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+16 Really sad that "treat service staff with a modicum of kindness and human dignity" is considered a "hack" in this day and age. Ozymandia
+16 I have said some of this on a prior forum but as a quick highlight and reference, Murad Mahmudov's podcast with Anthony Pompliano in November of 2018 nailed everything. Business School in IB - Cov
+16 imo adding it on your linkedin as "incoming investment banking analyst at x" is cringe, but it'd be fine to add it to your resume right away Intern in IB-M&A
+16 WALT is anywhere from 10 to life. Dupont29
+16 Venture and buyouts are two different beasts. A lot of people outside of venture seem to view it as simply being private equity but earlier in a company's lifecycle. APAE
+16 RBC = the WNBA; wants to be a BB, but just isn't. Just like how the WNBA wants to be a real sport barrybonds1738
+16 I think faceslappingcompilation is conflating a few things. brotherbear
+16 People are tired of the establishment whether its the DNC or GOP, and they have understandable reasons to do so. Let me summarize the economic policies of each: IncomingIBDreject
+16 We dress for us not for them Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+16 The amount of autism on this forum these days is unbelievable. Bunch of special snowflake uni kids whining about someone else's success... deMaestro
+16 out of all the reasons to not be fat, you chose an IB bonus as a deterrent? thebrofessor
+16 One time I met this awesome girl. Smart, pretty, absurdly talented, and quite funny. By some odd mess-up of fate, I got a date with her. I planned a lovely picnic at a lake. So romantic, I know. Efficient Audacity
+16 That’s a 100% Justine Tobin. HeronAlxd
+16 The funny thing is that I just had a counseling session with one of the WSO mentors last night and I actually brought up the same question. I am a South East Asian and so is the mentor. Human
+16 I'm honestly surprised I haven't seen much chatter about the slow banking environment lately. I cover healthcare and to say it's been slow is a huge understatement. alanti234
+16 Stop posting these with the BB (MS/GS/JPM) you are already anonymous just say the fucking bank stupid Intern in IB - Cov
+16 You got married at what, 22. How about you don't pretend to know what women want. Blank999
+16 tbh 3-5 per bank is nothing. I know people who have sent out 300, 400, 500+ emails. Someone we extended an offer to talked to 10 people in my group alone before we told them they were good. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+16 Wash her hair MikeyK
+16 I can shed some light on valuation in general. StrategyJunkie
+16 I don't really regret anything. Five Star Man
+16 Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+16 Imagine this: you are born in a private hospital to two wealthy parents. Prospect in IB-M&A
+16 Wanted to tack on to this post to expand on what I mean by perspective/narrative. Classica
+16 The only way you can argue that inflation isn't a problem is if you narrowly focus on some academic, artificial and arbitrary calculation ("core inflation," which is inarguably a complete waste of a metric). I quit this site because of censorship
+16 First things first: 1. They're both slutty towns. That being said Lizard Brain
+16 This is what no pussy does to a mf Intern in IB - Cov
+16 The 5 Book Volumes of Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Acquinas Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+16 Instructions unclear. Named baby "Eggsy" and now he's a chav. Synergy_or_Syzygy
+16 If you can't answer this, start looking at BBs. Evercore not for you. No offense Intern in IB - Gen
+16 Out of all of them, number 2 is the worst advice on there. Wasting food is stupid. dumbanon
+16 In these situations it's difficult to stand out enough to make a difference. I would suggest you put a lot of effort into background work. M-and-A
+16 For people with 0-2/4 years of real estate experience, even if its some what related to real estate like residential, property management or not at all related to real estate like insurance or nursing, if you decide to do sam1992
+16 Will outperform this by intermittently fasting everyday Edit: fuck, hunger is a bitch. Edit 2: ok fuck this, getting me a sandwich. Teller in Non-profit
+16 Perspective from analyst at another sf tech group (Qatalyst/GS TMT) Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+16 I find it telling though that descriptions of quality of life in TX cities always focus on the size of the house and it’s amenities. BobMerkin
