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+17 Some advice for all  'tweakers' out there doom scrolling this thread and others like it before their exam: seeforever
+17 They ah disgrace-a their famirees. Mucha Dish-honah. Only one honorabr option. realjackryan
+17 I’ve worked at many places on the street, and UBS by far the worst to be at. Everyone there is wasting away their career. Not a lot of learning opportunities, not a lot of deal, not a lot of mentorship VP in IB - Cov
+17 I was going to say that your family probably cares about WLB, but I’m sure they don’t care about you anymore, so… user_5991
+17 I would much rather take away this guy's vote than women's. Cabrum
+17 Yeah most people would typically do the opposite: party their ass off Freshman and Sophomore years and then transfer and buckle down as a Junior and Senior. CRE
+17 Do you want to hate life, but win deals? (Jefferies) Do you want to hate life and lose deals? (UBS) Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+17 Managing Director in IB-M&A VP in IB - Cov
+17 Clients use social media too. Imagine if you’re scrolling though and see one of the bankers on your deal making someone “Day in my Life as an Investment Banker in NYC” video. Intern in IB - Gen
+17 Your firm's internal drive literally hundreds of previous decks you can reference for any type of presentation...dig through them in your free time and save examples of each type to a "personal learning folder" on your com Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+17 So I was at a big fund in Greenwich, CT, interviewing for college. One of the alum of the college worked there. I didn't know about the firm at that time. But it was fine. himurakent
+17 Because we are ambitious ppl with no real ambitions Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+17 Sleeping bag basquiatbitch
+17 Associate in PE out of UG is the equivalent of VP in IB, Director in S&T, MD in Equity Research, and Partner in Big 4 accounting. Realistically you should leverage your offer to be a Partner at KPMG. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+17 I spent over five years at Palatine Capital Partners, and it truly was… formative. Analyst 3+ in RE - Res
+17 I don’t know your financial situation, but if you don’t have a large trust fund to fall back on, I would sell. Even if you want to live in Greenwich long term. VP in RE - Other
+17 My group at UBS was truly inhumane and environment where verbal abuse (and even worse behavior) from seniors was normalized. Analysts and associates regularly cried. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+17 I don’t think WSO understands how bad it really is at UBS. The posts all understate how bad it is Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+17 These posts seem to become more frequent, so I'll reiterate what I said in another thread:  CEO in PE - Other
+17 how did you get admitted to these universities with such a poor command of english Business School in IB - Cov
+17 Story from Undergrad days but.. WillHunting
+17 It's not so much BSing your way through it as it is about so many things changing in front of you all the time. rickle
+17 Holy chatgpt Research Analyst in Research - Other
+17 Going to word vomit here, so apologies for bad grammar etc. Had a convo with some friends in cs the other day and would like to share some downsides. Intern in IB-M&A
+17 I want to be able to buy a 3 bedroom single family home in my hometown (LA, or anywhere in Southern California) and be able to support a family of 4 with one income. IBNKR
+17 This is exactly what has happened to New York as well. Bankasaurus
+17 The person I see in the mirror. NewIndustryHorizon
+17 $0 Partner in IB - Gen
+17 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+17 In Toronto for meetings next month - what bars do RBC interns hit during the week? VP in PE - LBOs
+17 The logic in these comments is puzzling. OP sounds like they have an excellent career... great work-life balance, really enjoys the people he works with/culture, great pay, etc. VP in ER
+17 So you work at Barclays Intern in IB - Cov
+17 Only technicals, half coverage half rx GoTrees
+17 SWE sucks compared to IB, look at these fresh out of school Tiger Global employees making 750k! You should never go into SWE because everyone makes that out of school in finance and goes to a top hedge fund! Intern in IB - Gen
+17 Redemptions Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+17 The above comment is a bit silly imo. mtnmaster1
+17 I did this: IB -> PE -> Corp Dev -> CFO of a division of a public company.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+17 I had this happen to me in PE. TheBuellerBanker
+17 The year is 1960. People still have manners, dress nicely and are genuinely afraid to break the law. iercurenc
+17 behind as an Analyst, sure. As a general 31 year old, I think you are still doing better than 90% of men your age. All perspective Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+17 Sadly? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+17 This entire story reads like a fan fiction and there’s no way this actually happened. In what universe can your director “gain access to your bank accounts” lmfao. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+17 The sooner you stop idolizing the people/firm you are going to be working for and sooner you realize that majority of people in the HF space are glorified marketers and storytellers the sooner you will become successful in PM in HF - RelVal
+17 Did my time at Stifel, got really good experience and was well prepared for off cycle PE processes and I got paid very well. Very happy with the MM firm where I'm at now. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+17 "fucking Piper and Sally both forgot to take their keys to school that day so none of the booger eating, moth breathing idiot children have their keys for their house." Yesss csta5315
+17 Former EVR analyst here. I think you’re spot on with a lot of this. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+17 am about to be promoted to vp soon at one of the top ebs. feel free to send her my way and ill see what i can do for you Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+17 A relatively small group of imported senior bankers came in and effectively built a new hierarchy over the top of an already fragile UBS / CS integration and looted bonus pool to enrich themselves. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+17 1) Look up sources like BioSpace, FiercePharma etc to familiarize yourself with what is happening in the market. These are comprehensive and free. The Pharma Guy
+17 Better yet, spin it out: Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+17 I believe your research came from WSO, and in that case yes you are wrong. Anonymous Monkey
+17 I don't want to wait 5 years to make six figures, I want to make six figures now. I also want to live in NY. ebitda-d
+17 "BBCinIB" We're as normal as can be Yeah I’m not sure about that chief. Prospect in IB-M&A
