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+41 That is the dumbest take I have ever read. I also had a transition phase at my prior stint (MBB) where I basically was working corporate hours on internal stuff (i.e., 9-6 pm). Associate 2 in PE - Other
+41 I buy the fact that you are a real baller PM that has been in the game for a while (and not a LARPer) because you truly write like a boomer, respect Analyst 3+ in CorpFin
+41 Short answer is no. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+41 JFC, he’s an intern… Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+41 One story is there was a guy once call in to work saying he couldn’t come in because the elevator didnt work in his apartment building, he was dead serious. BillMurray
+41 Okay so you’re currently working 50/hrs a week for $0. That is not smart. A job title of analyst/chief of staff paying $65-80k is also not smart.  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+41 +1 to consulting/tech being more welcoming to people who don't fit the H/W Greenwich lax star mould. capex fairy
+41 https://www.jhu.edu/ you retard Patrick Basedman
+41 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
+41 You're falling for the classic "Survivorship/Reporting-Bias" error of statistical reasoning: You think women have all the power because in the rare situations they do it tends to be widely publicized. Nicole112
+41 Current employee here (joined as an analyst out of college). Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+41 Heard good things about Apollo Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+41 I don't think you'll have to worry about it. Prospect in IB-M&A
+41 I still have to write my history of investment banking post. Someday, I will find the time. mergersandacquisitions78
+41 Here's what I do - I compartmentalize into building blocks, because reading a CIM without a clear direction of what you're looking for is a total time waste. chihayafull
+41 "Wu_Tang Financial"Do you guys think the income inequality is playing a big role in how individuals turn out? Anyone who sa UCLA2k13
+41 Are you really questioning if Dr. Rahm A Dik In Mah As is an alias tied to a fake identity.  Let's not question the Dean of Cognitive Healing @ Harvard. That is a prestigious title. jacobcrawford
+41 kinda cheesy but you can't find a way out if you don't believe there is one. everyone that chooses this career path is optimizing for prestige, money, or knowledge at the expense of their mental health. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+41 those threads make me remember one of Munger's observations: "They're just screaming to try to convince themselves" the idea being that something about those guys triggers you - inferiority, envy, etc. GS under Blankfein
+41 Excellent culture in and out of the office, very friendly EDs. Definitely a lot of asians/indians/arabs there but heard its okay bc they dont smell like curry. Culture wise, they love basketball players Prospect in IB-M&A
+41 Sorry boomer, we WILL cut you out of your own shop Associate 1 in PE - Other
+41 My gf works at bain and is really smart and also hot. I know a lot of ugly / weird mckinsey and bcg people.  That really says everything  Intern in IB-M&A
+41 In those situations, I give kids the benefit of the doubt -- they're young and probably excited to show others what they've accomplished thus far. Anonymous Monkey
+41 UC Irvine absolutely crushing it this year with a few people landing Big 4 tax internships Associate 1 in CorpFin
+41 Here's a few: Works at Other
+41 10pm every day is still late lol. Are they staffed on different things? Are they leaving the office to go wfh? This reads like you’re an insufferable hardo that’s mad someone isn’t suffering as much as you. apetrynamakeit
+41 2nd year prep cook at Panda here. $45/hr and received a mid-bucket bonus of $65k. Can comp Uber rides morning and night and have a $60 stipend for lunches and dinners. Half my class already has offers to P.F. BBK1234
+41 Intern in IB - Gen
+41 Bro forgetting to include he's also a transgender disabled muslim black woman  Prospect in PE - Growth
+41 My bank is ranked higher than usual, therefore this list is 100% unbiased and objectively accurate.  Prospect in IB-M&A
+41 Moelis HR making threads on WSO Associate 1 in PE - Other
+41 Yes, I am on the autism spectrum. It means that to get a job in banking I literally memorized exactly what I needed to say, how to say it, and how to come across as the sort of person that is hireable. BobbybananamA
+41 Makes sense. McKinsey just makes shit up. So technically he’s a perfect fit. The Fool of Finances
+41 You need to run your family market neutral. If you are net long kids, your WLB will suffer at a pod shop Analyst 3+ in HF - RelVal
+41 I’d consider hiring him, probably in a remote role though haha Georges Albert Maurice Victor Bataille
+41 Lol. If you choose Georgetown over Brown, you deserve to go to Georgetown. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+41 intern, why do you think you're smarter than a senior consultant Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+41 If you are interested in SMs/longer term oriented places, which it seems you are, RSSG is a no-brainer. Both are amazing offers though, congrats and fuck you. Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+41 This is next level hangxiety  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+41 if there is a donation link, i will donate to this associate. SonicBoom12
+41 If this thing ever gets big, I will talk publicly about how I posted on WSO before starting it and angrypickle69 gave me the courage to abandon my comfortable lifestyle to pursue. sunny45
+41 Vast majority of people in IB don’t believe in God and treat other people like shit.  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+41 Don't expect many comments on this one - if it's not about the unfairness of DEI to non-targets, most on WSO aren't interested Ldncitygirl
+41 I really hope he wins. I'll support any voting decision that hastens the flight of top financial firms & corporations to MIA/DAL and accelerates the decline of NYC/SF. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+41 But remember guys, if you get a private equity offer you become public enemy number 1. Yes, the same firms that overwork all of us have the audacity to call us “unfaithful” if we dare to think about an exit. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+41 Mental survival tip: go to work everyday with the mindset that you're really don't give a fuck if you get fired. I am not saying slack off or produce subpar work. harveyspankster
+41 Musta been tough turning down that MS offer...oh wait I mean CS hockey34
+41 fucking diversity man Prospect in IB-M&A
