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+11 bump-honestly seems like a decent kid having a hard time. Anonymous61
+11 REPE is a way to make more than most alternatives. More than lending; more than brokerage (on average); etc. But it’s a farce. One day at your annual review you’ll finally get some carry. Yakehito
+11 I think you might be mentally ill posting 24/7 during the weekend about rbc lmao go touch some grass or get laid Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 I had 2 Senior Analyst offers when I was last looking - 1 from Citadel (with  a sizable guarantee) and 1 from a smaller multi-strat (zero guarantee). I took the small MM offer for a few reasons: Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+11 Is this Canadian dollars? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+11 As an older poster, I’d note a few things: Principal in HF - Macro
+11 Low/NoCaliberTalent would never pretend to be in DCM. Prospect in IB - Restr
+11 This stupid entitled rich white bitch is in my group, always complains, won't stfu about how much work she's getting, acts like she's that girl, leaves whenever she wants, I swear, just irks my souls as to how entitled she Intern in IB - Gen
+11 Most powerful is appearing diverse on the outside yet on the inside every bit as posh, preppy & fratty as the street was in the days of old. LowCaliberTalent
+11 In my opinion, suits and formal wear in general help to enforce a certain culture and level of professionalism at work whether you're seeing clients or not. NoEquityResearch
+11 Huge difference between 80 and 100. GetAJob08
+11 Folks above summarized it very well. From a more personal side of things, it definitely does feel this way based off my experience at a MF and friends at other funds. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+11 pjm.priv There are loony fringes, like Kamala, centrists, like Donald CRE
+11 It’s almost as if the purpose of the more successful hedge funds is not to beat the market… Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+11 Longer response for some good questions. apollothrowaway_vF
+11 Congrats on Ducera. Engineer in AM - Equities
+11 In all fairness, OP's conduct definitely shows a go-getter attitude. A dork would stew in their anger and do nothing out of fear. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+11 Diversity programs are a flawed solution to a real problem. Angus Macgyver
+11 You do realize that this is one of the most interesting debt markets of our time? Anonymous Monkey
+11 Lets be real, most of the sophomores will get zero interviews and we will a million threads in May asking if their life is over or not (its not). Intern in IB - Cov
+11 Read my nuts Mr low bucket Intern in IB - Cov
+11 Shitting on other banks is literally the weirdest, nerdiest thing. Nobody outside this very niche space cares. Your bank doesn’t care about you, it’s a job. Go do things that don’t involve finance nyctooexpensive2
+11 Because a lot of PE at the associate level is similar work, hey go run diligence on xyz company (read: go skim 200 reports and give me bullet point summary, go update 250 numbers into this 80% pre-built model, etc.) Furthe Dolla Bill Stern
+11 Facts! These bankers just don’t get it. FrankAbagnale.Jr
+11 It looks horrible. The old logo just exuded prestige and cleanliness. The aesthetic alone made me want to work there. Now it looks like some guy used Garamond to type two capital letters and smudged the middle. Prospect in CorpFin
+11 This thread has been done 10000000 times. For the UK: Tier 1: Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, UCL and Warwick (IBD memes won't be happy) + LBS (Masters) Intern in IB-M&A
+11 I work in logistics development but know a lot of the players outside of my industry as well. I would say the landscape is a lot like the US in the UK but on a much smaller scale. Christophiish
+11 Most guys out there are leasing NNN powered core and shell. THIS NEVER GOES OBSOLETE. The Fiber, connectivity and power access will always be needed. Markertmaker
+11 This comment is exactly why main street perception of Wall Street is a patriarchal frat house Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+11 Your answer conveys absolutely no desire to go into Investment Banking. If you left off the boilerplate last couple sentences you would think you were pitching to some sort of Real Estate / ABF / REPE role. jss09
+11 Ok bud let me give you a view. Not everyone who does IB starts at the top shop or even breaks in at university/college stage. Lockwood
+11 Unconditional love doesn’t exist in romantic relationships nor should it either. People have standards for a reason, and there isn’t anything wrong with that. sasha_j24
