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+13 Agreed, but there are nuances here which I'm sure you'll agree with (and to be clear, no MS from me). VP in PE - LBOs
+13 Houlihan is very Lowkey Unitranche Terry
+13 I understand what you’re saying but that’s not exactly what I meant. You can make observations based on the materials in the CIM or general knowledge (that don’t require outside research or specific industry knowledge). CompBanker
+13 "chart looks pretty good, numbers for next quarter seem pretty low and they have easy comps, lets buy some and watch" Research Analyst in HF - Other
+13 thanks prospect — he's asking about tech in particular, which Cowen has a far better track record in. Cannot recall the last time I have seen RBC tech as lead advisor on a sell-side Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 This is why I still read this forum. VP in PE - LBOs
+13 a16z will hire him now Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+13 I get to suck my MD whenever I want and he fucks me twice a week. Outstanding perk. Pan European Monkey
+13 Went to neither. Know for a fact both you will be able to get where you want to go. They are excellent schools and IB recruits from them. VP in PE - Growth
+13 Hey man - sorry to hear what you're going through. You're not alone trust me. Don't give up the fight, it sounds like you have a great background and experience that many employers look for. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+13 Got a reservation at Dorsia 23mich
+13 The jobs are on opposite ends of the spectrum stylistically.    HFPM
+13 Yes, I do mind. Which is why I said to PM me. Anonymous Monkey
+13 Thanks for letting us know. Brb, gonna apply to take your spot  Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+13 Diversity quotas were rejected at the ballot box. (also made illegal by SCOTUS) Cope and seethe, liberals. Partner in PE - LBOs
+13 In terms of 'best' if we're talking about exit opportunities and prestige it would probably look like EVR M&A, GS TMT/FIG, PJT RSSG, and MS M&A.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 Racism in corporate America senior levels? Say it ain't so. Every firm struggles in this at the senior level, this is why we are so aggressive in hiring through diversity pipelines at junior levels. Executive Director in IB - Gen
+13 Poor UBS EverViewMorganSachsPartners
+13 Second year owning a lifestyle business here and I used to work in finance so I thought I'll chime in. I think the math people do when looking at finance vs. thatgirl
+13 I just wanted to say the line "zero swag, zero chutzpah, zero bitches" is fucking beautiful and frankly the best thing i've read on this site in recent memory. Thank you lord penchington the fourth
+13 “Accenture exit opps” 🤣🤣 good luck bud Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+13 I was in loan syndications, although it was a few years back. It is so underrepresented and underhyped. Shaynepunim
+13 got absolutely pounded by MoCo. Halfway thru i had to ask if they could pls use lube Psil
+13 Unironically, Apollo. Works at Apollo Global Management
+13 Biden, Kamala, Obama, AOC, liberals, the left, antifa, illegal immigrants, Canadians (51st state Americans), China, Ukraine It's always someone else's fault. Didn't you get the memo? Rabbit
+13 POV you get claw backs so you can’t leave and a toxic culture which forces you to work until you drop dead. Jefferies needs to fix its business model, there’s a difference between scrappy and sociopathic. Associate 1 in Private Credit
+13 So you did nothing interesting and didn’t close a deal in a year but are happy with the experience because you were paid your guaranteed bonus? Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+13 1. Your high school GPA does not matter. At all. It should not be in your resume, and your bringing it up on here makes me suspect you may be dragging that into things and muddying the waters (maybe I'm wrong). kellycriterion
+13 "Brownfield Capital" I would also mention that you need to keep in perspective your personal background. thexfactor336
+13 This whole question around EV is a bit miscalibrated - what really matters is what purpose you are trying to think about EV for. Depending on what you are trying to accomplish, there are a few different ways you could go. overandout
+13 I'm trying to understand the point of posts like this..are you going to get a call from MLP BD and tell them "thanks for reaching out but I only want to speak with Throughline and Passaic at this time. K thx bye" ??? sonibubu
+13 I know two people who work/have worked at Agentis. Comment above on juniors getting worked is accurate - from what I've heard their work life balance / culture isn't great. NA in PE - LBOs
