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+11 Brotherbear, I think you are spot on. JS Turnaround
+11 Not a whole lot of good Greenhill info out there so I'll try to contribute what I can from experience/talking to others. Feel free to PM. Green1930
+11 You need to check yourself. Most people right now are losing jobs and it’s practically impossible for new grads to find any. Incoming Analyst in IB - Gen
+11 While I agree with your issues with CCP's actions (violations of WHO), let's evaluate your proposal: >1. Cancel interest payments on all debt owed to China. earthwalker7
+11 "Layne Staley"Given those, how do you like to establish your presence on a board? Do you quietly let your work speak for itself? CompBanker
+11 My first day as an intern one of the MDs in my group called me into his office and said if I didn't rip a line right then and there that I wouldn't be getting a return offer. NuclearPenguins
+11 Maybe you have family in Houston or you like the cost of living advantages relative to other financial hubs such as NYC and San Fran. OGbanking
+11 The one thing I struggled to find online back when I was interviewing for CRE roles, were courses that had enough interview style modeling exams. Hoogers
+11 You’re acting as though you’re the most important asset at the bank. Understand the need to know sooner rather than later, especially as it pertains to moving. But chill out. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+11 Hate to say it, but every brokerage is likely canning their internship program - they're not going to get any buy-in from the team heads. The last thing any of us are worrying about right now is the summer intern class. logisdics
+11 To add a little perspective for this post, I would emphasize two things: Ricky Rosay
+11 "I211KML" Nobody’s going to point out these articles are using medians not averages? CompBanker
+11 At Columbia so no abundance of love for Cornell lol, but Dyson has insane recruiting. It's easy to get good grades there and I don't know anyone who's in Dyson and doesn't like it. Intern in ER
+11 People who start emails with "Gents" Meetings that should be emails CRE
+11 Good summary here, thanks! I would add: hungaroe
+11 I’ll be seen as biased because I worked for CS, but I’m just speaking from experience (and I have 0 reason to hype up a firm that I’m almost never associated with anymore) jayroe_1
+11 this happens in every bear market, you get initial bad news, first leg down, then the thought of an overreaction, a relief rally, and then if it doesn't turn into a 1987 or 1962 type market, you get the next leg down as th thebrofessor
+11 The way you say something matters. That's certainly true. But the speaker matters just as much as what's spoken. The look and demeanor of the person can completely alter the context of otherwise identical content. brotherbear
+11 It's about relative wealth, not absolute. If my income is in the X-percentile, no matter what level the taxes are, I will still be an X-percenter. quantmacro
+11 the iu circlejerk in this forum is extremely stupid. there is no way you’re on the other side of the table. Associate 2 in Other
+11 What do you mean by "it's not too far behind some major schools?" Sure if my only other choice is ball fucking state university I'll go to IU, but I'm not gonna pick it over UVA/UNC/UT/Mich/Berkeley, much less Ivies, Stanf Intern in IB-M&A
+11 I didn't say get rid of diversity groups etc. Apologies if I was not clear, but the example given was to demonstrate how comprehensive the subset of groups you gave when complaining about quota recruiting. CisSiberianOrchestra
+11 You know...I was always the 2nd year in my MBA program's banking club that would defend DB (at a different bank myself). Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+11 As someone who started in my 20s, worked into my 30s, had a baby (and later, another), had to leave because zero flexibility, and has returned (first with a return-to-work internship, then an IB role), my answer will be a Shaynepunim
+11 Fair point! However, I can't help but notice a disgusting sense of entitlement in these threads. People are dying by the thousands each day. Millions are unemployed. homelyguru
+11 I'm a diversity recruit so I guess I'll give you my perspective: 1. Intern in IB - Cov
+11 Take a deep breath and relax you’re at a BB the top 1% of jobs of all IB jobs even if its UBS/BB. thecoolkid1234
+11 Was heading to a coffee chat with a JPM MD at his NYC office. It was pouring outside so I left with the first umbrella I could find in my apartment. Prospect in IB - Cov
+11 It's funny and reminds me of a time I had an informational last year with someone who had chess as their hobby in their resume. I asked what they thought about Carlsen vs. Synergy_or_Syzygy
+11 I had a calculus 2 prof who was a Fields Medal winner. His whole shtik was teaching post-doc-Will-Hunting-level math to our 1st year undergrad selves. earthwalker7
