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+3 BooneGirl22 IsItREPE
+3 There doesn't seem a logical reason for you to be doing this. You have an MBB offer. People go to the top unis to to get into MBB. professional.form.filler
+3 It sounds like you have an answer already in your head that (a) Oxford is the most prestigious university globally and (b) that purists will only view undergraduate education as prestigious. PEPrincess
+3 Nice ad for a website. I've seen it on at least 3 threats already Prospect in IB-M&A
+3 No, think no. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 If the sole reason is to read in bed/commute and you want the ease of access and portability, mini would be good. sjfel
+3 A friend works at JS S&P and it's a pretty cushy job with limited exited opps. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 I tend to think there is no inherent meaning to life, we pop into existence, stare at the universe, and the universe stays mute. But you can choose to infuse meaning into your life by living a decent existence. asdf1248
+3 How bad? Do you know anything about M&A and why so many people have left that team? peterw32
+3 If we were face to face I would go for hours, but just for the sake of the post I will state 3 in a very high-level overview. jonah997
+3 Looking at the circular and inflated nature of current Ai investments, in a couple months to years you might get a live reenactment!  usernameladiesman217
+3 That’s fair feedback "hitsamty and I’ll take it in the spirit it was intended. dyer0018
+3 AI slop needs to be a bannable offense  Principal in HF - Event
+3 This is exactly what I was looking for Teller in IB - Cov
+3 Not sure what you mean by that. Are you hoping to just go long semis? It will be hard to do that in a true HF.  NA in IB-M&A
+3 Assuming you’re a guy… get shirts from Charles Tyrwhitt - they’re decent quality and cheap on promotion. Stick with blues and whites. Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+3 Really good overview for the banking side here. BigBobbyTheBad
+3 There are definitely attractive opportunities in Switzerland across family offices, holdings and broader private capital. Kevin W.
+3 I think quite a few of the big investors today had a non linear path… another one that got poached because of writing ideas was dan sundheim. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+3 MDs have 10-15y to mint money and do deals and go crazy. The flesh below them is meat to do the work to make the deals happen and make the MDs rich and famous. Therefore tons of work gets originated. SOFRsoGood
+3 I think the disagreement comes from how we define “wealthier.”  suu
+3 TonyWhiteBartlet: ERguy118
+3 Tiktok finance recruits. Will end up at iu or uva and go work at JPM PWM thereisnochoice
+3 This was so clearly written by AI. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+3 lol one of the better groups for training and getting high quality deal experience, no matter which team you end up with, whether it is media & comm., tech (NYC or Menlo), HC, industrials, energy etc - EVR is consisten Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 cooked Intern in Consulting
+3 you dont need much. get 4 suit pants (2 blue 2 gray; i got custom wool ones from asia for cheap, but you can just get them from like burlington no one gaf) and steam them after you come home. Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+3 My team in S, objective and good list IMO pocket_aces
+3 No one cares about Houston lil bro  Intern in IB-M&A
+3 What caliber of progam are you talking about with the MSF? If its G-Town/Vandy/an equivalent type degree at a school like MIT or Chicago then you have a case for doing it. Nobody Man
+3 Depends on fund. Artisan pays above top of Street in some of its groups for instance where some teams manage ~$40bl AUM (vs. multi trillion like Wellington). The Penguin
+3 Analyst 3+ in IB-M&ADogshit/ASS tier firm. Go to MS Menlo, Q, Goldman TMT, Evercore M&A even Jefferies Tech or DB Tech over that place.   BooneGirl22
+3 bro said evc anonwsouser123
+3 where is DBO Piper bbb___
+3 Yeah don’t disagree at all - we’re on such a strange economic trajectory right now that literally no one seems to have well thought out answers on. TQQQ999999
+3 I’d go Wharton > Stern > Ross alex50
+3 Think that’s part of the issue. These teams are often lean enough and working so hard that it’s pretty easy to notice when someone’s consistently not at their desk for long periods of time. Investment Analyst in PE - LBOs
+3 It isn't possible to give a  % response rate because this depends on: David White
+3 Take it, long/short in Europe is not long/short in the US. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+3 Depends on the team you're interviewing with. If it's a generalist program across the whole bank probably later the same day or the next day. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 I hear you and thank you for sharing.  It is not easy going through what you're describing. Principal in HF - Other
+3 Yes man it’s exactly what I mean. All those people who are at whatever firms doing whatever are still no richer than the other and vice versa. Even if they do mfpe they still scrapping by . Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 In general, after attending an HYP school, you realize that across the board, everyone is the same whether they go into MBB, startups, or investment banking. Intern in IB - Restr
+3 But they did, the value is in the locked management fees never in the carry/performance. Slight exageration but not far off the truth. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 Many cars could likely get the job done but you could be balancing other considerations we don't know. FinanceBrah
+3 Strictly speaking top 3 business schools in france are now insead, hec and escp. But if you look at only grande écoles then hec escp and essec.  Brag680
+3 Just trying to make a point that if OP’s metric of success is wealth and status, and his problem is that there’s people “better” than him, then there is no winning until you get to the very top because those are the only p Prospect in IB - Gen
+3 Thanks for the questions! TBDZ
+3 Get through the first 2 years, then life starts to get better. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+3 HSG MBF  + will place you into MBB/IB if you have the necessary profile (interships, etc.)  + most cost efficient, 3 semesters at ~9k/CHF  Associate 2 in PE - Other
+3 Thanks for your response. I mean, I wouldn't call it good terms, and I wouldn't call it bad terms. Works at Oppenheimer
+3 Basically it will hollow out the bottom 20% of the analyst class as AI are probably better than them (some of the analyst are atrocious and make more mistakes than AI) Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Thanks for letting us know where you're from. Assuming it's the same cost here's my breakdown: Intern in IB-M&A
+3 I would agree with almost everything here. Analyst 3+ in Private Credit
+3 Nah bruh you're fine this shit happens. Mr Incredible
