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+49 Honestly this is the typical appreciation/reflection post that comes up here now and then but I hardly disagree.  Associate 2 in PE - Other
+49 This forum is really helpful for certain things, but asking questions associated with prestige of a job, university, MBA program etc will just make you insecure. JSmithRE2010
+49 6 months ago you started a thread named “extremely confused sophomore” and now are a thought leader on this site. What a journey, congrats!  Associate 2 in Private Credit
+49 Ditto on risk tolerance. Marcus_Halberstram
+49 went on one date (think holding hands/hugging/talking) Prospect in IB - Gen
+49 University prestige is overplayed. I go to a top semi-target (Notts/Edinburgh/Birmingham) and landed top 3 BB (GS/MS/Santander Corporate & Investment Banking). Intern in PE - LBOs
+49 Following Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+49 At the bank I interned at, ankle hair was expected to be between 0.6 to 0.7 inches at all times. Any deviation from this was grounds for immediate termination. QuestionsNeedAnswers
+49 He sacrificed the 10 minute youtube escape while taking a shit to write this post anticipatory.bail
+49 It's more because of supply and demand, than difficult work. WSO_123
+49 Merry Christmas.  We are in interesting times. I’ve been saying, view your real estate experience as a skillset, not necessarily a career.     odog @digitalimmortality.com
+49 Yeah that guy's an idiot. Who says you can't both have a high GPA and be a regular, social person? NuclearPenguins
+49 To those defending P72...you are seriously sick By my count OP had: - Wonderlic test  - 30 min modeling test - Two interviews with two PMs Quaneaser
+49 Matthew, is that u? Pls stop hiding in the toilet and check ur email now. Sent some fixes. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+49 Hey man. Thanks for sharing your story. I'm sorry that you've had to go through a lot in your early childhood, and presently, but it also seems like we share a lot in common. Anon1254
+49 Bro, take the vacation. God this is sad people even have to ask. It's just a job man, you're talking about proposing to your soon to be future wife.God this industry is sad Yama Yapa
+49 not yet 40, married, no kids (yet), what I didn't expect and how I'd advise the younger me thebrofessor
+49 Says the burnt out 1st year analyst lol CuriousUndergrad
+49 2 words: Only fans salesandtrades
+49 Yes, this. In product at an MM working like 55-60 hours. Maybe got close to 80 a handful of times. Interns on this forum are as useless as they are in real life. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+49 Funny as hell lmfao but be careful Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+49 My friend - I have felt what you are feeling many times over. Firstly, I want you to take a deep breath right now. Everything will be okay, even if you walk out tomorrow and never look back. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+49 Okay definitely go do that banking + PE stint first cos it sounds like you really need to get the shit kicked out of you for a bit Angus Macgyver
+49 . ffffml
+49 If anyone reading this is considering allowing themselves to be exploited like this... have some self respect and put a proper value on your time.  WB97
+49 Maybe this is just martyrdom, but I think we as a community owe it to this guys’ family to not let this thing just fizzle out like everything else that happens. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+49 That's the whole reason I'm doing IB lmao, I ain't smart tokeville
+49 "oligarch" a) illegal immigrants b) black people enamored with hip hop culture c) blue collar workers d)anybody who drives a pick-up tru Layne Staley
+49 Yeah obviously do not do this unless you want that to be your widespread reputation... work is tough and anxiety is 100% real but an internship is literally like 8 weeks. You will face much harder things in your life. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+49 Scheduling calls is 100% the worst part of this job… so stressful when the VP is harassing you to “get it on the calendar ASAP” as if convincing MD/their assistant to respond to my emails is at all in my control. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+49 so basically you didn't take the SAT and accidentally put 1600? then you randomly had the urge to check your application after the fact and magically caught the error? wild stuff man must be a huge "accident" Intern in IB-M&A
