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+16 Can anyone speak to M&A and sponsors group? dropdownddd
+16 I'll try a few things and maybe others will add. I'm at a transition period myself (becoming a father soon, early 30s) so reflected a bit on this recently. Count WACCula
+16 Imagine being a TMT internโ€ฆ those poor souls  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+16 yeah sorry please SB the other comment I donโ€™t want to ruin my account with all the MS lol   Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+16 Well on their way to turn into PWC advisory in the Americas Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+16 Only 1 way to show our anger: Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+16 Every BB trader is different...not because of the role, but because every TRADER is a different human being. nofundforoldtraders
+16 If you are thinking about going into banking longer-term (and this includes associates) - I personally would prioritize team/group over brand.  The job is tough and if you're working with people that you generally dis Reaganing
+16 Guilt is for pussies. Own your lies and live up to them. Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+16 Yes, I am. You would be surprised how common-sense the majority of operating decisions are. APAE
+16 I don't think Houston gets enough credit around here. There are so many positives if you can get over not living in NYC/LA. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+16 Same thing applies to marriage. If marriage is hard, you're married to the wrong person.  CRE
+16 Not your typical path natjs
+16 National park ranger Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+16 I regret not doing thorough diligence on the role I exited to, and I regret not accruing more deal experience / YOE before I left. The longer you stay, the easier it is to return if you realize you want to go back. Associate 3 in CorpStrat
+16 He shouldn't have said anything, kind of weird / tacky / impersonal to the family.  Everyone would learn the truth eventually regardless.  Such a weird own goal. Mr Balloon Hands
+16 scene*, idiot. izwhatitizzzz
+16 Loser WSO users calling out conflicts of interest vs. Chad UBS/KKR dealmakers exploiting an easily exploitable system crazylifechoices
+16 This is sadly how much of Wall Street actually works, all about personal connections Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+16 you made a joke and I came back, no hard feelings. Admit it, it was funny Intern in IB - Gen
+16 are you indian Prospect in IB-M&A
+16 MacBook Pro Anonymous Monkey
+16 Ride your bike to the convenience store, cover up hickeys, and jerk off like we all did when we were 15. Teller in IB-M&A
+16 I am dumbfounded. What a disgusting and braindead move. Mastery 7 IB Shitter
+16 The space is too fragmented and fast-evolving to expect a primer and you aren't going to get much info about modeling if that's what you were alluding to. Analyst 1 in CorpFin
+16 I hope this is a joke post because those are all basic concepts BasicallyUnknown
+16 Eh, they have earned their badge of fury imo.   VP in IB-M&A
+16 I don't think my mom really understands what I do, but she seems proud of me in general and happy that I enjoy my job.  reformed
+16 Heโ€™s mad he doesnโ€™t have a spine to give a little bit of pushback lmao. Dude probably asks his associate if he can get some more work at 11:30pm just to get his nose a little browner for his reviews. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+16 If it was two weeks later, you probably got in because someone else rejected their offer. kidflash
+16 This is the correct take. While 50-60 hour weeks are significantly less than banking/PE and most HF hours, they are not chill. Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+16 Most of these countries use some combination of higher imposed tariffs, trade barriers, or Kevin25
+16 Created an acc to give some extra touches for full pain and suffering (more RX than turnaround consulting though) : moronic
+16 This is not the time to be pretentious; this has Socrates and Plato levels of discussion. proficientinexcel
+16 Cornell 100%. Zonke
+16 The top MFs like permira accelerate recruiting for the top tier kids with returns from HSBC/HL etc Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+16 7-12%? I thought more like 8-13% VP in PE - LBOs
+16 How do you feel about air fryers? Genuinely useful or pointless investment? Personally, bone-dry chicken wings sound like cruel and unusual punishment. pomamo1753
+16 I've had success building niche, actionable theses. Happy to discuss.   Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+16 Another week another thread  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+16 Iโ€˜ll bite - I am always quite curious about the types of people who write those kind of posts, and I know you say you donโ€˜t hold a grudge and are just trying to save the next generation, but still. VP in PE - Growth
+16 I'm really surprised at some of the replies here - I am a POC, currently work at a MF in London, have worked in multiple geographies and at many different firms that cause WSO kids to spontaneously ejaculate and the ONLY p Pepper Jack
+16 Have you considered how they will just lie? jl12
+16 Has to be Laz LDN Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+16 I struggled heavily with creating aesthetic slides when I first started working. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+16 Time to leave banking. Not kidding, Iโ€™m serious. Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+16 "theaccountingmajor" Do you report to another MD, or are you at the top of the MDs? I also report to an MD. DickFuld
+16 I thought it was a tranny he hit am_5
+16 longer diatribe below - key points are, if you are going to do it - fucking do it. Others will find a way to do everything they want, you should focus on learning that now. Addinator
+16 Since everyone likes to think about right-tail events, let's think about a SUCCESSFUL ~15 year career at tier 1 fund(s) - so either a good team at a platform or a somewhat scaled single manager not facing the same structur Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+16 everwhorewso  Name bored in office right now In office on a Sunday at 5pm (Sweatshop) Intern in IB - Cov
+16 Sheesh. Anyways if any firm need an extra slave intern pm me๐Ÿ˜Ž monkeyDbonk
+16 Short answer: No Long answer: No, they will not Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+16 Op here. This is ur takeaway from reading this bruh? My gpa is 3.7+ and i got interviews at hfs like citadel that my wharton friends didnt. Prospect in S&T - Other
