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+15 You're in excellent shape to get hired at a MM PE shop. Seriously. You are remarkably valuable. APAE
+15 China doesn’t have 13%ers. America would have colonized Mars by now if not for the millions of wasted man hours and trillions of wasted dollars on trying to get (impossible) equal outcomes. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+15 100% against the pronouns nonsense. If someone wants to be called "they", whatever, doesn't mean the rest of us have to go around declaring it. Anonymous Monkey
+15 Discussion Materials by Bill Keenan if you haven’t read it. Very well written and humorous. I personally couldn’t put it down once I started. shlattashlatta
+15 Spoke with my Mom tonight and asked her what I do... she said that I "analyze financial real estate." Pokemon Master
+15 I'll never understand what compels people to write such strange comments on the internet anonymously. Prospect in IB - Gen
+15 You missed the boat, IB recruiting starts in 6th grade. Being your a nontarget it might be hard to break in now I’m sorry. Anonymous Monkey
+15 Just my opinion, but I think banks (and sounds like consulting firms) were caught flat footed with just how bad their retention issues have always been. Banking is very much a means to an end job. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+15 An American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tuna. Pussy galore
+15 Bottom bucket: an email saying “Congratulations! We are pleased to offer you a job in compliance and business enablement in our Utah office!” Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+15 A few thoughts here. In terms of life satisfaction, the career elements are an important part, but not thing that drove life satisfaction. CompBanker
+15 Hmmm I'd say definitely go in with that know it all condescending tone and also be sure to say cringey things like the fish analogy above and you should be all set : ) Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+15 The implication that the university one attends is an indication of an individuals intelligence is laughable. VP in IB-M&A
+15 Your post is full of assumptions that bring doubt to your intelligence.  I usually don’t talk about these things but I’ve volunteered more hours and mentored more kids than you can possibly imagine.  Anonymous Monkey
+15 Purple9988 Said this on the other thread taking shit about Evercore, but I will repeat it hear: Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+15 Don't be a doid, racism has a structural component that we can't just throw around willy nilly. Prospect in ER
+15 Fair bit of misinformation going around in this thread. There is a massive difference between a secondary brokers and a secondary investor. neil88
+15 Can you be more specific around the kind of company you run (industry, size, etc.)? There are different challenges at different stages of growth... PE-biz-dev
+15 AsianMonkyAre you sure it doesn't make any sense to leave banking for business school and then come right back to banking... rufiolove
+15 Never heard of it, wouldn't waste my time. Count_Chocula
+15 . Anonymous Monkey
+15 Source? CA seems to show otherwise - https://publishedresearch.cambridgeassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/20…" alt="CA" title="CA" /> omegalul
+15 Code phrase: I'm quitting my job once I find my man but I won't settle for a lower standard of living. illiniPride
+15 IU Kelley sounds like a great school for you. randomuser123
+15 Bro you ARE a bottom 14 team. You literally said you’re an Arsenal fan, of course youd like this. Prospect in IB-M&A
+15 See that's my issue this whole "markets don't give second chances" stuff. Jamoldo
+15 As the recession hits and valuation multiples decline, I hope it will rid the world of the many mediocre PE firms out there. Deal Team Six
+15 Brands like gucci and chanel are not "bougie", it's what people without money think that people with money wear. AttackSnail
+15 Somebody says it every year Intern in IB - Gen
+15 Sounds like a toxic culture. You’re 5 months into the role. It’s not you. It’s them. Keep doing your thing. Keep trying to learn. Don’t let it get to you. pudding
+15 Thanks for the input, very insightful. Next time before posting a comment I'll run it by you to make sure it meets your standard of humor.  Prospect in IB-M&A
+15 how do i go anonymously  Pizz
+15 So true. The whole narrative that the current generation is so much worse than prior generations is ridiculous. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+15 *gets unanimous advice to go with CS* including own inclination and then posts above lol SFBanker123
+15 I don't care about you at all. I do care about the people on the list who you're dragging for no reason at all. You clearly care about neither them, nor yourself, seeing you debase yourself this way (and so willingly). Works at Lehman Brothers