+11 I have said it on here once, and I will say it again. someotherguy
+11 If you can’t figure this one out by yourself, I wouldn’t worry about working at a hedge fund Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+11 Literally talked to a guy at Barclays the other day and he said RBC was a great bank. Get offers before being incredibly picky Prospect in IB-M&A
+11 why do you enjoy trolling people 😂😂😂 randompersonxyz
+11 The only guy who doesn't lie when asking for girls @ for research purposes Purple Aki Associates
+11 Can't believe Crowdstrike is impacting WSO now Analyst 3+ in HF - RelVal
+11 Say you bought PortCo for $500m - $200m of Equity, $300m of debt. After 3 years the sponsor does a dividend recap for $250m. Pan European Monkey
+11 Giving new meaning to CIMs Leverage Hero
+11 You might wanna assess what kind of firm you would like to work for. Recruiting is almost up for 2025 with the exception being Deutsche, M&T, Citizen, and small boutiques. Intern in IB - Cov
+11 Cover letter template for SAs trying to recruit for the group.  Associate 1 in IB - Restr
+11 Currently a summer analyst at an EB -- I remember stressing so hard when I didn't get a hirevue for this. If you didn't, keep your head up, and kill it for junior summer recruiting. Intern in IB-M&A
+11 If they really mean that you can go at any time, I would take OW London for the following reasons: Winnfield
+11 In addition to what everyone above has said, HIG is an interesting platform as a whole as they've done a really good job scaling to replicate the MF strategy in the MM space. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+11 Damn i thought this was a troll shitpost but then i saw the date Assistant in Non-profit
+11 Just got an offer from a target school (Wharton/Berkeley/Cal State Long Beach) BankingPenguin
+11 Assuming I have the knowledge/educational background that I have today and I just graduated college, but not the connections nor wealth I would Fred Fredburger
+11 I saw both this post and your other "Time to Move On" post and firstly, I am sorry that this has been your experience in the real estate industry thus far. Fred Fredburger
+11 PE associate can’t access FT? Prospect in IB-M&A
+11 Per the extended CCTV recording, Kaye was walking down the street when these people started shouting things at him. GordonGekko87
+11 Not enjoying analyzing why a Borrower tripped their DY covenant from 10% to 9.99% and DSCR from 1.25x to 1.244x? Assist. VP in RE - Comm
+11 I don't have an exact answer, but seems people have short term memories and are emotional. Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+11 Hilariously accurate. onebagger
+11 Early on-cycle recruiting is the dumbest shit ever. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+11 Where CB and IB are under same umbrella, base salary can be the same with lower bonus in CB, all depends how the bank structures it. B2Banker
+11 Having been on both sides of this, let me offer some insight: minimototo
+11 Are you blind? The video starts with water being thrown on him, but there is NO ONE attacking him. The first guy he encounters in the green scarf tries to actually help him by holding him back. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+11 There is likely an inverse correlation between time spent on WSO and happiness with your social life  he55o
+11 Congrats on Guggenheim Research Analyst in PE - Growth
+11 Jesus bro do u need go fund me Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+11 lol, why would Moelis want to deal with a PR nightmare, justified or not?  there's no loyalty in this game, just like a senior banker would walk away from their firm if the package is sufficiently enticing somewhere e Director in IB - Gen
+11 1.) If using data apps, scrutinize your pictures ruthlessly and have a friend take some better pictures of you. Ask female friends to review your pictures and profile. Sonny LoSpecchio
+11 Fuck him. OP taking this advice literally: trying_my_best
+11 An off-cycle internship by which KKR hire candidates based on the colour of their skin Intern in PE - LBOs
+11 Maybe if you drank less soy milk you'd be able to grow one...until then, keep up the incel energy Sterb
+11 Rather than commenting an emotional response like everyone else, let me explain this to you. I totally get your mentality, and I have it to. Risk Weighted Ass
+11 I'm hesitantly optimistic. As you mentioned, California has something that can not be replicated in it's weather and general climate / landscape. VP in RE - Comm
+11 ‘How did you know I work in wealth management?’ Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+11 . Bay Street Butcher
