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+52 I suppose it’s just the demographic that exists on this website, but I’ll bite. bankingandbodybuilding
+52 It's definitely a risky move to cut out the bodycount section of your resume. Corp_titan
+52 Looking over my work with proud indifference will now be my new mantra  Fast and Fiduciary
+52 You sound a bit painful tbh dude. You don’t own them. You’re 2-3 years above them, big deal. If you want the good ones to work with you and stay then you also need to make it attractive to stay  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+52 Because diversity programs aren’t meant to actually achieve diversity, they’re just for optics so companies can say they’re helping “underprivileged” groups. JAB123
+52 be bottom bucket when banks are looking to shed headcount, brilliant advice Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+52 no shit, 99% of us will never intern at rothschild or socgen in paris. just cause 2 banks in 1 specific office do it doesn't mean its normal. tf is your comment? Works at Morgan Stanley
+52 They learned it during their MD summer internship Marty Bishop
+52 "I agree, Linkedin has completely lost it's mojo do to user ignorance and major flaws in the functionality of the site. My advice: spend less time on Linkedin and more time proof reading :)" JuicyJuice
+52 If they are interviewing people at midnight, that's a big red flag for culture and work life balance. calvincoolridge
+52 I drive a garbage Honda from like 2002 and I’m in a LCOL area even too. I don’t give a fuck I rather invest the money into TQQQ UPRO and crypto and escape the shackles of the rat race ASAP. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+52 LinkedIn needs a "marked as safe" feature for when companies have massive layoffs, like Facebook has for when there are natural disasters / emergencies bankerboy46
+52 I am probably going to get some MS from this, but here it goes anyway.  All of your points,  point towards there being problems with analyst, and not one with the attitudes of VPs and Associates. PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+52 If I were you, I would go for McKinsey. aspiringchimp
+52 Did you add the baby on LinkedIn after?  CarsnWatches
+52 I don't believe in conspiracy theories, but I am starting believe office real estate investors are trying to do everything they can to get people back in the office. Intern in IB - Gen
+52 I really don't know what to say other than I'm sorry this is happening to you. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+52 I would quit if they can't accommodate. Not being with him is 100% something you will regret. m_1
+52 I'm rich and I drink a lot. brotherbear
+52 If you look towards the bottom right side of your phone’s keyboard, you’ll find a button labeled “return.” You can use this like an enter key. Intern in PE - LBOs
+52 haha bean boi Quant in HF - Other
+52 Thanks Intern in IB - CB Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+52 If there's a draft women better fucking be right next to the guys with the equality they keep screaming about Patrick Basedman
+52 "MidtownParkAve" unleavened returns Layne Staley
+52 because sunday is god's day and investment bankers do god's work Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+52 Have you tried not losing money  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+52 All of the below are based on either league tables, hearsay, my own prejudices, or things I learned in history class. Anonymous Monkey
+52 I think Edifice actually gives really exceptional advice here. In my experience, you can never really start out by seeing the bigger picture. CompBanker
+52 As we all know it's a difficult time for everybody. I have generally got a lot of great advice from the WSO community so, to pay it forward. Prospect in IB - Gen
+52 I closed the video when he said "It's hard to do YouTube while maintaining a 9-5" RBCISABB
+52 I'm sure your insurance will cover the therapist that you clearly are in dire need of. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+52 D. Solomon 3:16 - "And on the Sabbath, thou shalt continue to work lmao" Intern in AM - Other
+52 [ ] DukeItOut
+52 Quit twerking for a bank bro Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+52 Remember hustling months ago at Cantor Info sessions. Thankfully I got dinged first round by some Italian frat kid. DerivativesTrader
+52 You must feel pretty cool for putting someone down. You know what helps this website? People attempting to post interesting content. You know what doesn't? Shitting on people. Maximum Leverage
+51 The part where the dude said "we're not lawyers, we're investment bankers and we saw you coming a mile away 🥶" was probably the most accurate part I say it to my wife's divorce lawyer every time. Gold-ManSacks
+51 Christmas Day and bro is looking at JPM's commercial banking class Research Analyst in ER
+51 It wasn't something I said, but the way I behaved. When I finished answering each question, I stared down at the ground for some time, then looked back up, sorta smiled at the interviewer and then looked back down again. itriedtobecreative
+51 Interesting post, so I’ll chime in. Parents worth 10-20M, dad is a senior executive at a global company and mom is a specialized doctor. Growing up, my parents always emphasized the value of what hard work can bring. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+51 This sounds like like a general health issue more so than something to do with the job. Issues set in at like… week 3 of 3-4 hours of sleep a night asdf1248
+51 No, they all self-identify as black. Or at least the Indians in IU Kelley do. Intern in PE - Other
+51 I think you are a pussy. I want my interns to be able to get black out drunk one evening and be fresh and sharp the next morning for a client meeting. That's called being adaptable. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+51 His wife spends all his shit VP in PE - LBOs
+51 Some banks/groups/offices that come to mind for less hours: Paul_Owen
+51 go to a clinic -> tell them you're a woman >>> ask for hormones -> change your pronouns -> start using your hormones -> get laser hair removal -> put trans flag on your name -> burn everything in PM in HF - Other
+51 No one asked celtics2489
