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+11 Play video games and listen to people repeat 100x how they fucked your mom. NuclearPenguins
+11 You have a background very similar to a friend I was pretty close with for the year before and after graduation. APAE
+11 Haven’t posted on crypto in a while; dedline
+11 You want awkward? This story happened to a good friend of mine. In the early 2000s, both of us were working in London, I was making markets in some random shit while he was punting credit correlation for a prop desk. Mostly Random Dude
+11 x Anonymous Monkey
+11 This is wrong. Inside the US, all 3 major consulting firms are about the same. For clients and recruits outside the US, it does matter, as the capabilities and geographic breadth are not there. aspiringchimp
+11 the NFL and the CFL play the same sport,, with some minor difference in field dimensions Being in an investor/advisory role in PE/VC is not the same job at Corporate Strategy/Product Management/running a Business Unit at a OkComputer
+11 Lol @ that WaPo article. What do people expect when there is a skewed male to female ratio and most males are autistic and completely unkempt? Pmc2ghy
+11 Worked at IBM and don't care if I get doxxed. dedline
+11 Same number of seats or fewer seats. Ever increasing pool of applicants. Even the lowly, WSO besmirched middle market banks can afford to be more selective. iggs99988
+11 Right, so maybe your internal recruiter is doing a bad job? Maybe your division has a bad reputation and only attracts low-quality recruits. Ozymandia
+11 How come you have left 3 jobs in 3 years? Is there a logical linear progression, i.e. boutique -> MM -> BB, or something that generally makes sense? iggs99988
+11 "babyygotwacc" So I've had this hunch for a while and wanted to get others thoughts. NorthStarOne
+11 "Troll - Aged 18 Years" I just cannot understand why Donald Trump insists on sabotaging himself and his administration. Alt-Ctr-Left
+11 EDIT: Just read footnote on page you're referencing which basically disclaims that they are comparing apples to oranges. bolo up
+11 I'd ask this question. I don't really care about the exact response. The purpose in asking the question is just to get the person talking through their understanding of financial statements. brotherbear
+11 For the most part, people love to tell you how much harder they work than others, how hard their life is, how much they are sacrificing, etc. AllDay_028
+11 After 29 yrs of hardcore, commission based selling and agency building (no not IB but relevant nonetheless), a business coach shared this message: 4 keys to success in business and in life: rickle
+11 Agree with many of the other posts, but I'll add/modify a few: AmoryBlaine
+11 I don't often speak in such direct language on here, but I feel strongly enough about this that I'll offer a more unvarnished opinion. APAE
+11 Sorry about formatting (I copied and pasted from an Excel document) I quit this site because of censorship
+11 +SB Well said. Also interned at a search fund during my undergrad and your point on deals dying is spot on. losing interest
+11 my batting average isn't 100%, but I've presented to executives many times before. coupla rambling thoughts thebrofessor
+11 The real question here is: if you have a tenant who you think is not accurately reporting their sales, do you really want that tenant? Limoncello Buyout
+11 "LReed"I'm not just shitting on people with ADD/Depression/Anxiety or whatever, but I do question the millennial generation's tendency to pa CRE
+11 Thanks for tagging me. I will embed a lengthy comment I made in a https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/ebs-have-more-interesting-work-t…</a">previous thread and let it stand on its own merits. APAE
+11 I can't tell you how many 22-24 year olds I've met who ask me for investment advice where the story goes like this: BreakingOutOfPWM
+11 I used to work for one of the Tier 2s (S&, S&O Monitor) and one of the funniest things was the chase for "prestige". pr4mence
+11 I appreciate you bringing this up and initiating a discussion. That being said, there are a few flaws in your post that stem from lack familiarity with the subject at hand. BankingBananas
+11 I will get to giving some advice..but some context first..I am in my mid 30s married and with kids. Did Sales & Trading at MS then Wharton then buy side asset management at top tier bank. Awake_Monkey
+11 I would accept the offer and keep recruiting but only reneg if you get a significantly better offer or have a change of heart later in the year... WallStreetOasis.com
+11 I suppose this question is a bit short-sighted. It focuses almost entirely on compensation. While a lot of people get their MBAs to increase their likelihoods of achieving high-paying jobs, some do so for other reasons. brotherbear
