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+12 You have every right to feel exploited. You’re getting paid less for equal work. I think the best next step would be to talk to your career mentor honestly about the situation. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+12 banananizer Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+12 i didn't ms you, might be a jefferies kid or something Intern in IB-M&A
+12 No, Wells Fargo has replaced GS as the #1 BB. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+12 I started manging my health a bit like a RPG game, and it's great way of thinking about it. Ha! PM in HF - Macro
+12 Greenwich partners (James Heath) worst headhunter to exist. Those who know, know. Analyst 2 in IB - ECM
+12 A lot of mental gymnastics to justify being a 40 year old who spends their time being a jerk to 20 year olds on an online forum.  Not to mention that if you're constantly having to follow up your original point with a CharlesCheese
+12 Start with the big names/essentials from all the subgenres and then work your way outwards from there. Tycho Brahe
+12 The whole “it’s only 2 years, suck it up” is such a brutal mindset and it’s impossible to understand how bad 2 years can be until you’re working 120 hours a week. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+12 Absolutely terrible, no idea who greenlit this From one of the best CIs in the game to arguably the worst Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+12 Nonsense to Medallion insider trading. Just doesn't add up at all. Just ridiculous. Does not fit the facts at all.  morgantire
+12 "AretePursuit" Having said that, I'd go for the 20% net pnl.. 8 figure payout in a good year. Mostly Random Dude
+12 50% either you get an offer or you dont donuteater555
+12 Kim Kardashian mergelord11
+12 Yes always, the delivery drivers work extremely hard jobs and are paid very little... and the DoorDash fees do not go to the driver. $5 is nothing to me but it's meaningful for them. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+12 Took me that long to find it. Intern in IB - Cov
+12 I work in growth (and love the space!) and used to work around the buyouts world as a consultant. There are tradeoffs to both, which I outlined below:  Pros of Growth relative to Buyouts: PE-biz-dev
+12 That's how most people felt when they first start the role. At least I felt the same way. PM in HF - EquityHedge
+12 in short do hard things deliberately - distance running, jiu jitsu, open water swimming, murphs help the less fortunate and listen to their stories thebrofessor
+12 First off sorry to hear that you’ve been laid off. I read a post from John Drachman about impending layoffs that I think is relevant to your situation. patrick_bateman_
+12 I've not much interest in IB/PE but I do want to work hard. What I like most about this website is I'm surrounded by people who want to put in the work and achieve their goals, whatever they may be. Laowai666
+12 Doubtful. Consumer spending has been high in Nashville for a while (too long) and so has the money pouring in from tourists. Liam Gallagher
+12 You are simply derailing a prospect's career advice thread... I was pointing out to a college student that WSO has a lot of one-sided discourse (true). ESG discussion is very political and you are cherry-picking stats. eloquence
+12 It's no surprise this thread pops up every so often and is always started by a Sigma Chi with all of the Sigma Chis chirping in. geology rocks
+12 I prefer wearing these bad boys when I run the treadmill dealsleds2424
+12 kellycriterion Deal Team Six
+12 Dude… are you really complaining about having to work until 1am… sometimes? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+12 yeah but ib is ass Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+12 I get both angles. The kid is going through a lot and is being 100% rational. Sharing the firm is all downside and no upside for them. He or she is right to have told the shrieking mob to fuck off. I’d do the same VP in IB-M&A
+12 You joke but the bank I was interning at, the CEO (smallish boutique at the time) was sleeping with an intern a couple years ago. plantpot
+12 I would look at taking an extra semester or year of school honestly if possible. Abccc1533
+12 Have found templates to be more trouble than they're worth. Synergy_or_Syzygy
+12 Get laid bro Intern in IB-M&A
+12 No one said family which shocked me. My family brought me into this world and have been there for every step. My mum moved to a whole new country as a single parent with 100€ to her name. Polar123
+12 Is this a troll? "you seem pretty amazing so far haha" ...when did this website turn into MySpace circa 2007 jjwatt_469
+12 People on WSO say Jefferies is fratty, but a quick LinkedIn search shows these kids lookin like absolute squids. Intern in IB - Cov
+12 Hustler’s University Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+12 Wasn't me but I was a witness... petight
+12 This question gets asked repeatedly in this sub and ultimately it comes down to what interests you. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+12 Respect for working the jobs you worked. No one understands the food industry until they've worked in it. Work in it once and suddenly you'll find an extremely high level of empathy for everyone else in the space. Associate 2 in CorpDev
+12 I work in acquisitions and to most of my friends (who also graduated Finance/Accounting) think I sell houses or am a property manager. Love hearing that. 123CRE
+12 This is a tough one. I don't believe in pre-marital or extra-marital sex, but I also have zero desire--none whatsoever--to get married and have kids while I think about relations about 99% of waking hours. I quit this site because of censorship
+12 My perspective: Reaganing
+12 That's called client service. Why would you get fired for that? DickFuld
+12 Cochrane Review is about as authoritative as it gets and their conclusion, released this months, is that masking accomplished fuck all.  Other research suggesting that masking not only did nothing to stop transmission BBA18
+12 "TNA" And Obama was black. Kassad
+12 Nobody's been responding to my emails all day. Not even the interns. Not even a text. Is this standard policy? Seriously f***ed up IMO. S.O.L.
