrats on LSEGodspeed Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 crazylifechoicesIB/PE/Big 4? Only prestigious one on the list is Big 4, anyone not pursuing a CPA is just larping as a finance expert. readthe10k
+1 Politics is basically just code for you are so weird / socially awkward that they are worried about putting you in front of a client.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 You can't change your age. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Intern in HF - EquityHedge Associate 2 in ER
+1 Sounds like you better get out the coat hanger IsItREPE
+1 Some people say playing classical music is beneficial while in the womb. Real G's read the WSO interview guide aloud. Hugh Myron
+1 Low internship RO (50-70%), qnt12345
+1 there are firms that specialize in this (i.e cremodels), essentially fractional CRE analyst. Obviously the more control you want, the less it makes sense to go external. propmetrica.com
+1 to add on, biggest moment is when you start actually diving into credit docs, basket calculations etc and structuring deals around them, then when you start diving into more abstract instruments outside of bonds loans revo SSG Credit nerd
+1 If anything it’s more convincing. You have to be a highly convicted individual to be a brown or Asian Jew. thisisanexampleofausername
+1 I saw this late but good luck to you. Baird is an outstanding shop particularly the industrials platform and in hindsight, I wish that I had stayed. equityresearch99
+1 I didn’t get a return offer from a large LO and had to FT recruit. Research Analyst in AM - FI
+1 0%It’s just a way to bail him out because the moron put a bunch of his own money into these deals to try and save them  Fixed rate is for suckers…hang it in the louvre  Rick Kane
+1 Bump Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 ask for the friday move first - firms recruiting people who already have jobs hear this constantly and it won't hurt you. just say you have commitments at your current job you can't move mid-week. LedgerShelf
+1 MiF or MiM? Frankfurt shouldn't be hard to get in. Insead mif no clue, its their first cohort this year. For escp/essec/bocconi professional experience and target bachelor matters more. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Yes I’m not sure why there would be a bunch of exits at Angelo Gordon given there shouldn’t be any integration and it is TPGs sole credit product. Research Analyst in HF - Other
+1 It's just a matter of idealizing the best finance jobs out there (it's a finance forum), so there is just lots of bias.  GS under Blankfein
+1 Maybe it's not the most probable outcome, but you might as well apply since you're already planning on applying to the other top French schools, especially if you feel like you could get a good GMAT score (or GRE if Intern in IB-M&A
+1 effect android.2og33
+1 Largely depends on the group you get into and the seniors you work with.  Business School in CorpStrat
+1 It's the same with universities too. Then they gaslight and say you weren't smart enough to get in.  Associate 3 in IB - CB
+1 Rick KaneThat’s not a great career  Principal in RE - Comm
+1 In group placement right now and I’ve been calling bankers left and right to guage the best options. I found that the biggest thing for me was culture and whether the call wasn’t just informative but enjoyable. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Solving to 95% LTV floaters on vintage property in a hawkish environment with no rent growth and expanding cap rates. Definitely will be a winner tinyrat
+1 Hey, I did this last week, not heard back. I guess since it's off cycle it may be a bit longer as it's all about desks needs etc. And on the maths test, I'd say it was harder than I expected. ac1010
+1 5% to return all equity. 20% to return some portion of equity is how I would handicap it. larry david
+1 tell me more mahadajap
+1 If they know this, not sure how/why you have any genuine leverage to negotiate here awfulwaffle
+1 Understood and again I've heard these sentiments (cash comp law economics is increasingly and probably only for the better with how top heavy certain whiteshoe law firms are becoming) - banking still leaves optionality on MOICProtection
+1 They are completely different jobs and career paths. There is no objective "better." It all comes down to your interests, your skillset, what you want to do now, and what you eventually want to be doing.  CRE
+1 I actually did an exchange from a foreign country where I earnt my JD a year earlier than others and recruited into my job so im actually 27.5 (about to be 28) so a little far from 32... MOICProtection
+1 Principal in RE - CommRick KaneThat’s not a great career  Rick Kane
+1 Unsure (nor do I personally care) but word of the wise, please don't make your WSO username / picture your personal name and image... WalnutBrain
+1 Northwestern’s ranked 7, and Cornell’s ranked 12, not the other way around. Other comment is crazy for implying Cornell carries more cachet Prospect in Consulting
+1 Tier 2 (Not CVP/EVR) Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Hey little insight from the other side of the pond. apes_together_strong
+1 Northwestern is better Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Rick KaneIf you get fired to end your career, you failed.  Your career was a giant waste of time.     CRE
+1 Nah it’s easy, map out underlying financials tied to risks and opportunities. Build out waterfall. Structure to maximize returns. Not complicated. jalee70
+1 Are ER teams proactively doing something to stay relevant / survive? GS under Blankfein
+1 This happened in one of my old firms, original founders were retired in place and forced out. But the new guys ended up being worse and caused a 90% drop in the firm's AUM. cp5670
+1 That is the worst advice I have ever heard. MM brand on your CV is a stain. Saying this as someone at GS/MS/JPM in London in a EMEA team. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 thank you Hugh! this is super helpful. I'm sort of stuck in the same as you. I want to provide my kid(s) with opportunities I wasn't, but still keep them grounded  thebrofessor
+1 I’m at another MBB (not Bain) and we expect to hear tmr creative_adjusted_ebitda
+1 CRERick Kane Rick Kane
+1 Because you can be of value re: credit docs. I don't know how you'd be of value to a traditional M&A team. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 Slim chance. Scott is scrappy and I’ve given him credit for that, but one thing Scott is not is intelligent. I’ve meet the guy and I didn’t leave blown away. I left for miffed anyone ever invested money with him. QueefLatifah69
+1 CRERick Kane Rick Kane
+1 “You briefly consider killing yourself” real shit supwizza43
+1 Why is MM a stain? Curious to know.  Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 this is actually good, metaphors are always great to convey a mindset GS under Blankfein