+41 Some people are saying to delete but I say absolutely keep it up on this forum -- fuck people like this that don't treat people like human beings. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+41 Tech growth equity: often equity-only investments for a minority stake of a profitable company that is growing very quickly (~20%+ YoY revenue growth). techthesis
+41 I think you answered your own question mate Works at Other
+41 Starbucks gives you a 50% chance of being seen as a blue-haired they/them creature. Not prestigious. Analyst 2 in CorpFin
+41 love how you (twice) threw in at you work at GS as if some shoes chemically react differently with goldman floors than they do with floors of other banks Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+41 always using hyphens - because it's cool casualgamer
+41 Idk what the question is but the answer is always Citi.  Fuck citi  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+41 Every comment I've seen you make in the last year has made me roll my eyes DuckDude2727
+41 Lateral to Barbie instead  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+41 Del. Anonymous Monkey
+41 Why waste your life trying to be with someone that doesn't fully want to be with you? Sounds like a crappy existence and you're probably just extending the relationship another year or two before she leaves for good. roc1719
+41 As a Gen Z, millennials are fr the WOAT generation - maybe worse than boomers. Complain about everything, hyper liberal losers, raising tech-addicted brain rot iPad kids, who expect everything and contribute nothing Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+41 To take a less cynical tone than the poster above, the simple answer is that you like the job and that you might be (at least relatively speaking) more risk-adverse than the buyside folks (PE, HF, etc.). Moonshallow
+41 Here is my 2 cents as someone who came from a middle class background (maybe even upper middle class by definition - combined my parents probably make about $100-110k per year, and we lived in one of the poorest cities in bluecollarfinanceguy
+41 One of my first MDs became infuriated with the intern who was sitting next to me a few years ago. Basically the intern simply didn't know the answer to the question and tried to BS his way out. TripleDown
+41 then hang out with your friends, loser. stop trying to use your coworkers as surrogates for people who like spending time with you. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+41 Probably Citi... Abusement Park
+41 After summer intern offer, drove to McD and got the big meal with pancake. Ate the whole thing. Took a nap. VP in IB - Cov
+41 Oh man, I've choked on my own spit or water in meetings and gone into coughing fits so many times I couldn't even think of one to highlight. I would bet they genuinely don't remember OP. Summer Associate in IB-M&A
+41 Although I am not currently at a growth equity fund I just went through the interview process with multiple well known tech growth equity firms. redsox1
+41 Hey man, I came across a few of your posts on other AA threads a while back. There seems to be racial undertones to this comment and a few other ones you've made. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+41 Was this asked by an MBA associate? Taking_A_Step_Back
+41 I somehow agree. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+41 Recruiting isn’t going as planned huh Anonymous Monkey
+41 work phone is whatever. Laptop is a big deal. I don't want firm spyware shit installed on the same device I use for porn and for peddling far-right conspiracy theories on shady internet forums Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+41 As a rule of thumb, it is cringe to post absolutely anything on LinkedIn.  Consultant in Consulting
+41 This is her 333 Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+41 Send him a dick pic on LinkedIn Monty Burns
+41 yea this sucked oi984953523
+41 imagine planning your whole life trying to get over on someone because they broke up with you Skyywalker
+41 If it were me id decide whether I enjoy banking enough to keep grinding or if I wanted to go do something else. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+41 HR people are the worst. If by any chance you are an HR person on this forum, GO F* YOURSELF I wonder who might have hurt him. Prospect in IB-M&A
+41 How often did he party with Epstein? Business School in CorpStrat
+41 Hey, I just want to shoot my shot. There is a pandemic going on right now so no regrets. Can I get your snap, you can PM me?  Intern in AM - Equities
+41 1.) Luck and politics play a large role, including people looking out for themselves and eliminating perceived "competition" Pussy galore
+41 I can tell you're in real estate lmao Associate 1 in PE - Other
+41 You work at UBS? LeveragedTiger
+41 This is such an interesting situation - here we have a good natured but "marches to the beat of his own drum" guy with a loving family who is now working in the single most conformist, vanilla, hierarchical, and sterile in Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+41 Dr. VP in IB - Gen
+41 your entire post history is you shitting on Citi. Relax, BofA intern.  Analyst 2 in AM - Equities
+41 Cleveland? Was Detroit fully booked or something? DickFuld
+41 Getting nervous, Gordon? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+41 So happy to hear you say that. Between him and his fugly daughter with bushes for eyebrows I'm not sure who's worse WildBill72
+41 Incel Oasis strikes again  CRE
+41 At gs ny and can confirm some analysts key cards didn't work.  Super brutal way to be let go. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+41 That’s because they’re private and their only focus is revenue per head. Your melanin doesn’t factor into that calc.    Chin up, though — Goldman Natural Resources is a solid group.  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+41 That's all well and good but the best content this forum has seen in weeks was the Centerview/PJT interns slinging shit at each other before getting rescinded and you evaporated the thread after it had already happened. Napolii
+41 This might be a left field take but if feels like whoever at your firm is making this call has a compliance / scared of their LP mindset rather than seeing the big picture. Consultant in Consulting
+41 The virgin 2nd year associate gets revenge on the Chad 1st year analyst Intern in IB - Gen
+41 chaupq26 Hello everyone! I am a freshman in a "non-target" school with a 4.0 gpa. miscer
+41 If one bank fails we are all worse off. The fear factor alone can severely punish not just the industry, but the economy as a whole. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+41 Found the Dartmouth alum. Stockerball