+15 If you get Georgetown or BC, those are worth the tuition imo (if your financial situation allows). WashU is great school but haven’t seen a ton of alums in banking. On the lesser known side, SMU could be worth a look. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+15 Interesting user handle. I admit that it's been a while since I've read Lord of the Rings, but I don't recall that being a part of the plot... strategyand_alumni
+15 Sure, happy to. I’ll try to make an outline from the types of questions I’ve been asked. fastbreak
+15 In general, I associate Guy 2 with experts, C-level execs, and industry leaders. dsch
+15 Heard they have exits into the governorship of Virginia  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+15 (smiles endearingly)  VP in IB - Cov
+15 Never-Trumper neocon George Will made the same point yesterday by comparing Putin to Otto von Bismarck in the Washington Post. sloppysteve123
+15 Your general idea has some merit, but the idea that the top 5% of Cornell is about the same as Penn State is ridiculous. The top 5% of ivies are the most standout kids. Intern in IB - Gen
+15 2 weeks usually means you're good enough to keep on the line but not good enough to outright hire. MonkeyBot
+15 ya theyre probably missing out on a ton of deal flow as a result. you should email weinberg to let him know - you might even be able to land an internship there if you tell him. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+15 This point has been made, but I'll re-iterate. The answer, if there is one, to this question of banking vs. consulting is highly dependent on who you are, your life situation and what your future goals are. pr4mence
+15 As many have said, this doesn’t address the problem. I’m somewhat happy for my friends back home in debt, I guess? It’s cool to see them get some relief. Lawrence3
+15 I think this really depends. If it was 2am and my A1 or even intern still had a tonne of stuff to do I was always happy to split it with them. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+15 Brings back memories for me - not even that old yet. Two come to mind; I work in spec sits/distressed. _______ Trader in HF - RelVal
+15 As someone who faced the same kind of situation back when I was coming out of college, here's a little advice: crerepe21
+15 The main frustration for me was girls just throwing themselves at me when I was in IB. Ruined the whole fun of pursuit that I enjoyed in my teenage years - this was the main reason I moved to corp dev. Whew Associate 2 in CorpDev
+15 How the hell is a company issued laptop a 'perk'? Lot of you are acting as if it's something nice they're doing for us, you're literally going to just be working on it before you return it. Intern in IB-M&A
+15 Took a long time to decide which monkey shit category since all 4 apply. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+15 A few months ago my sister was at a bridal shower for our cousin, and one of the bride's friends was trying to get her in on Juice Plus and spew the bullshit about being your own boss and whatever. Corp_titan
+15 Man people are soft, good luck suing a MM hedge fund for asking random questions who probably has an army of lawyers ready to go. PM in HF - Other
+15 A cope thread if I ever saw one.  tackytech
+15 You sound like an absolutely miserable clown probably working for a shit tier bank. Sorry for your loss.  iggs99988
+15 Not a problem for me. I have plenty of liquidity due to my hefty base ($140k as an1 at FTP btw) FTPinsider
+15 SnappleApple Anyone who works across Jefferies knows that they are just not good people who pull client in wrong direction for some $ (anyone remembers them em VP in IB - Cov
+15 So why stop there? Why dont you put your height? Short people are discriminated against. Why not your weight? Obese people as well are discriminated against. Anonymous Monkey
+15 This post is so full of bullsh*t that it even made me sign in. posdf
+15 Honestly? It felt nice for a few days and then the feeling wore off pretty fast. The bonus is a good sum of money but it's not life changing at all. You're not rich, you can't retire with it. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+15 Throw benders  Intern in IB - Gen
+15 "Synergy_or_Syzygy" Early 30's IBD with 2 year old daughter here. Billion with a B
+15 What's a mouse? FinancelsWacc
+15 Hey fellow monkey, listen, I know it sounds kinda logical to go recruit from a Chimp right to King Kong staying in your native jungle, but it makes more sense to go to another jungle, turn into a Gorilla, and then you will EVADCFer
+15 I understand your sarcastic response, but you are completely missing the point. Deal Team Six
