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+12 I don't agree with any of the things you're describing happening, but you can't in good faith say "why are they here? Anonymous Monkey
+12 The clowns on this site don't realize that not all PE is the same. Most MM PE is a grind, you're doing the same analysis and your big payday is in carry. Better hope your fund crushes it. Blank999
+12 Two things: 1. Comparison is the thief of joy PioJack
+12 2 - my wife, ^ his wife. Anonymous Monkey
+12 Good question. Few items stick out in my head: VP in PE - LBOs
+12 Is this what my director does instead of giving back comments in a reasonable amount of time? MrBarelyComprehensible
+12 It is amazing how much love this is getting. "No one's life is better" is beyond false. This is just self justification for the route you took. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+12 Yes, completely. For me there has been a constant anxiousness and waiting for something but not knowing what it is. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+12 Lol before this thread everyone was shitting nonstop on Truist and now everyone says they’re gonna live like kings. Glad corporate got the right idea and figured out how underpaying analysts might make them look bad Intern in IB-M&A
+12 After I finished my last internship after uni, I had no job while most of my friends landed McKinsey, Citi, Goldman, Rothschild, BCG, etc. Applied to literally 150-200 jobs. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+12 Well you're clearly not going to a top MBA if you don't have grade non-disclosure aeroscout
+12 Maybe this is a little mean, but if you're smart and personable enough to get into multiple Ivies, you're probably much more impressive than your average Notre Dame kid and you'll have a really good outcome. le_petit_tourette
+12 You're right that Christians can twist the teachings of the Bible and pervert it, but that can be said about nearly any and every ideology that has ever existed. Analyst 1 in Other
+12 Hey, don't worry about it too much. bhejafried
+12 Centerview Evercore PWP / TPH PJT House of Morgan
+12 I like to listen to podcasts on my way to work, My line up of podcasts are: - Slate Money (hit or miss but its usually easy to tell if an episode is worth a listen or not) - M&A Views (short episodes so low investment Deter6895
+12 This is a controversial take on this forum- my wife and I have joint accounts and don't keep tabs on who pays for what. Whichever card it goes on, we're on both of everything. Pug
+12 LOL, you literally created a thread last week asking about Evercore vs McKinsey offers and now you suddenly have enough experience/expertise to definitely say consulting is the worse choice...what a clown Prospect in IB-M&A
+12 LinkedIn is your friend here. Let's look at GS. Filter by keyword analyst (if you want, scroll the titles after to get a more accurate set). BreakingOutOfPWM
+12 I am also glad, for the sake of other potential co-workers and employers that you are self employed. Principal in PE - Other
+12 Banking is definitely a career that requires more hours than a typical 9-5 job; however, it also confers much greater benefits. mrharveyspecter
+12 Just because we have the biggest economy (for now) does not mean "most of the rest of the world is shit."  The US is a shithole in comparison to OECD countries in a number of categories, with some of the highest pover 6969
+12 Hi blondxd, I'll answer firstly your questions: DrSnake
+12 You are going to be working everyday and getting 5 hours of sleep a night even if you’re bottom bucket Intern in PE - LBOs
+12 I have a couple of investment properties. All are cash-flowing and working out pretty well. I think it's a great idea that you want to invest in real-estate and it can be relatively passive if you set it up the right way. mrharveyspecter
+12 Recruiters are very much like real estate agents. They get paid on the transaction and often dont care about anything else. accountingbyday
+12 He’s been running this “scam” for quite a while. Desperation is the main driver behind his business model. They target kids who haven’t been able to make any headway in the recruiting process. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+12 Anywhere but NYU. Prospect in Other
+12 It's freezing, dirty, expensive, overcrowded, alot of douches, lacks natural scenery etc. BobTheBaker
+12 i bet you’re fun at parties L8 night grinder
+12 That's why I catfish thots fuck em Intern in IB-M&A
+12 it's a default conversation, and I've found a good non-combative way to do this is just say "hey man, I hate to be a convo killer, I'm burnt out on all that stuff, can we talk about something else? thebrofessor
+12 Spotted the Wall of MS MVP WestCoastMonkeyMan
+12 Buyside perspective here. Full disclosure: I've never worked in sellside ER and can't comment on salary. Also, this is a US perspective only due to the impact of MiFid 2 in Europe. sonibubu
+12 Career destination 3: Intern at a consulting firm- >complete undergraduate degree -> spend 2-3 years at a consulting firm -> get disillusioned with consulting and the low bonus -> go back to school to obtain an My Name is Jeff
