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+14 What a helpful response to something that will clearly be useful for freshman worried about recruiting next year Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+14 I made the mistake of mentioning my bonus at an Arby's back when I was an assistant branch manager at the Wells Fargo - Anchorage branch. lucien_de_montclair
+14 I haven't done a full post on my process but I am a fan of using a checklist as I work through a name. Secyh62
+14 It's a good question and it's something I think about when I do coffee chats with candidates. Gohard
+14 LowCaliberTalent: d123123213213dqwdqwdwqdwd
+14 You're contemplating suicide because some small fraction of the population makes a lot more money than you? Associate 2 in IB - CB
+14 Don’t take this shitpost as gospel young one  mikelittle.08
+14 I think it's better to earn what you have through your own hard work and skillset, not just because your dad made a phone call to one of his buddies.  Fast and Fiduciary
+14 Also, a lot of you are ugly and have repulsive attitudes. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+14 I can only speak about my experience, but at my firm, a CD/BD guy could never own a P&L. My company had three separate segments: generics, brands and injectables. Esuric
+14 Live and work in Toronto. I like it because it's a good mix of hustle and chill. Comp is low compared to NY and most of the US, and cost of living in Toronto is high. Rabbit
+14 This 100%, no need for debate Associate 1 in PE - Other
+14 Music to shareholders ears Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+14 I'll get it started Undergrad Major: fuh-nance anonymoooouse
+14 Former RJ analyst here. Deal flow is extremely strong and not limited to just startups in the Boston area…. there are MM companies spread out across the U.S. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+14 My true dream in life was to become a gangster rapper; my street name was Cold-Ice.   Consultant in IB-M&A
+14 Bro signed off like its an email  Intern in IB-M&A
+14 Not good, my entire ASO class is planning to leave Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+14 I hear you completely. Back in my days as an assistant branch manager at the Wells Fargo - Anchorage branch, I lived through one of the harshest economic downturns in history. lucien_de_montclair
+14 Yes. You do quit IB for YouTube. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+14 As someone who worked in PE before, this is such a typical whiny PE post. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+14 Take naps.  Even 5 mins will help. I used to sleep on a bench in a small park around the corner from my office. UFOinsider
+14 1). Comp in line with other MFs, maybe a bit on the higher end. Strong PE lateral exits, many associates who move on to HFs. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+14 "Analyst 2 in IB - Ind" * Tell me about yourself, walk me through why you’re here So this may seem counter int redever
+14 Ok I'll bite on this. Mostly because I'm proud of what I've accomplished, but also to bring some positivity to PE to offset the negative posts about how the industry is screwed. Age: mid 30s Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+14 Coach Felipe was indicted on charges of running an underground drug and sex ring and is currently facing 20-30 behind bars. Sips water* TippyTop11
+14 if you are a woman, or black you will always get more looks in 2021. This is the case for any white-collar job.  banker832
+14 Haha my goodness how could I ever have missed that?? MF: 10.67bn+**** Better? beekay27
+14 Thanks! I'm glad you asked. With my cover letter, frankly put, I was as aggressive as possible (not in a competitive or negative way), but I viewed my cover letter as a conversation with the MD. Anon1254
+14 Wtf happened to this thread? Intern in IB - Gen
+14 Haha I always used to ask this at the end of superdays for fun. I never really gave a shit about the answer and usually maintained a stoic composure to mess with whoever was giving the answer. TheBuellerBanker
+14 From a deal flow perspective relative to headcount: 1A. EVR, PJT 1B. HL  1C. MOE, LAZ, PWP, CVP, GUGG, DUC Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+14 Younger up and comers… maverick77
+14 Underrated comment: VP: add [ comment / note / data point ] * a few edits later * VP: Why did you include this [ comment / note / data point ]? Throw it out. Makes no sense cristiano_ronaldo7
+14 This is so false. Sr analysts at LP aren’t making 20-30m with these shit L5Y returns. No way. user889237
+14 Because we’re goyim rotatingpizza
+14 Work at MS , my thoughts based on what I know. Obviously depends on what you are ranking on (culture? learning experience? exits? actual quality of the group i.e. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+14 go put the fries in the bag bro Prospect in IB - Gen
+14 No I just forgot it lol. I wrote that comment in 10 seconds, no need to get triggered CVP intern. Intern in IB - Gen
+14 Just thinking back to the countless times over the last 10 years on this website I was shouted down for my consistent Trump criticism. Now look at you. You absolute clowns.  Alt-Ctr-Left
+14 Even older here, too old to be on this site. Late 30’s early 40’s. Started in BX R&R / GS TMT / MS M&A before going down the SM route. I’m proud to say I’m a career analyst and I have no regrets. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+14 POV: A Gen Z learns what it takes to earn multiples of the average household income in your 20s with minimal experience.  Associate 1 in IB - CB
+14 Guess they should have been 7 days in office instead of 6 PM in HF - Event
+14 Font is too large, pls fix. Thx. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+14 why meeting w/ online prostitutes is missing from Tier 1 GS under Blankfein
+14 A lot of great points here from Brofessor. I tip my hat to you, sir. I hope the OP reads everything you wrote and takes a lot of it to heart.  One thing I didn't see you mention was anything regarding his girlfriend. brotherbear
+14 Did my associate years in Boston. TRJamesGatz
+14 Yes I want to be an advisor bitch being told what to do till I retire. Sounds great  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+14 So my two cents on what skillsets are important to develop at a macro shop from top to bottom are the following: DonalDayUmTray
