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+11 go.with.the.flowhow much shit do you have to go through? How many times do you have to fail in order to succeed? rufiolove
+11 PennTellerUh, wow. Ravenous
+11 Don't feel the need to write everything you did down. Write your cv like you are designing an advertisement, what's the one or two details about you that the firms absolutely needs to know? couchy
+11 Stumbled across this and figured I would give my input for others to reference in the future. sunny45
+11 Many real estate deals are done in the form of JVs where there is a capital partner (RE PE fund, institutional investor, sovereign wealth fund, pension fund, high net worth investor, etc.) and an operating partner or asset re-ib-ny
+11 Once you understand the big picture and can make reasonable assumptions, doing an LBO in your head CompBanker
+11 First remove your F1 key, because it only gets in the way. frgna
+11 Oh, and shut the fuck up about exit ops. If you don't have a job, WHO THE FUCK CARES. Get a job first and then worry about that shit. Will Hunting
+11 I recently received a FT offer to work for a large buy side firm. The background check has been a huge pain in the ass to say the least. It's already pushed my start date back by a week. kingtut
+11 SirTradesaLotDream girl and it's not even close. I can't believe the kids on here saying dream job. rufiolove
+11 I had the opportunity to chose between USC and MIT, and I chose USC. It was a hard decision, especially since I am an East Coast guy. The deciding factors were the faculty and the program itself. jasonbonnet
+11 Surgeons - go through 80 hour residency and all that BS but have ultimate job security and a x.
+11 MatrickAs for your comments: Yeah, I already said that i went from Summer Analyst to Associate. See, that's the problem, yo NorthSider
+11 Great statistics, perhaps I can take a shot at explaining the reasoning behind them. My credentials (for what it's worth), I grew up in the states and have an ivy undergraduate and masters degree. speedycoffee
+11 My day can vary wildly, but this is a pretty typical, uneventful day: Simple As...
+11 It's not that most people want to do consulting or banking -- they tend to be the default choice for practical reasons. MBAApply
+11 you're just having typical first year feelings.. about 2-3 months in is when EVERYBODY start to get tired of their jobs and realize that college was more fun. she_monkey
+11 Slash-Finance DickFuld: Goldman Sachs DickFuld
+11 I'm reminded of one of my favorite stories about Peter Thiel (entrepreneur, VC, and hedge fund manager), when he was just graduating Stanford Law: South Sea Tulip
+11 I don't disagree with you. Marcus_Halberstram
+11 This has little to do with this post really, but I feel like trying to put this into words somewhere... Anonymous Monkey
+11 I'm assuming we're talking global/US-based boutiques, so I'll leave out the Canadian "boutiques" (GMP, Canaccord, Cormark etc). Valk
+11 I have a pretty diverse friend group, and as a result I have had the opportunity to spend time at a variety of different academic institutions, going to parties, lectures, talks, etc. dudewheresmycar
+11 I guess whether or not to match the 401(k) first depends a lot on the level of your company match. If you're in O&G with some crazy 15%+ match then yes, it may be a little aggressive to match. milehigh
+11 Dude, I don't disagree at all. There's no reason to denigrate anyone. I work in PE and have for a while. But I do it because I truly love the art of the deal and it's near sex when I do deals (note: near). Dingdong08
+11 I married older so you can take this for what it's worth. Find someone whose value system is like yours. With common underlying values you are more likely to have fewer major conflicts. Lone Wolf
+11 perfectly fine. I assume since you're just getting launched he/she will not be dependent on you. thebrofessor
+11 You're complaining about not having a conversation for more than 5 minutes. I have to ask - what is the kind of conversation you're looking for? SSits
+11 What are you, an idiot? How is this even a question, its gotta be a troll. Marcus_Halberstram
+11 I really really really want to just say "suck it up, you've got a lot going for you, college is awesome, blahblahblah" and all of that's true, but I'll come at this from a different angle, try to give some tangible things thebrofessor
+11 sjl1009 I truly believe that many of our country's current social issues can be traced back to the epidemic of men becoming too feminine SSits
+11 I've worked for them as an analyst. SunTrust is not a bad place to be. Coinye