+11 I have built my career on China. I was part of a private equity fund between 2007 and 2010 that focused on state owned enterprise privatization. earthwalker7
+11 You're an incoming analyst, so I'd imagine you're 21-22 years old. If you buy a vacation home at this point in your life, you're a fucking moron Crab Chiggins
+11 Funnily enough, have been thinking about this a lot as I hit my 30s and take stock of my own life, how I compare to my (professional) peers, and how I compare to friends from school / university - some who have pursued a s YoungDumbFullOfRum
+11 Secret - work in back office so you can be considered for “income restricted” buildings Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+11 Everything you hear about Apollo just makes it sound worse and worse. Rapist founders, deplorable culture, Epstein connections, loathed counterparty for tons of banks. It’s an utterly disgusting firm. Intern in IB - Gen
+11 Control + Shift + Alt + Windows + L opens LinkedIn lmao Dawg13
+11 BoBandy Surely you understand all posts on here are pretty much anonymous? My real name isn't BoBandy. Nice try, Bo. premia
+11 "We really need to stop hiring people with no front office finance or finance-adjacent backgrounds" Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+11 I had people make time for me when I was trying to get in to IB, the least I can do is make time for other people Engineer Monke
+11 I’m not sure about your specific question, but I can tell you the compensation market is much more favorable to tech than finance these days. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+11 call them everyday until they either agree to meet with you or give you a job offer. they tell you to fuck off, you tell them, fuck you! pay me! right to their face. u spam their inbox, do whatever you have to do. Cornelius
+11 Work in IB for one week and AM for one week and you’ll quickly realize that this question isn’t even worth asking. Moving from IB to LO AM is pretty difficult also. Far easier to get a seat in PE or HF.  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+11 This is the wrong mentality. Find what you enjoy what you see long term and work towards it. Analyst 3+ in PE - Other
+11 If you haven't been forced to catch a stress-induced mid-day beat in the handicap stall you are simply not working hard enough. Principal in CorpStrat
+11 You are definitely going to prison. capexprss
+11 Thanks BigTiddyGoth LowCaliberTalent
+11 I used to work at a French bank in NY (Societe Generale). I absolutely hated the culture. French are nationalists, and if you're not French you're not part of the club. Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+11 You just answered your own question: "How do I BLOW my fat sign-on bonus?" Whatever1984
+11 Didn't realize this forum was turning into 4chan Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+11 MM PE (~$2Bn fund size). I think we’re on the bourgier side of things but pretty standard.    - Top notch insurance coverage for free (no premiums, deductibles, etc.) Principal in PE - LBOs
+11 Chinese real estate market crashes, CCP blows up, US markets collapse - North Korea takes over both governments and bombs Russia. MikeHuntESQCFAMBAMD
+11 Yeah but he didn't have Sky TV as a child man, cmon Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+11 I wouldn't worry about it - you're going to make far bigger mistakes through your career.  Not trolling, the stakes get higher and even top MDs make mistakes but theirs is more like 'why did I take this buyside mandat Director in IB - Gen
+11 CS building is beautiful Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 You’re fine, don’t be disheartened. As cited above, the compensation report from Heidrick actually supports your comp levels (note Heidrick lumps together experienced associates as well as senior associates). CompBanker
+11 Exits are entirely determined by the thickness of your cock: Tier 3: 0.1 inches to 0.25 inches. Regional Developer analyst, Commercial Banking Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 The world doesn’t need more engineers, it needs more investment bankers Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+11 S&T internships in my mind are the hardest because there is very little tangible work through which you can try to make a good impression as you can’t talk to clients or trade. FaberGrad
+11 Ignore title I'm in PE now. I think this is a no-brainer. For years MS M&A has been churning out top talents and I've hard that for the past 4 years the group has placed everyone in the first 48 hours of on cycle. Intern in IB-M&A
+11 Mizuho/Greenhill Intern in IB - Cov