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+13 I swear every thread about Rothschild says something different  from each other lol Intern in IB - Gen
+13 The Patagonia CEO / Founder is probably one of the few people in the world who actually walks his talk. This is an all time bad take  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+13 This chart says it all. With distributed workforces / remote hiring, rising opportunity in Asia (India / Southeast Asia / China), and crypto / blockchain this is only accelerating. Sequioa
+13 don't throw MS, this WILL affect the markets heavily if it gets as bad as SARS. Do you all really think that Trump will get re-elected, the Fed will keep printing more money, and the bull market will go up and up forever? 6969
+13 Generally speaking, the way to think about it is this: HFPM
+13 Don't do it. Anonymous Monkey
+13 Honestly I feel bad for her. Should there be some repercussions for this? Yes - it was highly unprofessional and a really bad look to do this on a company-wide conference call. NuclearPenguins
+13 Deleted Old Man Charlie
+13 What the fuck is Dartmouth partners and who the fuck is madame m Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+13 As a millennial (32yrs old in PE) I actually have to agree with Miracle’s post above. Whilst I think Gen-Z can be a bit soft/self-obsessed at times, on this I think they’re completely right. falconeagle
+13 A whole lot of people that aren't rich or wealthy commenting on this thread. BobTheBaker
+13 Name and shame llllllllllll
+13 First off, this isnt my first time in the office, so I know what the downsides could be but still RTO has been a disaster even if I knew going back what the issues were. Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+13 Here is the issue. At face value we should applaud such diversity, inclusion, etc. C.R.E. Shervin
+13 Adding this, in terms of sustainable for 2 years, I mean like 90% of analysts bounce—that should tell you something. I always explain that to prospects. Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+13 This isn't PoorStreetOasis, get both. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+13 When I was younger, I used to make goals like this. Now, my goal is simple - live below my means and put the excess (minus some emergency funds that stay in very liquid and stable assets) into the market. Deo et Patriae
+13 I wouldn’t think of it that way and would more think of it as an office culture question. Taking LMM PE as an example, I know some people who work with brilliant individuals and seem to have great office culture. Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+13 It likely stems from childhood. Pops would get home and more often than not the first thing to happen is the tie comes off with a great sigh of relief. EatClenTrenHard
+13 IB flies economy, PE flies first class. A lot of insecurities just got deepened lol.  RollTide98
+13 First, it's a risk analyst role for credit and convertible. Second, I think you might watch too much Billions and these questions are so normal in your imagination. NotUrDaddy
+13 Yeah but their CEO is like, super hip on insta so that's cool (heavy sarcasm) VP in IB - Gen
+13 Anytime you see a post like this just remember that this is the generation that got into finance because of Wolf of Wall Street AttackSnail
+13 PWP = PJT Weinberg Partners, no? Teller in IB-M&A
+13 Why would you do that…? Investment Analyst in PE - Other
+13 Sounds pretty true to me then. 2 SAs w/o returns and an SA and SASO not coming back. Do you know why? Associate 2 in PE - Other
+13 Analyst 1 Bank: Barclays Group: Coverage (Tech/HC/Industrials) Ranking: Mid Bonus: ~$45k Base Salary: $110k Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 I feel like there is also a large percentage out there who say they shoot in the 90's but would actually shoot like 120 in a strict tournament setting with no mulligans, free drops, puts given, etc.  Bonobo8
+13 That "Lizard" autocorrect gets everyone at least once. Principal - MandA
+13 as a VP, I'm always very curious where my analysts are in terms of comp - yes, I know pay has risen significantly from just a few years ago but it's hard for me to tell juniors to enjoy the moral victory when perceptions o VP in IB - Gen
+13 yea pretty much. dr_mantistoboggan_MD
+13 I was in your position earlier this year. It sucks, I was incredibly depressed and almost couldn’t see a way out. I’m in a much better position now and here are the 3 things I did (concurrently): Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+13 If you know for a fact that a HH reached out to people at your bank (and make sure this is legit, not some WSO rumor) just email an associate from the firm. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+13 . thirdfifthbank
