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+44 Has to be O&G IB james55
+44 Drumpfy What happened to "I don't care about your race/gender/sexuality as long as you do good work!"? PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+44 That’s called upper class whatstheplan
+44 Yes this is normal. JulianRobertson
+44 There should be a special bucket for scumholes like this Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+44 Where was your sympathy when hundreds if not thousands were laid off in the name of “synergies” on deals you’ve worked on? IncomingIBDreject
+44 You don't need to be grandiose. A few nice words in a concise, handwritten note is as much as he'll even want from you. Kinda weird when juniors get all sappy when they leave, honestly. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+44 Apollo will definitely help you get fucked  Analyst 3+ in HF - RelVal
+44 My first PE interview, I had no business being there. kinginthenorth
+44 There is no upside to the action you are considering - just focus on yourself Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+44 Update on feed "John Smith started education at Harvard" clicks profile Harvard Extension School Secyh62
+44 Such is the life in IB. Keep your mouth shut, head down, keep up the good work and look for lateral opportunities. Retaliation will just end up making you worse off. Sucks, but life unfair. IncompetentWorker
+44 Probably the best marriage ever, lmao s.ratnasw
+44 Not every “bone” in your body. One clearly is saying the opposite. ;) CompBanker
+44 Was expecting way more facetious douchery in this thread...disappointing. *When you make enough money that people give you props for being humble instead of calling you cheap, when you're being cheap. REPE God
+44 In the US you will meet the smartest and the dumbest. From personal observation americans are generally more rugged, and hungry than their European counterparts who are more feminine and generally behave like fairies Gilgamesh95
+44 Pornstar but the videos are never uploaded online and the girls never have aids Greedy_Gordon_Gekko
+44 Could not have came up with worse advice. Thank you, Intern. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+44 You think you know a lot.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+44 Reminds me of a question I asked gpt...  plskystks
+44 Intern in IB-M&A
+44 Take CS if you want better exits. Take BofA if you want girls to think you’re a bank teller. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+44 Dude, Where's my Analyst? JohnnyLlamma45
+44 Incoming 2029 MD leonardo dicaprisun
+44 Elect a Republican  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+44 Thanks for your insight, Rohit. Edit: Rohit with the sneaky edit to add a diss on OfficeHours to make the comment seem more legit Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+44 Does anyone know when GS SA2024 applications open? Anonymous Monkey
+44 WSO be like: HUR DURRRR BULGE BRACKETS AS PORNSTARS: Intern in IB - Cov
+44 analyst explaining cloud storage to dinosaur CEO of private credit shop - CEO looks up and motions toward the sky "so the data Is... up there?" 2rigged2fail
+44 It appears that the average joe who is a partner at a MF UMM PE fund  I’m just gonna leave this here—no commentary needed Intern in IB - Cov
+44 So a few observations here, with some anecdotal evidence from my career. As background, I manage a group of c50 bankers but I am also still a very active deal banker. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+44 The ability to sell. I've said before that you really have two primary responsibilities as an analyst: 1.) Have good ideas; 2.) Convince other people that you have good ideas. Secyh62
+44 There is never a valid reason to post anything on LinkedIn.  Associate Consultant in Consulting
+44 I think the key is being able to defend your point of view. If you have a reasonably well-argued position, it's hard to call you a 'bigot' or some other word designed to silence you. brotherbear
+44 What did I just read Investment Analyst in PE - Other
+44 This was a low value post. Even I wouldn't post something like this and I'm a troll. Richard.3
+44 Huge victory for America IMO, anything else would have been blatantly unconstitutional.  He was organized, controlled, and doing nothing but exercising his rights as an American when he was attacked.  Hopefully t randomguy97
+44 The cops must have thought that the person calling them was the girl because you sound like a pussy Managing Director in IB-M&A
+44 You sure do cry a lot Bert_Breakfast
+44 Lots of middle class people live much better lifestyles than IB analysts. They get to sleep 8 hrs a night and spend time with their loved ones. aphenophilia
+44 Just stop smoking weed C.R.E. Shervin
+44 j_cbr I appreciate the comment and am aware of most of the above, I am mostly interested in what has enabled those conditions? Capitalism Roger Sterling
+44 Her GPA and non-target school was necessary in this comment for what reason? BillBelichick37
+44 hey at least the CEO isn't running a facade of wholesome culture at the firm on social media along with his eyebr - I mean daughter I'm actually a squirrel
+44 People won't hate you, and I think you know that. I personally am against diversity initiatives, but I don't hate minorities for using them. iercurenc
+44 I started in banking ~10 years ago and went a more or less traditional route of IB --> PE --> MBA --> PE. Some thoughts: CompBanker
+44 I tried for many years to get into IB. Fugue
+44 This is nuts. Your bonus is supposed to be paid based on your performance in the year leading up to the day you receive it. Anonymous Monkey
+44 "neink"- protests hijacked by looters and antifa You know, it's funny - you call out "antifa" but not the white nationalist CRE
+44 Biden won. It is a mathematical certainty. CRE
+44 time to ditch the broad famejranc
+44 How can I short myself? Leon Dragonov
