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+13 I'm going to post twice because this is still on the front page and this bothers me viscerally. Take it from a mid-career professional who DID NOT go to an undergraduate target school because I took the scholarship. Synergy_or_Syzygy
+13 I think rather than answer yes or no to your question, it makes more sense to examine some of the structural peculiarities that have emerged in the past decade, and what this means for Private Equity. Fugue
+13 have friends in both seattle and in SF, move outward. my best friend moved from a downtown hip spot to a suburb and found it much more bearable. thebrofessor
+13 People are terribly single minded. I personally think BD is awesome. I mean your job is contacting and meeting entrepreneurs all day. I also consider it to be one of the most important roles in a team. takenotes08
+13 My brother is a fighter pilot. Pussy galore
+13 I read your original post... Substance abuse, family problems, and clinical depression aren't things you can ignore. FinanceBrah
+13 "papertiger" this is what happens when you have a culture where johnny starts a gun obsession right from middle school . I don't get Ame I quit this site because of censorship
+13 It sounds like you were put into a tough situation, but I think you're responding to it in the completely wrong way. Respectfully, you sound more like a child than a senior in college. I need training... Keyser Söze 123
+13 You don't really have to use any complicated functions. Basic stuff like INDEX(MATCH()), OFFSET, stacked logic logic statements (IF+AND+MAX/MIN) make up the majority of my models. cre_questions
+13 It's a bubble waiting to burst. Hopefully the fallout isn't as severe as the housing crisis in 2008, but student loan debt is about $1.3 trillion (2nd only to mortgage debt of $8.3 trillion). Universities jack up tuition. MBAApply
+13 Very true. Not trying to start the whole target v non-target re-hash, but there does need to be some kind of proxy for what makes a good banker/high financier/whatever. School is the best way to do this. Pesca-pescatarian
+13 What argument can I make that hasn't been made already. People jumped over the obviously fake dossier about Trump and hookers pissing on Obama's mattress as proof and then moved right along to the next bullshit. Blank999
+13 do we really need to have a post on office etiquette? thebrofessor
+13 I actually took this exact path to get into VC - I spent 2 years as an equity research analyst in an asset manager then I moved t DeepValue
+13 Am curious why do people understate ECM / Blank999
+13 "My rabbi (mentor) balks when I tell him I’m going to invest my bonus in a diversified equity portfolio so that I am better positioned to buy an apartment the following year. Jacob Moore - Trader at KZI
+13 During an internship I was washing my hands when a director walks in, sees all stalls are taken and waits around. Hola23
+13 If it's an interview, the answer is always yes ;P alpha_q
+13 bro I admire the ambition but it might be way too early to have your goals "set on IB" already. you're in hs! mike ross
+13 Ha, funny.I actually saw Lloyd Blankfein at a Duane Read in NYC last summer. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a douche and bother him and ask him for photos or anything. sl55amg
+13 I'm going to disagree slightly with BreakingOutOfPWM. AllDay_028
+13 "gangstabanka" I'm interested in going into DCM. mrb87
+13 USA jackdonaghy26
+13 Those are some bold claims, what do you have to back up your assertions? You're making ambiguous blanket statements that are easily refuted. Xiiixiii
+13 I live my life with 3 principals when it comes to situations like this EbbsAndFlows
+13 finance versus quant passive versus active left versus right north versus south east versus west thebrofessor
+13 No. APAE
+13 Firstly, that article is far too long. That said, it makes a pretty depressing case with which I don't wholly disagree. brotherbear
+13 Random biotech company was failing and looking for a way to turn the business around. traderlife
+13 Even megafunds are hit or miss. 7xEBITDA
+13 GPA is king. It's crazy how much I haven't used from college.. How many topics I haven't thought of again since taking the final, how many formulas I haven't needed. Corp_titan
+13 The distinction on the credit side is the following: Distressed generally refers to on the run, publicly traded securities or providing rescue/exit financing to companies that have publicly traded securities (or if not, at BeastMode
+13 Economically, the U.S. has been steadily improving for years. It's just that people didn't care about that reality for political purposes, now all of a sudden America is booming. BobTheBaker
+13 "jec" Can you please explain in layman's terms what's been going on with vol products in last several days? LOL, yeah, I guess Mostly Random Dude
+13 Your problem is common across industries and it may be a good opportunity to dramatically raise your game as an analyst and communicator. computercomputercomputer