+11 Ever wonder why elite schools care whether one is first generation to attend college? It's because they're aware that children of professionals and those in the 1% are almost guaranteed to end up at elite schools. TheGrind
+11 "onemanwolfpack" I'm no fan of socialism, but I am a fan of honest good faith discussion. I quit this site because of censorship
+11 "G-I the pharma guy" It's not the 60s anymore - NYC isn't the only place doing great steaks. DickFuld
+11 Are you looking for primers or some kind of news feed to keep up with movements in the space? losing interest
+11 December 2007, SLM (Sallie Mae) Corporation https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB119808375673239767 MMmonkey
+11 There is also the element of beauty corresponding to wealth due to the ability to invest in self-care. APAE
+11 A banker, a trader, and a lawyer are on death row and are faced with the electric chair. On the day of their execution, the warden comes to them and says "Listen up, gentlemen. BearKneeMadeOff
+11 Since Guy sounds like a French name and since your username is Renzel indulge me with this. Naoki Hanzawa
+11 Typical wall street oasis user who likes to put his career on a pedestal and make things seem harder and worse than it actually is. Randhawa
+11 Having gone through the banking grind in London and then recruited for large cap PE roles, I would say that most rankings in here don't make much sense to me, largely as I don't understand what they are based on. above_and_beyond
+11 To answer in order: The current generation of students is probably no more or less cognizant of financial ramifications of a degree than previous generations - but they ought to be. Fugue
+11 Embrace it. I was the sole intern with a group at one point and it was amazing. I worked my ass off, but I got to see every good project and got to really get close with the junior bankers in the group. TrackBack
+11 Yup, happens all the time. It's not always about you. You just can't take it personally, and you have to move on. Some possibilities (every single one of these has happened to me): KingCluny
+11 "Isaiah_53_5" "MonkeyWrench" Most girls I dated from 2 Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+11 Thanks for sharing good article. marketbeater
+11 Funny how you don't want to be a 28-30+-year gunning for an analyst spot. Rick Deckard
+11 If SpaceX is anything to go by Musk will be around for quite some time. Though certain shareholders want him out the major ones are still backing him. DeltaDecay
+11 Wanted to start with this quote: Tyrion Lannister: Let me give you some advice, bastard. Never forget what you are, the rest of the world will not. Wear it like armor and it can never be used to hurt you. Naoki Hanzawa
+11 Interesting post. All of these are great careers and pay very well compared to most other alternatives. Most of the posters and readers on this site are young (less than 10-15 yrs professional experience). rickle
+11 Going through a headhunter and interviewing with a PE firm for an associate position. Several phone screens, a weekend case study, super day, then a video interview with the head partner of the fund. Walker Texas Banker
+11 Approx 2004 had an interview with Citadel for Operations. I didn't want to be in Operations but I DID want to be at Citadel. Port Ricky
+11 One: APAE
+11 "MonacoMonkey" allow them only unlimited quanitites of water, lemons, and 2 vitamins / day. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+11 Great write up! There are essentially two economies: rickle
+11 He absolutely delivers consistent, quality music at a higher pace than any other artist right now. I think at least 50% of that is attributable to having the best team around him though. REPE God
+11 Ask yourself :is there anything else BETTER than AM? Budussy capital
+11 I think the best way to assess this is to imagine BCG was Deloitte or some other firm without the cache of the name. If you would still make the move then do it, otherwise don't. Softwarefun
+11 Glad I can help! It sounds like you’re in a good spot given your long-term goals. kanon
+11 I’m just a regular guy who doesn’t know jack sht compared to half the way more successful guys on this forum, but I know more than other guys who REALLY don’t know sht. finbrah
+11 If you're speaking to me, that's not being a dick. I own a CRE Mortgage Brokerage, lone wolf. I merged my firm into my client's (now Partner) development firm and wrote the plans/found the seed capital for the fund. Tariluna
+11 Everyone here has pretty much covered the most common and useful formulas so I will weigh in on a couple resources for those trying to refine their Excel skills: FutureCEO3
+11 Some of the things I like to look for or questions to ask: Secyh62
+11 I'm struggling with this very thought currently. I'm in my early 30s, and while I've always given casual, passing thought to having kids, the further I advance in my career and life, the more impractical the idea becomes. iggs99988
