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+13 This is the truth, there is a huge gap between billionaire fund manager and the average analyst, and this gap is growing wider within society as a whole. 112343321
+13 I didn't do SEO but I qualified for it and it's one of the biggest regrets in my career, although I make several hundred K now (weird flex bro) so it worked out for me. GridironCEO
+13 Why would you feel the need to go and shit on him/her? You don’t know the full story, just like we don’t know the full story about you. Partner in Other
+13 Don't you see the hint? She wants to bang you bro Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+13 “Give me good staffings and I’ll never be around the house on Saturdays” johnny-mnemonic
+13 She's not gonna sleep with you, bro.  I quit this site because of censorship
+13 A lot of weed. A lot of mushrooms. That’s about it. Oh yeah, and the Wall Street Journal subscription because it’s important to me. Prospect in 
+13 Stare directly into their eyes and take a sip when they do TippyTop11
+13 Oh to be clear, I'm not joking at all. JulianRobertson
+13 "1) Since I went through the process with all the major headhunters and then informed them that I accepted my offer, will they even work with me during recruiting this time around?" CHItizen
+13 Just went through a lateral process to move out to the west coast and did a lateral process with Q.  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+13 Its awesome if you want solid deal experience. Intern in IB-M&A
+13 Yeah I think I've heard of them. They specialize in escalating leverage tactics actually. Fred Fredburger
+13 The branch loan officer, a banker in his own right, was damn powerful when he could accept or reject my mortgage application while I competed to buy a damn house on a cash offer against 20+ other more financially prestigio Teller in Branch - Personal Loans
+13 Forget pursuing an MBA. You're destined for a top role at US News. CubofWallSt
+13 Why would you give a shit either way? “Ooooooooo you said it in front of the director ooooooooooooo” I swear bankers are the biggest bunch of pussies on the planet BillPonderosa
+13 Since I got my start in the biz on the regulated utility side, I'll throw a little effort behind this.  Right off the bat, be aware that there is a difference between being a trader at a utility vs competitive retail energyquant
+13 Yeah so there may be slight variations, but here was the entire process for an associate role a while back when I was in banking - it was as follows Research Analyst in HF - Other
+13 Friendly reminder to those in the industry: you have orders of magnitude more to lose than random scumbags on the street provoking you. VP in PE - LBOs
+13 My dream girl in college is a little different than my current dream girl. I had a type for awhile, 6ft, blonde, CA vibes - dated one while I was at CC in southern CA, then met another while I was at Berkeley. DifferentKindaHigh
+13 If I were you I would decline the offer and let me know which bank the opening is at Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+13 Lol don't think Marlin is doing well Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+13 S/he sounds so bitter and petty Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 What are these random story arc’s you’re making on your own  Prospect in IB-M&A
+13 Normal person: Sees political group you disagree with walking down the street. You ignore them, and you continue on with your day. Ash Ketchum
+13 Actually, not bad. A lot of this used to be more common years ago, but remains quite useful. A couple of points: Mercurius
+13 Moelis needs some bad press from this. I would like to see Ackman and others blow up their spot for not standing behind their man. JulianRobertson
+13 I once knew a guy that was interviewing for Harvard MBA admissions and the interviewer asked him if he was smart. His response: "I'm fucking smart" ElectricCowboy
+13 People like you are the problem in our industry  Analyst 1 in HF - Other
+13 I can give some color as I worked at one of these for a few years and interviewed at others before moving to a large boutique long-only. Outsiders
+13 Not to be a dick but considering you're in HS you should not be commenting trying to give advice like this. Sit back, ask questions, and observe. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+13 I got you brah. I suffered with really oily skin and break outs when i first started working too but I have the solution and links to products that I used everyday. Anonymous Monkey
+13 Pretty clearly a witch-hunt Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+13 In a similar boat to you. Are you able to return to your fund in that post-MBA role if you do choose to go that route? OhhThatsGood
+13 . Intern in IB - Gen
+13 “No thanks - I don’t drink alcohol” Lioncor
+13 Jim Donovan patriziobatimonne
+13 Aristotle. Private Equity Firms: BlackStone, KRR, CVC Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+13 I'd worry more about the fact that you have fetishes that can only be found in obscure parts of the internet... Anonymous Monkey
+13 "consluttant"this may be a controversial opinion on this forum. CRE
+13 Hey there! Just a casual WSO lurker here. It sounds like you're having a really tough time, and that's alright! The industry is not for everyone, nor is it the end-all-be-all. SneakerP
+13 You've made it when you wake up and smile everyday and are thankful for the life you live. And you can do that any day, with any amount of money. ChimpMaster
+13 del  haha_what
+13 Username checks out Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+13 Think this may be more accurate T1a: Jef, HL T1b: WB, Baird, HW Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 Lol you’re just talking on zoom not running a marathon Barney_Stinson
+13 guys come take a look at this retard Patrick Basedmann
+13 Imagine an unhedged single long investment. I agree w/ your view that the real probability of losing money is the ‘true risk’. How will we estimate it for risk management purposes? What’s the risk the thesis is incorrect? Anchor
+13 I completely get it. Miracle1111