+12 Sir, this is a Wendy's But in all honesty, what type of bank are you at that you are sorting logos as an associate? VP in IB-M&A
+12 Lucky bastard. Congrats and fuck you backtoback
+12 The responses above are correct from a mechanical perspective in the context of DCF, but OP's question is completely valid. StreetofBulls
+12 Complains about "parroting the oversimplified 'cure is worse than the disease'" and then in the same sentence reduces the entire other side of the argument to "not going to bars in your twenties". Rush2112
+12 About 3 hours of sleep debt / night. Idk if i can ever pay this off at this point Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+12 How often are you getting abortions that you need to factor that into where you live? Might want to see if planned parenthood has a rewards card for you.  pappymason
+12 As a practicing Orthodox Christian, I don't really see myself as being mentally ill. DKC
+12 Are you familiar with the tornado position? I would start with that. If not here’s an explanation: Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+12 Hey. Thought I'd chime in here since I work in real estate finance/development. I quit this site because of censorship
+12 It is near the Christmas break of the school year. The students have turned in all their work and there is really nothing more to do. All the children are restless and the teacher decides to have an early dismissal. geniusisnteasy
+12 warmartinu, jhoratio
+12 I don't think the site is a very accurate reflection of life on the street at all... maybe that's because I don't work with prestige-whore douchebags tho... rufiolove
+12 Think of a bank's balance sheet. What do you have? SpacemanSpiff
+12 Knowing about chartering/logistics and/or trade finance is a definite bonus for moving onto the trading desk at contagoman
+12 Virginia Tech, I'm not sure what your problem is. I'm a guy who lives and breathes the markets, couldn't imagine doing anything else, but still would put the creation of culture as being much more important than finance. macro
+12 1a. Dank Nugs
+12 Marcus_HalberstramCall me a skeptic, not buying it. I don't remember the last time lawyers and accountants were present at a pitch. SanityCheck
+12 Yup looks really awful. Thinking of reneging on my FT offer Intern in S&T - FI
+12 I try to understand the drivers of growth. Is revenue growth driven more by organic growth or by currency effects, which are largely beyond management control and probably not sustainable ? Pitbull Class
+12 Yes... that’s like the right earring gays did in the 90s. It’s our secret code, congrats, you’ve unlocked it. Make sure you have enough storage on your phone for grindr  zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
+12 Ya'll hiring tho? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+12 I count many of my best friends in finance amongst the ranks of the LGBT community, and from what I understand, your strategy has been unsuccessfully deployed more often than not. GoldmanBankster
+12 Also (I appreciate that posting suggestions here mean that I may see this text in the next batch of cover letters I have to review) Why not try demonstrating you know what is expected of you? SSits
+12 I liked this post when it was originally posted, and I still like it, but I think it fails to recognize a crucial aspect to any work, which is that we have a choice to enjoy what we do or not. Mr. Manager
+12 That "reporter" did a really shitty job. CorpFinanceGuy
+12 Is this for SA? FT Analyst? RX
+12 Interesting thread, thanks for starting it. FeelingMean
+12 Not sure I 100% agree. Marcus_Halberstram
+12 On a side note, I do rather like the "choose your own adventure" WSO edition of the post. Re-reading it, you could infer: Marcus_Halberstram
+12 Wrote this for an assignment while still in college: Pussy galore
+12 The ones that put the bulge in bulge bracket. kinginthenorth
+12 The NYC liberals are at it again. The low income people who can live in this building or any other luxury building in NYC should count their blessings for winning this lottery. mbavsmfin
+12 Is this a fucking joke? The way you make it sound is that Big 4 are for losers and suckers and that there is no future other than just doing data entry. Wrong. InvertedMooning
+12 I don't trade energies, but if you're talking about trading physicals, ask yourself these questions: BOTT1702
+12 They are definitely a busy shop, but their culture and approach to new business/deals is a bit different than LAZ/EVR/GHL/PWP/CV. In my opinion, it basically comes down to their DLJ heritage vs. Valk
+12 Examples below included a few. Hi xxxx, Creamofthecrop
+12 thebrofessor love this Jared. IlliniProgrammer
+12 What's the difference? In both jobs, she'll be getting fucked all day for money and most people will hate her for her job. ................ DickFuld
+12 Plato also liked sex with youngs boys. SSits
+12 My details (so you don't think I'm a 22 yr old giving you marital advice): ~40, been married for 10 years, been with her for 15 and I've known her since we were freshmen in college, couple of kids, house in the burbs, the Dingdong08
+12 "MBAGrad2015" I'm including both sell and buyside for post-college opportunities. Mr.