+11 Dude has an MBA and is making $15 / hour at a retail branch. Fucking idiot. CorpFinanceGuy
+11 @jdsooner: Getting into equities sales a the major BBs is usually done through internships. Those desks are really keen on trying you out first, see if they get along with you. Gini
+11 As an analyst in one of your highly sought after banks (GS/JPM/MS), I can proba henchman
+11 mbavsmfin I agree with you entirely on this. I would love to hear your view on how SATC destroyed NYC culture. snatch
+11 thebrofessor If you look at what previous generations had to go through to just put food on their table, you might realize what hard work is adapt or die
+11 When I was 16, I was dating a 16 year old Catholic schoolgirl and she managed to convince herself that she wanted sex more than I did. Which was not true, but I was happy to play long term greedy. SSits
+11 Personally I like Hillary because she's the most pragmatic person so far and sits in the center. Dingdong08
+11 The hardest part is breaking in. milehigh
+11 Best way to position yourself for a top b-school is to STOP reverse engineering your profile. There isn't a one-size-fits-all profile. MBAApply
+11 I've written my own review of SunTrust's njdwgg
+11 Hi Dick, natalie_accepted
+11 Worklikeamachine, you ask a great question. What is the secret sauce? Applying to school is very similar to blind dating. natalie_accepted
+11 I'm hoping this is hypothetical, but no. You go to fucking jail, real jail, for that type of shit. And getting involved with Mexican cartels? Brilliant idea. Even better do it without knowing it for a terrorist org. Dingdong08
+11 First off OP, sorry to hear that. Dingdong08
+11 WSO Monkey Bot can burn in hell! 6969
+11 I work at a boutique restructuring company, big players in the industry include A&M, FTI, huron, Alix. Nearly every accounting firm has groups that do this as well, big 4 and midtier firms. Hawkeye 79
+11 Don't beat around the bush. This guy knows why you want to meet with him and it's insulting to his intelligence to pretend otherwise. Don't lead with it, but don't be afraid to talk internships. CRE
+11 "undefined" The reason people never leave, even after reaching their "this is what I need to leave" goal, is because once you get to a c Dingdong08
+11 Haha.....yeah I was waiting for this post from another val. guy with different experience. If you're open to it maybe comment with exit opps and project experience in your group so people get an idea of the variability. SeekingAlpha180
+11 This startup stuff is really getting out of hand. Like, I get that finance isn't a cakewalk, but almost all startups fail. Around 90% of startups fail. Going Concern
+11 Thanks for the guide, as a student at a non-target, I want to chime in on some of the things you said. I may be wrong, but this is just in my experience: dartzrip
+11 It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christy, take off your robe. adapt or die
+11 This is for any investment sales broker out there - apologies in advance for sounding like an arrogant dbag. capratecompression
+11 Poverty and a history of super powers meddling in your affairs doesn't mean terrorism until you add a dash of Islam into the mix. IslamBullshit
+11 "Confused Millennial" is very much an accurate description. OP, assuming you're not trolling us, I'm really surprised you got into several top MBA programs due to your uncertainty about what you want to do. Dances With Newfoundland
+11 Standard Gen X director's outlook on leave for millenials that I've seen is: - Don't plan to take any time off for the first year - Certainly don't mention taking any time off for the first 6 - 9 months - If you've worked SSits
+11 allow me to take a controversial viewpoint, your scarcity mindset is precisely why your family has done as well as they have and you should not work to change that. thebrofessor
+11 "neink"that's what makes them stand out in the competition for the recruiters attention Yes, but what type of recruiters? SSits
+11 "onelifetolive32" How much time did you dedicate to studying for the Deo et Patriae
+11 Sure. The team is unusually large since we have 30+ sell-side analysts covering the stock; it consists of a VP, Director, two IROs (investor relations officers aka managers) and me (analyst). ModemScrotum
+11 Allen & Co. hires connected kids. APAE
+11 ask questions about them. if you can't relate, just ask something along the lines of "what's that like?" thebrofessor
+11 "short_round" I'm going to try to give a thoughtful reply without being condescending. Attack_Chihuahua
+11 Hello kwilly, you seem like a good kid. Jamie_Diamond
+11 "PirateBanker1" I don't totally agree with this post. DickFuld