+13 lol what a high opinion of yourself you have if you think you can just fix internships for people when you yourself haven't even completed one Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+13 Create your own modeling experience. I'll give a couple of scenarios to illustrate what I mean. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+13 Majority are in pause mode, but no offense at 27 I see the Director title as kinda bs and an inflated title over 3 years. Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+13 She sounds like she’s really hot though Analyst 1 in IB - DCM
+13 Contact Hunter Biden Prospect in IB - Gen
+13  you will end up 30 years old having never taking a job you really liked allinamd
+13 PJT/EVR deserve their own tier. If you know anything about Rx, these guys win fucking everything and have been absolutely murdering it lately. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+13 Bump. BofA seriously trying to catch up with Boeing here jharzell
+13 I don't say this lightly when I say INSEAD is a garbage school. The candidates I've interviewed there (numerous) are absolute morons. Firm hired an associate from there before I came aboard and she lasted 3 months. Jamie_Diamond
+13 Missing Alabama and ASU in Ultratargets. Pls fix. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 The only reasons that people go to bschool are: 1. KREBSCYCLEOMG
+13 I’d give my left testicle to have this be my biggest problem in life right now. Analyst 1 in S&T - Other
+13 "MBAPE I’m not sure how you are considering both of these given that internship Associate 1 in PE - Other
+13 >the firm is very aggressive You're not some Navy SEAL my guy, settle down. Go aggressively center some logos.  urban_engineer
+13 One SA applicant put "eating foreign cheeses" as a special skill Pepperoni Toni
+13 If I were you the things I'd ask for are: mrharveyspecter
+13 Have screened Resumes and I would not interview you for the reasons below. 1. Lack of Attention to detail Beyond Gravity
+13 Their founder went on a podcast called Invest like the Best. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+13 Hi there! Thanks for your questions. Principal in PE - Other
+13 People kept confusing it with BlackRock.  VP in IB-M&A
+13 Harry Potter is pretty cool synergistic syndicate
+13 Harlem Capital visualnyc
+13 The intellectual masturbation on this website really gets absurd sometimes. Analyst 2 in HF - Other
+13 The Medallion fund is only running the founders and employees own money. So if it’s a scam then they’re only scamming themselves, which doesn’t make any sense. RonaldRayGun
+13 I guess hardness is relative and I don’t know your background. That said, I wouldn’t call spending 100 hours studying for a job that will immediately put you at 2x the US income  really not that hard. VP in PE - Growth
+13 The reality is there are dozens of factors that impact hours so you usually cannot flag one single thing. CompBanker
+13 My bank (a peer, not BoA) scheduled a last minute town hall today discussing this tragic event and reminded everyone of the protected junior policies in place and told us to go straight to HR and the group head if they're Analyst 2 in IB - CB
+13 Bump good luck guys Intern in PE - LBOs
+13 OUT THEM!! VP in IB-M&A
+13 You have to name these fuck faces. Let's prevent others from working for them and fuck them back over.  Associate 2 in Consulting
+13 KKR - entitled, silver spoony, unapproachable, spent more time talking about shoes and handbags and vacations than investment process thebrofessor
+13 If the family has asked for the content to be removed, it should be removed.  Senior Consultant in Consulting
+13 Hey if you wanna chat reach out, I’m a reporter. alexander.saeedy
+13 Thank you.  blackshoes
+13 To help you understand the area, I will walk you through the typical deal process. sk8247365
+13 The fact is that elite funds hire more banking analysts than research analysts or S&T analysts; the debate over why and if it's "right" is happening elsewhere as we speak, and like attack ships burning off the shoulder Kenny_Powers_CFA
+13 I think it also stems from the "my child is special" and "my child must be a winner" mentality. Parents can't seem to accept that maybe their child isn't as gifted as someone else's. Prospect in IB - Gen
+13 Gratitude is underrated, and makes people think the world of you. I'm glad that you made this post, because sometimes it feels like life is a slog sometimes. But here's to keep on keeping on.  thedrguy
+13 Reviving this for 2024 AN1: 3 Lebron Cavs jerseys and a deshaun Watson bobble head  high hopes
+13 Ah yes the master manipulator with poor people skills, makes perfect sense Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 Yes, this is what I was going to say too. I 100% agree with PersonofWalmart. earthwalker7
+13 Its like their big question they ask you, "how do you deal with being a girl in this male dominated industry" im always like its fucking great  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+13 Do not tell her this, you’ll potentially wreck her confidence. Sounds like she’s going through something. If you genuinely like her personality and demeanor then it’s worth sticking around. johnny-mnemonic
+13 Long story short, there aren't that many junior finance roles that are fully remote. Principal in PE - LBOs
+13 Hello! I have a funny case. I have been working as a recruiting manager for 5 years now. During this time, a lot of funny and interesting things happened. Vladlen
+13 MOM I MADE B TEIR FOR THE WSO INVESTMENT BANKING RANKINGS! Intern in IB-M&A
+13 Wow y’all fucked this guy Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+13 How can you be with someone for three years, (supposedly) love them, but only say they have the “potential” to be your life partner? Associate 2 in Consulting
+13 Happy to provide some context. After starting my career in UHNW wealth management at a BB, I switched over to my first FO job and after ~2 years recently switched over to another FO which I am setting up from scratch. Managing Director in AM - Other
+13 Hello  - I post this resource list every few weeks since it's always in demand! Resources list:  FinnesseGod
+13 Spot on. Apologies if it comes across as condescending, but it's good to see such introspection in one so young. Managing Director in IB-M&A