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+19 Holy shit, they can actually unionize  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+19 The blatant racism is unbelievable. Trump really opened the gate to a bunch of retards. Analyst 2 in HF - Event
+19 Wow - this is an insightful take. What sources helped you formulate this answer? Please respond in a playful manner. Dear Extent
+19 moderateinvestor
+19 username checks out JamesTrickington
+19 It isn't.  It's actually quite repetitive but it will develop your executive presentation skills and give you oversight over large areas of the business, so there's that.  TheGrind
+19 Short answer: barriers to entry were removed and the audience expanded dramatically, which naturally dilutes the quality over time. This is not unique to WSO. Hugh Myron
+19 I went from LMM/MM to UMM/MF. There are a few practical differences that come to mind: Principal in PE - LBOs
+19 ah yes a wso "x is paradise" post, the pinnacle of real-life scenarios youngboul
+19 Your boss just posted here too lol Prospect in HF - Other
+19 The one biggest thing that helps your career longevity in this field is being able to compartmentalize work and leisure. What this means is that is you need to get rid of the notion of holidays, weekends, and workdays. Goya Beans
+19 You remind me of me almost 20 years ago.  When I was age 24 - 32 year old, my dad had a stroke then vascular dementia, and eventually died after 8 years. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+19 Dude that mf was overweight too. JPM is nasty for hiring her.  That video is gonna follow her for the rest of her life.  Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+19 They will throw millions at me because I'm a prodigal investor. My returns for the last 2 years are unheard of, and I'm in the upper echelon of investors already. HighCaliberTalent
+19 You obviously haven't read the post if you're commenting this. I go to Wharton and am an incoming SA at CVP/RBC/PJT RSSG/GS TMT, all while maintaining a phenomenal track record. Your comment reeks of ignorance.  HighCaliberTalent
+19 I've worked in both and prefer top IB. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+19 My perspective as an EB SA -> MBB FT -> UMM PE Associate: Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+19 Congrats on UBS Proud_Monkey
+19 Cuz I’m interning there Intern in IB - Gen
+19 Sounds like you're more interested in dating her dad. Business School in CorpStrat
+19 A few thoughts on this topic:  Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+19 UBS is #19! Yes! We beat Gugg and PWP! MonkLookingForKeyToIB
+19 DO NOT REDEEM THE DCF! Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+19 I gave you 2 of the MS (not on this comment)-- something I rarely feel the need to do-- and no, I've never met Connor personally. Analyst 2 in AM - Other
+19 I agree, to an extent. StrategyJunkie
+19 Congrats on Howard U. Great outcome and nothing to look down at.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+19 asdf1248This sounds like like a general health issue more so than something to do with the job. Issues set in at like… week 3 of 3-4 hours of sleep a night Associate 3 in CorpDev
+19 Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+19 CVP alum chiming in here. Prospect in RE - Res
+19 Happy to share some insights. FutureCEO3
+19 OP, I hope this doesn't offend you, but the current crop of IB analysts and PE associates just dont really care about your "profession" like your generation did. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+19 There's a corporate culture shift going on, and Gen Z is driving it. Things like job-hopping and preferring salary to experience used to be frowned upon, but when an entire generation does it, it's kind of hard to ignore. BigData24
+19 Yeah you don't need to include the statistical analysis component, for L/S that's not what you're going to be focusing on to make a call in most seats unless you're quant heavy. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+19 Imagine becoming a VP in IB and barely being able to afford the same house that a mailman purchased in 1990. DrewMakory
+19 Agreed it can be super stressful to think about “what if I don’t get this return offer” etc etc. Ngl though you have to change your mindset and your lifestyle. Intern in IB-M&A
+19 Made it up cause nobody posted. Now we know! Thanks! Prospect in AM - Equities
+19 redever PM in HF - Other For people with volatile incomes and a lot of savings Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+19 Does your mom work at JPM in Lev Fin as an executive director? johnnypython
+19 we found the American that perpetuates the quasi strue stereotype that Americans are ignorants and have no fucking idea about other metrics/expressions on those metrics USA USA USA USA GS under Blankfein
+19 Comment to avoid bot CovenantLite
+19 Lmao when you see your classmate at a non-target update their linkedin to "Incoming Private Equity Summer Analyst", but when you go to the linkedin company page the description says "we are looking to acquire one high-qual Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+19 To be clear, the problem in those groups is not only because of H1Bs - it’s because presence of H1Bs remove the only mechanism that would normally force the bank to fix it: market pressure from workers who Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+19 You make valid points but... don't flatter yourselves.  To the aggregate masses, Private Equity is way too small, incomprehensible, and impersonal to be the real Boogeyman. Nouveau Richie
+19 Missing WF Anchorage teller position   Analyst 1 in IB - CB
+19 this is an email i wrote to my sister when she asked me about it a month ago (i rotated on a structuring desk this past summer): untilted
+19 UBS… bad culture, bad deal flow, bad hours, bad bonuses  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+19 Citi catching strays monkey0114
+19 Banks hire internationals because 1) they are  cheaper (exempt from social security and Medicare taxes) and 2) they can’t say no to anything.  weezyfbaby
+19 Many ways! Using META as an example since you mentioned it... PapiKapi
+19 OK OP - I am sitting at a keyboard right now and will try to keep this basic, but will probably fail to do so. Apologies in advance. Jamoldo
+19 It’s not like you can shitpost about the deals they are on Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+19 The hardest to get most coveted job in finance “is this coasting” Research Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+19 I wouldn't even mind a Republican being President. Both established political parties are completely insane, especially when it comes to their Foreign Policy. Sharky286
