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+167 How dare kids not try to network with the all mighty baddealflow12, this industry is not what it used to be. the_inquisitor
+166 Ignore my anonymous title. I did 2 years of BB banking, 2 years of UMM PE, and am coming up on 3 years in corporate strategy where I work fully remotely. Director in IB - Gen
+166 - Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+165 Dated a girl once whose dad had 9 figures. Not sure if he even finished college, started some manufacturing businesses. Retired in his 50s to travel the world. Angus Macgyver
+165 Interviewed at Goldman after my freshmen year for some diversity summer analyst role, this was in my prime years before my GPA went down the toile GridironCEO
+165 Intern in IB - Gen
+165 MD in my group (who is very much a relationship guy and rarely gets involved in execution / technical aspects of deals) got us a buy-side advisory role on a deal that brought in over $40 million in fees. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+164 Wtf did I just read lol Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+163 congrats on indian Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+163 I mean are you proud you did this? lost_canadian
+163 Look at yourself in the mirror with all your free time and ask yourself where you went wrong in deciding this was worth posting Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+163 I know countless students that could blow all you target kids out of the water with all that they have done to break in. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+162 "You call that a shit?" r3v
+162 This guy banks Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+162 Here's the TRUTH: Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+161 Same thing happened to me bruh. I'm blacklisted from Lizard and Nevercore.  Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+161 Think I will get a return offer but don’t know if I will accept. Went into finance for the hookers and cocaine and all I got is they/them’s. pronouns_are_for_incels
+159 Every individual I've met with an economics background is an insufferable, arrogant, condescending know-it-all. Your story checks out.  research_guy
+158 As easy as it is to make fun of her and wonder why she went into this role (which is all completely fair), everyone here should be hoping she wins - would be a phenomenal precedent for protecting junior bankers and improve Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+157 Also “most of you are not cut for it” relax this is excel work we are doing not nuclear engineering.  armelasksana
+157 Oh, come on, give him something to work with. mmpewso
+157 Are you fucking kidding me? Get the coffee and shut the hell up. SECfinance
+156 Here's what I usually say: "Hi, [insert woman name]. My name is FTPinsider and I am an INVESTMENT BANKING ANALYST at FTP ($140k as an1 btw)." Usually they say: FTPinsider
+156 no because no one gives a shit about canada oulixeus
+155 The privileged ones who grew up in comfortable upbringings may say no, because the upside in income you get from finance wouldn’t really change the lifestyle they’ve already lived all their lives: having money for hobbies, GS under Blankfein
+153 Former Associate here. When my kid was being born, I asked for two weeks off. Group head and MD each called. intrinsicvaluesss
+153 Sinking ship better than open water. Polar123
+153 Don’t be an asshole. He’s just an intern, and he’s clearly taking initiative to meet people. It’s not like he’s sitting at his desk watching TV all day. Dolla Bill Stern
+152 not an intern but a trading clerk: SLIM
+152 me see anti-nepo, me support alpha bet
+151 Of course it was a terrible mistake from the intern, but mistakes happen, especially as an intern with no experience. I would rather blame the MD for not seeing it. jordan25
+151 Thanks! I got a sticker on my last writing assignment and have been studying my vocab list every day, so I'm glad you noticed :) I'm in the running for the gifted program, do you think it's a good idea? AllStateRap
+150 Yeah I guarantee nothing happens to NYC Jews or the "finance community" as a result of this. CRE
+149 Accurate. but get a life Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+148 yeah if this was Walmart Staff Oasis then he'd have a valid point RE-PE
+148 Joe Biden - Northwestern Mutual monkey0114
+148 No, what if she dumps you dumbass? CEO in PE - Other
+147 unc tweaking DoubleTheSolo
+147 Was the day I became a through and through die hard republican (after seeing how much was taxed) The liberal fantasy of college was dead Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+147 Did she take her boyfriend's name? MikeyK
+146 These dudes are fucking cancerous leonardo dicaprisun
+146 Just be a chad and beat your MD's ass. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+144 Winter = Fintech storyofmylife
+144 you are fucking idiotic Intern in IB - Cov
+144 $100MM by 35. $10 by 40. https://media2.giphy.com/media/8PpHGETUyLwkTE9E2B/giphy-downsized.gif" alt="blaze of fire" /> CRE
+144 That moment a democrat becomes a republican iggs99988
+144 One that isn't doing seamless right now Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+143 Im the VP who posted. 1) Never commented on whether the number is good or bad, just posted the number, other people opined. So you're talking out of your fucking ass. VP in IB - Gen
+143 IDK how feasible the Golden State Warriors would be, even if you're coming from GS then KKR... Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+142 Why are you requiring a cover letter in this year of our Lord 2021 - that’s more embarrassing than anything you spazzed about Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+142 C'mon dude. No junior leaves the desk at 5PM several days in a row without good reason; you're just asking to get called out. You don't have work to do? Then go flip through some previous decks. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+141 The feelings you’re experiencing don’t change even after you break into the industry, and for me they’ve gotten worse because now I’m ONLY surrounded by high achievers. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+141 One of our male interns managed to sleep with two different analysts (one of whom was in the same group as him) in a span of three weeks. He got the return offer. NuckFuts
+141 “I was drunk it doesn’t count!” Mate I’ve got some news for you... Associate 2 in Acct - Other
+141 if I were your boss, I would give you a PROMOTION. If your BMI is above 25 (guy or girl) you need to get accountable and get your shit together.     6969
+141 I was actually introduced to the process while interviewing at Goldman. rooster
+141 Thank you Diversity Recruiting. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+141 This guy sounds dope, why you hating Prospect in PE - Growth
+140 You would stay crunching numbers in private equity while having few hundred million in the bank account? My god, some of you are really insufferable lol multiples.vc
+140 In college people are liberal and all for "rights", whatever tf that means. After graduating and we see how much we get taxed we then become republican. Welcome to life. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+139 2nd year analyst here- RecoveringInvestmentBanker
+138 Patz, welcome to Wall Street Oasis! I'm sure a few high school seniors will be here shortly to offer your wife some great advice on making MD. Guest1655
+138 "Tariffs Charged to the USA" column has nothing to do with tariffs. it was calculated based on trade deficit: Kevin25
+137 Who else though he was referring to pounds as in lbs, and thought we were dealing with el chapo here. Intern in IB-M&A
+137 Eh. I grew up with a stay at home mom but I have plenty of friends who grew up with “power couple” parents. If anything, the kids with working moms were better prepared for school and were more... polished? KREBSCYCLEOMG
+137 So this is why behaviorals exist activism_no_not_ESG
+136 I feel like I could have written this a few years ago when I left PE. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+136 There are many entry points to a successful career.  The classic Target > IB SA > IB FT > PE > H/S > PE/HF > Greatness pathway is only one of them.   Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+136 Juniors in my group (especially first years who are starting their first role in a professional environment virtually) feel immense pressure to be online at all hours and to be ready to turn comments at the drop of a Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+136 If you start to get a sense that the questions are too hard, double check with the interviewer to make sure they have the diversity questions Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+136 Be more responsive and have more attention to detail Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+135 Now I am become Intern, destroyer of Prospects Intern in IB - Gen
+135 Walk up to your dad "Hey dad, do you have any friends in IB I can talk to and network with?" = Goldman TMT JoeEXOTIC
+134 who needs the love of your children when you have the admiration of your deal team Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+134 my friends are a bunch of state school #chillers. Nobody wants to talk about work - maybe find some #chillers to hang and crush cold ones with instead of those nerds. Nobody is reading those published papers. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+134 WSO you should be ashamed of yourselves for this. I have been a long time member of your platform and I respect what you’ve done for the industry but taking these posts down is a disgrace. An absolute disgrace. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+134 this dork really had 5 chances to spell "bulge bracket" correctly and fucked up every single one Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+134 Because we’re insecure and derive our sense of self worth from the logo on our linkedins  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+133 What entitles you to have beast juniors who basically do your job for you and make your life easy? Are your skills sharp enough for the juniors to respect? Do you give them opportunities to shine and go to bat for them? Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+133 High level thoughts. I assume most people in this thread will talk about learning technicals, modeling, formatting, etc. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+133 The ladies don’t love it brother 🙏 lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
+133 neither can consultants consult-me-please
+133 There's legitimate arguments for better work/life balance while still saving some money, experiencing things, etc. ksbw28
+133 uubiibuvu MBA associate at a boutique bank Associate 2 in CorpDev
+132 I cannot believe anyone would do anything to sully the integrity of the deeply respectable practice of choosing candidates based upon their race.  RollTide98
+132 No, I do not work for RBC or DB. I'm a younger VP who makes good money and enjoys my life working for a well-respected bank. You are part of the "prestige problem". Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+132 I'd start by never using that term again.  And I can't see what you look like, but I'm pretty sure you need to change your haircut. Director in IB - Gen
+132 I know everyone is riled up and ready to give management the finger, but I URGE all BoA juniors to think rationally about this. Firstly, I as well as I think most WSO members are on your side and agree with you. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+132 you're already on wso at work, starting good habits while young is key AndyLouis
+131 I walked in on the CEO taking a shit when I interned at a small tech company. The stall door was unlocked and I didn't hear him. He specifically avoided me the duration of the internship. Yes, very badass. Gangster Putin
+131 No problem folks. frgna
+131 It's a Saturday night buddy touch some grass instead of anonymously insulting undergrads online Intern in IB - Cov
+131 at a top target and can honestly tell you the issue is not about a shortage of smart kids trying to get into IB, but rather the fact that the firms choose the shitty candidates, for whatever reason, especially the BBs. Intern in IB - Cov
+131 MoDeLlInG iS MoRe CoMplEx. Shut the fuck up lmao. Imagine thinking that complex modelling is the only way to succeed in high finance.  CEO in IB - Cov
+131 There are seriously only like 2-3 guys posting that mega racist stuff, and it’s so obvious when they start up a new account. JSmithRE2010
+131 You have solid M&A experience and can exit to MBA, PE, HF, whatever you want.  You've already made it champ. You are the winner. Don't let anyone take that away from you PainterDry
+131 Thanks for this, some good stuff in here. Didn't need to send me spiraling into an existential crisis with that last sentence tho. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+131 Jesus Christ, Isaiah_53_5 Composite Prestige Ranking: PrestigeCaller
+130 what the hell is meta even doing on this list lmao might as well add wendy’s cook to the post while you’re at it Engineer in Research - Other
+130 When you reach "Human" status on WSO. Anonymous Monkey