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+14 It’s a good question as I think a lot of these funds followed a similar pattern: did well with smaller funds / deals in the bull market of PE, raised subsequently larger and larger funds, returns fell precipitously as they Associate 1 in PE - Other
+14 I’ve started hooking up to a catheter for this exact reason, saved time more than makes up for the initial investment eatbitda
+14 Aptitude tests quite useful to uncover brilliant candidates who can dutifully throw money at any sponsor backed transaction involving enterprise software Swine-Linked-Notes
+14 Never talked to a women personally, but I think they like jewelry. Anonymous Monkey
+14 Ok.. Jun Xian / “Tom” Chienese H1Bs help suppress US wages and take jobs away from Americans in banking. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+14 Omg that poor kid, I feel so bad already  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+14 Have you considered that some people in finance like to shit on those below them not out of insecurity, but simply because it's... fun? It's finance. We're not exactly talking about a group of saints here. Works at Goldman Sachs
+14 Why would a bank target giving half of the analyst and MBA positions to non Americans when these are entry level jobs with thousands of applicants?   Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+14 More differentiated than any piece of Wall Street equity research report rich_toad
+14 My tops PMs have to be: Paul_Owen
+14 I didn’t even know he was sick. Hugh Myron
+14 College admissions are an unfair lottery, involving fabricating your personal statements and exaggerating everything you have done, not to mention DEI and legacy. Additionally, the U.S. loser1234
+14 Big 4 accounting welcomes you AK6969
+14 Incredible write up. I’d SB again if I could. FinnesseGod
+14 Agree with what you said, but why did you recruit for Houston in the first place if you wanted to recruit on-cycle for NYC/SF buy-side? Associate 1 in PE - Other
+14 The funniest part is the ending. stonewall212
+14 I agree there are different flavors and top BB probably has more BS admin work. But it sounds like OP is really just lacking live deal experience. dinokale
+14 Subjective Biopharma tiers with commentary/rationale (subjective score, hybrid percentile) The_Biotech_Banking_Expert
+14 This is how I would rank each category based on impact (high to low): 1. Philanthropic organizations - In my opinion, these groups have the highest impact out of everyone. Handlebars
+14 You're clearly insecure about your BofA offer, which is fine. But don't start going on WSO and try to compare MS with BofA. Prospect in IB-M&A
+14 Sounds like the firm is really looking to recruit now after suffering a string of departures. MonkeyWatch396873
+14 you're in VC, the fuck you know about business and finance when your entire due diligence is investing in "vibes" lmao  GS under Blankfein
+14 I can only imagine the mental willpower that must be required to sit calmly at your desk and not exact a mighty fury upon those around you watch your managing partner at the latest conference highlighting that the team has Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+14 how does tobin sf tech compare with other tech groups (Q/GS/MS Menlo)? Understand this office has a better culture than the Charlotte group. ballin3201
+14 Ngl u seem retarded, early congrats on Truist Chicago! Prospect in IB-M&A
+14 Why wouldn't the banks prioritize who they think would be the best hire? Oftentimes at more cost to themselves?  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+14 Circumference Capital is a little over 3 times better Anonymous Monkey
+14 Burn out the interns before they leave Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+14 I’m pretty sure international students have 6 months to begin a job post-grad before their visa expires. grape9
+14 I heard they tend to give H1Bs lower bonuses because they are stuck like chuck Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+14 my brother in christ JS SP is the exit opp Intern in Consulting
+14 I mean you just genuinely have 0 understanding about what research is.  You don't understand that its heavily dependant on relationships as its one of the most client facing jobs in finance.  You dont understand kerimk2
+14 Suited sucks ass Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+14 No. Go do some research. nutmegger189
+14 The biggest risk is if you do not culturally gel with your group. If you got to PE, you’re likely qualified enough to do the job. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+14 Interns should all be starting to network with other banks right now, so when they get exploding return offers they could go elsewhere Associate 1 in IB - ECM
+14 Verbal abuse, public humiliation and belittling of analysts for common typical mistakes is typical at UBS. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+14 I'm at a BB. RV_Trader
+14 Pretty much your comments are my opinion. So glad I do not have to deal with them anymore. I would rather have my dick cutoff than have to maintain a professional relationship with that shit show. LeonardoButtPlug
+14 Bank: UBS Intern in IB - Gen
+14 Recently started as an Associate 1 at a large cap fund and this is consistent with my experience already. Some key differences I've noticed versus my time in banking: Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+14 Stick to Saturday nights, and stick to beers. Choose 2 Saturdays a month if you're not actively exercising a lot. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+14 Cool story bud you go get em tiger Benson Says
+14 "a large Australian infrastructure fund" Damn I wonder which fund it could be.. Investment Analyst in PE - LBOs
+14 You need to take a hard think now about your life. Comp-wise, you’ll probably clip ~$5-10K TC increases within the same title, then a couple $10s of thousands for each title bump depending on equity. chihayafull
+14 I find the top comment pretty misguided and wrong. A few things: VP in PE - Growth
+14 They probably misread the question and thought it meant #1 ranked for most hours worked OverlyAdjustedEBITDA
+14 I’ve grinded on bake off decks where UBS wasn’t even invited to the bake-off but we spent weeks putting together thick 60 page deck. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+14 Before we get into the equation, we should first clear up what we mean by FCF. rtzgolvphhoreaksfm123
+14 PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+14 So I got this emerging market VC internship with Papa's help, and let me tell you guys not a day went by where I wasn't being psychologically anally raped without lubrication but the one that topped the cake was when Homo_for_Alpha
