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+11 Hey guys. It’s me, 7 years later! So I was in a dark place at that time! But things have changed for the better and many folks on this thread were right.    HighlyLeveraged
+11 A couple of thoughts here. Principal in PE - LBOs
+11 If you somehow think working 70 hours a week is "chill", I think you've come to the point that banking has caused serious issues regarding your mindset.   iridescent007
+11 and once again, you've misread my comment. thebrofessor
+11 No recommendations on how to relax, but a few notes on how to make the job less stressful from my experience.  Recommendations are from a fundamental L/S view, in no specific order.  Please add to the list as one HFDude1234
+11 the gap between Tobin and DB is roughly equal to the gap between GS and your local community college's finance club O.J. Simpson
+11 This is kind of my read on it too tbqf. I get that there are problems with large companies that have a disproportionate amount of power, just as there are issues with police departments, to continue your analogy. Lester Freamon
+11 First of all sorry to hear about your situation, sounds like you positioned yourself well, did good work, and just got caught in a bad situation due to timing issues. Timing is everything and you just got a bit unlucky. mrharveyspecter
+11 Update in case anyone else got scummed by this kid. He reached out to me begging for help. Didn’t see initial msg last week so told him I’d do it Sunday. No response back until last night. CRE_Guy
+11 "HarvardBoy" What exactly does "execute it's business plan" (wrong use of apostrophe btw) actually mean though? Miami CRE
+11 You sound jaded my bro. That type of attitude is actively preventing you from getting laid. JSmithRE2010
+11 RBC is stronger than DB in NA and DB is stronger outside of NA. Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+11 An investment banking internship. StrapYourBoots
+11 here's why you shouldn't spend time worrying if this is the last of it or not not even scientists who've spend the past 2+yrs looking at covid can make reliably true predictions thebrofessor
+11 OP, experienced psychonaut here, don't believe this tool, show me an incidence where someone has died from the toxicity of LSD and not from doing something retarded. irie
+11 I think for this type of question, it's okay to ask for a little bit more information. The term "junior" isn't enough to answer the question. motley_accrual
+11 Worked at a BB in SF before lateraling to NY. Lazard: Laz RX is stronger than M&A, and RX is run all out of NY. NY's pretty sweaty, since some of the senior folks might still be stuck in the old-school Laz culture. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 Facebook eyeborg
+11 Healthcare: Teladoc's acquisition of Livongo (buy side, this one recent) Cigna's acquisition of Express Scripts (sell side, massive)) CVS' acquisition of Aetna (sell side, massive) DanielHardman
+11 so boston Jamie_Diamond
+11 Sure... do people at your school also turn down the 7-8's for the 2-3's too? Lol Associate 2 in CorpDev
+11 This is a great question. I used to be a former analyst and then post-mba associate. When I was an analyst, I only respected the associates (usually the A2As) who were able to "do" as you described. PM in HF - EquityHedge
+11 There are 2 aspects to trading 1) product knowledge 2) trading knowledge nofundforoldtraders
+11 The consensus is clear here. PJT RSSG will give you the absolute best distressed/event/activity/ even equity hedge fund and PE opps aside from maybe like traditional large cap buyout funds focused on a specific industry. BankCredit993
+11 I’ve worked in IB for 19 months now and am absolutely certain that MDs can make 15 minutes to talk to the junior team after a pitch. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+11 I literally priced myself out of my own apartment lol Analyst 3+ in RE - Other
+11 You heard it folks. Women can smell grammar discountedCashHoes
+11 Apps are good if you're just sitting on the couch, or  home on a random Wednesday night or trying to meet people that aren't in your exact location. ironman32
+11 Evercore M&A - end of thread Intern in IB - Gen
+11 Why tf do interns feel the need to give advice on career choices Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 Can empathize with this and share your sentiment more often than I would care to admit. Candidly, the enjoyment and excitement of this job oscillates in waves... VP in IB - Gen
+11 Every time you post, a new Republican gets his MAGA hat.  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+11 Just stop being a pussy. Sounds blunt, but it works. Sometimes I’ll get near the end of my workout and my brain goes “I don’t really have to do the last two lifts, right? Prospect in IB - Gen
