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+17 I went to a joke of a nontarget school and broke in, did ~150 networking calls and there was a shocking number of Ivy League kids (even HYPS) who were generous and helpful on networking calls. northamericanscum
+17 It’s what OP should’ve done so who gives a fuck recoveringalc
+17 Step 1: Get a life Intern in RE - Other
+17 Sure take it 💀. Enjoy working with LMM biotech shitcos.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+17 That is because you haven't gone through bad culture, my friend. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+17 Where’s the funny Prospect in IB - Gen
+17 because nerdy ivy kids think kkr solves all of their virginity-related problems. I've never met a non-virgin who used the term "megafund" in my limited experience Intern in IB - Gen
+17 People ask these questions every time the market rips and things get frothy (see 2021). One element that maybe changes the way one could frame an answer is what is the mandate and/or time horizon? mtnmaster1
+17 Mostly network with multiple people and listen to the same "you are doing all the right things and it's a bad market" until I bang my head against a wall. bddjfj1345
+17 O block Longjohngold
+17 Bump—anyone with more perspective or experience than a junior associate (respectfully) have any insights on the topic? BurnedOutBurnerAccount
+17 RElawyer It really isn't that tough to raise a 100mm fund when you are 20 years in with a gimmicky social media presence that bottom feeding brokers flock to (most of the c Ozymandia
+17 When me, a dude, am taking a shit on a rather late evening at work just burning the midnight oil. GridironCEO
+17 Likely because your thesis hinges largely on marginal buyer perception. Long Alpha = Outcomes - Expectations. If Outcomes > Expectations = Long Alpha. If Outcomes Expectations = No alpha. PM in HF - RelVal
+17 I've worked with a bunch of people this year who were laid off and every single one of them was scared to tell their interviewers that they were unemployed. CompBanker
+17 So sad and avoidable, MD should be fired Prospect in IB - Restr
+17 120 base, 25k signing bonus, 75-85k bonus for TC of 220-230. How is that not top of street for AN1 in 2022? Intern in IB-M&A
+17 3rd person in LTM Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+17 This firm is horrible. Associate Base: $175K Bonus: ~$100K Hours: 90 on average Prospect in IB - Cov
+17 for 99% of people banking has an expiration date, as in you may stay for one year, or two...or a few more but ultimately for most this is just a stepping stone. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+17 Shut your whore mouth bitch. vik2000
+17 PM in HF - RelVal
+17 I knew my bonus was going to be bad so I played politics with a few MDs in case they ended up with enough to slide me a tip… instead I got shafted and now one of my MDs asked if I would be quiet quitting because he needs s Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+17 These comments are ridiculous. There’s so much more to college than just the job you get out of it, which some people here are so obsessed with prestige they forget. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+17 Y’all ever gonna realize that this a guerrilla marketing post for that Recruiter Base site in the OP? It’s designed to drive engagement by having you all bickering over the resume attachment suggestion. VP in PE - LBOs
+17 3/10 ragebait Teller in Non-profit
+17 For me, there are three primary things that I evaluate when looking for a good business: attractive industry structure and outlook, competitive advantage within that industry, and management. Secyh62
+17 In the future, you should try to provide some more detail in your posts to get better answers (i.e. Braininajar
+17 the fact that you maintain your free will, masculinity, and are able to say what you actually think come to mind Intern in IB - Cov
+17 I’ll bite. Ignore my title. Finished analyst stint at JPM and no longer w the company. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+17 A lot of people on this forum shit on multimanager platforms because of the high turnover but they fail to understand the actual value proposition of these funds. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+17 I've seen plenty of people from non-GS mrb87
+17 I always think it's hilarious how you fortunate sons love to brag about how big your golden spoon was. Are you this out of touch? Are you so oblivious as to how much the rest of us despise you for it? Prospect in AM - Equities
+17 5mm doesn’t mean much in today’s dollars. Especially if you live in NYC, it’s not gonna change your life one iota. And especially if that 5mm includes retirement accounts you can’t touch for years. investmentspanker
+17 I work at BofA - couple things here: RBOB_squarepants
+17 Username checks out wolfofthecity
+17 Are they going to pay you $300k/yr? VP in PE - LBOs
+17 There are not many 'wow' moments in private markets, let alone in infrastructure. I must admit I was one (of probably many) saying 'wow' when I received the notification. Gherkin
+17 hardo (derogatory) Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+17 I tried to pick up a MILF on the UES but just when I was punching my number into her blackberry my senior partner walked in and flopped his girthy 6900 bps of carry on the bar. Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+17 0/2 on value added comments in true Associate fashion Intern in IB - Cov
+17 They both seem like tools FTPinsider
+17 No I would not.  IsItREPE
+17 fuck even my interests are nontarget Intern in IB - Cov
+17 Just signed up for this website after creeping the last x years.  abcdef1234
+17 Couple interesting research projects come to mind, both were shorts... Analyst 3+ in HF - RelVal
+17 "Those days were almost too good to be true and we were incredibly happy in college." This is ironic given that most men slave away at a job they hate so that they can afford (or "qualify") to get a top girl and be incredi GregMadeMeDoIt
+17 Look, if you hate the human interaction nature of the job, you should look into career paths that don’t require this as much. HFs / AMs come to mind as requiring far less human interaction (depending on the strategy). Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+17 Ken I drag Deez nuts across your face lmfao Teller in Non-profit
+17 "thebrofessor" was the tuxedo too much? Sporting goods manager: ...Was that a fart? Dale: I don't know. LeveragedTiger