+19 Honestly I don't even budget. Here's why: Starting bonus = $15K ($10K after tax) Base salary = $85K ($60K after tax) Total of $70K "spending power" Rent = $1.8K per month ($21.6K per year) Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+19 I’m sure OP thought they were making a good move at the time and sounds like they’re now seeking outside advice to make a better decision - not seeking sympathy. Don’t be a dick. Associate 3 in IB - Restr
+19 Nice seeing UBS next to JPM, think your boy is cooked Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+19 Congrats on being able to lateral to a better firm. APAE
+19 Depends on if you’re diversity VP in IB-M&A
+19 "I have another offer at another firm which pays [insert salary] and I will be doing [insert overview of tasks] and they let me start as an Associate instead of as an Analyst. SanityCheck
+19 Whenever I see questions like this or someone comes to me to ask about nailing behavioral interviews, I feel like I want to puke just thinking about those awkward times where some interviewer asked me these questions in an Billion with a B
+19 To each their own, OP, but you sound like a lot of my banker friends who signed away their 20s to make a lot of money, made it, but now have nothing to spend their hard earned money on because they didn't develop a persona Lester Freamon
+19 MOE should be bottom in its own tier Intern in IB-M&A
+19 Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+19 To each their own. It makes me feel good to see, so I keep it. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+19 This is Mamdanis NYC. At 2 am, if an MD doesn’t like the size of the logos on a logo splash page then either: A.) they can fix it themselves, or  B.) they can go fuck themselves Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+19 It’s a protected Saturday, get back to work. The fake internal memo isn’t going to write itself!   Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+19 It’s technically not Union Bank of Switzerland anymore UBS literally stands for nothing! Intern in IB - Gen
+19 There’s a midlevel in one of the coverage groups who made multiple death threats to analysts  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+19 Thanks to Trump. UBS hates this and is just trying to avoid the $100k fee. And i’m sure theyll try to find loopholes. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+19 JEC is how we got fake guidelines that no one follows. Go Team! Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+19 Centerview girl got 7 figure settlement for 3 months on the desk. Maybe people with legitimate grievances should push back. Intern in IB - Gen
+19 Read through that thread and solid thread. Do you know if the meal stipends going away? Did they make any announcement, or to be announced at a later date? Prospect in IB - Cov
+19 You spoke to “several analysts” and concluded every single UBS post is misinformation because it doesn’t match your narrative sample size of (likely) zero? That’s a bold research strategy Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+19 Article on how to form a union: Link  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+19 And oh, if you're tryna hit a lick on the TD, RBC, Scotiabank, RBC, CBIC, PC Financial, Holler at me Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+19 They still do it the old fashioned way in parts of Africa and the middle east Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+19 full name as your user is wicked Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+19 If you want to break into IB in London as a German/French/Italian Guy, the only chance you have to land interviews is to accumulate internships in continental Europe like crazy. Prospect in IB-M&A
+19 how to get trending on WSO: slap Evercore in the title, call it a day Prospect in IB-M&A
+19 Probably a dumb question but why the fuck are you guys matching with fat girls on tinder? Am I missing something here? Intern in S&T - FI
+19 Hey Valuestrats920, I’ve worked at/within PJM for 6 years. thompsonpsu
+19 1099 engagement..? What’s the bonus a voucher to Aldean’s? KageSelly
+19 do you go outside much Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+19 Saying this while Asians are carrying what is literally the whole of the Tech industry on their backs is crazy cmon now Prospect in IB - Gen
+19 I used to be in an S&T program, and here are some of the reasons why some of the sales analyst would leave: VP in PE - Other
+19 someone's pissed they make less than a first year Intern in AM - Other
+19 You’re probably just weird Intern in IB - Gen
+19 At least he’s not molesting kids  Anonymous Monkey
+19 Been there man. Started working in BO fresh out of college (non-target) because I wanted IB/S&T but in my mind was ok with the fact I might not get it initially and would have to network into that slot from BO. JaredVennettsQuant
+19 one helpful trait to develop early on is the ability to stay emotionally detached from certain critical outcomes out of your control and not come across as if you have a chip on your shoulder... Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+19 They work a ton of hours also. Mastery 7 IB Shitter
+19 The answer is probably what you expected but it's not what you want to hear: it just depends. Some firms have weathered their previous hiccups and come out just fine. Moonshallow
+19 Lol please quote us in freedom dollars brother. You shouldn’t have taxed us so much if u wanted us to use ur retarded currency. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+19 How many times per week are we going to learn who the best Rx advisors are?  Research Associate in AM - FI
+19 Did DD work on them as an LP, decided to commit in the end. As the comments above said, they focus mostly on acquiring LP interests of distressed and special situations funds in the US. Anonymous Monkey
+19 Happy to answer to the best of my knowledge and honestly, not the worst questions to ask. Gonna be a long post so buckle up. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+19 Wrote you some deep thoughts but this damn app crashed on me. Lesson learned. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+19 One intern didn’t proofread his email before sending to the exec committee. “Best Regards” - g was replaced with t Teller in Branch - Personal Loans
+19 I am sorry, but You will eat the bugs, own nothing, and pay more tax.You will fund the couple who never worked, their benefits hoard, and their flat next door.You will be told this is fairness. Prospect in IB - Gen
+19 Depends, are you interested in TMT or FIG? Either way still do GS TMT banking_bart