+16 Let’s be clear, you’re not getting court side seats anywhere. You’ll (maybe) get taken to cheesy box seats with decent catering right next to the E&Y box. Principal in PE - LBOs
+16 Deal experience and technical capabilities Intern in IB - Cov
+16 Disclaimer: I went to CBS The main difference between schools is the opportunity and the recruiting process. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+16 wdfghjkjhre You will own nothing and be happy. Living As A Service  UCSDThrowaway
+16 Lets give it a shot. All the commentary below is based on personal experience and should be taken with a grain of salt. It's not gospel and others' experiences will vary. white collar
+16 This thread is from a while ago but I thought I might take a stab at this (all my information is from either other threads/people on this forum, with a little bit through networking and talking with people who know people Anonymous Monkey
+16 Relevant detail. Better positioning than what you had in OP. VP in PE - LBOs
+16 So there are two aspects of time, 1) money vs. time and 2) the use of the time you do have. I discussed a bit about the balance between time and money, at each extreme you end up unhappy. jarstar1
+16 Associate 3 at "no asshole" middle market in Chicago/Milwaukee. $630 TC (inclusive of 200 base, 360 bonus, 20 in profit sharing (in separate 5 and 15 increments during the year), and 50 in stock) VP in IB - Cov
+16 Go out with your coworkers and prepare to have the best night of your life. 6969
+16 You weren't gonna make it anyway Prospect in IB - Gen
+16 Tobin & Co. RecoveringInvestmentBanker
+16 You're still on the ramp phase. There will be some bumps, but don't worry about that. You'll get up to speed. Congrats on the move. I know the initial feeling you're going through. ZetaMale
+16 Eh I’ve never done something like this. My opinion is to not “make moves” over text or FaceTime. In-person, if you guys get drinks you can tell by her body language if she’s interested or not.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+16 its one of the easiest if you go to a decent school and can memorize a pdf of technical questions Intern in IB - Cov
+16 With your understanding of inflation, you should be grateful you even have a job in finance. VP in IB - Gen
+16 Funny you say that about the VPs because in my experience 60 hours would be considered good for a VP. So maybe that’s one reason to keep doing your homework and maybe give your firm a second chance! Consultant in Consulting
+16 Then I started working and I realized most people in finance are not like this at all iercurenc
+16 Jeez mate you're a bit too repetitive I think, have you considered audit or compliance? with this tendency you'd be an amazing fit BrianHunter
+16 Rejections are just a part of the game. ActuarialQuant
+16 "Intern in IB - Gen" First off: So to summarize, RBC isn't in the top 10 as of 2019 from either MnA activity, Corporate Raider
+16 Tinder, Hinge, gyms that market a lifestyle like Equinox (In the lobby, not during their workout or wait until they’re taking a break or stretching), grocery stores, or after hot yoga classes. Anonymous Monkey
+16 Tip #10: Personal items for your desk: 1. Tooth brush, tooth paste, mouth wash and extra stick of deodorant 2. 1 bottle of your go-to hot sauce 3. Stringer Bell
+16 Interesting question OP. Speaking as someone who was maybe a "part-goober" when I was younger (I'm 30 now, went to a semi-target), I can give my view on this. falconeagle
+16 In the standard Monocentric City Model, a residential property's value is the sum of three components. Component A is the baseline value of the land for non-residential (agricultural, recreational) uses. Associate 2 in RE - Res
+16 Awesome! Super excited for this. curiousprime
+16 Holy hell is this wrong. You are out of your mind if you think BB’s, EB’s, MM’s or basically any bank under the sun, isn’t exclusive advisor on a shitload of deals. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+16 Just replying as a huge NBA fan - you have a bad username. Giannis is a top 3 player, undisputable. grantland23
+16 Before we get to which is better or any pro/con list, just know that it is overwhelmingly difficult/border-line impossible to come out of undergrad with a FT offer at a reputable BS shop. Street Smart
+16 I'm not in banking but I've found myself using the word synergy in my daily life and it makes me want to die LeveredBetaBoy
+16 $735k sandals.com