+11 To start your own thing in real estate, and since it’s so capital intensive: odog @digitalimmortality.com
+11 I don’t usually respond to posts like these but it sounds like you have an amazing story. W102
+11 Dartmouth 100% if cost isn’t an issue. Objectively, the brand name beyond finance is far superior. Intern in IB - Cov
+11 I don't think that retail is "dead" but rather is much different than it was even 10 years ago. CRESEA
+11 this is super tough man. I assume since you’re international there’s zero in the way of financial aid or even loans. BankCredit993
+11 Arsenal/Rothschild: They are very well known and have an aura of class about them. But these days you will mainly find them in the mid table/market. Prospect in IB-M&A
+11 Why did I leave? - Apple, while it is a very unique and interesting company, was too small for me. C8
+11 I agree completely. CRE
+11 Imagine: You grew up in a middle class family with both parents working in respectable industries. Pierogi Equities
+11 I personally think the response from the senior (vp/md/whoever this person is) to be a pretty bad response, although it is tough to have a confident read without the full message. theATL
+11 While I think a merger unlikely, the most probable reason GS or MS or any standalone investment bank would consider merging with a commercial bank is cost of funds. guyfromct
+11 https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/what-to-do-if-you-win-the-lottery thebrofessor
+11 As an analyst and have dealt with new MBA associates (both good and bad) if you’re willing to sit through the bs and actually go through the tedious turns of the book with me instead of trying to push it off to me because Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+11 Yes you're pretty spot on there. Quant in HF - Other
+11 Why shouldn't I work for the N.S.A.? That's a tough one, but I'll take a shot. Say I'm working at N.S.A. Somebody puts a code on my desk, something nobody else can break. Maybe I take a shot at it and maybe I break it. WillHunting
+11 Well there are a bunch of added complexities: 1) you don’t have to file foreign equities (that aren’t listed in US exchanges), so you now reduce your universe to funds that focus on US equities theATL
+11 What in the actual fuck? QuiltEmerson
+11 My parents owned multiple small businesses together. They are worth 6-7 million. Did well overall, and currently make 400k-500k through a combination of investments and their current businesses. Business School in Other
+11 Worked in this space a lot. If a GP is raising from multiple LPs, then the GP raises more money than needed because they must prepare for LPs to back out at the last minute. Non-PC Broker
+11 I'd expect a material decline in IB revenue in 2H20. Clocks
+11 For some reason WSO rags constantly on CS but the firm has placed really well at UMM and some MF PE over the past 3-4 years (particularly from M&A and FSG, but by no means entirely from those groups), especially compar Intern in IB - Gen
+11 I actually disagree with the Memorial Day sentiment. ValueJedi
+11 Rankings on WSO shouldn't bother you because everyone has a different opinion on here, and most of them are freshman that won't get into a single BB. Intern in IB - Cov
+11 "CRE" "neink"- protests hijacked by looters and antifa neink
+11 "neink"When you have another Charlottesville or similar, you'll see me bashing white supremacists. CRE
+11 I don't accept your premise that the data show that wealth inequality is a problem. There always has been and always will be "wealth inequality"--extremely poor societies have historically been the most equal. I quit this site because of censorship
+11 Let's unpack this. CRE
+11 Old school broker/part-owner ("DJ") in the business who still works at the age of 70, but does so half the time from the course. Absolute beauty this guy. KClubs
+11 Some good posts that are on point here. ChuckieSullivan
+11 "FutureBankTeller" Because soft skills matter... So this is your theory: Soft skills among Asians are so poor that despite BobTheBaker
+11 London has a very unique selection of women: - As the largest metropolitan area in the geographical EU, London has more cultures, races and hair colors than you would normally expect or experience on the continent or just C8
+11 Partner yells at consultant on the phone. Hangs up on him while being mad. Sevoltex
+11 Humorous read from yesterday's Matt Levine's Money Stuff. BMH = Boredom Market Hypothesis. Yesterday's issue was actually pretty good. I'd be interested to see the institutional vs retail share ownership. TheFlyingKiwi
+11 Mixed mulatto here as well (is that still okay to say?) The Diplomats
+11 "Associate 1 in PE - LBOs"This tackles a different angle asking if the movement has been taken advantage of by those who don't rea CRE
