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+17 CPAs aren't going to be automated away anytime soon IMO. A CPA is paid not to put together the books, like a lot of people think, but really to interpret nebulous GAAP rules on how to report revenue, expenses, etc. Lester Freamon
+17 Arroz con Pollo Why didn't you make it? Any particulars to expand upon? Isaiah_53_5 ๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’Ž
+17 Vaping is for tween girls, eastern Europeans, and homosexuals. 6969
+17 You come across as being a fucking autist and thats exactly why I don't work in tech slowcook
+17 Short version: MBAApply
+17 CS analyst here - I'm biased of course but things are pretty good here the last few months. We're currently hiring like crazy at the MD level. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+17 I fear nothing, for all is as the force wills it. Keyser Sรถze 123
+17 Distressed Debt Investing (Real Estate) (Originally Posted: 09/19/2015) Gene Parmesan
+17 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. So basically you didn't make a move and she friendzoned you, and in addition to that you fucked your career FOR A FUCKING WOMAN?? HAHAHAHAHAHA Intern in IB-M&A
+17 His conviction would set a horrible precedent. The message would be, essentially: Associate 2 in RE - Res
+17 The problem with coverage is that you don't get to do the real prestigious work like maintaining buyer logs and making process timelines that is reserved for only the genetically superior M&A team  Larry_David
+17 Can there be a thread for just non-diversity sophomores lol. Most, if not all of the above are for diversity sophomores in SEO and other third party diversity programs where recruiting is straightforward. PapillonEC
+17 Roses are red Violets are blue Thereโ€™s always an Asian Better than you 6969
+17 Minorities aren't treated any differently. Women can be given the unavoidable reality of human sexuality and the MeToo era - male seniors might not feel comfortable mentoring them. Rabbit
+17 Anyone who ascribes value to the MBA itself and classroom theory as compared to leveraging pre-MBA experience is a really bad post-MBA Associate. Synergy_or_Syzygy
+17 **drops to knees, praying** "please be a troll..." BeveragedFinance
+17 You were not the best candidate for this job. If you were, they would have hired you. Associate 3 in HF - EquityHedge
+17 I'm sorry, but I do have to speak up a bit here because I've seen you on quite a few threads. Intern in IB - Gen
+17 Dogecoin is sky-rocketing right now, and people make 10000% return on it. Should we all invest in Dogecoin? Kevin25
+17 Come from a wealthy, well connected family. Be an analyst/associate in a small, brand new group that turns into a large, successful group. VolatilitySmile
+17 If you're in a role where you're focused more on making LP commitments, due diligence typically involves understanding the GP's strategy, process, and performance, as well as who the team actually is. Lima Papa
+17 All depends on the situation. chestnutxyz
+17 Are you bald? geology rocks
+17 You say "I really felt at home with all the Bainies during my mini internship" and "My interactions with McKinsey have so far been more business-focused/professional, which is fine but I just didnโ€™t feel the sort of connec Turkey Sandwich
+17 Please look after yourself. Your own health and life always come first. kodi
+17 They'd form a larger bank. MidMarketMcLovin
+17 ..... So he did get laid. PEREtzel
+17 My thoughts here cut both ways: gjk
+17 Firstly, I want to tell you that you are not worthless and absolutely should not see yourself as such. You have a lot going for you, and for those things you should be grateful. marketMergerMaddie
+17 BlackHatFunny story of my own - I lived relatively close to a well-known actress and happened to see her every once in awhile leaving my bui swagon
+17 lot of right wing shitheels on this forum consluttant
+17 โ€œBuggeredโ€ lol silly Brit, maybe worry about your own failed empire before trying to criticize the maga redneck farmers that whooped your kingโ€™s ass? Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+17 I genuinely believe my foreskin would fall off if I took the vaccine. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+17 Two things. cantelope
+17 sevilleOut of curiosity, how competitive is JPM Private Banking or even Private Banking in general, relative to IBD? Within ................
