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+13 Your question is a harder one to answer than it appears, but I'll give you the short answer then the long one. DataDog
+13 Let’s be a little clearer on value... your response is still a little gray. I’ll go first. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+13 what are u trying to say about Nomura bro Incoming Analyst in IB - Gen
+13 I went to a new fund starting out over going to a megafund—my long term comp is significantly higher and I learned significantly more with more flexibility in hours compared to my peers that went to megafunds out of our an Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+13 I am not type A whatsoever. I’ve transformed my mind to be someone that’s action-oriented but I’ve always been a more creative / abstract person. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+13 This isn't even funny. That Russian commie fuck literally abused and tormented the kid and he/GS will pay up no doubt. Hope he finds his way in a better firm. Fuck the USSR Analyst 1 in S&T - Equities
+13 I have only worked for one female boss in my finance tenure, thus I only have the following anecdotal evidence: labanker
+13 Yes, we were. You've got to be trolling - how do people not understand that energy independence isn't literally energy independence? Energy independence doesn't literally mean we were energy independent.  nonu-r
+13 With respect to: I don't truly know what I love to do And: Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+13 quantitative hedge funds - eau de autisme IRRection
+13 If you choose IB over becoming a Rhodes Scholar, you're a goddamn fool. You can always come back to IB, but you'll never get the shot of being a Rhodes Scholar (which is 100x more selective) again. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 Did you just watch Fight Club and completely give up on society? NB574
+13 UCSDThrowaway Let's see if the MAGA hillbillies elect this guy again in the midterms (spoiler- they will) PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+13 The fact that you would make a post like this implies you have zero social intelligence anyway so I would just go for high gpa Buegie
+13 I'm not sure there really are "American values" in 2022 given the state of the country. I remember in my youth (2000s) and even early 2010s the country was far more cohesive and we were proud of it. Sequioa
+13 Post Covid it’s been more casual. Pencil skirts not common anymore. Would definitely invest in 1-2 nice suits (Theory is a good option). Aritzia has a lot of good casual business attire. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+13 The elite boutiques pay more (Shake Shack, In N Out, PDQ) Associate 1 in PE - Other
+13 Thanks. Knowing that there are people like you in the industry makes me feel a little better. averagebbbmunkey
+13 Give me a break. The guy has only been the mayor for like two weeks. VP in IB - CB
+13 Joining Barclays this summer - just want to reiterate for any VPs, MDs, and above who browse this thread that a ton of students and analysts read WSO and take what is on here very seriously, especially when Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+13 Sounds ideal  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+13 To be honest, OP you sound like someone who's finally had a couple of months of real experience on a trading desk and trying hard to throw out every bit of jargon you might have overheard from the senior traders, thinking Trader in HF - Other
+13 BAML Premium Rewards with a Preferred Rewards bonus (based on your combined Bank of America as well as all Merrill Lynch accounts). Synergy_or_Syzygy
+13 A level promotion should help a lot, although I'm not familiar with how corporate banking comp scales with title. APAE
+13 . Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+13 Wow seriously? TLBandChill
+13 Because: Anonymous Monkey
+13 Ah, the Live Laugh Love of conservative millennials Angus Macgyver
+13 You will never work in any division of Blackstone. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 Not going into specifics but 2nd year quant options analyst 214k base. 70 hours week max, currently remote til 2022. Bonus for past year was ~70% base pay. GeniusD
+13 So many people would literally suck this dude’s dick if they were given the chance. recoveringalc
+13 A lateral move may be good, and it may in fact lead you to succeed where you were struggling before. With some people, it really is night and day with a change in scenery motley_accrual
+13 I was always wondering how a man could be that stupid to marry a woman. There are so many downsides and no upsides, especially if you have money. jordan25
+13 I think this is an important post. QuiltEmerson
+13 "PteroGonzalez" if you have nothing useful to say, why speak? Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+13 your girlfriend being there shouldn't have an impact on your decision and don't let it or you'll regret it..seen too many friends fall down that path as young as you are. Thats my only advice. funding_SECured