+11 "arctan" Thanks for the honest reply. Anonymous Monkey
+11 I relate to this as a minority. Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+11 Sunday night and I'm wine buzzed, but have a few thoughts: Nouveau Richie
+11 Congrats on your offer. PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+11 As an MBB consultant you wont be competitive for PE unless you've been very intentional and strategic about the cases you've worked on in your first few years. Staffing is driven by availability, politics and luck. teamryan15
+11 Adding some sources I’ve found here so this post serves as a one stop, this is oddly a topic that has a lot and no information at once: FutureCEO3
+11 It seems harmless - but I wouldn't recommend it. Can it relax you? Sure. So it works, then what? Every interview you have a beer? Addinator
+11 Wait until people find out most of human history is very fucked up and dark and that the problem is just human nature to do things against humanity. Pug
+11 First of all - and I know this will sound condescending but I mean it as genuinely as I possibly can - thank you for responding with an intelligent and insightful post. CRE
+11 Summary: Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 As corny as this sounds, throughout my entire undergrad thus far I always stared in awe at the “banker bags” on the subway, and getting one at the start of my internship was a real ‘I made it’ moment. Fintech is Fun
+11 Politics is a part of life. It cannot be avoided, no matter where you go - especially nowadays, with so many pressing issues in the fore of the national dialogue. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+11 Other posters have done a good job describing Charlotte, so let me just offer a few additional points. Charlotte is an average tier II generic city. Sil
+11 No you're still not sh*t pledge, you haven't earned the right to wear those letters. Also pledging in the spring? Weak af bro Intern in IB - Gen
+11 If you can stick it out for another few years and develop more of the full investing skill set, then regardless of your firm's estimation of your long-term value, you'll be able to do your own deals and do them however you Layne Staley
+11 Yes, she has the right to say anything that she wants via a public platform. Correspondingly, Deloitte, as a private enterprise, has the right to fire her for fear of damaging their brand. FinConnoisseur
+11 Candidly, there is a lot of jawboning and one upping going on between these two. Take both sets of statements with a grain of salt. HFPM
+11 Harsh reality of $200-$300k/year? I'll take that, thank you very much! Works at Jones Lang LaSalle
+11 I think this is simply the pendulum swinging the other way. Think of everything that happened pre 2008 — tech boom which was an illusion (and material, to some extent) creation of wealth. Rapidly evolving consumer tech. PaulTwodoorJones
+11 the problem I have with this kind of post is that there is no push to win hearts and minds, only a hand wringing and dismissal of these people as stupid and naive. Portnoy's Complaint
+11 I’m with the anon VP here. From a macro perspective, 2020 is a horrible time. Many people died, I’ve had a friend get pretty sick (but thankfully recovered) from COVID. Scary times. Pug
+11 This is pretty low quality stuff. AllDay_028
+11 "abacab" you are in billions without having to gamble on next great start up. Nouveau Richie
+11 I am a "technical" individual who has been building a healthcare technology solution through Global UpWork talent for the past 6-months. dedline
+11 Surprised to see the question on WSO btw. I didn’t know there were my-kind-of-crazy people here. earthwalker7
+11 So, let me point out something obvious..... redever
+11 This thread hits close to home. While my family has been incredibly supportive and has not been pushy at all for handouts, my former high school friends are another story... yiggyyaller
+11 “We are high performing analysts.” Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+11 it's both a religion and a race/ethnicity. anyone can convert and they are considered just as jewish as someone who is ethnically a jew. benjokal
+11 He is merely a mouthpiece. If they allow him on stage for a debate, or even virtual, Trump will mop the floor with him. PrivatePyle
+11 This may blow my anonyymity but fuck-it. Redman_Official
+11 Maybe it’s cause I’m a bit older and don’t have a dog in the fight because I’ve been working for a number of years, but a lot of these posts look to be people who wish they were in this girls position (job wise). Brody2311
+11 I don't think you need to have strong opinions on things. thebrofessor
+11 Hey, I do a lot of trolling/shitposting on here but I'm going to be 100% real with you. Crab Chiggins
+11 "Associate 1 in PE - LBOs" Honestly, as a minority, I think these programs are ineffective and stupid - much more useful and fair Jamoldo