+13 $200-350k? Yeah right I have friends going into Google/FB/Apple and even then they're getting $150-200k. Please let me know which companies are paying upto $350k. thecoolkid1234
+13 I have a little bit of a different perspective than others here. I'm not surprised you aren't getting looks, because there are a lot of red flags you need to address. Let's think about from the banks perspective: AllDay_028
+13 The big machine that taxes us (shout out big government) doesn't know the difference between bonuses and paychecks. It taxes you automatically, then when you do your taxes it pays you back the amount they overtaxed you. GridironCEO
+13 First of all, sincere congratulations to those who got invited to the Superday. Hopefully you guys will make it through. alefein
+13 Well, first, I guess the AR-15 my 18-year old just bought with his own money and had shipped to the local gun range would have to be shipped back so that he could get that "buy-back" you're referring to. dm100
+13 The state school kids are OBSESSED with going to a t10 MBA program to push their undergrad down their resume. After acquiring an elite MBA they act like they went to undergrad there, e.g. axecapital17
+13 Dude I feel like you're spinning your wheels here because you are in a crisis of indecision. You have pretty much all the data you need at this point. BreakingOutOfPWM
+13 My opinion, and I know it's going to make some M&A guys a bit butthurt, but M&A is not nearly as good as it used to be, I'd much rather be industry. overpaid_overworked
+13 Was at a super day interview at a BB. I was interviewing with an MD who asked me what was the biggest animal I could kill with my bare hands. I spent a few years in the Army and was a Green Beret/Ranger. Ranger24
+13 By no means is this all of it.. Just to compile it for those that are interested: Acquisitions- Responsible for sourcing new real estate investment opportunities. geology rocks
+13 There's a lot to be said for sending your daughter where she'll be happiest for the next four years, and that's ultimately a personal decision. HighlyClevered
+13 x Anonymous Monkey
+13 But I think you are preventing yourself from truly considering the point because you know it may be valid. Nudnick McMooch
+13 Piggy backing off the piggy back... gotmike
+13 "Jusmonkey" Was just scrolling through twitter when an article about Rihanna causing a $800mil slide on snap's stock popped up. CRE
+13 The prior comments are a bit too reductive on their own. Together they provide a decent picture which I will elaborate on. APAE
+13 labanker jankynoname West Coast Analyst thebrofessor
+13 Typically there is a heavier rush of these types of threads when approaching recruiting season/s, but I agree it's an issue if you don't use the filters... WallStreetOasis.com
+13 Pretty good experience (consulting not banking) on both the professional and social side. The Pharma Guy
+13 I think everything that has been said is right on the money, especially Going Concern , but I would add a few things I've observed from our CEO: luv2speed
+13 Some really strong suggestions here. A couple of mine are below. APAE
+13 I simply don't understand the idea that challenges and stimulus can't consistently be found outside of the office. BobTheBaker
+13 Congratulations on the offer! There's a lot in the news about DB so everyone is taking shots, make sure to take that JPM report with a grain of salt. bankerboy252
+13 "eric9242" Here we have a teen famous for surviving a mass shooting. I quit this site because of censorship
+13 So much of how you land is just luck. I got laid off in the great recession and ended up at a better job with twice the pay a week later. I quit this site because of censorship
+13 Full disclosure, I haven't read the whole thread like I normally do, but thebrofessor if you @ me, I'll always reply. APAE
+13 ALL problems with society are rooted in the seven deadly sins, and the solutions lie in the virtues. it's truly no more complicated than that thebrofessor
+13 "G-I the pharma guy" Would you not say that all these cuts are looking to make DB a strong MM rather than a BB in the next 5 years? eblofeld
+13 One thing to note is the math of all of it. I did some digging into the spread of the finance people in my company (F200 A&D) and found the percentage breakout as follows: Corp_titan
+13 I know its rough, but hang in there. Killing yourself is never an option. I know it feels like the end of the world, but its not! bankerella2
+13 http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/</a">Mr Money Mustache- Developing the frugality mindset. Makes you rethink using money as the sole source of fun/self-worth. urmaaam
+13 It's true. Fugue
+13 Go work at a summer camp. Now, you have to be someone who enjoys physical activity, being around kids, and is willing to be exhausted at the end of day. If so, it's an awesome experience. I did it, and it's worth it. Farm2Bank
+13 Wow, a lot to unpack here. Let me just preface this by noting that it's obvious you weren't a lawyer and that you're lying about your law background because you have zero clue what you're talking about. I quit this site because of censorship