+13 You dumbfuck he got insider information why can't you just listen to him? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 I got a list. Here's the order of my list that it's in: Lester Freamon
+13 As a non-top performer, I can say I absolutely relax. The majority of the joy I find in life comes from personal relationships and self improvement, so I allocate a lot of time toward both. Deal Team Six
+13 I don't know dude, I work at the type of bank/team you're describing, and since day 1 I've been conflicted if it's a benefit or a drawback. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+13 My wife and I paid our student loans off long ago, but don't care if student debt is forgiven now. Why? VP in IB - Gen
+13 While true, the most laughable part about this post is the assumption that the "entrepreneurship way" or those friends in other industries have it any differently (Hint: Your friends are lying). ChuckieSullivan
+13 Starting to look imminent based on the timing pattern of the last 2 years... hmm I wonder if there's something this year that could potentially affect that pattern Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+13 Thank you for the insight, I am currently taking the WSO guide on how to push harder  Fast and Fiduciary
+13 Why not, shits annoying as fuck Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 Relax, it’s fifth third… everyone should get an offer Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+13 congratulations on your success, you are what makes america great. I love immigrant success stories! thebrofessor
+13 “Yeah bro just head over to WSO and you can see MDs making 5 mil and snorting the purest coke you’ve seen in your life” Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+13 So maybe your Tinder problem is you're short, fat, broke and socially awkward The Real Donnie Azoff
+13 I do this crazy thing where I ding people if I don't think they're appropriately qualified or they didn't interview very well.  VP in IB - Gen
+13 let's be honest, guys have the same hierarchies sales chicks - no way, always trying to one up you, constantly getting hit on, better for one nighters thebrofessor
+13 Drake IRL Synergy_or_Syzygy
+13 I think this is completely unsubstantiated grrrrrrrooooeeeeeooo
+13 Confirmed. DB has 1.1 million LinkedIn followers, while Centerview Partners has only 23k. Someone pull out the tier list again please, got some updates Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+13 I know you do this (repeatedly on this forum) to get a rise out of people, but your view on these topics are pretty warped.  theATL
+13 Beep bop boop, I am a Barclays bot. You get what you deserve. Business School in IB - Gen
+13 It's not. And I don't mind being an asshole as long as I'm happy. You only live one life, and it's important to live it the way you want and not the way somebody tells you. AllStateRap
+13 I always take calls from kids from my alma mater. But just as an FYI, I've worked til 2am for the last week straight - and I've received 30+ networking emails in that timespan. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+13 Big fan of the fact that as someone who lives in NY, there are only 3 types of women in NYC Those that only care about your money and spending it Intern in IB-M&A
+13 I think there are two separate questions here: 1) is life better in PE than in banking (especially at a junior level), and 2) how good of a job is PE intrinsically, regardless of the comparison with banking. tactician
+13 Did a little background check on u :). You don't work at a hedge fund, and you're not on the level of shaqoatmeal. You can tell by the way you speak/write. You're going to rutgers or stevens dude. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+13 Congrats on Wells Fargo  Prospect in IB - Gen
+13 Yes. In fact, if you ever get breakfast with any employees from other funds, they are likely to spit into your coffee. Mostly Random Dude
+13 JP Morgan occupies Lehman's old digs on Bank Street in Canary Wharf - heard there used to be an excellent canteen on the seventh floor featuring its own sushi bar, unsure if it's still there. YoungDumbFullOfRum
+13 I currently work for a private debt fund out of NYC so can try to add some info here: Associate 2 in PE - Other
+13 Jazz fucking sucks BigKahunaBanker🏄🍹🍔
+13 Hey friend - had the same situation about a year ago. Started seeing a coworker and it turned into a relationship. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+13 always been this way starting with the whole personality based on school and bank kind of thing. Intern in IB - Gen