+12 I was the interviewer and not interviewing, but my first job out of college was in REPE and our group was pretty small so they had analysts that had been there for a couple of years interview new hires, and probably for on Dingdong08
+12 Nothing compares to what I had to deal with the 6 years I worked in luxury hospitality. BreakingOutOfPWM
+12 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. abc 123 burner
+12 I highly doubt he took this stake without a future transaction lined up. I personally think the end game here is the break-up of Pepsi, with Frito-Lay merging with MDLZ and the beverage business going to AB-Inbev. Gray Fox
+12 Since time immemorial, young monied men have enjoyed the bawdy pleasures of the city. mergersandacquisitions78
+12 About 3 years ago, a friend and I quit our BB analyst gigs after our first year. alphamale
+12 Good question. I would say its a few factors, and they change based on the specific role, but I'll focus on the broad ideas. wilowallstreet
+12 Many reasons, but a few that stand out are: Cookies With Milken
+12 The problem is that what has been happening at Yale and Missouri is a natural combination of the anti-intellectual side of the left and the coddled nature of our (millennial) generation, both of which are a result of polic CRE
+12 Deloitte is only strong if you're looking at the US market. MatthaeusP
+12 I'm a CPM at a big shop. I was an I-banker before. This is a great lifestyle job. Definitely distribution and not investment. Virtually no one is going to move into a PM role from this. I love it though. Anonymous Monkey
+12 Lots of doorknobs in this thread treating PE as one uniform group when in fact, there are many layers to the PE landscape. LeveragedTiger
+12 Sometimes, life will put a person completely deserving of extreme punishment in front of you and then hand you a loaded gun. I have been in a few of these situations in my life. SSits
+12 Ultimately, most people, young and old, don’t realize what it takes to “compete.” Most people don’t have an innate understanding about getting into a “target” school or an understanding of how competitive the job market is ArcherVice
+12 Being richer in of itself doesn't present much added advantage unless your last name appears in the WSJ, etc often, or come from a family thats a big client for an tsunami0
+12 I think that many of us adults forget that we know now what we didn't know then. I think that many of us adults also forget how badly we wanted it back then. IlliniProgrammer
+12 I had to make a similar decision between top BB vs EB as an Associate as well, ended up choosing the EB. No regrets. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+12 @dan_yo23" the fact you think your network is judging you for potentially not having an offer while you are still in school says it all. You aren't that special. BobTheBaker
+12 It says they're thrifty. Look, the real cost of a BMW or some European sports car isn't the capital expenditure-- it's the maintenance. IlliniProgrammer
+12 You're judged by the company you keep. SSits
+12 I would assume you have the authority to delegate things like this to even more junior people and just start doing it. 'Be' the associate now. DickFuld
+12 I am reversing my earlier comments elsewhere on the site. We are now heading for severe market declines. This kind of shit always happens when the market is a little frothy. DickFuld
+12 My grandfather was issued American citizenship from Ireland in exchange for fighting for the US in WWII as a gunner on the under side of a fighter plane. adapt or die
+12 party more, you'll miss it later and the hangovers will suck more, sleep is overrated network NOW, do not wait a second longer change your major, the world is competitive study abroad thebrofessor