+51 You know what I meant and you’re being purposefully obtuse to frame it like this. There is a path to get places in this industry and we all work very hard to follow it and get our foot in the door. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+51 No AI, but I think there's just a general consensus that recruiting has gotten exponentially more difficult in the past few years - at this point the only tangible advice we've gotten (from alumni) is to just keep sending Prospect in IB-M&A
+51 yes, like cocaine and hookers Prospect in IB-M&A
+51 Niggas invited? Southern SemiTarget_student
+51 Terrible attitude and the reason why more and more people are hopping from relationship to relationship, never finding long-term meaningful happiness. Associate 2 in Consulting
+51 I picture them doing some gay arts and crafts bullshit while their wife bitches at them to go get a real job and make more money, then I laugh my ass off.  VP in IB - DCM
+51 ok Inflexion
+51 We’re about to see the first ever A -> VP [email protected]
+51 Could not have answered this without the context it was a “top BB” Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+51 leave it to UVA kids to think theyre at the level of Duke Intern in IB - Gen
+51 Only time Baird bankers make it to wsj! nyc91
+51 "BEAST MODE TRADER" one could make the argument that growing up very wealthy could make it more difficult to be successful than growing BreakingOutOfPWM
+51 cool story bro. the reddit politics sub is over there.  SonicBoom12
+51 5 hours of sleep or less, 7 days a week, on calls nonstop for 3 live deals, screening 3 new things, and managing 4 portcos, all of which are hairy, complex, and challenging, for years straight, how bad could it be? topspark90
+51 Shut the fuck up you stupid kid. You act like you're some special 1-in-a-million amazing hard-working talent with a chip on your shoulder when you ended up at penn fucking state. The wrong Penn. Analyst 2 in IB - Restr
+51 WSO is a weird place.  Investment Manager in HF - Other
+51 wherever the fuck I go  TLBandChill
+51 Both are good schools, but here is my hot take: decline both, go work as a janitor for MIT while studying economics in your free time, challenge a famous tenured professor in the middle of his lecture regurgitating Gordon Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+51 HAHAHAHAH what's this - the man's down and all you have to contribute here is ask him for tips so you can convert hitdabid
+51 BuilderBob You're quoting the gross P&L right?  So on a $500MM GMV book you made 3% = $15MM P&L.  Principal in HF - Event
+51 Made this post awhile ago and as much as it’s satire, it really is a pretty accurate portrayal of a shit day: Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+51 Congrats on the sex Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+51 I consider myself mentally retarded and it is not too hard and I managed to get an internship at a decent MM shop. Intern in IB-M&A
+51 I understand this feeling more than you know. At the end of the day you have to reflect and realize you are in a spot ppl would die to be in. We’re not in the real world yet, so there is light at the end of the tunnel. Intern in IB - Gen
+51 Figure it out yourself wtf. How would we know Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+51 Jameson's and berating women...classic combo, dawg.  God speed.  Associate 1 in IB - Restr
+51 +1 for SoftBank. The “Valley of the Coronavirus” image on slide 51 of the deck below is legendary. Managing Director in PE - Other
+51 I'm sorry to burst your bubble but the idea that diversity candidates do a worse job once they hit the desk FT is a complete myth. capex fairy
+51 Add shadow to all the shapes / icons / boxes - every time my MD asks for this I add shadows everywhere, wait three hours, and send it back and then he always says it looks good Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+51 CCP SHILL DETECTED Prospect in IB-M&A
+51 woman ceo SFBanker123
+51 In case you haven't heard this before: You're not getting paid six figures out of school because you're so god damn smart. You're getting paid for all the sacrifices you have to make. QuiltEmerson
+51 Recruiters are akin to low level club promoters.. over-promising and under-delivering. ItsTheSoggyBottomBoys
+51 wow man you sure you don't want to work 70-80 hours every week so you can gift your wife a Patek? You will feel so fulfilled. VP in CB
+51 Diversity hire here. I’m gonna be completely honest with you, the process is significantly easier— almost laughably so. Prospect in Other
+51 Your title had typo: "Investment Banking Is Broken" should read: "Another Banking Analyst Broken" Pls fix. Thx. heyitsg
+51 Past experience: "You can just throw this together real quick, nothing fancy..." Translation: "Cancel your plans for the next 6 days." PEREtzel
+51 And just like that, a website full of staunch "pro-business, union busting, greed is good, govt regulations are bad" College Republicans discover that they are in fact, pro-labor Alt-Ctr-Left
+51 Anonymous Monkey God's Sanest Cokehead
+51 How do ppl like you even find jobs smh Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+51 Judging by the post, you need more help than we can give EatClenTrenHard
+51 I would find it a turn-off if the girl is religious. MfckngChimp
+51 I've been banging her a bunch too, WFH has truly been a blessing Intern in IB - Cov
+51 You are right. Well this is all from my perspective. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+51 Only thing this does is force girls to turn to unsafe methods to cause an abortion. You want numbers? Look at Poland. Abortions stay the same but abortion-related deaths shoot up. MrBarelyComprehensible
+51 Just don't wait too long and let her get away. Her dad could be an MD and fall recruiting is wrapping up Fast and Fiduciary
+51 Lmao I feel you bro. The pronoun shit is so retarded, especially in college. One of my professors this past semester asked everyone to put them on our name tag, but I never did because fuck that lol. Intern in IB - Gen
+51 Exchange student cheats in college. News at 11 Developer in RE - Comm
+51 FT = Full time IBD= Investment banking division SA = Summer analyst S&T = Sales and Trading AM = Asset Management PE = Private equity HF = Hedge fund VC = Venture capital MO = Middle office BO = Back office F Intern in IB-M&A
+51 I vote for banning non targets. Prospect in IB-M&A
+51 I’ve interned at a BB and interned at an EB. I will be starting FT at the EB this summer. I can only speak to my internships and the experiences of both. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+51 Not normal practice at all. Intern in IB-M&A
+51 Agreed. Intern in IB-M&A