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+14 Every time h1b comes up on this site, the discussion inevitably devolves into how internationals are just here to lower wages for honest hard working Americans, and that there is no finance job where an American couldn't r Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+14 Enjoy what you do and get really good at it. Master it. Learn to communicate to senior management in the right way. They want to know you are valuable and know your stuff. sbhadvice
+14 Here's what she did at KPMG... She must be great at introductions! Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+14 As an analyst (although take my opinion with a grain of salt) Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+14 I mean we have real skills as investment bankers. The pros that lead ex-investment banking analysts as perfect start up cofounders are: Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+14 You answered it partially yourself, I guess -- you aren't interested in "picking apart how a company operates and how to improve that," ; you are skeptical of PE as an asset class ; compensation total isn't a totally deter IslandBD
+14 Current associate at a megafund. I can confirm that no one is thinking about recruiting now. Considering we aren't even in the office yet recruiting is pretty low on our list of priorities. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+14 Confidence is key (and I know it's an easy thing to say and hard to actually do). NuclearPenguins
+14 Seriously? This was the same nonsense espoused in March that has landed us in today’s position. KOL A
+14 Lmao @ everyone here getting their panties in a twist over "muh Senior Associate MF PE spot being filled by an unqualified dIvErSiTy CaNdiDaTe" when that's not what's happening at all. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+14 I've never understood this. if I am speaking to you, I will call you by your name. If I am speaking about you and I don't know you, I will refer to you by your name. thebrofessor
+14 Current SA and can say we have been winning a lot of mandates lately of all varieties. We have consistently been top 10 in global M&A this year. Intern in IB - Gen
+14 As a follow up, funny enough one of the alums at the bank I didn’t accept an offer to was let go and recruited for a role at the bank I ended up signing with. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+14 This assumes Americans wouldn’t actively spend their last $500 on drugs and alcohol. I know I step in with a very jaded view, but I used to be the total opposite. Pug
+14 BofA hasn't started recruiting yet but I know they are kicking off within the next two weeks. Prospect in IB-M&A
+14 I've also been pretty shocked by it but realize it's tougher getting in as a white male with no hook. Associate 3 in Other
+14 I think some people are completely misunderstanding what I am saying. Synergy_or_Syzygy
+14 The only thing you've done is presented a woman's position on what's important in a partner. What I put forth was reality. Women lie to themselves all the time. When it comes to dating, looks is everything. I quit this site because of censorship
+14 "Intern in S&T - Equities" This is a pathetic thread Sounds like you've never friendzoned a chick. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+14 Yes and no. I'm speaking from personal experience, friend / co-worker experiences, and stories I've heard instead of hard data, but I don't think what I'm about to say is inaccurate. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+14 It’s not life changing money and it’s not enough to trade for a living. CommodsinEurope
+14 I'm asian american and while I'm not opposed to universities giving a slight bump to underrepresented races, this kind of stuff is so blatant and really pisses me off. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+14 By early 30s, a lot depends on your investment decisions: are you willing to be all-in on stocks, or not? And if your fund allows you to pick individual stocks, are you a good stock picker in your PA? Markov
+14 "AndyLouis" how does this have 6 upvotes, who's giving this silver bananas? I mean this seriously. I quit this site because of censorship
+14 Reading your post, I can't help but see the next 10-15 years of your life. I've seen it happen so often. Here's how it plays out: Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+14 Often to incite meaningful change from the status quo, it is human nature to rush to the other extreme in order to push something into that direction. Think of a pendulum that someone is holding to the far right. Sequioa
+14 Currently Analyst at BB into body building training. Understand this formula (not just in banking for life) - Sleep > Diet > Exercise > Work. Obviously vague but you get the idea Prospect in IB-M&A
+14 "POC are testing shitty at X, so X must be racist.  It's definitely not because of disproportionately more challenging home life, and there's no way we could address this by developing new plans to try and teach these Analyst 2 in CorpDev
+14 Thanks everyone for the advice - I really appreciate it!!! I ended up receiving and accepting the Bain offer! kpassU
+14 I've had this debate many times, and here's what I stand by: Anonymous Monkey
+14 If you're looking at SEALs, look up Stew Smiths bud/s prep workout. Helps many SEAL/SpecOps wannabes. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+14 "I am the party" is a nice soundbite, but it doesn't reflect the reality of how the US is actually ruled. The legislature has less power than most people think, and bureaucracies have far more. ResMan
+14 EatClenTrenHard Jamoldo
+14 I think he’s deducing that from the four people whose posts suggest that they won’t be voting for Trump.    VP in IB - Cov
+14 I deeply regret leaving my own IB rotation for PE, if that helps you. It is the single biggest career mistake I ever made. earthwalker7
+14 Do you also get a free bucket of 24 Karat gold your first day? thyOG95
+14 beejay2izzay Not sure anyone will read above, it's too long. What's the issue and what would you like advice on? CRE
+14 Debt financing simply means financing through debt, instead of equity. DollarKeepsRaining
+14 As someone who is starting FT this summer, I want to comment that the challenges of the WFH environment have and will continue to trickle down to future classes if things aren't changed. Intern in IB-M&A
+14 Speed. That's what you're missing. If you spend 5 years at MBB you can exit to Director level at a F500 organization. If you spend 5 years at a F500 you might still be a Sr. Analyst. MikeRoss824
+14 When people talk about things like this, I always think the following: - Did the kids deserve this life? Probably not. They just got lucky to be born into this family. Kevin25