+13 Kevin25
+13 WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WO low eq watchdog
+13 Nope. Qatalyst is all washed up now. Imperva, Qualtrics, Hortonworks, Apptio, Looker, all completely irrelevant deals. Probably in the same league as Tobin and Co at this point. SlipperyWhenDry
+13 Terrible. Absolutely ruins any idea of competition. Its a monopoly play driven by billionaires looking to "de-risk" their businesses. After levering up their balance sheets they complain that they aren't profitable. KClubs
+13 When I first started full-time, I would enthusiastically respond to every recruiting email I got from undergrads, knowing that I was in their shoes not long ago and wished someone paid some attention to me. gdxx
+13 Should have said: “Who’s more foolish, the fool? Or the fool or follows him?” Principal in PE - LBOs
+13 Can't do a single pushup. One kid I''m working with can't do a single pushup, pretty funny to watch him try SillyPanda9
+13 I know once I read the part about a "once in a lifetime opportunity" I lost interest in helping you. People don't want to help the guy who already thinks he's the smartest guy in the room - especially if he isn't. Director in RE - Comm
+13 I've had a few bouts of burnout. Usually, it comes after a long period of non-stop work where I've busted my ass and am so exhausted by the end of it, I need 2-3 days just to recover and start to feel normal again. Frieds
+13 Revenge. Simple and clear. My teacher, my classmates, even my father said I was a no-good piece of shit. Guess what? I´ll prove the contrary to you. All of you. Intern in IB - Gen
+13 Keep your chin up king, your snapback is falling Intern in S&T - Other
+13 Well, the south side of Chicago is the baddest part of town. And if you go down there, you better just beware of a man named Leroy Brown. I'm actually a squirrel
+13 Heard of a kid who would stay up for several nights in a row to "prepare" for his upcoming summer analyst stint. This could was a college sophomore to be clear and hadn't even applied to jobs yet.  Principal in PE - LBOs
+13 This guy is living the dream of 95% of the people on this forum, and you want to ban him?  This post is shameful.  HuskySized
+13 Apologize in advance for this stream of consciousness, but hopefully it's relevant and provides some insight into a late-20s person's thoughts. DifferentKindaHigh
+13 Why not become CEO of GS and THEN make your music. gsssa 2050
+13 You are essentially arguing for a universal ethic, and then a legal system based on said ethics. That's absolutely absurd haha and is like a 5th grade level of understanding of ethics. jarstar1
+13 I partially agree but mostly disagree. If you missed high school, you missed four years. There are potentially decades and decades and decades (and decades and decades ...) to go. Synergy_or_Syzygy
+13 $85K base + overtime + a $2.5K signing bonus is more than enough for housing + food for an intern. Get off your high horse. DinoEats
+13 I'm sure someone will come over the top with a much more in depth explanation about how all the accounting works, but my guess is you're just looking the mechanics on how to layer this in. Pro Forma
+13 Nah you’re chilling. I was the same way. Always mediocre in school, but got into a target because of athletics/legacy, and then BB through a family friend. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 While they have crossover skills, they are three different jobs. All of which are lucrative. So you should choose the one that best suits your personal interests and talents. VP in PE - LBOs
+13 Gotta go anon cuz this is an unpopular opinion - I was floored when I heard which of our analysts (EB) got which offers. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+13 I’ve been living in SF for 17 years.  Couple tips: odog @digitalimmortality.com
+13 You're right OP. For whatever reason I get along well with guys who are also over 6 feet. Short guys tend to be quick to any perceived slight. Been called arrogant by a few short guys but never tall guys. davegrollman
+13 no technicals, it was basic questions like why IB?, what are your 3 best qualities, etc. sixtrain
+13 Based on how you wrote it, pretty sure the kid had no intention of roasting your bank and only followed up with part 2 because you seemed offended.  If that's the stupidest question you've got while networking, consid VP in IB - Gen
+13 If Bankers unionize, Hell must have frozen over. PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+13 "pbaik829" You also left out the fact that China initially attempted to cover up the virus, allowing it to spread even more, causing a w Hu Xijin
+13 mY bUzZfeED quIZ sayZ i is in RaVENclaW 6969