+12 Lazard and Rothschild stand above all other EBs in terms of presence and deal flow in Europe as you noted. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+12 Found the Pierpoint & Co. banker Intern in IB - Cov
+12 yes. LA banker here at different firm, may be able to shed some light. Moelis LA has a lot of ex-DLJ LA senior folk, Ken Moelis himself is ex-UBS and DLJ. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+12 Just to be clear, this master plan of yours is all about an intern?  Analyst 3+ in HF - RelVal
+12 Idk in my case it has been quite a mess. I have two options: A) Date extremely entitled women whose life goal is to have their husband pay for their expensive lifestyle Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+12 Unless you are going to live in China and eat/breathe/shit Mandarin only for 3 - 4 years, trying to learn it will get you nowhere. SSits
+12 Oh sweet summer child baddealflow12
+12 id respectfully have to disagree - i went through the process for PWP a year or two ago, didnt get an offer, and ultimately signed at moelis. Would 100% have taken PWP if I did get an offer though. ihavb1gc0ck
+12 One of my good friends has a crazy story, ill keep it short - not necessarily at the top, but this kid is an absolute grinder and it shows persistence can overcome all: knightbanker
+12 Let's be realistic here. LeMonkey37
+12 Thanks for the comment, and the nice words. I can't talk too specifically about my family unfortunately. APAE
+12 2.5/10, this ain't it chief  iggs99988
+12 Obligatory no HF knowledge or experience, but your post really resonated with my past job hunt experience. I was in Consulting for a number of years and was looking to make the jump to Corp Dev. Associate 2 in CorpDev
+12 I want to commend you for your honest and thorough self-reflection; that's a wonderful trait that you should continue to practice. The prior comments have been spot-on with literal and direct feedback. APAE
+12 I don't regret it per se, but I did dive right back in once I realized that this was a case of the grass definitely being greener.  I have a lovely 3-year gap on my resume that I still daydream about to this day, thou TheGrind
+12 I've officially completed year one of banking. And I will say this industry is filled with SO many insecure incels (analyst all the way to MD), it's actually disgusting. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+12 Wanted to become an EB so bad they destroyed their own balance sheet Intern in IB - Gen
+12 I think hybrid (3/2) is the way of the future. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+12 I have zero knowledge here, so take everything I say with a grain of salt. NT123
+12 The comments are largely true, but something that’s not talked about is the KPI differences between analysts and associates. RBOB_squarepants
+12 I tend to disagree despite having a banking background. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+12 Want to be as upfront and honest with you as possible, apologies in advance if any of this comes across as brash. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+12 Morning - See sunlight outside: Wakes you up and keeps your circadian rhythm in line - Stretch: Stay limber with the long hours at the desk - Exercise: Even if it is for a few minutes, this helps to wake y IAmBateman
+12   Queens......if you want ample space in a quality suburban spot. NoEquityResearch
+12 Just wanted to add a comment here as OP. Posted this a year ago, one of the shittiest times in my life. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+12 Bruh no you don’t analyst third year
+12 I would also guess men in finance just prefer talking to very attractive women for what is basically a sales role. It's kind of like saying "why do hot women all do tech sales". Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+12 An appartment closer to work bonkz
+12 I just try to follow brokerage firms, REPE shops, REITs, and management companies in my sector.  Covid19Brah
+12 Take it easy gordon gecko Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+12 I think they're fully aware of what the hours are but in the youthful enthusiasm of their mind's eye they glamorize and romanticize the idea of working 110 hours... Marcus_Halberstram
+12 Update: the meeting went well - got a conditional offer (pending on one thing that I said might derail it)! This was the best outcome I could have asked for given some things I need to navigate. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+12 This is sad to say - the most pathetic post I've ever seen on this forum. Imagine even considering Goldman after what they've done to people this year. Lockwood
+12 First off, congrats on getting the offer. A $4bn shop is definitely UMM and I really don't think that MF > UMM to such a degree that you feel this way. Manager in CorpDev
+12 I like to break a cap rate down into its components - I think that's always made it easier for me to understand what drives cap rates.  CRESF
+12 The only person you should be comparing yourself to is yourself from yesterday. Did you do better today than you did yesterday? That should be the goal. Mr_Agree_to_Disagree
+12 Insert generic EB vs generic BB comparison, BB: Something something, you wanna have brand name and different types of deals? EB: Something something, you wanna make money and only do M&A? Drexel Burnt-Ham Lambert
+12 GS is not paradise VP in IB-M&A
+12 [MonkeyNoise] Very well said. Most people on WSO somehow always forget that the lion's share of the population works to live rather than lives to work. Deal Team Six
+12 Why did you bump a 13 year old thread Intern in IB-M&A
+12 I'm really not knowledgeable on what different schools are looking for in their transfer applicants, but the first thing I'd tell you is to take responsibility. Your guidance counselor screwed up your application? ActiveShare
+12 All you need to know: your young and the job will give a HUGE pay increase. If it was meant to be things will work out. 100% take the job jamesbaldwin
+12 Maybe dont max out 401k? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+12 I wonder if a PE guy has ever written out a long post about how his job is more complex than a real estate developers EliteStudent11
+12 Since when has WSO turned into such an incel forum where so many people think they'd be the next BX CEO if they were a black non-straight woman? Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+12 posts like this make me so fucking glad I get to choose my clients. thebrofessor
+12 "What qualities do you think lend themselves to the cream of the crop commodities traders?" 1. Enjoy solving puzzles 2. Quick thinker Rotterdam
+12 I'm not giving out rankings based on hearsay on WSO am I though? EU_prospect
+12 Some of us have social skills and have seen a tit that didn't belong to our mother. PossumBelly
+12 Very different view junior vs senior but assuming entry-lvl associate here: Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+12 How about “Black People” you dense piece of shit Intern in IB - Cov
+12 Troll post Intern in IB - Cov
+12 The lesson to be learned here is that the GS/MS layoffs are a small taste of what happens to major companies post M&A to generate “synergies”. IncomingIBDreject