+14 I find it absolutely hilarious that a bunch of retarded psychos on reddit are blowing up legitimate investors at hfs with this shit. CuriousCharacter
+14 Really, really does not matter at this point. I think(?) he put in ~50k towards GME – he pulled out 13MM... and can easily retire from his 9-5 as a multi-millionare. Intern in IB - Gen
+14 Yeah. Hindsight 20/20, grass always greener, etc., but frankly there is little-to-no justification for taking GS/MS/JPM over EVR/CV/PJT, at the analyst level, these days.  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+14 Acquisitions:  In no particular order, this is what a quiet day might look like   pudding
+14 I'm in trading but a bit removed from what I was doing as an analyst/associate.  That said, here's what I got: PlsFthx
+14 I have mixed emotions. On the one hand, I detest Andrew Cuomo; on the other hand, this is not a conspiracy of the political Right to get rid of him. I quit this site because of censorship
+14 lol they always say the same things when something like this comes up like what happened with Apollo recently and the 20hr days (also rip Leon Black stepping down). Prospect in IB - Gen
+14 No it is not.   whitecollarandsuspenders
+14 This ideology is literal poison. It seems as if it was specifically designed to tear our country apart, race by race. iercurenc
+14 timetogetserious I have heard some people with Spanish (European) background putting down Hispanic for race or Middle Easterners checking black. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+14 Have been in this situation a few times with a few MDs that take a few hours off in the evening then get around to comments around 12/1am. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+14 Love this topic since I switched majors to business after seeing how much fun and opportunities my friends were having in the business clubs. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+14 In all seriousness though, it's 6 questions, 45 sec to prepare. 2 of them are very standard questions that you should know for any IB interview. Prospect in IB - Gen
+14 Nation-building in Afghanistan was a terrible idea, but it's also a sunk cost (a key accounting principle). I quit this site because of censorship
+14 Actually owning real estate. C.R.E. Shervin
+14 I just tell people I’m a bank teller. reformed
+14 Let us know what happens - I had that once but it turned out I just forgot to turn off the vpn before having a wank.  Quant in HF - EquityHedge
+14 Bro, you gotta stop bringing all these facts in here, totally deflating any sort of narrative  DifferentKindaHigh
+14 1. Biden Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+14 3 months? No-go big guy. You hardly know the gal Yasuke
+14 As a Millennial, I'm just glad we're not the ones getting shit on anymore. MonopolyMoney
+14 That’s exactly why I reneged on three whole ass offers. They wanna explode me, that’s what you’ll get... Prospect in IB-M&A
+14 His advice is great for people without any financial knowledge who rack up credit card debt irresponsibly. CRE
+14 Can we see a pic of this girl? karypto
+14 You're in luck, ~79.3%. MichaelBurry
+14 chimpnotsimp
+14 Banking is too boring to portray accurately in the media... VolatilitySmile
+14 Why Are you gonna stalk me and come suck my dick? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+14 Did you get dinged the first round? Corporate Raider
+14 Ultimate career path is top-tier prep school --> Harvard --> drop out and start your own company --> billionaire at 23 Analyst 1 in S&T - FI
+14 Lmfao he put Lehman Bros too Intern in IB - Cov
+14 Wise choice to use the anonymous function, you prick Invalid_CREdentials
+14 Clearly, none of you folks have been to India... Associate 2 in CorpDev
+14 How much interest is there in one of these write-ups for Berkeley? Intern in IB - Gen
+14 0.00 usd/hour x 75 hours/a week x 12 weeks = 0.00 usd Alibabes56
+14 Thank you for calling this out. In addition, I have noted a significant lack of discussion on Spokane, Cedar Rapids, and El Paso-based hedge funds. Can anyone provide some insight? walllisonia
+14 Mediocrity in all endeavors whether it's social,financial or intellectual. I strive to be the best version of myself in all aspects of my life. NycHardo69420
+14 One of my friends was interviewing for a non-finance position a few months after graduation (having been unemployed since graduation) and was asked to tell a joke. Monkey2678
+14 Got me fucked up if you think im working anywhere until I’m 60. This nigga said blackstone LOL Yourmomhello
+14 - Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+14 new PE associates realizing working 100+ hour weeks still isn't fulfilling Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+14 I see the answer is no Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+14 Being an appraiser. Get that license and never look back! Bert_Breakfast
+14 I wouldn’t know, but I did see on Instagram awhile back some guys did a vest (jersey) swap at a party after they realized that they worked on the same deal. I thought it was funny. Analyst 3+ in CB
+14 tell her to blow the president of Lazard and then blackmail him into giving you an internship. No way it could go wrong HuskySized
+14 Biden sucks - he's much worse for our nation than Trump.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+14 Dustin Stolly refused to shake anyone's hand at a pitch instead giving out fist bumps......... yes this was before COVID. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+14 Thanks for the advice chief, but I don't work at a bank, I work in PE, and I'll be just fine. It's your performance that matters, not how many days you have logged sitting at your desk. m8
+14 Concur this is a similar diet I put my girlfriend on. Jamie_Diamond
+14 Yeah I have a question, why are you doing this when you clearly don't want to? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+14 You live by the cancel culture, you die by the cancel culture. FinConnoisseur
+14 If you are predicting a Black Swan event, then you don't understand what that is.  neink
+14 Sandstorm by Darude. VP in IB - Gen
+14 Alt + F4 (watching Netflix and/or porn at work) Gangster Putin
+14 your MD actually recognizes you? wow Inflexion
+14 better question: who brings their girlfriend to a WSO meetup? thebrofessor
+14 Some people pay good money for this, you should be grateful he's doing it for free /s Synergy_or_Syzygy
+14 And last thing: out of all the dumb shit people are making up about what is going to happen, the dumbest is “automatic return offer.” If you think banks need you that badly, you better check urself. Goldmonkey Sachs
+14 Why is this so shocking given the fact I have repeatedly told you that booth gets passed over for cbs relatively often. I don't have cross admit data, nor do any of us really as any gmatclub, etc. CountryUnderdog