+11 patek while he giv me nek, yuhur Intern in IB - Gen
+11 Pelosi suckkkkks Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+11 Without diversity push or affirmative push, you certainly will not be where you are today, especially as an African alreadyrich
+11 If you have to write "Corporate & Investment Banking Summer Analyst" everyone knows that just means corporate banking lol Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 Hi guys, Jothy17
+11 Not gonna lie dude you sound extremely delusional and out of touch. Some personality disorder stuff going on here. iggs99988
+11 DCM for lifer, LevFin for leaving browniverson
+11 Seems like a simple solution to YOU. This post is not about you it is abo it MY circumstance. That car is a necessity for my household and cannot be sold. BigApeee
+11 Huge issue and majorly shortsighted.  Or rather, as with a lot of housing policy in NY State (and I guess everywhere in a general sense), it's being crafted as a policy that sounds good on paper without any real under Ozymandia
+11 I love this - because it is so true. A lot of people on this forum make it like you can't go back and forth, but you totally can. pudding
+11 Good thing you bumped this. It was definitely at risk of falling off the first page, since the last person only bumped it 4 minutes before you... CRE
+11 My pleasure! rf75
+11 He is the biggest cunt on Wall Street. I've never seen someone promote such a toxic culture while pretending to be so woke on Instagram.  Five Star Man
+11 I am not sure how this can be seen as "mixed messages" It seems like they are not considering you. End of message. George_Banker
+11 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov   MidMarketMcLovin
+11 Censored theranos
+11 OP, how old roughly was she out of interest? falconeagle
+11 The prospect above me doesn't know what he's talking about, probably because he's a prospect. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+11 Take risks while you're young and without a ton of responsibility. BobTheBaker
+11 depends how you meet. I've never done online dating, usually in person or over the phone. sometimes I'd have an idea, sometimes I wouldn't. thebrofessor
+11 Somewhat related, but a close friend of mine had a crazy fiance. Anonymous Monkey
+11 With regular QQQ, you don't have to worry about your investment going to 0, because you literally have to have a 100% drawdown in the market to lose all your money. GridironCEO
+11 LOL. Update the basic information in your profile and include a professional photo, then be done with it. Director in RE - Comm
+11 Let me preface by saying I am black and I do understand the extent that centuries of systemic racism has had on my community. With that being said, I feel like cancel culture and DEI is being forced on us these days. Urban Mogul
+11 OP here. Kind of hilarious the direction it went. VP in IB - Cov
+11 I’d be interested in hearing people’s views on public vs. private credit. Lead Left
+11 Drumpfy I live in NYC and I have to wear a mask in classrooms and subways but that's about it.  Nothing related to COVID has impacted my life since I moved here. Anonymous Monkey
+11 Saw a survey not long ago. Not too good Barney_Stinson
+11 Currently doing what you’re doing and when I started networking, I legit had the same thoughts as you so I completely feel you and it can be frustrating. Pocket_Rockets
+11 Moelis if you're an associate. The analysts get crushed, and so do the associates, but the stories I've heard are fucking nuts - just off the wall nights out, great bullpen, Vegas trips and a fratty atmosphere. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+11 This thread is showing that every bank grows when M&A breaks records… yes, we all have those quarterly calls where our banks tells how great we are. You’d be hard pressed to find a bank that didn’t grow this year… Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 drumpfy that article says that Washington just gave a bunch of his soldiers actual smallpox. Vaccines didn't exist yet. Also your own post says that the British were resistant due to natural immunity. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+11 There Will Be Blood BoBandy
+11 DM me your email and we can discuss your experience and goals. I am a prospective analyst btw yourgranny101
+11 You guys sound like basement-dwelling losers Associate 2 in PE - Other
+11 You're just starting out your career - don't get involved in this kind of stuff. Stick to your lane and focus on yourself and you'll be fine. This guy will dig his own grave. Principal in PE - Other