+14 Most humble 3rd year IB analyst Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+14 I’m at Houlihan Lokey - so never less than 100 hours a week. Death would be a release. Works at Houlihan Lokey
+14 Look no further than this thread if you ever question whether we are at peak pod aka how much alpha is still left in that model if it is the only business model “worth joining” as a junior. Research Analyst in HF - Other
+14 You should tell him this: I bet your little Asian, fish head wife doesn't have these cannons. youngbanga
+14 I know Scotia mining when I see it Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+14 VP 3 —> EDMOENYCAll-in: 950 Round to the nearest $100k and I finally made the million mark!! Can’t share with my friends & family so need to shout it out to you fine peoples instead. AnonAnon1242
+14 @CRE tells a great story.  I’ll call mine my great recession era job, which was doing accounting (this pays the bills at home). odog @digitalimmortality.com
+14 gangmusic
+14 Don’t you ever say that shit to me again you stupid bastard. InvestmentMonkeyBanker
+14 Anyone with over 3 subscribers is in the top 1%. Not surprising she was from GS TMT, that group tends to hire brainless slutty blondes.  HashtagBLM69420
+14 “middle class loser” sometimes us middle class losers forget why we dislike the northeast prep school kids that have had everything handed to them in life. but thanks for reminding me! lenbias7
+14 Founders are nepo babies which led franchise success Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+14 As an active investor, you depend on market efficiency. Secyh62
+14 lmao does this make you feel better about your shitty salary? Aside from maybe TMT, the talent at GS sucks nowadays. All the top kids take EVR/CVP/PJT (probably even MOE/PWP for the salary) over offers from GS. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+14 Dude...I see that you deleted your atrocious comment from the other day, but let me remind you of this: Fugue
+14 Morning: Wash Face +  Moisturizer + Sunscreen Evening: Wash Face + Retinol + Moisturizer joshw12
+14 Just went through your Comments history… wow you seem like a POS lol Barney_Stinson
+14 First of all: "fitnessmodel" = douchiest tag ever. Secondly: don't you have some lame blog you can post tripe like this on? TEX
+14 Sure man. Email [email protected] Goodluck LiquidER
+14 You have to be slightly weird if you already know pre-UG that you want to work in finance and hence apply to Wharton. Normal smart kids will just go to HPY or something. Ladd
+14 you should consider yourself lucky  M&A group is really a BS group. You spend so much time doing admin (timetables, VDR, buyer logs etc) and develop ZERO commercial acumen Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+14 False, RBC #1 bank. It's the only Elite Bulge Bracket Boutique (EBBB). Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+14 My wife and I were on the same level of prestige after undergrad. But then she went to Harvard Business School and I went to Wharton so she left me because I wasn't prestigious enough. Stanford MBA's were her cut-off. StoicTrader
+14 I’ve told the story many times about how I had a 2.3 in undergrad and straight up lied on my resume I got a 3.7 lol. I also uploaded my transcript back then when I first joined. Smoke Frog
+14 Holding 3x levered etfs for a long time is a foolproof strategy with no risk whatsoever   VP in IB-M&A
+14 Sounds like nobody cared to train them well, including you. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+14 Might get MS but I think you should try to tough it out a little longer. I myself come from a similar low income background. Worked in PE post grad and had chronic anxiety that made it difficult to function properly. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+14 Speaking from the UMM perspective… Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+14 5 years IB + PE, then worked at a startup, gave entrepreneurship a shot, now deciding between AI startup roles. Short answer - no, just started seeing different challenges.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+14 Stupid ass comment... "hey thanks for doing this AMA...I'm going to a top group in your space but i don't rly like the sector at all and think your work is boring. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+14 "Rule #1 on Wall Street kid, trust no one" Intern in IB - Cov
+14 No one who has been around in the industry thinks like this.  No way to say categorically that a pod shop is better than an independent which is better than a bank which is better than a major. oil_quant
+14 Hopefully recruiting isn’t the only thing getting wrapped up. local_finance_bro
+14 CVP is a consulting firm and PWP isn't elite enough. That leaves FTP as the last true EB. CheetahsInCities
+14 1. Describe a time you worked in a toxic environment. How did you adapt, and why do you think that experience prepared you for UBS? Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+14 @srj62" masters Sil
+14 get outta here clanker thegreatspoofing
+14 As a fins PM, how have you enjoyed focusing on this sector? Going back, would you do fins again, or something more traditional like consumer or tech? PM in HF - RelVal
+14 Let's say you are about to sell a business that you own. It has $50 of EBITDA and is levered at 6x. You think you can sell it for 15x. $50 * 15 = $750 TEV. Leverage = $50 * 6 = $300. Equity = $450. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+14 Canadians can’t even win at hockey  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+14 Can't go wrong with Suit Supply. For an SA role you'll honestly be fine going to a Macy's and getting something cheap and just tailor it. Fast and Fiduciary
+14 with my friends we just send each other CIMs and hide messages in the disclaimers so compliance wont see it Intern in IB-M&A
+14 I think the first year or 2 is essentially irrelevant so long as you aren’t actively being managed out / it’s clear banking is not for you My reviews for reference Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+14 (Ignore title, An2 at EB) Intern in IB-M&A
+14 Sounds like Jefferies Tech, thanks for the heads up👍 Intern in IB-M&A
+14 Really depends on your personality and what you want. CRE Credit
+14 Former bottom bucket analyst here. If you have no plans to stay in IB, this is really the way. I completely gave up after 12 months and did not give a single shit anymore. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+14 bro at first i was shocked. but then looking at the photos of the two there's no way this happened. the guy is literally fucking ugly.  fuku
+14 Life Imitates art: Analyst 2 in IB - Gen