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+15 Doesn't sound like you're overworked for a VP, but I do empathize with not being able to constantly push past midnight... EBITDAX_addbacks
+15 Work for a fast growing company doing ~$15m - $100m in revenue and growing at least ~1.5x - 2x YoY. m_1
+15 "EliteStudent11" has a 2.58 Jake Paul
+15 Best placement in IB/MBB out of all schools in continental Europe, learn how to use Linkedin… Prospect in IB-M&A
+15 We tend to be a lot more qualified than American candidates Associate 1 in IB - CB
+15 Hard to complain Managing Director in IB-M&A
+15 MDs who actually make this kind of money wouldn't be on WSO replying to interns about it. And those that do are few and far between.  BankerNoBucks
+15 MD $1.25M Guarantee Managing Director in IB - Cov
+15 Really don't need to worry about this right now. There's a few big reasons why. usernameladiesman217
+15 How depressed are you that you think that was funny?  IsItREPE
+15 When were they? Since World War II, 10 of the 11 U.S. recessions have begun under Republican presidents. If Trump keeps going, it will be 11/12.  WeatherController
+15 can someone explain DAW to me like im a little bit retarded Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+15 What's your source? Because mine is that I work there. Associate 2 in Private Credit
+15 Vol decay brother. Associate 1 in IB - Restr
+15 Equities in Dallas earthwalker7
+15 Insane CIE ad, CIE wasn't even around during their SA recruiting if this guy is truly AN1 + no GS analyst promoting some obscure resource on WSO curiouspensioner731
+15 Pretty accurate  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+15 happened to me. it's crazy that people don't understand that a young kid fresh out of school can't possibly know if they are walking into a toxic environment due to some idiot being emotionally dead inside. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+15 Wait did you mean sources and uses of funds for LBO? That was the only one that got me You're cooked bud. It's a very standard question.  james55
+15 Here's my list of mostly tech-focused shops, probably missed a few but think you can argue going to any of these places over each other depending on location / culture / vertical focus, a couple that are strong that I just Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+15 No it wasn’t po_6
+15 congrats on dodge & cox Prospect in CorpDev
+15 ~ works at Apollo Prospect in IB-M&A
+15 I'm going to advocate the opposite here. You have a few months before you start. Take that time and enjoy your life. Travel, see family, friends, go into your new job with a clear mind. Entendu
+15 Also we all take the same classes so if GS is a non-target because the admissions process is different, why does college GPA even matter? According to you, it’s high school GPA, SAT Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+15 As to what drew me to this coverage - tech is just incomparably more attractive to me than any other coverage. Way more sexy, you’re playing for growth. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+15 Don't even mention it, imply it. "Yeah I just bought a new house for 3" Short Caller
+15 Compares badly to my 1.5M (Inherited)  Intern in IB-M&A
+15 Congrats on Scottsdale Director in Consulting
+15 I relate to this post and the replies strongly. As I always say to my colleagues, “it’s an AUM business”. Covid19Brah
+15 went to oxford.this is because there is no culture of getting a job in the way there is at other unis. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+15 UBS is paradise  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+15 most were old acquaintances who moved to the city I lived in, but even at my busiest I still made time for my hobbies and often would cross paths with people that shared those hobbies, easy to strike up a conversation on s thebrofessor
+15 The catering to diversity candidates and separate accelerated DEI programs have stopped at my bank, thankfully. But I wouldn’t say the DEI candidates have been noticeably converting at a lesser rate. RBOB_squarepants
+15 Just build yourself a little table of 9 key numbers and use those as guard rails to get within 5% of whatever they throw at you 3yr  1.5x / 2x / 3x 5yr  1.5x / 2x / 3x Anonymous Monkey
+15 Smoke Frog But also, why do I care about a junior who is most likely going to leave in two or three years anyway? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+15 I know I’m bumping a 6-month old thread, but sharing my knowledge having over 5.5 years of Corp dev experience. Falc39
+15 There’s a drill in which marines need to avoid drowning. Most fail, but the ones who don’t figure the trick is to stop struggling - and you float back up. I think your problem is deep resistance to your situation. ProbablyEngAnyway
+15 Welcome to the present. You've learned that increased regulation tames comp and lifestyle and that wages haven't grown in line with inflation. Research Associate in ER
+15 Wtf are you talking about lol - he has two choices other than violating the rules other better people are respecting for everyone’s mutual benefit: Fugue
+15 Working at Google as a software engineer is considered the same as working as a garbage man. Prometheus X
+15 Send pics and I'll tell you if you'll be alright or not Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+15 How can you be a VP and be such a moron  Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+15 Jefferies Houston's top spot is being threatened Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+15 Have you ever had to re-word wikipedia or another written source to make it seem like its your own words? Writing a CIM is kinda like that  Analyst 3+ in HF - RelVal
+15 In this thread: IB interns and first year analysts recommending banking, while 3 hedge fund portfolio managers say take Point72. I think the answer here is obvious. Research Analyst in HF - Other
+15 Moe and PJT M&A should be in the tier above imo. Idk anyone taking Lazard over either Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+15 If you don't have the analytical capacity to pick a college for yourself, I don't think you need to worry about Blackstone’s OCR presence bean.town
+15 I was having lunch the other day with a good friend from my analyst class. Smoke Frog
+15 You fell into the trap where the mainstream media told you that you didn’t want to be that girl you just described. No, what you wanted to do was be just as good as any guy who worked like a slave and busted his ass. Business School in Non-profit
+15 Oh woah. This changes the context. VP in IB-M&A
+15 This is how you know the IB bubble is popping soon goldmanornothing
+15 It’s crazy how much people are crashing out about this. TQQQ999999