+13 A highly prestigious shop consistently ranked in the league tables for most chicken wing deals and italian sausage acquisitions. not_the_SEC
+13 Next post: I got fired for becoming known as the “wework wonderer” DataDealerMonkey
+13 Jesus Christ its jury duty lmao, why are people in IB so neurotic Intern in IB - Cov
+13 Going to blow when one of your 8 fake apps get invited for a superday but your real one is rejected lol PMT6735
+13 Progressivism peaked and is now going to continue losing for a LONG time. What was once a tailwind to progressive brain rot has now become a headwind. Why? Sequioa
+13 It doesn't matter lets just get money ohm
+13 he drove all 3 at once (one with each hand, and the other with his massive c*ck)to flex on his analysts Engineer in IB-M&A
+13 It’s a typical cycle - kids get an offer, jerk off to prestige / make these posts to boost themselves up about their first job, burn out after 2 years and we never hear from them again. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+13 I’ve been in banking 25 years, A2A, run a group and have mentored 5+ A2As to MD. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+13 cap182375 I make ~400k as a director, though admittedly I am on the higher end. aempirei
+13 Nice. Let's go! Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+13 I might swerve, bend that corner, woahhhhh Anonymous Monkey
+13 Linkedin reels >>> s23
+13 Grüezi Grew up in Zürich and the wider area, it truly is a beautiful country. cyberpunk
+13 Already updated the WSO title Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+13 I will say this - its much easier to say you have a high risk profile vs. actually living it. Wiffing on a HF, or even landing at a small unknown one, while seeing your peers land BBs is emotionally brutal. ke18sb
+13 Who. Tf. Cares Prospect in IB-M&A
+13 My fund (MF) soft filters at 1570+, but you're probably still good for MMs. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+13 Once had a guy come in with polka dots on his tie but randomly distributed - his tie looked like a Rorschach test The Pharma Guy
+13 don't know what's more fucked up > a 20 yo talking so confidently about a a bank's 10-year strategy GS under Blankfein
+13 Incredible, Top 5 Public University,and getting better each year. Often referred to (kind of cringey) as a Public Ivy. wsomaster
+13 I use a vague version of this when I was doing a ton of informational calls back in the day. BreakingRich
+13 DEI Becky spotted  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+13 That's why you're in finance and not law 1. Fraud requires depriving someone from his economic benefits or gaining unfairly some economic benefits. The word is abuse/lack of good faith. GS under Blankfein
+13 Take them to court  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+13 Brother that didn’t really begin until the 2000s and didn’t expand dramatically until early-mid 2010s. Almost every woman in this industry from pre 08 you can bet your ass is a talented killer. VP in AM - Other
+13 Haha written by the same HR which is pushing out male A&A to enforce gender targets. F off!  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+13 It’s incredibly bank specific. So no. If you are talking about more high level, I would say: VP in PE - Growth
+13 most well adjusted wso users Prospect in IB-M&A
+13 Every option you mentioned above is open to you regardless of group.  Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+13 Excessive grind mentality while blasting Flatbush Zombies in their wired headphones with a chip on their shoulder striving to be better than ivy silver spoon punks who bang preppy 4s and think their shit doesn't stink. Analyst 2 in S&T - FI
+13 I failed many interviews in my day, it happens, and it will happen many more times. A few things to keep in mind: theATL
+13 A lot of this is people slow to update opinions from what was consensus for probably a decade. The world changed the last few years but not everyone has realized that. BobbybananamA
+13 The answer, unfortunately, is whatever they want to pay you. None of us can come close to knowing. Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+13 The 10 hour weeks are worse than a 60 hr week especially if you’re in office. Boredom is a killer Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+13 no actually private high school + white sorority becky is the paragon of diversity Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+13 It’s impossible to understand without going through it. A nuanced part of why people are as vocal as they are is because over the past ~5 years banks have straight faced spewed non stop BS about work life balance etc. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+13 What makes you say that? 50/50 for a delusional guy is different from a 50/50 for a realist Rookie_numbers
