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+19 Kind of depends on where your office is and a combination of where you think you'll spend your time. mrharveyspecter
+19 Strength training is my biggest hobby and I’d definitely engage with candidates that list it on their resume. That said, if somebody listed a 290 bench and 440 squat, I’d think they’re on the spectrum. VP in PE - LBOs
+19 This is a really good point, and a tension that is very common in online communities like this one. PM in HF - Event
+19 No fucking shit. He listed his 10 year career- what did you expect?  Analyst 3+ in HF - Other
+19 You’re dumb as shit dude. Please let us know which bank is going to be blessed by your talent Prospect in 
+19 Point72's recruitment processes are and always have been absolute shit. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+19 Came here looking for comp benchmarks and got class warfare instead. Never change WSO Walker Texas Banker
+19 Yes, there are a limited number of spots... So if you give to one guy, someone else is effectively blocked out. The SA was not acting with respect and arguably received what was coming to him. OwwMyFeelings
+19 lmao so this tantrum is all due to getting kicked out of a finance club? god the shitposts on this site have really fell off GeorgiaTek97
+19 You have a very backwards way of labeling the cost of the schools in the title OilAndGasIsMyLife
+19 I bet you get invited to a lot of parties Cedar on Mid
+19 I gained a bunch of weight my senior year and then when FT started (about 6 months in and been pretty sweaty so far) and am halfway through a 40 pound “transformation”. Some easy levers that help me are: Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+19 GS_Associate My girl friend's dad is worth ~$500 million. Deo et Patriae
+19 Wtf is Moelis? 46r9brq8cn
+19 They stand for deceit and subterfuge. SOFRsoGood
+19 It all starts at the top. All have shitloads of stock and are getting richer and richer every year off this shit while their slave labor in Chicago and Milwaukee are getting beaten into the ground. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+19 “Oh look a thread I’m interested in has 18 new comments.” giant argument about Jefferies Business School in IB-M&A
+19 As a man with morals that could stand the test of time, dating two women (one is long-distance) and managing a portfolio of FWBs, I only pay for food and drinks. I give Bday presents to all. Jamie_Diamond
+19 GTFO ASAP Associate 2 in IB - Restr
+19 "I mean, you don't really have to. But it'd be nice if you did." MonacoMonkey
+19 Bank that's underrated: bank I work at.  Banks that are overrated: every other bank Director in IB - Gen
+19 You fundamentally are understumating how dumb MAGAs are. This stuff will just enbolden them - there is no learning from mistakes or admitting to a wrong decision... Anonymous Monkey
+19 I experienced something very similar. I always considered myself to be attractive, so naturally I thought I could get an 8+ ... turned out this was much too hard and took too much effort. bankerboy46
+19 The issue is that the bank paid so terribly last year that a 10% bump is immaterial. A 10% increase on $0 is $0 Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+19 Reigns and RedBullsWhat boxes would a kid with a low gpa have to check with you networking wise for a referral. ^Exhibit A Associate 1 in IB - CB
+19 I mean, it's sort of important to note that the "work" that you do all day long, editing models and powerpoints, is pretty useless in the scheme of things.  No one cares.  No one reads the pitch decks. Ozymandia
+19 No the immigrant kids are cringe And here come the pansy ass kids to prove the kid's point. VP in IB-M&A
+19 I'm naturally "introverted," but I learned - like you - that being introverted wasn't going to get me very far in life. You gotta stop using the word "introverted" and the "introverted Asian" stereotype as a crutch. Miracle1111
+19 Its chill. Bankers like Constance:) qwert123@
+19 “Buddy” is attempting to incite violence jamesmunibond
+19 i swear i see one of these every few months. it is well known that finance is the best RISK-ADJUSTED avenue to become wealthy zoo84
+19 I'll take a crack that this (ahem) long list of questions (jk, they are all good ones)....  redever
+19 Congrats on "British financial publication" (think FT/The Economist/efinancialcareers)! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+19 I am bullish on Energy and Industrials (yes boring). bddjfj1345
+19 The wells platform is on a serious tear. Hired Tim O Hara from blackrock last year to run Banking. OhioMonkey74