+14 I used to watch tiktok lives of hot college chicks and football. Now at a HF where my sector head sits right next to me. I miss those days. Typing this from the bathroom Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+14 I have an invite. Thanks undergrad kid who’s never been in banking yet. Go touch grass bud. Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+14 This is a tough one. I would choose Point72 Academy Intern in IB - Cov
+14 FWIW, hardest interview I ever had was Greenhill RX Prospect in IB - Gen
+14 Great thread guys.  Came to to see how Goldman Seattle is, got a conversation about whether PWP is better than Centerview or Evercore.  Appreciate the discussion. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+14 It sounds like you found enough info to cover a vast part of the market. Some additional resources (all Google-able, I think): 1. An Introduction to Private Equity Secondaries - CAIS Tamara_S
+14 No, keep being persistent just make sure you remain respectful - some guys will act like they are god's gift to earth here but most people appreciate hard workers who know what they want and work hard to get it Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+14 I’m sorry PJT RSSG rejected you, glad everything worked out ok! Intern in IB-M&A
+14 If you look at the H&F website literally 1/2 of the associates are from MS M&A. The placements are insane. Intern in IB-M&A
+14 The whole reason the model works is because the best PMs get the most money to manage. Portfolio math makes it cheap to give a new PM a small portion of the total risk budget to see if they can perform. PM in HF - Other
+14 You said you have behavioral done, so not gonna address that stuff other than to say (at my shop, and in my experience) FIT is incredibly important. onebagger
+14 bro works at ftp Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+14 Apples vs oranges from a non taste perspective? Analyst 3+ in HF - Other
+14 As someone who has watched hirevues for recruitment (yep they're watched by real people) I don't want a "perfect" hirevue. nutmegger189
+14 No Analyst 2 in HF - Event, PaulAllensGlasses
+14 Brother I'm sorry to have to deliver your autism diagnosis in this way Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+14 Going MBA hoping to get buyside roles as a white or Asian male in 2024 is pretty much akin to lighting 100k on fire. Assist. VP in IB - Gen
+14 Extremely underrated actually. Sending 7 kids to P72 for 22 & 23, sending 5 to Citadel, 1 to DE, 1 to Sig, 10+ to Wear Coast PE, 3 or so to VC and 5+ to BBs and EBs. Kenneth Griffin
+14 I'll try to give you my perspective. I dated a girl while still in S&T. While not IB hours, they were still not good by any extent, and I was always pretty drained after a bad day. usernameladiesman217
+14 Congrats on NatWest! TripleAAA3
+14 No, and congrats on UT Incoming Analyst in IB - Gen
+14 I have not attended any of my high school reunions and I do not intend to attend any future high school reunions. gufmo
+14 Can you not read? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+14 For context I’m at McK. I’ve given an answer to each of these before but happy to give an updated perspective: StratCo
+14 Princeton -> DE Shaw -> Amazon PM in HF - Event
+14 REI = an American retail and outdoor recreation services corporation. They sell sporting goods, camping gear, travel equipment, and clothing REPE = everything else real estate-related according to WSO prospie
+14 I hope I get laid off… this place is unbearable  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+14 Bankers are the ones who are mentally ill lol. Don’t even. Completely reasonable request Pussy galore
+14 Given the fact that he's an IB hardo it is more likely that he wants some bodybuilder working in wealth management to go balls deep in him Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+14 As a female IB analyst who recently accepted an offer in PE, I wanted to provide some color from experience. bteam21
+14 I can 100% relate. While the process isn't very enjoyable, I try to stay focused on the benefits, and celebrate every victory, regardless of how small. Deal Team Six
+14 isaiah, you should absolutely be picky, just not in the ways you think. thebrofessor
+14 OP is most likely not a moron and simply wouldn't scooter in the winter. TheBuellerBanker
+14 "Getting the picture", which is an abstraction for understanding what matters in the metagame and performing well against that. APAE
+14 He doesn’t have the time, he’s in IB Frost Alpha
+14 A couple of thoughts: TechBanking
+14 I find it problematic to formulate "relative sector attractiveness" this way under a vol-targeting risk model. BayesianBets
+14 I was in the exact same boat as you up until recently. Associate 1 in CorpStrat
+14 How could random people on the internet possibly tell you if you could run a marathon or not?  CRE
+14 Agree, it can only hurt leaving it off. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+14 Enjoy flipping burgers scumbag Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+14 Was it spicy ramen? Dolla Bill Stern
+14 Omg have any of you ever even spoken with a woman in your lives No-Nothing
+14 Jeez.. you have too much time on your hands looking at your post history Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+14 You and I likely have different political views but this is a correct statement regardless of where you sit. Common sense is common sense and most people don't have it any more. kiltedlowlander
+14 Definitely don't stop recruiting until you have claimed every spot at every bank. So you should get 100 offers from each BB and 50-60 from each EB and only then can you take some pressure off the gas pedal. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+14 1) why are you wasting your breath on fat girls in the first place VP in IB - Cov
+14 I’m usually on the side of banks don’t care about you so just keep recruiting and renege, but you are like a fat kid in a candy shop. You know the answer is to stop recruiting now. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+14 never felt so much joy seeing a sassy overweight customs official at JFK "these are my people!" Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+14 Proving wrong those who thought less of me. iercurenc
+14 Yes, I've dealt with this exact situation. I actually laughed because it felt like your account was me looking in a mirror. VP in HF - Event