+17 EDIT - want to whitewash prior posts, just read something from men's health, GQ, or cosmo irie
+17 Yikes. No wonder Iโ€™m a non target Intern in IB - Cov
+17 props for still sticking to that 1-word reply bullshit Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+17 5'7 AllStateRap
+17 So UBS... anabananaboat
+17 Preempting all the other responses here: -First couple posts will ask what city these offers are for. -Several people will call into question whether or not Nouveau Richie
+17 It's hard to provide an intelligible answer to a question as vacuous as "is competition artificially inflated". What could possibly be the meaning of "artificial" in this context? NorthSider
+17 People on WSO are way too rigid when they look at careers, especially when looking at experiened roles. Quaneaser
+17 I feel you. I am also a man of God, which makes it a huge challenge to work in this industry of sin. Flake
+17 Single guy in NYC here. Had a turkey sandwich for lunch. Cajun style--Harris Teeter made it pretty clear their direct brand was marked down 10% relative to the Boar's Head stuff. Which is all good... Ricky Rosay
+17 "Illuminate" While I admire what you do for your family, are you happy? Dingdong08
+17 "undefined" Whether you're an Analyst or Associate, 9:30-12:30 four days a week, 10-10 the fifth, and an additional 10-12 hours spread a APAE
+17 I appreciate the humor here but a few quick serious points: AllDay_028
+17 I don't understand how someone gets to this level financially and instead of thinking "let me use all this extra money to start my own business" or "let me learn more to start my own business in my current field" or "let m BobTheBaker
+17 Once you understand that universities act as a filter for employers to have some rough sense of your intelligence, you will see that all degrees are not remotely equal. DickFuld
+17 "iggs99988" People hate investment banking because they have no idea what it even is. DickFuld
+17 "Throwing Shade" sounds like you got lots of coffees (or the equivalent) for your superiors, what a good little banker you are. SECfinance
+17 1) The EU was founded a long time ago as the ECSC. bule
+17 "QGKZ" Off the top of my head, its the most egregiously immoral tax ever implemented. DickFuld
+17 "BobTheBaker" yes, I'm intelligent enough to let the experts be the experts. Blank999
+17 Yay. If you're into independent and driven women. In my experience they just want to be accepted and supported, like any other woman, and want their ambitions to be a turn on not a turn off. ArcherVice
+17 In my early 30s, been working for the last ten years. A few things that I would like to point out: Naoki Hanzawa
+17 You kids have the wrong idea. If all you care about is the "buyside", you're not going to do well in this industry. SanityCheck
+17 keep your chin up grass is greener put your head down and work hard network network network keep at it other generic phrases... thebrofessor
+17 Some meandering thoughts. I lateraled into IB from law in my early 30s. Key skill in the transition was my deal execution ability. SSits
+17 I won't argue the whole MBB vs everyone else point: each person has their own points and I think it's been beat to death in this thread. aspiringchimp
+17 It looks like for post-MBA they increased the base, but the overall comp is still on par with BCG. Bain (as usual) lags the other two. aspiringchimp
+17 It's like waking up EVERY day after 4 hours of sleep to go to class pissed off and hungover because you and all your classmates failed your LeverageThis
+17 It's a cliche, but there's never really a right time to start a business; there are always reasons why it's "not the right time." The GFC definitely affected us. subsix
+17 There are numerous types of guarantees that banks require, and typically the GP signs the majority of the guarantees. This does not mean that GPs are the only ones putting up guarantees... Gentleman and Scholar
+17 Maybe if the perspective was changed and there was less "my belongings" and more "our belongings", there would be less divorce? Gotham's Reckoning
+17 The fact that you are considering an outside offer indicates you have some deep-seated issues with your current employer. You have two options. Jim_Lahey
+17 wouldn't shock me to see a recession, business cycles need to rollover every once in a while. thebrofessor