+11 I dislike interns who are obsequious and do not understand boundaries. Yes, it is important to demonstrate a good attitude and try to establish a working relationship. iggs99988
+11 I quit a well-paid corporate development gig last year. My boss was some "ex-banker" (read: worked at a shitty boutique and did a top 50 MBA). Kassad
+11 UPDATE - The kid is alive. Found them on the gram and new pics had been posted at the bars from this past weekend. HR has been dealing with it but still no returned calls/texts. nickcageisnotabadactor
+11 It took me some time to digest your post and prevent myself from emotional response. But here are some thoughts. Pantera
+11 Top Bucket high school weed dealer. Partied and smoked my way through high school. Think I graduated with a 2.9? I wasn’t dumb though. Just didn’t apply myself. BBDreamin
+11 So the question is what is that real incentive. WallStreetOasis.com
+11 In the late 90's I had a pretty reckless boss, which was common in the mortgage business. He was married. He would often go on nonstop BS story telling while coked out at work. PacNumber
+11 Mario. N64 Super Mario. Little Sheep
+11 Very close to him, til the end. Prefer to be anon in that. Anonymous Monkey
+11 "thefamilyofficesdb" I’ll start. The client’s 10-year financial projections (based on user count) were on the basis of exponential growth. Tom Bwady
+11 Clearly this is a Meth mistake... er... I mean Math Mistake. Frieds
+11 You know what you need to do. Network! Call up your old classmates. Call up your coworkers. Call up career services at your school. Anonymous Monkey
+11 It's pretty simple. The IQ test has questions from 4 topics :- 1. Sequence and Series:- You've to have a knack for numbers , it's a bit difficult if you're not very good in this area. 2. Trust_3
+11 Want to post to dispel a lot of misinformation and highlight petergibbons and @m8" as people who know what they are talking about. Fugue
+11 I think New York is impossible to rate. It has everything you hear about, both good and bad. Anonymous Monkey
+11 Always loved writing as a hobby growing up as a loner nerd who read way too many books. shermanmccoy14
+11 Being female isn't going to lift you up beyond a mediocre resume. Sure, banks want women for all the benefits that come with diversity. HighlyClevered
+11 "iBankedUp" "Esuric" No.. Esuric
+11 "TNA" I don’t agree that you know what you are talking about. How about that. This has nothing to do with Trump. Billion with a B
+11 This thread sucks as much as the "https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/serious-legal-trouble</a">Serious Legal Trouble" thread. CRE
+11 I have read the original post several times, been debating whether this is a trolling expedition or if this is a legit request for insight, suggestions, etc… but here goes … InfoDominatrix
+11 Maybe if you didn't take the entire month of August off... I know so many deals that we avoid taking to Europe because the common perception is that you'll be gone or hard to reach in August. Anonymous Monkey
+11 Despite the overwhelming advice to the contrary, entered into a multiple-time-zone-long-distance relationship in my 20's. Layne Staley
+11 Yes, lets assume it is true because it is. And I am referring to multi. Ricky Sargulesh
+11 Here's a spooky one: truck drivers. Anonymous Monkey
+11 There are a couple of fun basketball ones out there: Anonymous Monkey
+11 This will sound very "Trump's America" but hang out with the "cool kids" at your program. TheGrind
+11 It's definitely tough. My immediate family gets it because they know firsthand the work I put in serving in the military, working in the private sector as an engineer, and finally transitioning to finance. John Pierpont
+11 First, congrats on the offer. But just wanted to play devil’s advocate to point out that non-target disadvantages don’t vanish just because you got the same job as kids at Wharton right out of college. hot1590
+11 "Lastly, re-frame how you think about your career success. brotherbear
+11 Had first round phone screens with a bank (this bank had 3-4 calls as part of first round). On one of the calls a VP asked me a unique technical that I didn’t grasp at the time, and so obviously I got it wrong. MMBanker14
+11 Don't use filler words. Take a pause to collect your thoughts, even if it has to be mid sentence, as you will come off more intelligent. FinancelsWacc
+11 Reasons: a) I was already bored after 2 years. There are only so many variations of lease transactions. b) you can get pigeonholed in brokerage really easily. Ricky Rosay
+11 have you ever thought about just having an adult conversation with them about it? thebrofessor
+11 Whilst not an ideal amount of time, I did it last year and had only finished Ethics and FRA by 01/11. I took two weeks off work before the exam, studied a solid 6-7h/day (ie. Whyphy