+3 Networking calls are a way (at least in restructuring) to demonstrate A) that you’re socially sensible and would be able to hold a good conversation with the team B) soft interest in restructuring. tentwothree
+3 Let’s see. Middle Market bank. Think of Baird, Blair, HL. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Define right? Legally I think she had a case, they were foolish to offer accommodations and then renege on them. She was selfish to go into the industry expecting special treatment though. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Ok another comment removed. I'll post in chunks I guess. reddemon
+3 He ain’t wrong. It is simply a paycheck. However 90% of those playing the game are such fucking boners they actually believe they bring some special sauce. Swine-Linked-Notes
+3 Here’s the take on MSU - In short, Michigan State’s reputation in high finance remains extremely limited. Bump_monkey
+3 In short, Michigan State’s reputation in high finance remains extremely limited. Bump_monkey
+3 Lots more information just dropped!  gladtobeout
+3 stern and duke will serve you equally well. Choose the better fit for you. Prospect in IB-M&A
+3 Be patient, keep applying, keep preparing in case you do get an interview, and reconnect with your contacts. There's only so much in your control. Spreadsheet Sasquatch
+3 In my experience, CIM length was proportional to the complexity of the business. crazylifechoices
+3 Again, they're trying to have it both ways. Not that long ago they were going all in on ESG saying that they need to look beyond just profits. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+3 I always love when somebody tells me they have / are creating a flywheel. In my head, I recall one of my earliest memories. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Median across UBS for juniors is likely 0, I.e more than 50% of analysts and associates have never closed a deal Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 The craziest part about how quickly things have shifted is that if you were applying to some of these roles as recently as 2-3 years ago, you were more or less a shoe-in (assuming you had solid exp). Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+3 Nice. Glad you enjoyed it. FYI hours will only get worse when you start FT, as you were most likely somewhat protected by your team as an intern. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+3 I am a VP in IB in NY and was offered a position in London for around 400k pounds all in. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 1 year, 0 sell sides, 500 logo splashes Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Purdue? bruhhhdddhaaa
+3 The narratives regarding VC comp on WSO are so out of touch, it's funny lol. Yeah, I'm sure a super lean VC fund in a bunch of top companies pays absolutely nothing, since you don't grind for 10 hrs each day on Excel. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Exec VP in RE - Otherrecent capital allocation trends suggests mgmt teams are protecting their jobs instead.  asmith_1
+3 So meal stipends are technically not paid by UBS they are expensed to the client. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+3 You sound like a total pushover and your PM def knows this as well, which is why he’s using you as his personal frustration fleshlight. Benson Says
+3 We're talking about MMs. I know I have hired plenty of analysts as a MMPM, and you have not. MMPM
+3 I think people here are being too harsh to OP. Ignore title, I'm a 2nd year investments analyst at a known shop and working long hours is definitely not it.  Intern in IB-M&A
+3 In addition to many of the items mentioned above, two other important factors are 1) they all grew up reading sci-fi; and 2) they are all largely secular / non-religious. larry david
+3 Glad it helped, and good luck getting back into it. On construction interest, a few ways to handle it: repetutor
+3 why not target $6-7MM net worth instead? FingerBlasterBoy2004
+3 You're welcome, I hope things turn around for you soon. I know how tough and demoralizing being in a bad group can be, you start to no longer believe in yourself but I genuinely do. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 REPE MFs return rates from this summer are ~50% from what I've seen cashflowkid123
+3 Agree, UBS still has good people, but it's gotten brutally political even at the analyst/associate level. Some of the mid-levels and seniors there are among the worst on the Street. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 The honest answer is that it depends on whatever your MD wants. You could make the perfect slide for MD 1, turn around and re-use it for MD 2 on another deal, and have him rip you to shreds over it. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Honestly just mute it. Sounds like performative anxiety to me. Half of those kids are prob lying, and the other half are going to burn out before training week even starts. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+3 Copying from previous post because think it's fairly relevant. Also reviewed all groups at UBS in another post, if interested in more group-specific insight Analyst at UBS. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 You’re concerned with different Blackstone real estate teams getting better snacks? IsItREPE
+3 You guys need to get better hobbies. Go play golf with other company’s decision makers. Don’t cosplay as an applicant with their HR teams.  IsItREPE
+3 One view on good firms in each bucket: Traditional MFs: WP, Advent, Permira, H&F, TPG Specialist MFs: Thoma, SL, Vista, Insight UMM: FP, Genstar, TA, Summit Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+3 It is lol - that's my favorite piece and I think about that line every day Associate 1 in PE - Other
+3 Very similar to the HIG LBO (LMM) fund model, where the founder is from. Value-oriented volume shop where they throw in a lot of low bids hoping that one will stick. Fundraising and returns have been phenomenal so far. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 chatgpt post HFPM15
+3 I went to A/W and got into GS Classic. Worked my ass off too because I'm low income non DEI minority. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Hear you there. At a BB rn and our CEO openly said it’s time to automate KYC and lower headcount. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 A former colleague of mine told me about this post and I totally agree, while the lack of perks and poor junior treatment were not the main reason that had me deciding to leave Leerink, it definitely reinforced the f banking-is-a-fools-paradise
+3 Couple thoughts on this. First off, kudos to you for betting on yourself and trying something different. Careers are a long and iterative process, and there’s fewer one-way doors than people often believe.  slimgym
+3 The FSG full-times don't do any work, how are the interns doing 85 hour work weeks? I can beleive GIG and LF. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen