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+20 The comments above are pretty bad. Bringing back an old post I made on why doing IB instead of PE can be better: Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+20 I think it depends on the situation. My gf and I met through friends and they set up a "group date" so we could meet. We met as a group and went to a restaurant, then to a movie. cyberpunk
+20 Natixis is shit WaldoWei111
+20 Do a regression and figure it out yourself. Oops, sorry I forgot you scored 670 in SAT Math section, my bad. EightInches
+20 Moelis is the obvious answer. Have heard rough things about evercore across m&a in general from SAs I knew. VP in IB - Gen
+20 I forgot there’s nothing between 8 months and 30 years. BostonCREdude
+20 I think there is definitely a noticeable downward trend but I don't think it's the candidates' fault, I think it relates to the major shifts in on-the-job training. Quaneaser
+20 and come to a great country like France I think this is where people disagree Prospect in IB - Gen
+20 Biden Senior VP in IB - Cov
+20 Current 2nd year analyst at JPM and it's a slow day so I'll bite. Worth noting this is just my opinion based off of my experience here, but welcome any feedback and comments from others as well Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+20 When I was looking for a FT role I used linkedin extensively and a cold message on linkedin ultimately led to the interview that landed me my current job. F---k.it.all
+20 Cities are just fun to live in. Different strokes for different folks, but I'd rather be in a dense urban area with endless world class food, art, nightlife, shopping, etc. Works at Morgan Stanley
+20 This is pretty accurate but dude you’re a nerd for posting this. muh_knee
+20 You are right to be concerned about a career-track operating partner position. For most funds, operating partners essentially act as shadow directors for portfolio companies. brotherbear
+20 They committed BK fraud. Those guys are toast especially on the CRE side. They changed their name to NexPoint thinking nobody would put 2 & 2 together. They mainly do CRE now. RyanBurke1986CBRE
+20 You are making so many assumptions here and Ozymandia has pointed most of them out. Another assumption is how giving to charity automatically = good. trying_my_best
+20 Dang sorry to hear that .I'd be pissed too, maybe b*tch slap the security guard while getting escorted out the building bronkshapiro
+20 I would encourage you to try to stick it out for at least six months before pulling the plug. I don't know a single person who has gotten fully up to speed on a new job within the first 3 months, let alone the first. Analyst 3+ in HF - Event
+20 Maybe a hot take here but all of this shit is OD and can ruin your life / cause quick burnout. Once I'm in bed (i.e. capex fairy
+20 I may get hate for saying this but you kinda asked for this. Hölder
+20 Ur right, FT Partners is levels above those mid-tier EB's. Victory_Light
+20 I doubt many MM MDs are clearing $10M in New York either… Associate 2 in PE - Other
+20 This doesn't apply to every author, but I've noticed a pattern with articles (like the aforementioned) that I would like to share. Keyser Söze 123
+20 Hey man - will take a stab at some high level information since I know you contribute so much to this community. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+20 I hate it when people walk in on me assaulting my meat. Like fuck man, isn't the gorilla-like grunting enough to deter you from kicking down my stall door? Abusement Park
+20 I like to hang up most calls with “I love you” (office culture is very important to me) but my teammates don’t always say it back. They did at first, but I’ve noticed recently they just get quiet and hang up. plshireme
+20 Pull an IU Kelley and just say you’re black Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+20 Given M&A activity has all but come to a halt with the current market environment, I’d suggest reaching out to your favorite MD at each bank to invite them to a pitch for your offer selection process. wvu
+20 . VP in IB - Cov
+20 Long story short - Yes, there is heavy research out there that suggests that diverse workforces lead to better culture and stronger results. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+20 I'm asian, I don't even benefit from these programs, I can 100% see who does though and yeah maybe SOME of the people who get in aren't the most intelligent, but the reason for that is because they've got other shit to dea Prospect in IB - Gen
+20 Lol is this some kind of silly threat to "cancel" me? If so, you just made my point why I'd rather avoid these people. JulianRobertson
+20 Short-only strategy also says a lot about that guy's personality as well Carry The Interest
+20 9 am - Fill out CA 9:30 am - Get access to data room 10:00 am - start underwriting 1:00 pm - get done underwriting with a price target VP in RE - Comm
+20 As long as you aren't obnoxious about how you say it, I see no issue with asking to have a call with whatever person you've been interfacing with and telling them "I've reviewed the offer and I'm really excited at the pros Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+20 At a boutique on the east coast, one of our interns (super young guy) told me he was going to be 15-20 minutes late to our client meeting because he had a networking call with a Bulge Bracket Analyst at the same time. Keyser Söze 123
+20 I like the update (Reddit) touch. Thanks! Was on pins and needles all night thinking about you and the big talk! Smoke Frog
+20 In my experience you can sort of break the community down into conventional and unconventional. 'CaptainJapan 's response touches on this. macro bruin
+20 Lmfao your username doxxes you and you don’t work at EVR. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+20 Your dad can get you a job doing marine biology? Great, there's an arbitrage! Some of your friends with dads at hedge funds won't be interested in finance. morgantire
+20 Rush hour commute only on the way into work Bellerophon Azat
+20 "Brosef Stalin17" People like you are the worst ... Keyser Söze 123
+20 Honestly with how competitive the job market is, you need to be at least at a semi-target HS to have a shot at breaking in. Intern in IB - Cov
+20 @hustlersuniversity.com Unitranche Terry
+20 honestly i would focus on getting laid for starters biscuitsandgravery
+20 As a fellow Korean that also served in special operations community - would suggest taking this post down as it is giving a bad rep for overall ROK forces.    Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+20 These are the mfs who somehow be getting interviews smh Prospect in IB - Gen
+20 Most people will suggest coasting. I will offer a different perspective. WBI2994
+20 FT Partners - 140k base Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+20 I personally disagree with this statement. Deal flow and senior team at CS remained strong despite the news these past few years. Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+20 No, they just travel with analysts who can be sacrificed if necessary Intern in IB-M&A
+20 Sounds like you’re making assumptions about why they passed on you as a candidate for a job JSmithRE2010
+20 Yeah but in IB you can work at FT partners (140k base btw) BananaMuncha225
+20 Financial Astrologist Intern in ER
+20 you like it now?   Panama_toilet_paper
+20 Not a PM but IMO the biggest differentiator is having emotional discipline and the ability to form a view independently. Secyh62
+20 We are COGS baby. Them back office boys is SG&A Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+20 i personally couldn't disagree with this perspective but i absolutely admire the self-awareness and commitment to your intentions. truly. work the job, don't let the job work you  mergelord11
+20 tl;dr: I'd rather cry inside 200 West Street than anywhere else GS under Blankfein
+20 "Howard Hughes" following. what are hours like in the LMM area? is it a substantial improvement from IB? CompBanker
+20 I would walk if I had enough in savings and investments to passively pay for all general expenses with another 25-35k each year to spend on travel, leisure, drugs and hookers. yodawgs
+20 I worked in sell-side equity research before, stating the obvious is my core competence.  rich_toad
+20 Kick in the office door and say, "Listen up boomers! Let a zoomer show you how it's done!" Then do your favorite TikTok dance around the room as you download the font and save the day. MikeyK
+20 Just thought I'd include an update here since I still receive a few PMs now and again off this 3 year-old post. What have I seen and experienced 3 years out? TheGrind
+20 IU Kelley is a target school if you’re a fucking ear of corn from the Midwest  6969
+20 Understanding that especially as a first or 2nd year associate, you aren’t above splitting work and doing shit work isn’t beneath you. AngelOfMusic
+20 Agree, everyone is doing the best they can. Let the kids be proud of their achievements, they have worked hard to obtain their positions and there's no reason to rain on their parade. REPE God
+20 You’ll know when you get there……good luck Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+20 Accenture is primarily technology and implementation consulting. aspiringchimp
+20 This dude really turned down two MF offers to go be a powerpoint monkey sell side analyst???? Lmao wild. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+20 Love stories like this. I’m not from quite the same background but am from a shitty upbringing that’s different from most people in the industry so I can relate a bit. VP in PE - LBOs
+20 Rub one out and then think about it... CollinMcC
+20 Ok I was a SA last summer, got a return offer and I would say I was well liked at the bank so here is some advice (5 things you should keep in mind): bankersoasis
+20 Because they are not underrepresented. In fact they are overrepresented (following those 'diversity' rules). Troy McClure
+20 I don't know if this is a troll post or not, but I will treat it as if it's genuine. So here goes: at its core, it sounds like you have as much as you want. "As you want" is the key here. You are satisfied. brotherbear
+20 Let’s be real honey, if your MD racks up a line and tells you to rip it, you’re getting FACHED Prospect in 
+20 Guggenheim was never a top EB what are you smoking Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+20 Moelis should be 1. I heard their exit opps are so good that some go straight to heaven and meet jesus. Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+20 Did they provide you with specific examples? Something that would inform their decision?  Either way, here are some considerations... And I realize you may already know a lot of these ZetaMale
+20 The Goldman Sach Going Concern
+20 johnny-mnemonic Don't take advice from poor people. basicallymonky
+20 PE associate. Yawn. Risk-averse beta male hiding in private markets.  PM in HF - Other
+20 3.97 is optimal sntrssc
+20 HBS is actually pretty good. I always struggled with the fact that I didn't get into Wharton but it turned out HBS is solid for recruiting. Prospect in IB-M&A
+20 Kind of an old one, and a series of purchases, and not by me, but when I was little my dad invested a lot in building out of basement gym at home. Nightman Cometh
+20 Ozymandia bupit
+20 Respond with: "Hehe, good one bro. See you in summer." Boreed
+20 McKinsey's biggest value to you is making you a "McKinsey a Synergy_or_Syzygy
+20 you worry that front office finance is meaningless unless you're an MD and then list a university administrator as a 'great' job as an alternative... LOL. pappymason
+20 Great, make fun of the the kid with the crappy job. I only had crappy jobs, too, when I was applying. You know why? Because I am a first generation who couldn't use daddy's connections to get an internship as a sophomore. Salam Shpekov
+20 Least worried and stressed Investment Banking Analyst  Shadow Dong
+20 Oh sweet summer child Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+20 Yikes, lot of commenters here talking from straight conjecture and guesses. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+20 Perella Weinberg Partners Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+20 In other words: If you go to HBS or GSB you say you go to HBS or GSB; If you go to W you say you to go to HSW; If you go to Booth, Kellogg, MIT or Columbia you say you go to M7. Intern in IB-M&A
+20 It's called hypocrisy and it's quite popular nowadays, not only in bank boardrooms. Some of my favorite examples: Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+20 SVB & Regionals: Monkey put banana in tree. Lots of monkey do that. One day tree does not have as many banana as once did, cannot get banana back. Monkey scared, takes out banana. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+20 "Funding" Make sure it's Secured. urmaaam
+20 Have you looked at the state of the tech industry recently? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+20 2rigged2failguy I worked with stepped out of analysing condom business due to his beliefs (catholic)  *pulled out sjsjsj