+11 Step 1: cry. I’m not trying to be a jerk, we (including myself) all had to experience it. It’s sad and hurts, but you need to accept it and overcome. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 FYI - diversity plays a huge role in the process (both gender and race). Have many friends at UMM / MF funds in NY that mention that the LPs are pushing more and more for diverse investment teams. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+11 Good questions. Each fund has its own mandate. Each fund invests for a specific purpose, has its own restrictions, covenants, hurdle rate, return of capital, fees, etc. So in a sense, you are correct. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+11 My prior company (think prestigious B4, like PwC/DT/EY) has some very fine people. mind the GAAP
+11 Cannot agree with the above commentator anymore. My family sees me as an extension of themselves and their efforts. Intern in IB - Cov
+11 I've had (and still do) social anxiety so I can relate. Long-winded answer but here's my take: ActuarialQuant
+11 You are an associate in PE and spend your weekends arguing with people you’ve never met on Tinder? That’s embarrassing man. HardessGal
+11 I don't need to seek validation from anyone, just telling junior bankers and financiers that there's nothing wrong with feeling superior when you're wasting your 20s on something productive while other people are constantl PM in HF - Other
+11 yeah i mean it's easier when you're younger but that shit still sucks when you can't date, can't make concrete plans, friendships fall apart because you all never see each other, can't even watch tv at night unless you wan Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+11 While I have no clue who the company is, I’ll add one thought. Unless you can do it on a weekend, you have to take a day off for this. It’s extremely rude (in my opinion) of the company to even request this. pudding
+11 Leave IB. You already proved you can do it and can brag that you used to be an investment banker. Risk Weighted Ass
+11 Fuck you and congrats on the $10MM Intern in IB-M&A
+11 I hear Marcus & Millichap offers a 20% discount if you package it with "Rosetta Stone - English Level 1". Very much good deal. MonkeyWrench
+11 A good thought, but you're a little bit misguided on what I mean by product. mrharveyspecter
+11 Honestly working 80 hours a week isn't as bad as everyone makes it...here's 80 hours for you with still having ample free time:  - 8AM-11PM Monday-Thursday - 8AM-6 PM on Friday Pepperoni Toni
+11 I also have a standing 45 minute weekly time block during the work day for a telehealth appointment with my psychiatrist, I had a conversation with my VP on it and it was a no-brainer. LeveredBetaBoy
+11 Definitely don't ask a random banker if they have a girlfriend lol Prospect in IB-M&A
+11 Some general guidelines that might make things easier (some of these are my opinions so take what you will from them). GameTheory
+11 9/10 times they use it to rationalize obesity Analyst 1 in AM - Equities
+11 Yeah…I have plenty of friends who work for themselves and are highly driven and would never understand why we are slaving away while working for other people when they are getting wealthier than we are on their own accord. CCI2
+11 Years ago had the police come to break up the holiday party because it was late and the party was deemed too noisy. An analyst got arrested for telling the cops offs. HR bailed him out of jail the next morning. CompBanker
+11 There's a ton of threads that discuss this, so I won't go into too much detail. At the big shops you mentioned, Associates are still mostly sourcing. mrharveyspecter
+11 I stopped caring about COVID once mass riots apparently are okay. JulianRobertson
+11 Bruh rx / distressed is a small, small world. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+11 Hey you down voting virtue signalling sheep monkeys.  Please point to a single fact above that is inaccurate. Please point to a single over statement of the facts. D.O.U.G.
+11 My parents adopted me pre-birth, so I can give you a bit of perspective from the side of being adopted. I've never had an issue with it. I love my parents dearly and they are my family. Addinator
+11 Take a deep breath, buddy. Sil
+11 Have a friend who did an initial call with Sam. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+11 Why would you start recruiting again a month after accepting an offer...and in this case no I absolutely wouldn’t reneg for such a miniscule differenc in “prestige” Intern in Other
+11 You will get rocked. Big propaganda around caring and being the best lifestyle shop, just wait until you get there lol. 2am standard log off, 3am regularly, 4am every other couple of days (allegedly). Anonymous Monkey
+11 WARNING RANT INCOMING Analyst 1 in IB - Cov