+17 That's not the real reason why there are less women. I demonstrate you the logic of a feminist: Nice jobs in upper management position: Men 23, Women 4 -> clear case of discrimination jordan25
+17 Kalanick is a fantastic startup CEO. He is the kind of person who can bend the laws of physics through sheer force of will. 7xEBITDA
+17 "Since 2014, as discrimination in America rises based on race, religion, sexual identity, and national origin, U.S. scores in the "tolerance and inclusion" category fell, according to the study" I quit this site because of censorship
+17 I eat water and drink hard-boiled eggs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. UrbanGladiator
+17 I'll make the presumption that it is because some pledges weren't "cool" in high school and they feel the need to be excessive and portray the "fraternity image" that comes from movies and elsewhere in an attempt to now be shortstack
+17 Before everyone here starts jerking each other off about how awful poor people are, let's address some things. CRE
+17 "Yossif" Does the high compensation up for less perks? How important are dress code and image to the company culture of an investment bank? Keyser Sรถze 123
+17 I'm going to say you're a very weak troll. idaho
+17 "jimmymc" I was thinking about that, dont the number of REPE firms pale in comparison to the number of say law firms? I quit this site because of censorship
+17 I'll give you a simple high level process to work through. Secyh62
+17 One of the best jobs I ever worked, outside of my field, was doing valet for 2 years. As a Sophomore, I worked at a 5 star hotel and it was hands down the best experience I could have gotten. Don Johnson
+17 All great answers. They are right on point, if you take the feedback literally. geoffblades
+17 IB Analysts monkeys are fresh college grads with pretty much zero deep understanding of how the world works; you're not bradley cooper in Limitless, don't expect to add the "smoking-gun" strategic/tactical insight. WBI2994
+17 Forget the majors. Transfer to a target school. Naoki Hanzawa
+17 You literally cannot get any financial help from these schools? Blank999
+17 I have no idea why you got MS for that post, other than for what could be read as a pejorative tone about "shortsighted finance and engineering people." APAE
+17 Itโ€™s a scam. Let me enlighten you on my path to no free WSO T-Shirt. DickFuld
+17 @iBankedUp" I am completely confused by what your point is. What line are you drawing between sexual harassment and James Damore? dazedmonk
+17 "PeterMullersKeyboard" Why the hell would I go be a fucking M&A pitchbook slave when I could start my own hedge fund with that type of m Isaiah_53_5 ๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’Ž
+17 I can't answer your question, but I can attest to your experience. Last recruiter that contacted me was super personable on the phone, cracking jokes, etc. dsch
+17 Can't hurt. My friend got his summer internship by practically begging this one VP to come in each day. The man finally obliged. My friend was told he could come in part time, unpaid. Deal Team Six
+17 Lots of cricket references.... 1. "Play a straight bat" 2. "It's a bit of a sticky wicket" 3. "Let's bowl them an outside ball and see if they bat it back" 4. "They need to step up to the crease" Asatar
+17 "juniormistmaker"The fact that these tragedies keep occurring Do you mean mass shootings? I quit this site because of censorship
+17 My senior year of college, I interviewed with a boutique investment bank on campus. They asked me the classic "What are your greatest weaknesses" question. ColumbianDecaffeinatedCoffeeCrystals
+17 For clarity, I'm not pissed that I worked late, I'm angry about the hypocrisy. overpaid_overworked
+17 It really makes me smile when a rich heir gets to experience what the world is like for everyone else. This thread just made my day. Maybe my week. CRE
+17 At my brokerage shop we turned down an entire stable of potential analysts with family connections. The main reason? brosephstalin
+17 You have definitely checked the GMAT box. Congrats!. Maybe even had a bright, shiny star. To your questions. Linda Abraham
+17 "AllDay_028" "DickFuld" DickFuld
+17 "mike ross" Can someone explain to me why every non finance professional doesn't just invest in low cost index funds? DickFuld
+17 "Isaiah_53_5" the other one had some kind of anxiety problems and I think was really pissed at me because I wouldn't hook up with her. Entrepreneur Hero
+17 Hotel lobbies are a gift. APAE