+13 m_1 Makes no sense why the US loves illegal immigrants but basically kicks out US-educated folks with degrees & potentially solid earnings/tax revenue...   PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+13 You are in a tough but not unusual spot, I've been there and have some thoughts for you ... Veracity
+13 >Middle of the road The Big Short >Cringe, basic WoWS >Cringe, rare American Psycho >Prestige, basic Wall Street >Prestige, rare BigKahunaBanker🏄🍹🍔
+13 So you go to SMU northkoreanbanker
+13 Seeing posts like these make me wonder if I'm retarded... Congrats and good luck; all of your options are fantastic. essex_county
+13 Answering from the perspective of post-IB: When I left I had a tough time adjusting to what would be considered a normal work environment.  It took a while to shake behavior like immediately prioritizing the latest em Anonymous Monkey
+13 Elon Musk is the non-athletic version of Dennis Rodman. He has that hyper insecurity complex that requires a lifetime of screaming “I am different” in everyones face. Major daddy issues sorta thing. ChuckieSullivan
+13 @Diversity people, can u plz say u are diversity or not when talking about interviews? Its a completely different timeline and is literally not useful to the other 90% of the wso population otherwise. Prospect in IB-M&A
+13 I'm from a nontarget that sends pretty much no one to IB. We send more finance majors to MLM schemes than F100 companies. I networked constantly and ended up getting an offer at RBC. Intern in IB - Cov
+13 you are an intern in PE so stfu and suck my dick Intern in IB - Gen
+13 All of this is very well deserved by the far left (AOC / Sanders / etc). They have effectively destroyed any sense of meritocracy to score political points. Sequioa
+13 Are you defining UMC by the salary data point or by the standard of living? I’ll give you two examples. KREBSCYCLEOMG
+13 This has been posted before, but it really comes back to learning, hard-work, and practice. First, like all lifers, you need to watch your senior mid-managers and appreciate what they do. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+13 This is clearly a troll (“therefore, CS should not be considered a BB anymore”) but I’ll entertain it anyway.    Please don’t spread misinformation. Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+13 Your answer was fine. Dumb questions deserve dumb answers. If you did well in all other aspects of the interview, then you shouldn't waste your time worrying over this. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+13 To push back a bit here, I know it feels great to be on the other side for once but remember what it's like to be recruiting. Candidates are nervous because they really want to make a good impression. chdg145
+13 Not a super senior guy here, but you did say analyst / associate, so being the latter I guess I've earned the right to voice up. Nearly all the CIMs I've seen follow the same format, as you would agree: The Real John Smith
+13 Let's look at the immigration policies and demographics of those nations you mention... Anonymous Monkey
+13 The Ukraine / Russia has been a godsend for an otherwise ineffectual Biden Administration. dedline
+13 1. i.can.make.it
+13 I’ll be the odd one - I like working in an office, and I feel like I’ve lost a ton by being at home the last two years. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+13 OP, you have zero shot ever making any money in RE if you only make $300k with 4 years of exp. The way I see it there are three options from here: Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+13 LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL Analyst 2 in IB - CB
+13 This attitude is so toxic. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+13 No way this is a thing Intern in IB - Cov
+13 I had an SA gig there and had a decent experience. It's a bit different than Raptor or banker00 depicted. Tweedy Harris
+13 I do not stutter so I have not faced your dilemma, OP. Here is what I would consider doing... 1. Do not mention it in the email. Jamoldo
+13 "BatemanBatemanBateman" It all comes down to 4 things Going Concern
+13 If you buy a CLO equity tranche, does that breach the covenants of Islam? Teller in Non-profit
+13 Seems like a lot of folks think starting off in development is better. I have a different opinion. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+13 I care far more about whether she has a big ole set of knockers than how tall she is, although I think a bit of height is nice too. Angus Macgyver
+13 Please listen to the man in consulting who most likely travels to Alabama to work on "major" deals for months on end and has never been asked to model any relevant LBO or comp analysis in his life. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 " you were some nerd that's never slayed cooch writing c++ from a bean bag chair in NoCal drinking a goat milk cortado" I'm in this picture and I don't like it ConfusedGuru
+13 Yes there are many challenges of being at a MM that many have outlined previously so I will not do so. As for the upside... Jamoldo