+19 Complete scam. The founders are these diversity hire clowns who couldn’t hack it in consulting / banking. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+19 Dude I haven’t even gotten laid yet, how are you already thinking about kids?  Intern in IB-M&A
+19 Jesus Christ go breathe air man Associate 3 in PE - Growth
+19 Bro is the desk detective 💀💀💀 Intern in S&T - FI
+19 What you are aiming to do is find dispersion versus street. You are not trying to out-model the CFO of the company. SlipperyWhenDry
+19 One intern made up some story about having to see his girlfriend whose only in town for one night on Friday at 9pm of a particularly tough week. His analyst said no. bballchamp2
+19 Disclaimer: Not a grizzled finance vet lmao Prospect in IB - Gen
+19 Bro what kind of question is this?  You're going to be 29 anyway.  Do you want to be 29 and a banker or 29 and an investor?   Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+19 3 boys all in IBD? Asian mother rejoices Angus Macgyver
+19 The primary difference is regulatory, driven by the different sources of capital. Banks hold deposits, so risk-taking is restricted in a number of ways in order to protect depositors. HighlyClevered
+19 Tell a fucking joke mate Prospect in IB-M&A
+19 wanted to cash out their equity Fjsjrjdns
+19 The way to interpret is that it's a blessing to not care about the rat race that we care so deeply about in finance.  We're in an echo chamber that is 100% about money and status.  The majority of people aren't i Mr Balloon Hands
+19 I wouldn't purposely bulk while in IB. You're going to have poor sleep quality, and days where you can't work out or can only get in a short workout. Incoming cfa level 1 charterholder
+19 I'll provide a bit more of a grounded, or since CVP is so overhyped by prospects on this forum, perhaps contrarian view. Works at Centerview Partners
+19 To the normal White and Asian men reading this thread, keep in mind that the people whining about the backlash against DEI are either radical leftists or diversity hires. Prometheus X
+19 If you think that your admins/non-FO folks at your institution are idiots I think you need to touch grass first Know you said you aren't doing that but idk how else to possibly interpret your comment  terabyte
+19 WSO is so good lately. That being said, this came up as a behavioral during my interviews recently and you are not meant to pour boiling ramen over the head of your seniors. EverViewMorganSachsPartners
+19 Healthcare is a very strong group. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+19 First time, I’m mentioning my senior living experience on WSO, but I think it would be helpful for your thinking.  Also a lesson on how to view your career in regards to timing/windows of opportunity, skillset odog @digitalimmortality.com
+19 fellow non-target here, got a BB offer for next summer. I also took the SIE and was told by at least a dozen analysts that they only responded to my email bc they saw it on my resume. john.wilkes.booth
+19 Thread has happened quite a few times already... Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+19 Boost nontargetmarket
+19 "td2013" VP in PE - LBOs
+19 Was an analyst at a top EB. VP in PE - LBOs
+19 how about you guys compromise? donate the money to me and i'll buy a patek with it O.J. Simpson
+19 Hmm, this is pretty interesting to read, didn't realize this forum was so against pronouns? Interesting that pronouns are supposedly a political topic, might just be my geography Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+19 He prob won’t even get a instagram post. Industry is cooked Incoming Analyst in IB - Gen
+19 No VP in IB - Cov
+19 Tell him you'll do the OM. Don't do the OM. When he doesn't have one and complains no senior guy will take the excuse the other intern didn't do it as an excuse. C.R.E. Shervin
+19 Dude is NOT going on dates Associate 1 in PE - Other
+19 My firm sends all of their interns down to Disney at the end of the internship. Ckouts1992
+19 I've had this exact same experience.  I don't have a great answer but I can tell you what I tried to do, and with the benefit of hindsight, to make the situation bearable.  I'll probably sound like a jackass with CharlesCheese
+19 Some vp/ds are bad, just as any level. Not a recent thing- these have always been around, trying to get credit for doing nothing and throwing everyone under the bus when things dont work out. Associate 2 in IB - PubFin