+13 This is a clickbait-y topic but it is one worth discussing. Ozymandia
+13 Ignore my title -- I have 5 years of work experience and have worked in multiple lines of business at BBs so feel like I can offer a better take than just "prestige". Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+13 I think the key word here is "wife". Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+13 It might be worth looking into public equities. AssetsUnderDamagement
+13 Simple answer honestly: 1) Specific to TA, they timed a lot of their recent exits extremely well in the bull market, which generated some pretty outrageous returns that obviously helped with marketing for this fundraising VP in PE - LBOs
+13 You'll make the most in the market the you have a niche in and fit in. Brokerage is very culture dependent, and if you don't fit in, you won't gain the client trust necessary to be successful no matter where you are. Bobias
+13 Define “doing better” Of course they make more But how much can they save? What do you think they are worth? Say a 34 or 35 year old who just made MD. bluecollarfinanceguy
+13 I've been on some entertaining calls where members of management lose their shit for various reasons (related to advisors and unrelated to advisors), but Portnoy cursing out your MDs because he thinks they're high hopes
+13 He tried to stiff Moelis on deal fees. They failed to get another offer then tried to go with Penn behind the deal teams' back and skip paying fees. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+13 Being a junior banker sucks. You make it more bearable by being crass, playing pranks, goofing around, etc. — in general, acting “unprofessionally.” PM in HF - EquityHedge
+13 Make a priority list. What matters the most to you now, what are your goals, and what do you want to do? Be honest with yourself. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+13 Book a 6 month trip to Europe. Spend a month each in Spain, France, Italy, Germany, England, & Greece. CRE
+13 Harper suckssss Analyst 1 in S&T - Equities
+13 I work at a low-"preftige" private credit fund in a restructuring / workouts role and I think people here are giving you bad advice. capex fairy
+13 Completely disagree. Having an MBA is actually increasingly becoming a stigma for people who weren’t sharp enough to get promoted through pure merit and are hoping to rely on the overpriced piece of paper. JMac27
+13 I love replying “will do” and forwarding the comments to my analyst. Especially if I’m at the gym or out to dinner while doing so.  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+13 I would keep emailing HR at the start of every week, with the tone of each subsequent email getting more and more aggressive until you get a clear answer. Smoke Frog
+13 "if you cant take care of yourself, how can you take care of business" - what i heard a partner say porsche959
+13 Because it's the younger people who will have to live with the consequences of older generations' ludicrous virtue signalling policies, and so they have decided to take their destiny in hand. Ladd
+13 The commentary from below on tech vs. industrials isn't as simple/complicated as people believe. midwest_analyst
+13 350-400k is a fair benchmark after 2+2+M7 Sequioa
+13 Found another one smh. Why is finance littered with these losers nowadays  Analyst 2 in IB - CB
+13 When I get in arguments with fat chicks on tinder (cmon, we’ve all been there), I send the  gut-punch message (in your case, the covid-30 comment) and then wait until I see the typing bubbles come Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+13 This is an IB forum and people are snowflakes Intern in IB - Gen
+13 It's really not. Don't drink the koolaid on here. Unless you are set on PE/Corp Dev, don't do it. I regret going into the field. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+13 Hi OP - the responses you've gotten so far are interestingly split (roughly 50/50), and to be honest I think both the people agreeing and disagreeing with you have some fair points. falconeagle
+13 EDIT: phone completely messed up the post, here's the full response: my 2cents Kh3ats
+13 Because I was(/am) stupid and pictured myself as the next Paulson/Loeb/Ackman/etc rather than ending up as the guy stuck at small funds in 30s making less than 250k...yep, kids I'm the reason your smart friends warn you ab Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+13 That is toxic as hell. Would just ignore any comments and be a strong contributor. If you had approved time off it's nobody's business. Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+13 I work in RX consulting for a competitor of A&M. It's a solid place. What city will you be in? Here is a flavor for what you'll be doing (although you should have gotten this through the interview process?) fingerbanger