+17 If she smiles at you she probably wants your dick. Why else would she smile at you? She wants you so bad  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+17 My parents are dead and I'm a bitter and hateful man so I normally just steal all other people's packages from the package room that accumulate during the week of Christmas, while their rightful owners are out of town with Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+17 thats because there is no "left wing" normal people,  ful stop. lodok39770
+17 Rofl. Did you just get an offer there and are trying to hype yourself up? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+17 Roaring ‘20s are back, baby. We’re turning our gender-neutral bathroom into a cigar room. VP in PE - LBOs
+17 At this point, I'd hire a coach. With the money that you make in IB you should be able to afford it.  Analyst 1 in Consulting
+17 She’s not letting you hit bro Investment Analyst in PE - Other
+17 Real gangstas start the emails with a "Hello sugar" Monkey Capital
+17 Inspired to post my perspective because I was in your shoes a few years ago (sans the MF qualifier or the family company off-ramp) and maybe my experience could be of interest, but then again, probably not. onebagger
+17 I told a summer analyst to take notes on a management call and he/she replied with, "isn't that your job, I was planning on leaving early for a concert today (Friday)". ThePiker
+17 Most normal DCM banker Prospect in IB-M&A
+17 Holy shit maybe you should just focus on deep diving into PUSSY Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+17 he works too hard and never gives up I'm actually a squirrel
+17 (1) Most of the deals on your resume should have been financed with some sort of debt - know the trading levels, covenants, leverage, pricing, ratings, and credit strengths/weaknesses - be able to walk through why lenders MakeRugbyGreatAgain
+17 Congrats on truist Analyst 2 in IB - Restr
+17 A business is not that different than your personal cash flow and savings capabilities. There are two ways to make your bank account bigger -  (1) Cut your living expenses  throwawaybadabing
+17 You work at natixis James. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+17 Adderall was the solution to my investment banking problem - new title boutiquetard
+17 Have friends in this group and wanted to give unbiased thoughts after someone showed me this thread. Seems like a great place to work with majority of juniors leaving by 6 and very few stay past 9. VP in IB - Cov
+17 The culture nowadays just sucks balls. Anonymous Monkey
+17 Rutgers Business School is where it's at - great brand, low competition! Enigma_Remnant
+17 "WSO Monkey Bot" MisterMiyagi, sorry about the lack of response. Maybe one of these topics will help: DickFuld
+17 hey guys giveadvicepls here you should jump up and down in joy every day knowing that you have achieved the incredible prestige of MFPE. nothing else matters. hope this helps 👍 Prospect in IB-M&A
+17 I hear unemployment has a great WLB, heavily skewed towards the life part. VP in IB - Gen
+17 Literally who cares. Imagine being the dweeb that enjoys having to willingly fork over money to the government so they can fund injection sites and hand out needles like in SF. I wish I could evade my taxes as well Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+17 Would you rather sit across some pimply fucking nerd from Wharton or a dime from USC or Lehigh? browniverson
+17 Sometimes it doesn't matter how much work you've put in or how bad you want it. The biggest part of any interview is somewhat out of your hands, and that is whether or not your interviewer likes you. BearKneeMadeOff
+17 I have lived in many different countries, so if you have any detailed questions - ask away.   mech60
+17 I'm gonna take an unpopular/controversial stance: machines won't be able to come close to human ability in the macro world*. macro bruin
+17 Patrick (?) posted something on this a few months back and it totally shifted my opinion of the question. This part of the interview is a gift. It is an allotment of time to "sell" yourself. bonks
+17 You deal with it by not giving up Matrick
+17 genuine question: to those who asked for the interview questions from your literal competitors, would you be willing to share if it was the other way around?  Anonymous Monkey
+17 My experience may be very different than what is typical because I'm at a very small boutique, but with that caveat I'll give a quick description of what my time has been like. npl9
+17 You hope she chooses to sacrifice the child? [email protected]
+17 Also, big set of balls on some people chirping in on their new / burner accounts... kanon
+17 If you want to find one of those girls check a fucking strip club... seriously what the fuck is this post even about... Cons? Wait till you meet her family. George Kush
+17 I think you're overcomplicating it. There is no real "theory" beyond: MikeRoss824
+17 Drop pics below Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+17 Genuinely curious, why limit strike to BofA juniors? Would think all of Wall Street is overdue for reform at the junior level. VP_Coverage_IB
+17 A reasonable question. My own experience: Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+17 Beyond Gravity You are asking first year uni kids for advice on how to become an ED at GS cfawizzard
+17 Bigstonks Lol all that audacity and pretentiousness just to work at EY the auditacity lol CollierV
+17 My path looks more straight and narrow on paper and in hindsight, but in reality it was all over the place getting to where I am today. blkswn
+17 CRE Kamala wasn’t the “border czar,” This is about as believable as Biden being "sharp" and "competent" throwingawaytime
+17 Congrats on Audit Prospect in IB - Gen
+17 Yeah if you think about it analysts are always looking to hire interns who suffered brain damaged, especially useful for those longer nights.  Prospect in IB-M&A
+17 Did a summer with a local RIA and genuinely felt that the shop was earning its 100bp+ fee. gg4455
+17 Relax there isn't "technical exposure" you arent going to program a self driving car.  You are at worst missing out on making a bull shit illustrative lbo with made up inputs that no one really takes seriously anyways Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+17 The kid job shadows you and studies next to your desk, everyday is a SA internship for the little shit. Simple Maths: Age 0-5: learning how to breathe, eat, and gains 5-10: A-levels/SAT Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+17 ECM isn't a bad place to be by any stretch so don't be discouraged by anyone discounting it on the site, congrats for landing that gig. herzyherzy