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+11 Question: If I got another partner, maybe a VP and an associate on investment team, someone from ops team, and someone from BD to host a live webcast/Q&A discussion, would that sort of thin A_Joy@HHCP
+11 I'm gonna be honest here, as someone who is at best cautiously optimistic about crypto, this is the type of puerile and lowbrow bullshit that is often spewed by crypto evangelists which causes the type of reactions that yo Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+11 I will provide my 2 cents as I just took the SIE and Series 63 (working on the 79 at the moment) and what I recommend how you approach the exams and studying. F500toIB
+11 Was this Jefferies? Only UMM bank where I can think of an intern that would get to have lunch with the CEO. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 I mean if you judge people by their truck, their tattoos, their perceived "sophistication," or their income, you sound like an NYC lifer and maybe should've known that before moving to Charlotte. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 I want to move to Miami to slay Latinas 5 million
+11 I ignore them. Except for this one time. This guy really pissed me off and I bought 10K fake followers for his Instagram account. People with fake followers look like total tools. Well worth the $10. takenotes08
+11 Stay a year at least...I know some on this website will tell you to quit since you're unhappy, but it is not going to do you any favors down the road. Analyst 1 in S&T - Equities
+11 FT's culture has only gotten worse since COVID and I thought it couldn't get any worse. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+11 Let me think of a way to show off my watch to nameless, faceless dudes on the internet for God knows what reason.  I got it...I will take a pic of said watch and show it to ask an asinine question.  I really hope Robb9
+11 Jesus Christ this site has some of the dumbest people alive on it Intern in IB - Gen
+11 Yeah I came in a bit too hot here lmao... Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+11 Assuming this is mostly for SMs (or funds that have once started as SMs). deathTouch
+11 Your reply is a little tone deaf. Work on that, son. Anonymous Monkey
+11 don't date girls that go out scantily clad don't date girls that go to clubs problem solved thebrofessor
+11 pumping SPACs instead seemed the morally sound thing to do! Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+11 you son of a bitch. i'm in. IRRection
+11 Shrek2OnDVD A ten year old rape victim waited six weeks to get an abortion? financeabc
+11 How positive are you that this was Lloyd Blankfein and not a bald homeless man? Spacesarenotallowed
+11 Here is my patented cold turkey quit program: Synergy_or_Syzygy
+11 https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSoDEuBW8Tmkq4FpzR…</a" alt="Sbarro" /> thexfactor336
+11 A literal clam. RollTide98
+11 BD is unique from firm to firm, but essentially you're filling the top of the deal funnel with new opportunities.  Sometimes you're covering the relevant banker universe (basically, the opposite side of the coin to wh Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+11 VP in RE - Comm Hines is the biggest real estate company I follow on Linkedin that always participates in making a huge show of Black History Month, Pride month, Ozymandia
+11 Suck it Carlyle and Bain kids. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 Usually whatever Citi pays is defined as shit and then everything else is solid or good Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+11 Writing CIMs is a major part (if not the main part) of being an Analyst, no matter where you are.  RollTide98
+11 Whichever one hires me Mergerz
+11 First, your stated goals: APAE
+11 Everyone here is just posting about the fund they work at lol ImNewHere1
+11 A few years ago someone posted on WSO their cold email that they said got an amazing response rate. Since then the post has been deleted, but I've used it and subsequently gotten an amazing response rate as well. Corp_titan
+11 Ironically wealth managers actually make money move by investing and bankers just talk about it. VP in IB - Cov
+11 Where do I begin... rickle
+11 Thats 50-60 hours per day I believe jay_ay_why
+11 I've only ever encountered incompetent legacies or diversity hires with sob stories from Harvard. Never seen a Princeton student that disappointed. I'd say you made the right choice. TonyStonk
+11 Nice leather option https://www.gucci.com/us/en/pr/men/mens-bags/mens-duffle-bags/gucci-pri…</a">here Great budget option https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Multi-Purpose-Drawstring-Trash-B…</a">h 6969
+11 SWE is a completely different career path than finance, you're implying a typical banker will be happy working in that field which is untrue... also your average SWE does not make a million at age 30. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+11 GS IB SA class size is 70-80/year. Multiply that by 40. If you are incapable of performing this basic level of reasoning, I'm not sure how you can even fathom having a chance at landing JS/HRT. Research Analyst in HF - Other
+11 Have you tried making more money? Rick_Sanchez009
+11 You mean best? No but seriously guys which EB would be fine with me and OP ripping caterpillars on the desk? Prospect in IB - Gen
+11 Aren't you a managing director in M&A?  Incoming Analyst in PE - Other
+11 I'm not sure where to start. Having done both i can say they are very, very different. At a high level, I view acquisitions as more volume-driven. promoteseeker
+11 >22 years old with no real life experiences >close to negative value to the firm as you are still extremely junior and learning >making more than the average American goldenlocks21
+11 Brother, there are very few occasions in life to be top bucket by being a bottom Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 hubbabubba1000000000 I don't work there but citi is an incredible bank. Sure, maybe we get paid slig Intern in IB - Cov
+11 Say that you are interested in equity research because you are a very curious person who is really passionate about understanding the fundamental and macro drivers of a company. esbanker
+11 Bolded parts answer your question - the rest is me detailing aspects of my crippling depression. Associate 1 in IB - Restr
+11 Since we've effectively known about this coming for nearly a month now, it's less of a 'shock' to me than I would imagine it may be for many others. Stonks1990
+11 I dealt with these types as an intern and analyst. The key is to hasten his fall by highlighting his inadequacies without engaging in overt warfare. Great Ape Jake