+13 Pretty good advice thanks, i.e. I made this mistake all over a pitchdeck Patrick Basedmann
+13 Thank you associates, for constantly telling me you're "absolutely jammed" every single time we get work and responding "we will get started on this" to the thread while emailing me "You can handle, right?". Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+13 It's a disgusting opinion held by people who can't form a coherent argument beyond parroting "it's a woman's choice" and other slogans from the TV, who also happen have the convenient benefit of having been born PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+13 Yes, it should be legal along with drugs. Dingdong08
+13 No problem. I should mention I'm younger than your son. Prospect in IB-M&A
+13 I was in the same boat but one year later. So I was going into Full-time recruiting with only an equity research internship. Literally applied for like 200+ jobs between July and October. Fast and Fiduciary
+13 Just keep fucking and texting, you'll be fine Going Concern
+13 lDo all girls go through a hoe phase? Maybe it's better all that shit already happened and she learned from it.  SKEET SKEET MOTHERFUCKER
+13 the best PE firm is the one where you get along with your supervising manager, where there's a good culture of collaboration, where there is a decent brand, earthwalker7
+13 Why is HR even involved in recruiting, they have no idea how to build a team. Anonymous Monkey
+13 Ask them how those stock options are looking right now Intern in IB - Gen
+13 The "search for yield" issue has been a problem for quite a while now, driven primarily by very low interest rates at least back to the great recession. martin47
+13 THE CULTURE AT ELLIOTT Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+13 Worked in tech, now doing quant trading. Had multiple FAANG offers but turned them down for my current position. BaneStreet
+13 Fair points.  ironman32
+13 Totally a mindset thing. I’m like you. I make amazing money but I can’t help but feel like I’m being crushed by “the man”. Especially in CA where i pay $3k for an apartment that isn’t even that nice. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+13 OP, I don't want to hijack the thread so if you'd rather I just PM this to Pierogi, I'll delete and send to him, I just think this could be helpful to others. thebrofessor
+13 A lot has changed in the last ~3 years, and not just since WFH began (although that will probably cement / accelerate the deterioration). Ask literally any current analyst in NYC - EVR is trying to be the non-lending GS. TRJamesGatz
+13 I used to be an analyst and associate. I understand that you are frustrated, but get over yourself. When you started as a first year analyst, you didn't know your head from your ass either. hominem
+13 seeing this article was really strange for me. I’m actually a first year in IB who took today off because I’ve really been in a bad mental space these past few weeks. Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+13 No. Nothing I said above is real, meaningful insight or warrants discussion. It's just fact. VP in PE - LBOs
+13 Why are you on wso? Get back to work lazy ass... WalMartShopper
+13 Please don’t do it I don’t know you but it’s heartbreaking you feel this way There are resources - please try them 1-800-273-8255 is the hotline Please call throwmeaway123
+13 https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/tech-vs-ib Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 I hate to break it to you, but you'll never learn "economic intuition" from academic classes, especially if your goal is macro trading. MacroJunkie
+13 yikes - I mean that kid asked me for a reference (which I gave glowingly), would suck if he actually hated me but I guess you can't win 'em all. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+13 hey guys, it's the doxxing that is an issue (strictly against our TOS).   That's why it was edited and no bumped. WallStreetOasis.com
+13 Clubhouse and Andressen Horowitz is a good example of this. 6969
+13 I'm somewhere in the middle on all this. Lester Freamon
+13 Patrick Basedman
+13 During my senior year, I had a Super Day right before Spring Break with a large financial consulting firm. After speaking with 3/4 VPs/MDs, I was told we were going to lunch with one of the VPs. Mr. Deeds
+13 I love how people pretend it’s just so easy to move from bank to bank, like it’s no big deal. Smoke Frog
+13 The type of people who use each one CapTable
+13 I'll echo what MBA_Junkie said — I would fix the burnout and get control of your life before making any big decisions. Alistair-Clark