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+47 -you have issues with saving money so the bonus being paid in 3x installments appeals to you as you simply don't have self control to get one lump sum Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+47 Pussy galore
+47 PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+47 I would hate to work for you - people like you make this industry miserable. Are you going to think back fondly on your incremental deal experience in your 20s when you’re old? Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+47 Honestly, you’re probably just kinda weird Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+47 Please explain why nobody should want to work at Strategic Partners? Is it because they get paid Bx money? Fugue
+47 Mgmt right now:  American Express Card
+47 Yes, because too many American women in my age group (20s) are beginning to self-identify as socialist/communist/intersectional feminist/non-binary/mentally ill/fat pride radicals. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+47 RBC = 95/96 Bulls Intern in IB-M&A
+47 no but it should be Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+47 I'd live in hell if the pay package was lucrative enough. BobTheBaker
+47 When I browse, all I see are eyebrows. I'm actually a squirrel
+47 Listen here pipsqueak, you're already behind the 8-ball, which you should have already snorted by now. Also, side note, don't smoke pot in middle school, grow up and do cocaine like a real banker. BillMurray
+47 "CRE" Because they don't know any better and/or are literally from very entitled backgrounds. WalMartShopper
+47 Honestly... money doesn't mean shit to me. It's probably more so the lifestyle. When I had my son, I was super young. I had nothing and all I ever wanted to be was a hot shot trader. mswoonc
+47 Okay, actual certified banker here. I have worked extensively on LBO financings with teams from RBC, WF, DB, and UBS. Synergy_or_Syzygy
+47 I heard one group at another BB had fun at a holiday party one time back in like 2017 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+47 I think he's in the wrong business if he can't count to three properly. Ace Rothstein
+47 I don't speak for him, but whenever I hear people say "please vote" or "this election is important" it almost always translates to "vote democrat". Pheer
+47 Dean Keaton
+47 Talk about a time when you solved a problem and had to incorporate a diverse set of perspectives in the solution Give me a sales pitch on something you're interested in PotatoSalad
+46 I’m at a non-target, somehow networked my way to a tier 1 bank but I totally get where you’re coming from. I initially hated networking bc I also treated it like a chore— which was my first mistake. yyyyyyyy
+46 I got autism, greed, and back office! My score was incredibly high in these areas. Do you think I have a shot? ineedagirlfriend
+46 Holy shit cannot believe you had to write this out on a finance forum. Starting to think this website kinda sucks forward_lateral
+46 This one is from a friend of mine. First interview out of grad school bio-engineering. Mind you, this guy is normal, parties, etc, and is a life-long friend - not an anti-social stereotype of engineers. originationmgmt
+46 Sorry man, I only know the best for back office, good luck with the search! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+46 You are missing out on nothing is the real answer. People are different and want different things in life. Based on what you have chosen (family, hobbies, sunshine) you have the right career for you. Synergy_or_Syzygy
+46 I mean, to be fair to OP, he literally qualified that by saying "if you even want to argue that background should be considered". VP in PE - LBOs
+46 The frontier is all the places you don’t want to go and in the jobs that don’t exist. Your job exists to make the market more efficient. Works at Citadel Investment Group
+46 BX/Apollo VPs have fun shouting on GS MDs for not getting a deal structured the way they like. GS MDs will go to their moms for some consolation afterwards. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+46 Lateral on over to the Arby's Boys.  No judgment, just meats.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+46 It's just the tried and true (and cliché!) fact that people don't tend to change their behavior: considering our relative youth the timeline of the history of the universe, we are little changed neurologically from when we macro bruin
+46 Not sure if this posted twice, but will delete if it did: Intern in IB - Gen
+46 Head Intern in IB - Cov
+46 Private Equity. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+46 fucking creditors greensangrua
+46 Mods this guy has sex ban him Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+46 Never thought of that! Our janitor is actually ex-Lehman so he might have some old contacts. AllStateRap
+46 Me. I manage my own portfolio for my family office (c. $10k AUM) AMA Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+46 POV: target school kid finds out his school name won’t just give him an offer at GS TMT. Corporate Monke
+46 3.3 GPA FROM THE WORST NON-TARGET YOU'VE EVER SEEN REPORTING. APP IS IN! Prospect in IB - Cov
+46 Alright, as a POC, here's my two cents. I don't know what exactly was said, but I'd rather be called a useless sack of shit for example rather than be called a slur or be insulted in some other discriminatory way. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+46 You sound insufferable Associate 1 in PE - Other
+46 Not sure where you are seeing this hate. Most people on WSO consider RBC a top BB alongside the likes of GS, MS, and JPM. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+46 2/100 is not 0.5% buddy. You might wanna ditch the IB dream and go Big 4 given ur quantitative skills  sifter107
+46 Cold emails are very rare (if you meant to work email). But always get tons of linked in requests and messages there. batemanyilk
+46 My favorite part is when they fly a kid out for a super day but don’t hire him because of information they already knew prior to flying him out (his 3.2 GPA). Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+46 Was it hard to tell your parents ECM was the best you could do? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+46 morally wrong Yeah, exploiting the shit out of diversity programs used by blonde chicks who grew up in Greenwich is "morally wrong." iercurenc
+46 Good morning Rich Intern in IB-M&A