+15 If you're supposed to be working/doing something professional-adjacent and you're seen/heard geeked out, you will be thought less of and word will spread. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+15 Assuming you’re at Baird? Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+15 Mate I think most of us would have to be so drunk we'd have already passed out for that to happen. But hey, I respect the hustle and I'm sure you'll get the return offer. The hard way. Executive Director in PE - Other
+15 Harsh reality is that women get over these things far faster than men. You need to be intentional about NOT thinking about it. investmentspanker
+15 Corporate banking is a great group to start off in if you can't find an IB offer. Once you prove your worth in corp banking, it's easy to switch into a different group. Soul Sucked ex-LF
+15 There should be a public registry of deals and MDs involved. That way these "talk well at an interview" 0 Revenue MDs could be outcast from the industry Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+15 There are a lot of courses out there. Wall Street Prep is the gold standard, and many banks use that for training. The WSO course isn't bad also, but I've definitely seen errors in them. Mastery 7 IB Shitter
+15 None, he's a local politican whose main policies frankly do not impact much for any of us outside those that work in NYC real-estate. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+15 weird british hardo Intern in IB-M&A
+15 Pretty much 99% of people on here do not even have close to the math skills required at these prop shops lol. IB is selective, but quant is a whole different level of selectivity plmonkey
+15 Wishing you the best in wealth management! Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+15 We understand you got laid off, but there has to better uses of your time namely trying to get a new job. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+15 Congrats on Dodge & Cox Prospect in IB-M&A
+15 If you, as an American candidate, can't beat out someone in an interview that went to a markedly worse school for recruiting (in Canada no less) AND would need the firm to pay upwards of $20k in legal fees just to take the activism_no_not_ESG
+15 This is pretty bad. What is worse is when I get a notifcation that person X just graduated Harvard Business School, when they really just took an online course for 6 weeks.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+15 The decline will get worse. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+15 Spent 9 months unemployed, recently secured a good job. I know how you feel. As per me, i suggest Analyst 2 in RE - Other
+15 Lmfao according to her LinkedIn she lasted 3 months at Centerview Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+15 stop random girls on the street and ask them politely if you can POUND THEM IN THE ASS famejranc
+15 Very well written post. All prospects should have a good read Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+15 I was in investment sales and I didn't learn much in the way of underwriting other than "standard" expense metrics for multifamily. This helps when underwriting the stabilized portion of a development but that's about it. Non-PC Broker
+15 Spreadsheet SasquatchWhy tf is this on wso and nkt Reddit  Ferris Bueller
+15 Prove me wrong, but I don't think this unicorn profile exists. PE is inherently a demanding job, particularly at the associate level. SaaSChimp
+15 Lazard full of UK / spring week Analysts who cannot even spell EBITDA & Roth doing Micky Mouse M&A 90% of the time. Would disagree Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+15 That's because of visa laws... internationals aren't allowed to stay in the country without work or studying for that long. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+15 Make sure you refer to them as "The Big Green Machine" at every opportunity. Guaranteed bonus points. CRE
+15 Definitely applying himself  Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+15 Have a framework beforehand, go through the framework, and ask questions on holes that you find. My main framework is financials, market/competition, deal dynamics. For example: kindheartedconsultant
+15 I am a mentor and a VP on the buyside and I have seen multiple mentees (both WSO and elsewhere) complain of similar experiences. kuroganekuro
+15 That just means how likely they’re to buy and not if they’re any good VP in PE - LBOs
+15 not speaking French at a professional level is a non starter for French IB If you think that IB is selective in the UK, France is simply another level. pipole4
+15 coming from "LBOnlyFans" bhguingyujh
+15 When I left PE I was super burned out, fat, miserable, and had nearly destroyed a lot of close relationships because I was so deep in my own shit and had no emotional capacity for anyone else. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+15 Does he own an HVAC business? Intern in IB-M&A
+15 Yeah I worked on a team with a Jewish/Israeli girl (Senior Analyst) sleeping around with MDs. It was a nightmare. She got promoted when she was the worst performing member of the team. I feel your pain. GourmetBonds
+15 I keep an active word document where I would write out things that I think make sense wtr to my investment process/philosophy. mtnmaster1
+15 The junior bloat is definitely an issue, but the number of senior bankers has also increased significantly. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+15 F off we're full Associate 1 in PE - Other
+15 omg you need a 3.8 3.9 Ske7ch
+15 Yes. Vast majority of Indian/Asian families I know put a premium on education. The ones that dont are also coincidentally more whitewashed. Intern in IB - Gen
+15 I would assume some of the criticism is valid(he's taking that rent controlled apartment away from someone who could genuinely need it) vs invalid(people just finding anything to critique) usernameladiesman217
+15 I think this thread actually answers the question quite well—there is no amount of money that makes you feel rich in NYC. The amount of people and wealth means there is always another rung to climb. VP in PE - Growth
+15 one of the worst posts on this forum and that's saying something nervousnarc420
+15 Can’t zoom in on the photo, clicking the link does nothing. WSO app is so trash VP in IB - Cov
+15 Fuck. FanumTax
+15 Moelis' past experience with Dubai World (state owned), Drydocks (subsidiary of DW) and some UAE pe funds gives him a leg up regarding his understanding of the fi TRJamesGatz
+15 MMM in 90s Russia. A guy in his late 20s makes a company and pushes the idea among uneducated communist people and freshly entered into capitalism that stonks only go up. GS under Blankfein