+16 Fucked up to be giving Avengers 4 spoilers like that in the title CRE
+16 It's the proliferation of the Internet and its democratization. People are being exposed to IB and the necessary resources to help them succeed so easily nowadays that they no longer have that disadvantage they once had. Richard.3
+16 Found her Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+16 The real sign that we hit the top is is the poster below you telling OP to put all his savings into Crypto, TQQQ, and UPRO instead. Intern in PE - Other
+16 Nice that you have edited the comment to make it seem like you are being somewhat helpful. Imagine being that much of a loser in this life that you have nothing better to do than shit anon on other people offers. Anonymous Monkey
+16 you might just be trolling but in case you are not, no one gets paid alot for no good reason, if what you do matters a lot and the supply is low, then you get paid a lot, no matter how easy it looks. TheSleepyBanker
+16 a rallyally
+16 . whocaresdr
+16 Think about the SPAC product. It's an asymmetric risk-reward profile for an IPO investor.  APAE
+16 saunacowboy
+16 It seems like one of the core issues is you have no idea what you want to do. ke18sb
+16 I usually like to say "I work in murders and executions", if she gets it she's a keeper, if she goes "huh" or "do you mean mergers and acquisitions" than she's not a suitable mate wkkfcman
+16 Good question. I work in affordable housing development, which has more layers of financing, but I think for you, the short answer is, it depends on your operating pro forma at stabilization. Danielplainview
+16 1) 2 weeks. They may or may not ask you to leave the day you resign, so make sure your desk is cleaned out before you do so. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+16 You forgot to wipe the cum off your chin. Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+16 I have done both IB and strategy consulting. Simply put, there is no comparison. IB is twice as brutal as strategy consulting.  Consultant in Consulting
+16 Prefffftige. Tell a girl at the bar that you work at Goldman. Insta panty dropper. Tell same girl that you work at PJT and she will look at you like the autist that you are. iggs99988
+16 I didn’t downvote but couple of things: 1) I doubt IB analysts who start today will see $130k of investment gains. That is pretty fat. We have been in an unbelievable bull run. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+16 Company CFO rented out this really hipster restaurant in a trendy part of town.. Problem is 95% of the firm is staunch big dick swinging republicans that like making fun of hipsters when they are shit faced.. ScooterMcGoo
+16 This is such a bad argument on its face and casts a bright spotlight on the weak critical thinking of those making it. The # of cases means literally nothing. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+16 Most outrageous claim I've ever seen was actually a broker's bio. He was repping the seller of a middle-of-nowhere tract of land in Arkansas. Bio said something to the effect of: BBA18
+16 Have you considered recruiting at a British bank? Attack_Chihuahua
+16 I’m stunned people are monkey shitting at this. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+16 Essentially there’s this area in the app the bank made us download where we can post stuff. Prospect in IB - Gen
+16 28 yr old Patrick: Ah yes, I should create a platform where finance prospects, interns, and professionals can connect and post about the industry. Some "Analyst 1 in CB":  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+16 Maybe you think you are hot but the algorithm thinks you are a 3/10. I have no issues, most girls I see are 7+, educated at a good uni with a decent job... Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+16 I think pancakewaffle makes the best point, the reason groups like TCC and Hines had such prolific talent pools and thus spinoffs was due to the fact that few lar redever
+16 https://i.redd.it/h1gixw4bxh7z.jpg" alt="The KGB will wait for no one!" /> Pro Forma
+16 The resentment between good 2nd / 3rd year analysts and A2As vs. NuclearPenguins
+16 Jefferies purely because the CEO has IG Intern in IB-M&A
+16 Thanks for specifying EB, our advice would’ve been totally different for any other bank  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+16 I've collected my belongings and am preparing to commit seppuku Spacesarenotallowed
+16 That’s a pretty good list for an 8th grader lol YLSGUY