+16 Did you ironically prove her point right there or are you just that much of a prick? ineedtoremember2
+16 Hey man. For what it's worth, for a few months, tagging hasn't seemed to work the same way it did before, so you should also message a link to people you want to reach. I found this by chance. APAE
+16 WF CIB is a great place to be. People are really nice and culture is great. Base comp is on street level and bonuses have been better than at most BB these past 2 years, despite hours are not as bad as at most places. mikeAL98
+16 My prayers are with centerview HC analysts Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+16 Thanks for the input Prospect! Fjsjrjdns
+16 Dazzling-External-29
+16 As a banker, you should already be able to twist your way to make the mundane stuff you've done into "transferrable skills." But here's some examples: chihayafull
+16 Sole priority needs to be the creation of shareholder value. Nothing Less. Goblin_Mode_IB
+16 The superday will be a split between behavioral and technical. FinanceConnoisseur
+16 I'm at an EB right now, but my older sister is also a banker and she went EB AN-VP -> BB VP-MD. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+16 fucking orange man GS under Blankfein
+16 Yeah they really lack the ability to be a complete doormat and work away their life creating absolutely zero value for society Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+16 RBC interns are the loudest on WSO for whatever reason. They almost succeeded in convincing people that theyโ€™re not MM. RBCNOTBB
+16 Damn I have never related more to a post. Kaido
+16 This is a pretty standard day in my life as an MM Sr. Assoc. when not deep in diligence on a deal or travelling out to portcos/MPs/conferences. Rating 1-5 (super boring - super fun) Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+16 Itโ€™s always easier to blame minority candidates than it is to admit youโ€™re not good enough loud_bathroom
+16 fainted probably bc of the weight of rbc's prestige, which is a positive note NoCaliberTalent
+16 So it's the other bankers fault for not also having heart attacks instead of the culture pushed from the MDs (who are mostly men) to keep working ungodly hours?  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+16 One of my closest friends (diverse) went through this program at a semi-target. Applied with zero networking. Had one extremely easy, conversational "interview"  with an alumni for admittance into the program. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+16 I'm not totally clear why you're unhappy and feel like you're "losing"? If it's because you aren't able to move to PE, then I get that, but that isn't happening because you haven't closed deals. Count WACCula
+16 this is my mindset for ALL things, but especially regret. acknowledge what you regret. then start asking "so what" over and over and over and over again. thebrofessor
+16 Yea he's lying and jumping ship or has the worst luck in the world. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+16 Good advice. One thing I like to keep in mind and recommend doing as well: give money consistently. BeachCreature
+16 iercurenc +SB +SB Isaiah_53_5 ๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’Ž
+16 a) it was stupid of this kid to tell you where he was going..hopefully lesson learned b) you are an ass for ruining his career c) you can always goto candidates 3, 4, 5, 6...so no other candidates were "blocked" because th faceslappingcompilation
+16 Wouldnt worry about Centerview if this is the case Incoming Analyst in IB - Gen
+16 Ari.Gold
+16 It's just losers fucking around to troll other losers.  No one actually gives a shit.  Don't think about it. - a Non-Target  CharlesCheese
+16 A is correct. VP in PE - LBOs
+16 So AI can do everything except the smart things you guys doโ€ฆ Do you realize how biased that sounds? You guys are so smart that of course nothing you do can be automated but artists are all idiots. BobbybananamA
+16 Great. The losers who struck out on recruiting can finally stfu about blaming DEI Incoming Analyst in IB - Gen
+16 Your right there are a lot of conservatives in finance, but at the beyond-prospect level you wonโ€™t find much blatant conservatism (foaming at the mouth rapid pro-trump mentality), but rather a mix of Reag rallyally
+16 Happy to comment for your article. Corp_titan
+16 Genuinely surprised how people on WSO forget that these EBs in America has 0 presence in Europe. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+16 Good points. I do appreciate you pushing me to think about this further, as it is hard to look back when clouded with thoughts/emotions (this just happened last week, so I'm still processing everything). To clarify: Analyst 1 in Consulting
+16 The irony behind arguing that prestige rankings are stupid but then calling into question specific rankings is just too much lolz  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+16 Go back to high school and just completely reset Five Star Man
+16 10000000% real estate. I can think of justifiable arguments for basically every other area of finance, but these guys are just the worst - especially the residential guys. RxBoi
+16 I think you're looking at the outcome (layoffs, CEO transition/firing) without looking at the underlying causes and ultimate responsibility. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+16 Certainly a good guy no doubt. However, bringing in Arby's without talking to me first is a little presumptuous and makes me feel like a child waiting for his mommy to breastfeed him. PrivateTechquity ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿš€๐Ÿš€
+16 . Bay Street Butcher
+16 If you sold the inventory for $20 (50% margin) there would be the following effects: Income Statement: UnbalancedSheet
+16 I'll answer yes but with a caveat (hopefully the content is still vaguely useful though). Count WACCula
+16 Yes, multiple expansion is easy in that segment. In exchange, you sign up for torture in terms of quality of information, management, and internal operating processes for assets you do close on. APAE
+16 As a woman, I have been brought to client meetings and then told where to sit to highlight the fact that the team has a woman on it.  Or told to chat a client up because he likes young women. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+16 FFS just listen to this man people. Spitting straight facts and giving you the whole playbook and yall still arguing with him.  brosephstalin