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+35 This is completely normal. Next Friday is one week from December 2nd. Your seniors want some time to review and also to potentially have breathing room to iterate. Associate 1 in CorpDev
+35 So the takeaway is that Truist is the highest paying bank. streetstreeter33
+35 Realistically what jobs are exciting or meaningful? I hear plenty of doctors, nurses and teachers who grumble about theirs. guyfromct
+35 m_1
+35 nah i was like you, an undergrad young lad who was blinded by the money and prestige now that im on the desk leme tell u confidently this shit is so ass Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+35 My conspiracy theory is that consulting is one massive scheme. These firms are all about selling themselves: to candidates, to clients, to their own consultants. Intern in S&T - Other
+35 wait, are you saying that you want to fuck, marry and then kill dua lipa? i'm not sure you fully understand that game... IRRection
+35 It’s actually sad how many of us clear 250-300 and don’t have a large savings. Let’s be better, but Ngl I just bought a sick AP so I’m a horrible example. FinancialModelzNbottlez
+35 Sounds like a killer dryspell you've got going on right now Intern in IB - Cov
+35 LMM = Lesser Market Maker PE = Publicly-traded Equities LCOL = Low Cost of Loaning VP = Vice Principal A2A = Ask 2 Answer BB = Big Bulls JustinTobine
+35 Fuck off for your blanket statement. Some kids busted their ass and were not shown mercy with the luck of the draw. Intern in IB - Cov
+35 . Anonymous Monkey
+35 Why are Ivy kids so damn lame lmao Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+35 I am floored that there is no "technical questions" forum. Portnoy's Complaint
+35 Stats for your ass: GPA: 2.9, state school (obvsly non target) Smashes: 25-50 range Failed classes / retakes: 2 Total Semesters: 9 Lifting / Basketball each week: 10 hrs Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+35 did she tattoo #BLM on her ass a year ago as well? Anonymous Monkey
+35 Honestly I never knew that putting sports teams you like on your resume was a thing people did. new-legend
+35 I've done a lot of recruiting for my BB and I have written about it on WSO at various times. By far, my cringiest (sp?) interviews and feedback come from first year analysts. Anonymous Monkey
+35 Your exact question before you try to go edit: "Anyone know of any firms or groups with fairly easy hours at associate and VP levels? Goldmansak
+35 I am just trying to introduce them to various fields. no pressure to join anything...not knowing is not bliss in my view. rbkx
+35 In the morning, if my face is a little puffy, I’ll put on an ice pack while doing my stomach crunches. I can do a thousand now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. Corporate Raider
+35 me: absolute shit from start to end, thank you for coming to my ted talk Prospect in IB-M&A
+35 Getting elected President seems harder. Intern in IB - Restr
+35 I like how you act as if being on an email list is a big enough deal to justify being condescending. Analyst 1 in Other
+35 After you defeat all the " I would like to speak to the manager" women , this is the final boss. leonardo dicaprisun
+35 Boutique called sugon advisors pays the best Analyst 1 in Consulting
+35 Bro just say you work in finance. Stop trying to impress girls with your job title Barney_Stinson
+35 "takenotes08"Thanks guys,p.s. noodlz
+35 stfu nerd Teller in Other
+35 As dumb as this person's post is, I do appreciate someone showing up with the NPC take on things. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+35 sorority? ASU? ... takes the bulge right out of bulge bracket equitykick
+35 As stated on this forum before, If I had a dollar for every gender that exists I'd have $2......and a bunch of counterfeits. Research Analyst in PE - Other
+35 Bro if he knew the answer he wouldnt be on WSO commenting about it lol Prospect in IB-M&A
+35 racism is everywhere. everywhere. do not be silent when you see it and denounce it. fuck racists blacklivesmatter namlaera
+35 IlliniProgrammerDepends on whether you work for a Renaissance, Gray Fox
+35 As someone who did two summers in investment banking at the same top bulge bracket and subsequently moneymogul
+35 I have to be Michealanglo or however you spell his name With that level of knowledge, it would be interesting to see what masterpieces you'll sculpt your kids into  Intern in IB - Gen
+35 I know somebody paying child support for one of his kids, the child's mother's car and home are bigger than his. C.R.E. Shervin
+35 assuming you're there purely to improve your career prospects, here are the keys to the kingdom young padawan. thebrofessor
+35 keep em coming FTB. echoing dogs, and I live in the south. train your fucking animal. thebrofessor
+35 I'm a woman. I've always been against affirmative action. Maybe that all you said is true, maybe also that nobody gives a fuck about your simplistic generalizations since what matters is the individual behind. Monkeyrella
+35 This country would be better off euthanizing young idiots than adults who have contributed to society. Blank999
+35 this is the saddest part of my career, but the lessons will stay with you, a couple of true stories and a couple well known ones or ticking time bombs thebrofessor
+35 They probably get solid jobs paying 50-60K a year in low COL areas, and generally continue to enjoy life. Undercover meme
+35 I was in Paris after I graduated college 2 years ago and didn't have the time to visit the inside of the Cathedral and just checked out the exterior. thexfactor336
+35 What a bunch of intellectually lazy horseshit. HighlyClevered
+35 ^ what rickle said You guys never heard that old joke about the successful businessman trying to teach the poor fisherman how to build a fishing empire? Here: Angus Macgyver
+35 I commissioned in the Marine Corps and spent 6 years in before heading to b school. It was an incredible experience that I wouldn't trade for anything. badmonkey5
+35 highschoolerwhowantsIB Thankfully I have some connections and can potentially pull something off in the future. Intern in IB - Gen
+35 You'll be fine even with a 3.0 man. Look at me. I have a 1.7 and got a full time offer from Tobin & Company. It can be done. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+35 Play fortnite on their computer using a video game controller rather than the superior mouse and keyboard Liberal_Slayer
+35 This resume looks like a restaurant menu NESCAC