+19 What is/isn't "investment banking" and "capital markets" is usually a dick measuring contest for corporate finance hardos/analysts who have convinced themselves that IB only gets done at the bulge bracket banks. Mister Shhh
+19 I’m pressed for time but can add more later. Quite simply: Partner in PE - Growth
+19 Given the audience I expect everyone to be like "the rockstar VPs *love* getting into the trenches and spreading comps alongside the analysts at 1 am"  ShooterMcGavin11
+19 I've found women who self-select into HF world are generally no different from the men. They should be quick thinkers on their feet, have strong convictions, and not afraid to defend their position when attacked. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+19 I've been thinking about this a lot, and you hit the nail on the head. The MDs have no sympathy for the analysts/associates because they never had it this bad. Associate 2 in RE - Other
+19 Whoever wrote that is full of crap and is arguing with irrelevant points. VC_since13
+19 I am pretty vocal to my teams that I am unavailable on Sundays between 9:30-11 while I am at church. It’s a religious freedom. If the jews can take shabbat then you can go to church. womanonthastreet
+19 You're reaching at the difference between Venture Growth (e.g., IVP, A16Z Growth, etc.) which does late stage growth (e.g., Series B-D/E, typically up until public or they no longer have check capacity to continue on). Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+19 Life has ups and downs.  Ambition isn't the only thing.  For a certain small percent of people, nothing is more important to them then bossing other people around and waging war against others of their type.&… UFOinsider
+19 If you do drugs for a job, you are not cut for the job PresidentJiang
+19 I think a lot of good points on here. Black Jack
+19 lol homie at that point the answer is yes you should lateral Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+19 Most normal IU Kelly kid Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+19 My advice if you are serious about joining MBB: Works at Bain & Company
+19 He's is by far the most successful guy on the list Well this aged like a glass of fine milk 😬 HoodlumBnker
+19 Apologies for the bad formatting, I'm using the phone app. I wound up in ER though, purely by choice j11100
+19 Why are so many prospects and/or RBC analysts lying about their status on this site? Let's be so real here most people go into IB for exits and UBS and DB exit better than WF, RBC, and TD by very significant margins. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+19 This is exactly how I did it. Going to piggyback on this with more detail: → 1.4 GPA in high school, total glue huffer Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+19 Unless you have a previous IB internship in LDN it's going to be very difficult to get a FT roles straight from the Masters. FT positions are typically filled with people who did a SA in LDN in a different bank. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+19 Point it out and try to make a friend- it's the mature thing to do. Every analyst has that one Associate/VP/MD they hate and are inclined to tear them a new one the first chance they get. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+19 I think the other guy should give you a silver banana. C8
+19 Sounds pretty shit, I would quit if I were you, and maybe send me the name of the company Nancy.Pelosi
+19 Get fucking laid OP. I hate working with betas like you. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+19 IB fucking sucks and no, I would not recommend anyone do it. It ruined me for the years that I was in it for all the reasons that have been spelled out on here thousands of times. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+19 Pronouns alpgh367
+19 Major bank called me. They said they were interested. I told them I am only interested in NYC. Their group is based in Charlotte. VP in RE - Comm
+19 I found one of the analysts who interviewed you right here! SonicBoom12
+19 When I interviewed at Apollo, the guy interviewing me literally asked me "Are you sure you want to work here? coffee.addict
+19 I don't know if you are new or old money but if this post is serious and not a troll, I do know something for sure: You are a stupid Lol *edited for spelling MillánAstray
+19 As I mentioned in the S&T bonus discussion (you can view that thread), I would not recommend anyone to enter the industry anymore. koalamacro
+19 nothing wrong with trading offers. Everything wrong with having different requirements for different skin colors. Analyst 1 in AM - Equities