+11 Usually you will have a mid-level banker in your office who is assigned the staffer role and oversees the junior banker work stream to make sure the staffings are distributed evenly. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+11 Honestly, I just base it on the question. With the markets dead and my kids in school, I have time to post again.Let me give you an example from a couple of my recent posts. Smoke Frog
+11 based on the title i was like 99% sure this would be about someone’s virginity. I’m now 100% certain after reading it.  ShooterMcGavin11
+11 Lower Middle Market Plebs Intern in IB - Gen
+11 Send your resume in binary. Either he gets it or he doesn't. Either you get the job or you don't. Do you get it? Or you don't? pinata123
+11 Because you're entitled. You think life should always be good and that you should always be paid a lot of money and not risk anything and stocks never go down. Pussy galore
+11 Mid 40s Anonymous Monkey
+11 Chronic just means constant, not necessarily permanent.  jarstar1
+11 As someone who finished a month long lateral process earlier this year here’s my 2 cents which I picked up.    Full coverage EBs smallmanbigapple
+11 First and foremost, hotels make money off the rooms. IronChef204
+11 Going to bring up an old trauma that made me resign from my previous firm, ASEANalyst
+11 Moelis and Greenhill are not EB's you fucking retard Patrick Basedman
+11 Not sure if we went to the same Stanford, but the kids getting Sequoia/Andreessen/FF out of college were all... don't know how else to say this, very well-connected. ClownTown
+11 Did some guy from moelis fuck your girl or something ? Intern in IB-M&A
+11 So back a while ago I was interviewing with an RIA and idk, I was off. I was just completely bombing the interview. The Warthog
+11 I see Drumpfy continues to live rent free in smooth brained bonobos such as yourself monkeyshitfeverdream
+11 Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+11 GS analysts wishing they were Chick-Fil-A so they get a Sunday off Analyst 1 in IB - DCM
+11 In short I would handicap the number at 20% of all applicants. I headed up recruiting to fill a few off-cycle slots (our HR is useless) at my current employer. Anonymous Monkey
+11 Hello mate,  Appreciate you sharing - never an easy thing to do, especially on a semi-anonymous website like WSO. YoungDumbFullOfRum
+11 Response from associate: what's wrong with the old one? All they did was modify cash burn. Let's just send the old one and voiceover the change. Sounds like a chad. I like this guy Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+11 SonnyZH DCDepository: I agree that Harvard is the top of the top in terms of prestige, but there is literally nothing you can IlliniProgrammer
+11 Everyone says banking gives you unlimited exit ops, but PE is far, far better. You are equipped and vetted to do basically anything given where you're at. Want to swap to consulting? Lion299
+11 there should be more checks and balances in many things thebrofessor
+11 I think everyone is entitled to their opinions here but there are a number of things at work that have to be reflected on, arguably at an industry level: fcfyield
+11 CS gonna resurrect their IB practice with their new Master of Coin Zenith_0_1
+11 They outsource work to competent people. In my case, the guys who did our analysis in India were sharp dudes with graduate degrees and experience. Works at Jones Lang LaSalle
+11 Hey man, no specific advice on how to break in. Just want to touch on a few things as I can totally relate to the stress of the recruiting cycle. Rabbit
+11 What u expect from an intern who derives more than half their self worth from their semi target school and profession. whereisthealpha
+11 This is assuming chicks even know wtf PE is. You think the 10 that's only modeled has any idea the difference between a PE investor and the guy that advises her pappy what mutual fund to invest in at UBS? Analyst 2 in CorpDev
+11 No, the reasons that developers earn a promote is to offer incentive to make sure they bust their ass on the project. Its not the king offering peasants extra bread crumbs as a sign of sympathy. @RealDonaldTrump
+11 My impression with Goldman people is that they have such a high ego that is tied up with Goldman Sachs. Used to intern at a PE/HF place that had an ex-Goldman guy. Intern in IB - Cov
+11 I mean, I work in the industry and I'd absolutely debate it. Analyst 2 in Consulting
+11 I've never understood the "my dogs are my children" thing. Your dog is a dog.... BobTheBaker
+11 CaRGood post. I also think management and managerial strategy is a great point to touch on, especially in context of your industry. WhiteHat
+11 Not sure how Centerview is your #1. My list would be along the lines of 1. EVR / PJT 2. LAZ / MOEL 3. Centerview / PWP edpollen12w
+11 "It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. hedgehog9
+11 Household-name tech will, for a new graduate, pay better than banking while only requiring 40-50 hours per week of work. This is fact. Ace Rothstein
+11 It's a serious weapon in the sense that any rifle is a serious weapon, but it fires a relatively small intermediate caliber bullet. sloppysteve123
+11 It's lower than you think (srs) Lester Freamon
+11 I'll take a stab, though this is not an opposing thought. There is an entire spectrum of firms and jobs in banking that is not just rat race and grind. Rabbit
+11 Monty Burns
+11 This is 100% a result of liberal policies Anonymous Monkey
+11 Got a job as a Development analyst at a family office out of college. We do multifamily/mixed use strictly in one gateway market. Been here for 2 years full time after interning for a summer in college.  mIRRacle
+11 49ers VP in IB - Cov
+11 I’ve been in the industry for about 4 years. I do my own deals now with my partners. I networked and found some guys who were building 40-50 unit buildings and had much more experience in construction than I did. TheDebtStar
+11 *former corporate lawyer rejected from HLS pls fix Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 The only advice that hasn't been mentioned is how to gauge senior banker commitment... Your boy Blue
+11 I really have no idea what to expect but a lot of times they will accept a guilty plea and drop one of the charges against you... try to get that one dropped. finbrah
+11 Hey there- I'll opine on some of these lessons too (especially since we've spoken about your idea). For full context, I'm a software engineer. I specialize in backend product engineering/ video streaming/ and SRE work. Pug
+11 Dude stfu makeIBgreatagain