+13 Let's not miss the forest for the trees. I understand that you are eager to learn modeling but that is easy to do and that is what everyone put into their resume. Naoki Hanzawa
+13 few cringeworthy moments irie
+13 The worst I ever had was close to 150 hours (145 hours of which, I got to paid for, 10 hours of travel time because they were "emergencies" and 135 hours of work time). Frieds
+13 Nice list. To summarize, every positive statement made is the opposite in reality, and every question asked is trying to fish for information that wasn't directly part of the question Going Concern
+13 For ib - talk about a recent deal, tell about a time you saw something wrong and how did you approach it (something like that) Anonymous Monkey
+13 Classic "hurry up and wait" model. Very flawed and inefficient. Do it this way because it's always been done this way BS. It will take one courageous individual to build a better mousetrap and the rest will follow. rickle
+13 True story - I was in Paris with my GF, having a picnic dinner with her friend and her BF. Dude gave me some shit about being part of evil in society. I told him something about not caring as long as I got paid. Blank999
+13 "thebrofessor" let's talk about this - do you want kids? if so, why? if not, why not? Layne Staley
+13 "harden4mvp" Yea I try to explain that without banks you really wouldn't have a good quality of life and only some people actually get it. I quit this site because of censorship
+13 This is really sad but it portrays the reality. Working hours are treated as honor badges and some people in the WSO WhatsApp group have admitted that they work until 3 am regularly. alasdihsduasdguasduadsys
+13 I was in Beijing and my friend Johnny and I wanted to hit up a place to BS around and get some food and drinks and stuff. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+13 I am bullish on three cities that will continue to do well, DC, Seattle & LA. yoruba123
+13 I tend to agree. I think a lot of people on this site have never met anyone with any meaningful amount of power. It's a great deal more disappointing than you might imagine to discover that they are just people. brotherbear
+13 Here's the short version: the lack of return offer makes you a liability; getting a FT offer will be a difficult, uphill battle. RX
+13 I like this analysis, was thinking something similar. Musk knows many wealthy people. Capital markets are just an option. $10BB to own the future of transportation? UFOinsider
+13 This is obviously my own opinion, and I don't know what much about every sector but (just a few top banks, not a particular order): TrackBack
+13 lol monaco monkey, I know you are a troll but this is weak. I went through this phase too a while ago, so I know exactly what your doing. Your goal is to make people feel bad, but jokes on you. I am content. adrian-monk
+13 "iBankedUp" I'm guessing in this situation, the guy has no idea he's being considered for a promotion, at least officially. Question: I DickFuld
+13 Setting aside the tired headline from another College Republican who probably hasn't worked a day in his life outside his daddy's company, it shouldn't surprise anyone that there is a growing cry for a system of greater we Alt-Ctr-Left
+13 "Link_REDev" "Isaiah_53_5" Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+13 ~50 days ago I was deadset on leaving my current company--I was ready to go immediately. I quit this site because of censorship
+13 exactly what I thought would happen. an attempt at remembering someone for the good they did gets twisted into a political argument that tears down his character before he's even put on his last suit. thebrofessor
+13 When I was a trader, the older guys had a ridiculous habit of speaking like traders all the time. For instance, brotherbear
+13 "TNA" https://www.google.com/amp/s/mobile Billion with a B
+13 I'd have to disagree with a lot of the recommendations. LA is so nuanced that making broad sweeping recommendations about areas is misguided. ke18sb
+13 "MajorKey" majority of legacy admits are better candidates at top schools than non-legacy admits to be honest.. DickFuld
+13 Great question. Yeah, I've thought a lot about this. In essence I think an MBA comes down to three benefits and when you unpack it really two: networking, brand and learning. clearingfog
+13 So, lets run an example that assumes the following: 1. Sale of Original Investment On July 1st, 2018, Investor sells Apple stock and realizes gain of $250,000 The Duke of Wall Street
+13 2 thoughts from me: 1) Decide what's more important for you at this stage in your life and how you want to balance it and 2) Communicate well with your staffer and co-workers. Lifestylemna
+13 So fucking true. Sergioaguero
+13 Be IT guy in high school because I'm a giant computer nerd Get IT job after high school instead of going to college, because money > everything Be recommended as IT guy for a FoF Work at Kassad