+15 I also wouldn't categorize myself as an introvert as I love doing activities with people (biking, running, hiking, golf, tennis, fishing, cooking, etc.).  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+15 ok I'm gonna stop you right there and highlight how fortunate you are to have attended Wharton: yes in London you will see people from other UK targets like Oxbridge, Imperial etc, hell even Warwick will pop-up more than a TopBoy.-
+15 But Fox News told me the economy has never been worse! You must work for Bidens PR team you evil optimistic liberal Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+15 I would stay put. Use the extra free time to indulge in a hobby and chill with your family. You’re literally living the dream exit op that Consultants fight to have. Just live and enjoy life outside of work.  Anonymous Monkey
+15 The PnL is a trailing indicator, it’s best to focus on process. The negative feedback from loosing money on any given day is unrelated to the quality of work you’re doing at the time, it’s best to try to separate the two. Anchor
+15 If you're an LGBT diversity hire, he probably has to be.  BBA18
+15 I think many people may be able to agree with this: I don't love my job, but I don't despise it either. I tolerate work and generally don't mind what I do. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+15 Reading "Is Paradise" threads on WSO  Cedar on Mid
+15 HAHAHHA NOT SAM PAYING OFF THE DUDE THAT POSTED THIS ORIGINALLY / DOXXING HIM or THREATENING HIM. Sam is such an L fr lmao ahahhahah no wonder he's a failure who has to resort to shit like this. Intern in IB - Cov
+15 but what about the implication? IRRection
+15 Always amusing to me that people shit on diversity candidates but EVRs summer class last year literally had the sons of CVP and PNC, as well as the son of the former WF CEO. Intern in IB - Gen
+15 Lol, you get the joke, but I feel like other people aren't. There was this comment on a "prestige of your girlfriend?" thread like 4 years ago. solidly2k
+15 I’ll go first with my experience interning at Barclays: Training: got training by Wall Street prep, also received group specific training Intern in IB - Cov
+15 Thank you for your question. I think you are wondering how to think about value creation from outside-in, especially when you don't have enough information about the business. Tamara_S
+15 The name of the company, Aerotyne International. riskymanager
+15 Fairly fucked mate Intern in IB - Cov
+15 Was getting new flooring so I went to Lowe's to pick out the flooring material. Start chatting with another customer who is doing a flooring project. PWM Hopeful
+15 Unless it is RE, I would go with GS. GS doesn't really have "weak" groups. The only reason I even say unless RE is that RE is specialized wherever you go. Black Jack
+15 I just started this Monday but it’s most likely going to be me. historically I’ve been very good at underperforming the S&P, can’t name a single person that does it better. Anonymous Monkey
+15 Hahaha. You and everyone who upvoted your post have an impressive lack of social awareness. You're just another insecure kid who never grew out of his edgy teen phase. GUHHHH
+15 And what color is ur Bugatti? Don’t diss the top g. /s hyper monke
+15 Among BBs GS still does very well in services and pharma. Med devices - not so much. Barclays does well in services. Feel like GS (first) and Barclays are best in HCIT among BBs. Director in IB - Cov
+15 Big 4 is a total joke. All you have to do is tell them that you are a fag and you can negotiate for an extra 5k base. Literally. Hamiltons_Quill
+15 That’s the problem with too many young analysts coming in. Stop worrying about how things were done in the past or how it will look. Just split them up and tell your staffer much in advance. AngelOfMusic
+15 No it's not. I like my coffee brewed by history majors in the morning. differentialequations12
+15 congrats and fuck u, as someone who made half that at a BB Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+15 I agree. I always think it's funny when 2 or 3-year analysts are blasting stub-year MBA associates for how useless the associates are currently compared to them as if that's a fair comparison. Bullup
+15 This is always my mental image when I read "rockstar analyst" https://southparkstudios.mtvnimages.com/images/shows/south-park/clip-th…</a" alt="Rockstar Analyst" /> le_petit_tourette
+15 Australia is truly upside down. Quant in HF - Event
+15 What's the culture like at this place? GoodBread
+15 What an unproductive response…. OP obviously knows that and is asking for advice not for L this and W that. Idiot. PM in HF - Event
+15 GS - Patek  MS - AP JPM - Vacheron Constantin Holy trinity^  ---- Centerview - Richard Mille (New kid on the block)  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+15 Yeah I know a guy that did that on 50x leverage from his previous successful Litecoin and XVG gains. I haven't heard from him since. He's either in Monaco or may have killed himself, not sure which one. differentialequations12