+46 Woke retards deserve a special place in hell (even though I'm diversity) Prospect in IB - Cov
+46 And of course litquidity (former JEF analyst) is running cover for him on IG.  PaulAllenIsInLondon
+46 Yeah, except that Trump cut funding to BLS surveying so he clearly isn't interested in any kind of greater accuracy. boomerslayer
+46 Half is a lot especially from a first-year analyst bonus, but it is a great idea to get them something nice. Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+46 Chill tf out. Imagine projecting your frustration of having to look through cover letters all day onto kids just trying to get a job. Cover letters are fucking stupid anyway. Analyst 2 in S&T - Other
+46 Powerful deductive reasoning skills right here VP in IB-M&A
+46 Honored to be the first one to MS this. Didn’t read, just fuck those rankings Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+46 ECM bankers need to be studied Assistant in Non-profit
+46 No problem.   Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+46 Sort of hard to separate the man from the mythologizing.  Especially since he seems to be buying into his own hype more and more. Ozymandia
+46 You are not alone.  There is nothing to be embarrassed about.   The first thing you need to do is get your confidence back.   Buyside Credit
+46 Family is everything.   Dominic Toretto
+46 Associate 1 in IB - CovWe're too busy working on live deals to post on here Director in IB - Gen
+46 No brainer. GS compliance. Prospect in Other
+46 He probably had a lot of good points - the student orgs are largely a big networking circle jerk and most grads realize this.   Would still interview him regardless of what he said  Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+46 Not something I would try to replicate but def a big dick move. We issued a term sheet to a hot prospect and are on the phone with the Founder... PE-biz-dev
+46 Congrats on the MS Menlo rejection Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+46 Young, so not 'super rich', but with a trust fund / from a wealthy family. What do I worry about / what stresses me out? Associate 1 in IB - ECM
+46 Pull up in a rented Rolls with a hired "companion" on your arm wearing the loudest pinstripe suit you can find and a wide, shit eating grin. iggs99988
+46 I'll bite. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong on any of these... Alt E S
+46 Another thing that puzzles me is why is everyone in love with hot girls? Why aren't people crazy over the 3's? Man it's so wierd... Associate 2 in CorpDev
+46 Fuck you, I hope the next time you let your dog off its leash in public it runs into traffic. VP in PE - LBOs
+46 It is not always an ego trip. Many people are struggling to find jobs and need to try to make their profiles stand out. Smoke Frog
+46 Congrats on RBC bellsandwhistles
+46 The PE versus IB debate is an interesting one. The truth is college kids don’t know what they want to do and it’s really hard to say what is actually better for your future. Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+46 Religion and my community at church. Analyst 2 in IB - Restr
+46 You've been removed from consideration for the MD position in light of recently discovered irregularities in your personal history *Surprised Pocahontas face* S-Buule
+46 If my VP is reading this then yeah I’m talking about you and fuck off Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+46 The absolute state of American society when he: 1) didn't dump her when she started asking about the OnlyFans 2) didn't dump her when she decided to pull through with it Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+46 No, I'm pretty serious. Barring something like meth or heroin, you have very limited downside and a pretty good return: 1) free drugs 2) pretty cool story 3) you're "in". One of the guys. There's levels to this. The Warthog
+46 Good stuff man. Can I borrow $100,000? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+46 A law degree was viewed much differently in the 70s and 80s. Back in the day, it was more of a generalist degree and the "default" path for bright liberals arts students. le_petit_tourette
+46 I’ve been eating unhealthy past couple days and my stomach is fucked up. Having to squeeze to poop. Not fun. Anonymous Monkey
+46 Your issues might be legitimate, but it doesn’t make you any less of a bitch Canvasblank
+46 This is your MD. Don’t forget double meat and hot sauce. Treat yourself to some baklava on me young gun. Anonymous Monkey
+46 Bro are you fucking autistic?  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+46 Where do all the fit hot men/chads exit to?  I want to exit with them (completely heterosexual post by the way) VP in IB-M&A
+46 Usually a couple hundred per week during the courtship period before having "the talk." Then after we are officially a couple, we split everything and when she realizes how much dinner costs, we go out less as she is payin Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+46 Amen fellow retard! Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+46 Demanding a full-time return to office because it's "more productive" despite only spending ~20 hours / week actually in the office yourself. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+46 New York. Have a friend who’s in the group. The juniors are shitting bricks rn. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+46 Sourcing Hit up organic supermarkets (wholefoods/local owned co-op) and local coffee shops, target organic and specialty. Reservation at Dorsias
+46 5-7 times a day?  HODL
+46 you dont have to do multiple rounds of interviews and a superday at the end of an internship  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+46 Okay I usually don’t comment on this, but since there are annoyingly so many comments about RBC, here we go. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+46 To be fair, your post was extremely condescending, implying these people weren't smart or good at their jobs... 2 days into their job... Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+46 Maybe MBB should focus more on addressing the most important diligence issues than graphic design ShooterMcGavin11
+46 From the way you guys talk you I can tell that you either a. have no girlfriend and rub your knob yourself such as your associates‘ b. johnruth
+46 Before I became so fervent about Private Equity, I thoroughly considered all my other career options: hedge funds and VC. VP in PE - LBOs
+46 Come back in 2 years and I'll give you a good one ArizonaIce