+11 I have no opinion on either of the recent incidents (frankly, it's too early and too emotionally charged). I quit this site because of censorship
+11 "RedRage" For those in the industry if we see more and more regulations on the industry isn't that going to lead to a flight in capital? Attack_Chihuahua
+11 Very inspiring. I have a similar story. Graduated high school in 2011 slightly above average for my high school (212 in my graduating class). Short Bonds
+11 I'm much more in favor of a basic IQ test requirement. You really don't even have to set it very high, maybe 95-100. DickFuld
+11 Good luck everyone...remember that your mentality should not be "BB or bust!"...there are a lot of g WallStreetOasis.com
+11 Congrats on the offer. While the above is great advice, I see no absolutely no mention of fit/social skills, which is just as important (if not more so) than technical skills when it comes to PE recruiting. smplcty
+11 Here's my two cents. saconsult3
+11 They've been trending down since Greenhill stepped down in 2007. Zezima
+11 Read my lateraling guide. That should answer several of your questions/concerns, especially the part where you have no technical experience. Sil
+11 While I would always answer these questions with "It depends", let me elaborate a little bit, so that you can get some sense of the logic. Martinghoul
+11 Nice post. PacNumber
+11 Firstly, Malia Obama is the daughter of the US president. To use her to generalize the opportunities available for all black people get is absurd. SZBanker
+11 Too be fair - should a poor black kid and a poor white kid get the same benefits even though it is more difficult being poor and black than it is being poor and white? WhispersAEC
+11 If I need to get something done that is time-boxed, requires brain power and a high level of focus, I am waking up at 4:00AM on the weekdays until the task is complete (e.g. certifications, high-pressure projects). dedline
+11 Funny story about Buffett: adapt or die
+11 "TippyTop11" Thanks for the AMA. What are your future plans, will you work into a VP role or go to B-school? NuckFuts
+11 OP, congratulations on being the recipient of the first bit of monkey shit I've thrown at a post in over 3 years. NuckFuts
+11 TREASURIES TRADER: EuRates
+11 You should consider volunteering at Casting Couch, it is an well known organisation that gives young women an opportunity to break into several very competitive industries and achieve financial freedom. takenotes08
+11 Typically when there's an option of speaking to the media, the upside is very limited, if not non-existent. The potential downside is significant. SSits
+11 I have a slightly older MacBook Air, loved it, until it started crashing and getting bogged down. Loved the iPhone until higher end and cheaper Droid phones came out. Blank999
+11 I'm a big fan of these just to improve productivity... Ones I've tried along with Pros & Cons... WallStreetOasis.com
+11 "Bullfighter12" Same Nate silver who predicted dems would hold senate in 2014 and winnseats in the house.... BobTheBaker
+11 interesting article about Obama: http://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-obama-anti-business-president/ thebrofessor
+11 did you say you were going to post pics? thought I read that, but I don't see any attachments.. adobe is always giving me issues at the office .... Brosef Stalin17
+11 Everyone talks about it coming into banking, because by definition everyone coming into banking is coming out of college or is otherwise very young, and therefore by definition (and I don't mean this as an insult) is dumb exemplaria
+11 Nice read thanks. I live in the wealthiest suburb of my east coast city and this piece sounds alot like the limousine liberals I encounter 24/7. adapt or die
+11 Absolutely disagree with the lengths in which banks will go to toss out resumes based on a bad SAT score. stompingmerger21
+11 From the top: 1) I'm new to the forums... Nothing wrong here Braininajar
+11 Wait. Why was removing Gaddafi a bad thing? Because it increased randomness. It destabilized a dangerous area and removed the only counter balance to radical Islam. Same reason why removing Saddam was bad. Blank999
+11 Want to have some real fun? C.R.E. Shervin
+11 big difference between credible news and unbiased news. one of the best pieces of advice I ever got was to follow news from intelligent sources that you vehemently disagree with. thebrofessor
+11 You might be conflating satisfaction with happiness. It's common for highly driven people to be dissatisfied with their life and happy despite their dissatisfaction. Eddie Braverman