+49 I admit I fooled around a lot from ages 0-7 so my backstory isn't that compelling, but this makes a lot of sense. I was considering the lemonade option but was concerned about exit opps. AllStateRap
+49 Bro wtf I’m going to give you the best career advice you’ll receive: Stay as orthopaedic surgeon. Relocate countries if you have to (USA/UK pay crazily well) but don’t go into finance. Blue9
+49 Still living with mom?   LinnaeusMaximus
+49 FT Partners. Already an EB, why not BB. Also, 140k base btw. Corporate Monke
+49 @sisterofdartboardmonkey Prospect in IB-M&A
+49 Man discovered work involves working and decided it wasn't for him. + Bonus: Further proof that product management is a made up job for people who want to pretend to work. Pump it more JPow. Research Associate in ER
+49 happy it went well, but you need to chill on the addy bro Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+49 squashcast how is this possible if they didn't do anything wrong Being a non-target is a lifelong sin at GS high hopes
+49 Would I like to have the same opportunity? Of course. Do I envy them? No. In my eyes I look at it as good for them. Their family has most likely worked hard to give them the opportunity to be in that position. 99_Steam
+49 Glad to see some positivity on a board that is quite frankly too depressing / weirdly aggressive most of the time.  rallyally
+49 Lol "other industries forum." Prospect in IB-M&A
+49 Sequoia 40ml by 60 is the goal.  Why do you refer to millions as milliliters? Is this common at your firm? Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+49 alright smalls, sit down and shut up, I'm gonna learn you somethin today. thebrofessor
+49 https://media0.giphy.com/media/8vIFoKU8s4m4CBqCao/giphy.gif" alt="here we go again" /> Goya Beans
+49 The title of this post was meant to stir controversy.  I'm going to take this opportunity to keep stirring. CompBanker
+49 you're a retard for stopping at just one bank i will impregnate a couple of female analysts at every bulge bracket and elite boutique your dynasty will be nothing compared to my empire Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+49 Jim Simons Anonymous Monkey
+49 You got in early on Kylie's lip kits? Dry Dropper
+49 Midwest Credit Are you diverse?  sloppysteve123
+49 That's why you don't smash the girl your MD is smashing scrubmonkey
+49 I have some thoughts, if you’ll indulge me. For the commenting Jefferies CEO, who came to his position in an era of “the extreme”, did he not behave similarly back in the day? What’s he recognizing in himself? Shaynepunim
+49 I would say generally it's not possible to push back on work on your first year working, whether you're an analyst or associate. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+49 I'm going to guess you're living within the western hemisphere (e.g you didn't post this in the morning). It's best to think this through after taking a chance to just breathe and/or sleep it off. Appley
+49 Economy : Fucked, millions unemployed, protests and a chance of a second wave WSO hardo : Brb gonna reengage so I can get external validation and risk losing my offer in the midst of potentially one of the worst job marke Intern in IB-M&A
+49 Spend more time mentoring and less time on wso complaining and maybe we’ll ramp up faster  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+49 Take it from me - people who are very secure about what they do in life never have to denigrate other occupations to bolster their self-worth. How often do you see great CEOs diss their competition? s.ratnasw
+48 Alright I’m going to give a quick history lesson / fun fact because a lot of people don’t realize how close knit biotech banking is. The_Biotech_Banking_Expert
+48 Start gambling on sports - you will immediately become more interested Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+48 HelloWorld8
+48 Dollars still green nerd Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+48 ... kkrrjrnabisco
+48 There is a Fintech focused EB called FT Partners. Base is 140k btw.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+48 Because at any point you can leave that life. Take a year long vacation then jump into a less stressful job if you wanted with three times as much saved as your friends. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+48 Soapbox warning: tons of great Christians work in IB, but it's an exercise in self-delusion to believe that this line of work won't negatively affect your faith. SPYShorts
+48 That sign off was so tough bro. Chills. Summer Associate in HF - Event