+44 idk man you can have fun in college and get a good job without being psycho about it... prestigewhore101
+44 ![ IRRection
+44 Justine Tobin sdfkjkjsdfkj
+44 just wait until WSB finds out about this. aspestice
+44 The level of critical thinking in this thread in mind boggling.  I'm not asking for your personal diaries of the event that made you leave banking lol  Venturepapi
+44 Yea definitely don't do that mnkyliving
+44 cool story bro pequiteer
+44 I can't believe how stupid people are being lately 27
+44 If you think anyone at your firm cares about your 4.0 or how you can “outwork” anyone, you’re in for a treat. Internships are about getting people to like you. Nobody likes a hardo Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+44 1660's: Dutch West India for s&t Intern in S&T - Other
+44 I am so glad I don’t work for you MMBanker14
+43 I'd rather OD from heroin than drive to my job in the midwest. spudrmonke
+43 What is there to be surprised about? People in my generation would rather kill themselves than quit a job that brings them misery? Research Associate in AM - FI
+43 LGP, TPG, Arini, Crescent… with looks at plenty of names like SL, TB, BX, ECP, Oaktree, Ares, Silver Point, GA, Carlyle, HIG, Citadel, KKR, ISQ, Bain, EQT, CD&R, Genstar… Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+43 Exactly. overandout
+43 No one is more discriminated against than a Wall Street analyst. Stay strong.  IsItREPE
+43 Consolidating the figures reported in this thread and via DMs through August 9, 2026. Will update this comment as more figures are reported. ──────────────────────────── The_Paymaster
+43 Formally challenge her to a duel (blades, pistols, etc.) and defend your honor. This is the only acceptable response in this scenario. Analyst 1 in AM - FI
+43 a few years ago, co-intern never stopped asking for extra work. at some point the MD crashed out and gave him literally all his personal stuff. Intern in IB-M&A
+43 Senior investment professionals that pretend to care about your opinion for sake of “culture”, but in reality only chases deals they are comfortable with  Lack of intellectual honesty as we ulti Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+43 hope this story makes you feel better while watching the homeless shit GS under Blankfein
+43 This isn’t gen z attitude, its entitled ivy brat attitude. Try talking to non targets. jamesDimon999
+43 Holy shit ur a loser Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+43 Couldn't have said it any better. People who advocate for "diversity" say that because certain subsects have been less fortunate with opportunities in the past, they need to now be given preferential treatment. Prospect in IB - Gen
+43 Imagine working 100 hr weeks to post an 8% IRR... Pussy galore
+43 Suit Supply is a great company to buy suits from when you're starting out in your younger years. Half-canvassed and you can get solid suits for $399-$499. Don't buy into the name brands, suits are different. Beerus
+43 Anonymous Monkey: Shut up goy. It is an honor to take an Israeli's work every Friday. We must all strive to sacrifice for Israel KageSelly
+43 Ok so when I was a little bit younger (25), I met my now wife and we had only been dating a few months when Valentine's Day rolled around. Associate 3 in CorpDev
+43 Alright, I've seen a good deal of misinformation floating around with regard to income taxes, especially as it pertains to bankers' compensation, so I'm going to try and provide a little primer here. Financial Advisor in AM - Equities
+43 If I had to summarize soft-skill needs in IBD - here are my 5 key points: Naoki Hanzawa
+43 Hey now, breaking securities laws is part of what defines a BB Monty Burns
+43 I speak English good but it is not my first language. Your mom gave me great lessons last night. She said words I have never heard in life before. I didn't get a chance to thank her. Rover241
+43 I use to work at an auto manufacturer and in one of the interviews a manager asked the candidate what he knew about the company, and he replied that a lot of lesbians buy their vehicles. Lol savage. Sk3tchi
+43 Bc the j*ws run the banking industry lol. Shabbat Sholom XD Intern in IB - Cov
+43 It's ok, greatness is not for everyone. jimbianco315
+43 Real Estate is obviously behind the ball when it comes to diversity recruiting, but I do think that this is the last generation of that being the case. CRE
+43 Well at least you guys aren’t getting “SHAWT IN MAFFEMATICKS CLOSS” 🤠 Roll USA Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+43 How the fuck would this affect recruiting? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+43 Here is my story: right before graduation, I overheard someone talking about a BB recruitment event happening at a nearby hot anonymoushedgefund123
+43 "sheperd99" I'm genuinely curious, wondering what other career paths could lead to the same income as finance. Technically Billion with a B
+43 Ask chat kareyez
+43 Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+43 Therapy, grief counseling, post-traumatic stress disorder, the world is your oyster.  Associate 1 in IB - CB
+43 If you have time to hit the gym every morning, you aren’t in a sweaty group. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+43 So true, female analysts logging off by 7PM at my bank Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+43 "After that, VP TAKES OUT HIS PHONE with the pdf of the resume I attached in my email and starts going through it line by line, asking me what I did in this and that club, why I choose my major, and finally what I did at m Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+43 Graduated from Stanford in the past couple years. Ppl who were competent got good offers. Hate to say it dude but you just might be bad Research Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+43 I agree, there’s no way a 50year old person writes like this Associate 2 in PE - LBOs