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+44 Forgot to mention the “MD” model where they just tell you to change the discount rate to whatever number they think will achieve the desired EV on the football field Works at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
+44 Amen. These 20 year old kids will one day realize their itch for prestige and getting"complex" job is silly. We're all crunching fake shit numbers on a goddamn screen, not saving lives here. money.monkey
+44 Hope you lose your offer. Hope this helps! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+44 Structural issues are coming to roost here (to nobody's surprise), and it's not immigration. It's the protectionist bullshit that's killing innovation and productivity. Rabbit
+44 Okay you want to dump your now ugly gf after using her for 4 years and getting bored with her. We get it. You feel somewhat bad about it. shyguy88
+44 Sir this is an Equinox Prospect in IB-M&A
+44 Hot young latina.... what could go wrong? Everything. Sincerely, A latino. chipotleVP
+44 haha_what let's make it happen. a real legend  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+44 agreed. why is BoA taking bailout money from taxpayers and then overworking ex special forces soldiers. Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+44 This is a great point, please raise with your group head next time you two catch up Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+44 We had a group meeting today in the conference room with HR and media people in the room to help us. They said that the best way to honor his memory is to “continue to work hard like he did.” Pretty funny  VP in IB - Cov
+44 I don’t know the difference either rentmoney
+44 im a girl and whenever someone tries to play the "oh woe is me im a girl" stfu no one cares Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+44 Yeah don’t do this Consultant in Consulting
+44 I think this behavior is 100% unacceptable. An MD pulling this shit on an analyst is really offside IMO. I don't think I need to go into the creepiness given the power dynamic. Rabbit
+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 lkfdshfkhask: johnny_quest007
+43 I’m Jewish and in banking. I recognize, in the context of the current political environment this may be “controversial” but am just going to be as objective as possible. Couple reasons why. Prospect in IB - Gen
+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 It's not a matter of being "offended." It's a matter of whoever uses pronouns like this doesn't have common sense. There are two biological sexes. Not "genders"; gender is used to refer to grammar. Analyst 2 in IA
+43 Seriously the two things that will propel your career in private equity are the ability to raise money and the ability to source off-market deal flow. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+43 Id rather work in an office with hot bitches instead of in a cockfest of pale virgins who think they’re smart because they could do a paper LBO in their sophomore year Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+43 I'm curious. these threads come up every now and again, and the story is always the same - overpaying, underperforming, no value, other options available because of fintech/whatever. thebrofessor
+43 My process didn't end the way I had hoped, but it still taught me an important lesson. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+43 I'd rather OD from heroin than drive to my job in the midwest. spudrmonke
+43 No one is more discriminated against than a Wall Street analyst. Stay strong.  IsItREPE
+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