+17 My bad, that I cant land interviews with my CV. I mean, why should I get the Rothschild interview? I just have Audit, TS, B4 M&A, LMM M&A and LevFin internships, while she has... afdhfg
+17 Lol looks like it was actually completely fabricated.  are people really this retarded to have believed a woman this hot would have made a guy her "sex slave" Cardale Jones
+17 “Top bucket with PhD” Dolla Bill Stern
+17 Man fuck this shit humans were evolved to have loads of sex, frolic, and eat berries. If I don't land an offer I will cope by becoming the 21st century Diogenes Prospect in IB-M&A
+17 OP summoned the UBS hate train  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+17 Nice try Marco  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+17 The undergrad students even at your non HSW M7 would run circles around you lol. Let me put it into perspective: Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+17 My thoughts having been on the buyside, in trading and now sales.  Its a great career but its not a total paradise.  A lot of the job is finding the right seat at the right time.   Never worked in Londo VP in S&T - FI
+17 Whichever one u going to bud Intern in IB-M&A
+17 Thank you for thanking him shyguy88
+17 Saw this earlier: "to confuse your enemy you must first confuse yourself" - Donald Tzu petight
+17 they will be going back to school with a severe case of strepthroat Incoming Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+17 She is your girlfriend, not your wife. If you want some say over joint finances, spend some money of your own and get married, ESPECIALLY since part of this is her needing to extend her VISA. CRE
+17 People tend to blowout their experience and state one is dramatically different than the other and it’s just not. Lot of bullshitters posting above. Especially at the junior level, it’s functionally very very similar. VP in PE - Growth
+17 Wow—some weird comments above, making it more complex than it needs to be. Really it’s a pretty straightforward concept: Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+17 I’m going to interpret your last paragraph as a subtle ask for help, and tell you to reconsider your decision to renege. VP in PE - LBOs
+17 This is the major downside of the large platforms today. Private equity is a game of musical chairs, only with a portion of the players never getting out of the seats in the circle. APAE
+17 Had a friend at my school that absolutely could not land an IB gig- go to a target and he had good GPA, resume, etc so I was surprised. Intern in IB-M&A
+17 Dude you have no idea how hard it is to do that. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+17 Jesus kid smugpirate
+17 Wells Fargo is literally paradise. If you disagree then you've never worked here. Works at Wells Fargo and Company
+17 I work at Barc as an AN1 so take what I say with a grain of salt. Don't remember if I filled this out but gotta agree I feel like things have been really good compared to everyone else's experiences I hear about. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+17 Historically, the problem with DEI in banks has always been the overemphasis on surface level diversity along with the lack of addressing the real institutional problems that exist. usernameladiesman217
+17 What city are you in? Can stay with me if you’re in Boston Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+17 Let’s be clear. In the vast majority of cases - the real decision that is made rests entirely on the track record and internal capital of the partner who is driving the deal. Great track record / great political capital? Managing Director in PE - LBOs
+17 I think this is a bullshit take, and you are probably a fucking insufferable bot that’s gaslit themselves into being a miserable drone. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+17 Hi Everybody. Thanks to everyone who gave feedback. I haven't responded here because I was thinking through my options but I read through all the advice you guys gave. millennialjobhopper
+17 I’m an idiot but here I go: Anonymous Monkey
+17 Another incoming intern here - personally, something is a weakness only if you make it a weakness. Your diverse background is a strength if you treat it as such. Intern in IB-M&A
+17 Nothing says "I'm terribly unhappy with my life so I need to justify my current living situation and pretend other people are unhappy too" like this post. Alt-Ctr-Left
+17 Bob is an MD at UBS with a guaranteed bonus.  Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+17 It should be written like a memorandum in word unless instructed to do differently. Basically you'll be asked what your thoughts are on XYZ company/security with very little direction on anything else.  BuysideHustle
+17 he is a large reason why DE&I in the asset mgmt industry has largely improved Ok, you've convinced me to go to OP's side. He should do time. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+17 Alright I'll bite... The choice all depends on what you want to do with your life and career. Salary: clearly IB is higher A5s
+17 “lairs” 🥀🥀🥀 there might be bigger issues at play son Prospect in IB-M&A
+17 Create a pitch deck. Email it to yourself. Sit around staring at your computer till 1AM. Critique yourself and mark it up. Send back email to yourself “plz fix”. Fix it and send it back yourself. FinanceGuy9999999
+17 they don’t have deal toys to throw in M&T  Prospect in IB - Cov
+17 "cozy26" I'd be careful with the specificity of your posts. If I had more time on my hands I bet I could figure out who you are. Mr Perfect Hairline
+17 This started off as a reasonable rant but ended up with a lot of inaccuracies. I work in PC and love making fun of this industry (even run a meme account that does so) but lets get some stuff straight  VP in Private Credit
+17 Resemblance is uncanny: Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+17 JK Simmons as MV Whiplash investment banking edition  Intern in IB-M&A
+17 Great idea guys, let’s bring it up at JEC. I’m sure global banking leadership will be very receptive and introduce unions to complement the GTP program! Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+17 The power dynamics are just way too imbalanced. In any situation if the power imbalance is too great the high power person/company/country etc will abuse the low power person/company/country etc Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+17 I would say their treatment of analysts is pretty similar to what to expect across the BBs. But overall treatment of analysts at BB is not great Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+17 in my experience, abuse was worse at UBS than my peers at other banks. UBS’s misuse of H1B program also warrants scrutiny  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+17 I will most likely get a storm of monkey shits for this but thought I would chime in. Why does everyone have to hate on the guy? He clearly hustled hard and got the GS offer with some solid networking! dibs99
+17 This is bullshit to make sure his associates stay in line and keep bootlicking at the chance of promotion, so this poster’s life is easier not YOURS. Associate 1 in IB - Cov