+48 Interns should have $3000 watches and MDs should have $100,000 watches??? Everything should be shifted down once imo Woolymammoth1
+48 Whoever runs the instagram memes doesn't have the same memo.  People who shit on others because their of their jobs are just insecure cretins. Lockwood
+48 Or one of those really inefficient ones. *watches Youtube videos at work *forgot to mention that OP was to pick him up *cannot follow basic map directions easily *married a neurotic woman My Name is Jeff
+48 Imagine this: You’ve just closed a $25M EV sell-side deal for an eastern Tennessee waste management company. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+48 Teller in Non-profit
+48 Reply  with a “pls fix” tryyuav
+48 Thanks I likely did more work and am better than most of them too  Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+48 Don't care if my GF/wife is on-track to be a partner at McKinsey...I want her to be mature, loyal, hot, but most importantly, a good mother. bankerhank10
+48 Wait - am I the only one here who finds this topic most disturbing ? Having a rich, vivid personal life is important, and it's definitely not something you should strive to suppress. Sarusse
+48 “Tell me a joke” - Interviewer. “I moan when I shit” - My dumb ass during my first ever interview. Needless to say, I did not get the offer. greyiii
+48 Definitely rage bait but kinda funny. On the off chance you are serious:1. Congrats on IU Kelley, I hope the admissions officers find this post Prospect in IB - Gen
+48 Deny. Deny. Deny. "Friend took my phone, thought he was being funny when he was wasted, I don't condone language like that and apologize profusely. Clearly I need to re-evaluate my friendships. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+48 DING, DING, DING. Only part of it has to do with political leaning...in my opinion, either you are a male or female, and hopefully people can tell by looking at your photo and not because you specified your "pronouns". VP in IB - Gen
+48 The age old question that every MF associate eventually faces - what do I do now? Lynx405
+48 LBO his company and make him a synergy Synergy_or_Syzygy
+48 Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+48 Fellow humans! It’s a pleasure to intercourse with you socially. lostcow
+48 It's pronounced "hundred twenty-one" just fyi Intern in IB - Gen
+48 What is the point of obfuscating, think hiding/obscuring, your school, think college/university/uni, by saying “small school in New England, think Middlebury/Colby/Babson/Tufts” if your name is “Babson Student”? Paul_Owen
+48 if real.. bro is at one of Harvard, Wharton, Princeton, or Yale with 50 sheets in the bank and is asking me for advice lmao credev99
+48 He said she's rich tho. Full speed ahead homie slippy777
+48 Jef analysts who wanted to agree with me and SB, but accidentally throw MS after 20hrs of non-stop working, their eyes can no long see the marginal difference without grid line on. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+48 This guy put under his extracurriculars “Professional Clash Royale Player: 17th Global Leaderboard Rank” and listed his modeling experience. I’m talking about photo shoots, not excel. Absolute chad. He got the offer. Intern in IB-M&A
+48 "Became borderline alcoholic (was having 4-5 drinks every day after work, sometimes before work although not that often)" DickFuld
+48 "It seems that great career breakthroughs only happen long after you've lost hope, yet you continue trying anyway." "You almost have to be irrational. Shaynepunim
+48 Public markets are gay johnny-mnemonic
+48 Sounds like you’re upset she won’t sleep with you Banking Sucks Guys
+48 When you realize feminists have scammed you and ruined your life...  neink
+48 I think that you're voicing many of the same concerns that many have about affirmative action and similar practices. Prospect in IB-M&A
+48 Lol what the fuck  Mantis Toboggan MD
+48 Several years ago, before I was in IB, I was an associate at a smaller investment fund.  One of the partners was the legal counsel.  Anyway, the fund was celebrating its 10th year anniversary and it was a big bas Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+48 Good morning -- I am a New York Times reporter working on a story about this. I am looking to speak with anyone who is participating in this work action -- if there is one. emilyflitter
+48 Burner account for obvious reasons. Worked at Blair recently and initially chose it over a top NY BB think (GS, MS, JPM) (independent thinking, holy crap!). sariasaria
+48 Shitty thing and hope justice gets served. But "womxn"? Seriously...? Intern in IB-M&A