+35 Many people give a fuck.  Not everyone on here is in IB.  Not every IB blocks Robinhood.  Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+35 We deserve this.  We have voted in a clown world cabinet. Between. This and full scale amnesty to all illegals im already missing the idiot trump crew. calvincoolridge
+35 Everything eventually becomes sales. kuf135
+35 Indiana is also one of the most underrated schools because of its overall rep and the stigma associated with its low rank - obviously its not your top state school (compared to the likes of UT, UMich, UVA, UNC, etc..) but Intern in Other
+35 feeling better about my chances after reading this thread.. ballin3201
+35 weird non-target flex Porters6thForce
+35 I wouldn't worry about it while you're recruiting. Prospect in Other
+35 Banking is fucking stupid and I can't believe you cunts on this forum tricked me out of a CompSci degree, 6-7 hour work day, 100k base salary and stock options. Jamie_Diamond
+35 https://media3.giphy.com/media/jsCnmU8EJDuow/giphy-downsized.gif" alt="pot kettle" /> LeveredBetaBoy
+35 when Nero didn't appreciate Senecas work anymore, he demanded he commit suicide and leave his role within the royal court. I recommend you draw a warm bath, find your sharpest knife, and get your affairs in order. thebrofessor
+35 Tbh I don’t mind when a girl makes this mistake at all. If she fancies herself as too good to go out with / be hit on by a resi broker then chances are I just dodged a bullet in the form of a gold digging b****. Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+35 hey i’m not going to answer but hopefully the notification you get from this reply gets your hopes up and disappoints you O.J. Simpson
+35 Ran for president, but this bitch Crooked Hillary kept getting in my way. Eventually got a guy in my network to putin a good word. Got the job and realized that it wasn't what I thought it was. RSB Star
+35 You’re pretty much Moelis’ wet dream (i.e., smart, poor, hungry, willing to grind). Don’t be afraid to mention you grew up poor – banks love that shit and will eat it up. 399 Park Ave 5th Floor
+35 i've seen a lot of your comments recently, and i really dislike you PE_Reaper
+35 I can already see the headline on CNN: "Internet forum user 'GridironCEO' fired from investment bank amidst sexual harassment allegations from coworker. TheROI
+35 Yes - increasing expectations and being accountable for your product / service as you progress in your career is pretty much a hallmark of capitalism. Regardless of industry. DoddFrank
+35 Sleep Courtside
+34 you need retards to boss the arrogant AN2s around and show them how it’s done Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+34 I'm a senior undergrad now and I was definitely more reserved/introverted first couple years of school. That has slowly changed over the years. UniverseCapital
+34 You’re asking people who can’t even leave a job that gives them heart failure Intern in IB-M&A
+34 This forum is not made up of people who want to live in the realm of average. Overall that is what makes WSO such a valuable resource. JVRE
+34 well, username checks out Intern in IB-M&A
+34 Male here - no. I’ve seen many women go through just as rigorous workloads as the others but have smaller support groups than men to get through it. bankyyyy777
+34 You may be completely missing the point of this post. VP in PE - LBOs
+34 SB this post if you think MV is doing a bad job  MS this post if you think MV is doing a good job  Intern in IB - Cov
+34 Maybe for Jane Street but what about IB? Prospect in IB-M&A
+34 Before I got into IB, I remember seeing 3 young guys in their early 20s also (probably analysts) at Mr Purple in NY staring at their phones sitting by the pool with a bottle wearing vests and deal sleds and not talking to Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+34 I also believe petites are the future Intern in IB - Gen
+34 The Co-President Investment Bank about to carpet bomb the analysts and just zero out all of their bonuses Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+34 Congrats on Tidal Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+34 All this whining about black candidates would make me think finance is filled with black people! I haven't really met many in my time though. Where are they hiding? PaulAllenIsInLondon
+34 Imagine making a post on wall street oasis to complain about kids from a school You are the real loser my boi Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+34 Day-to-day is making voodoo dolls of PE associates then responding to questions like "Hey I know the business is hundreds of millions of EBITDA but can you bridge the MoM increase in other SG&A? Principal in CorpStrat
+34 MM PNL Management:  BayesianBets
+34 bros a cat Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+34 Rowing man, you should be looking to grow as much as possible in these years and high level sports are an awesome way to do that if you take it seriously. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+34 Build a cost per f*** model project it out over five years then discount back to present value - the cost of hinge premium Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+34 I think it all comes down to how you think about risk and reward. The real answer is that it just really depends. jman
+34 "A well built physique is a status symbol. It reflects you worked hard for it, no money can buy it. You cannot borrow it, you cannot inherit it, you cannot steal it. You cannot hold onto it without constant work. lord0fham
+34 I am still in high school Associate 1 in CorpFin
+34 get off your high horse. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+34 Just this week Dyal got a league approval from the NBA to create an institutional vehicle to acquire minority franchise interests. APAE
+34 I thought 2026 was supposed to be the year. Everyone was saying “survive in 25” so wtf is it for 2026? Eat a bag of dicks in 26? Ralph Lauren
+34 Maybe this is just the old man in me but the older I get, it becomes more about behavior than anything else. I don't care whether my partner is high maintenance or not, I just don't want them to cause any headaches. Anonymous Monkey
+34 Top job experience was Uber, Contractor, with the first line being "Optimized transportation of passengers through use of Global Positioning System to reduce route time and enhance rides per hour".  Associate 1 in IB - CB
+34 Guy had in his hobbies that he was into esports and gave his CSGO K/D ratio George_Banker
+34 I've also previously worked in investment banking (at a middle-market bank) and currently work in equity research (at a Fantastic