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+32 Binding together a bunch of disparate tribes into a cohesive fighting machine that could cross vast distances without losing political cohesion is arguably a greater feat of statesmanship than any of the other folks on thi Ozymandia
+32 Wake up, get the espresso machine brewing, throw up last nights toxins while muttering “fuck my life” in between dry-heaves, brush the dentals and steam it out in the shower, throw an addy or two down the gullet, grab the Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+32 Confirmed. Much easier, by design and explicit instruction from HR. SpreadMyComps
+32 sO yEa iTs bAsIcaLlY a SpeCiAl pUrPosE acQuiSItIoN cOmpANy Stocknoobmaster
+32 What's the capital of Greece? About 3 Euros Portnoy's Complaint
+32 "KREBSCYCLEOMG"Can’t wait for the market to crash https://media2.giphy.com/media/xTiTnDAP0RiCo9k85W/giphy-downsized.g CRE
+32 "theaccountingmajor" Many people who have 4.0s have sacrificed a lot of the "college-experience" to get it. GreenspanAndHam
+32 Statistically uncorrelated returns on her career vs my career to hedge my risk of a layoff. I would buy futures instead of holding physical but I haven't found a reputable futures market yet. Hölder
+32 Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A Steam
+32 This is Stockholm syndrome right here. NuclearPenguins
+32 I did an informational interview with a business connection of my father, and to this day I remember the shitstain of a person this guy was. thebrofessor
+32 I'm going to be honest - I had no idea that was the case.  CRE
+32 I think you are being very short sighted and unappreciative of your circumstances. Analyst 3+ in HF - Event
+32 This will sound snobby, but it's valid to consider. APAE
+32 First off, not cool. IlliniProgrammer
+32 This is a great post as I was actually considering posting something similar on here. Billion with a B
+32 Here are a couple of things you really ought to understand starting now: 1) There's no industry you enter that won't require you to spend time doing bitch work as you learn the ropes. TheGrind
+32 because crypto trades almost exclusively on fundamentals And pigs also have recently grown wings. Saw one flying over my building the other day. Masterz57
+32 Assuming you're not deliberately trolling people, I'll attempt an answer. brotherbear
+32 One of my friends grandfather used to run a large construction company (lets say big enough to own a home in the same area as sports franchise owners) and was telling us about how when he still went to sites he was always HanzNFranz
+32 I'm going to jump out on a limb and throw my hat in the ring on this one... BirdoInBoston
+32 "ironman32" I don't want to take a harsh tone to them, and I remain sympathetic. Jamoldo
+32 You all are so lost it's not even funny. Choosing a career is not just about the money and career opportunities (read future money). alphaoverlay
+32 The stock market is broken. We are trading at levels from mid-2019. In fact, P/E multiples haven't changed--earnings expectations have simply dropped. That doesn't make sense to me. brotherbear
+32 I don’t disagree with much you said, but I don’t think it’s efficient to label Philosophy and Economics majors at LACs as a “joke”. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+32 I'm a Jew at a BB - everyone feels different about their faith and background and is more or less sensitive about it. Regardless, no one wants to be described as "dweeb" followed by their faith or race. Intern in IB - Gen
+32 L jimmyjams
+32 Is my career in IB over after 4 months on the bench? Would I be a complete idiot if I get an MBA just to go back into IB as an Associate? WallStreetOasis.com
+32 Not to be a dick but it’s probably people like you why a face time culture is instilled. My group had almost no face-time culture. Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+32 People who've done well by playing by the rules are attracted to the safest, most obviously laid out path to success. caeq
+32 not so subtle flex arb
+32 I can, without a doubt, stomp that fucking nerd Skyywalker
+32 If you hang around the barber shop long enough, sooner or later, you are going to get a hair cut. Curiouslyasking
+32 You are correct I am drunk rn but the comment still stands 6969
+32 If I were you, I would. Since I'm me though, I would prefer you didn't. Intern in IB - Gen
+32 If only you could know how "best case scenario" everything you just wrote was... Kassad
+32 GAAP Analyst 1 in Consulting
+32 Patrick take WSO public via SPAC. We'll pump that shit for you Prospect in IB-M&A
+32 I know this isn't technically a habit since it's involuntary, but some other female analysts and I have all lost our periods from stress... banker_question
+32 You sound like a really awkward dude. GL this summer bud johhnyboiiii
+32 The proletariat CRE
+32 thank you for highlighting your demographic. IRRection
+32 Normal people don't give a shit about finance le_petit_tourette
+32 I'm a girl who is incoming analyst at KKR. Intern in IB - Gen
+32 How did you pin Lloyd in your interview? In my superday he had just been oiled up so I had a hard time getting a grip on him. Undercover meme
+32 nobody cares, but I hope she sees it and texts you back bro Intern in IB - Cov
+32 Ballsy, already staffing people and you're not even an intern Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+32 Being a Ppt monkey. I was a STEM major, and now I spend my days finetuning powerpoint objects and resizing logos. A moron, with proper training, could do 80%+ of my job stanleyIII
+32 I'm distracted by the peak rivalling K2 between the scrub on the sides of his head just buzz that shit off bro thebrofessor
+32 I hear I get both the 24th and the 25th off, and I am so dang excited about it Maybe things will get really wild and I'll be able to head home by 5 on the 23rd banker_question
+32 lol how do all of you expect to get offers at top groups and even make posts about mf pe and you are too scared to do a hirevue with basic behavs.. ballin3201
+32 are you serious? These are the most obvious questions and I thought everyone knows answers for them... Alr48702
+32 You shouldn't smile at all. Keep your mouth shut and maintain a stiff smolder. In fact, don't even talk at all. Don't respond to any questions, just look at the interviewer. Bjoon
+32 What the fuck? Why would anyone sign up to do dumbass powerpoint slides 90 hours a week if you get paid like a pauper? Swear to god some of you kids are autistic. iggs99988
+32 "Yankee Doodle" I have Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. Thinking of getting rid of Instagram. Spin Control
+31 Congrats on UBS! Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+31 It's good to know that the reason my VP is so unresponsive and takes so long to turn comments is because he/she's on WSO defining EBs and debating kids over which banks fit this made-up category wsowsowsowso123
+31 I’ve gone through this process myself so here’s my word of advice (and caution) for FT recruiting: Associate 1 in ER
+31 First of all, capital markets teams are no "better" or "worse" than industry groups. mbamfinquestions
+31 "Hey bro, quit falling asleep at work or you won't get a return offer." Simple. Abusement Park
+31 Congratulations!!! Remember as you rise up the ranks to pay it forward: Synergy_or_Syzygy
+31 It's the ultra fine print in his contracts. And the fact that the government won't investigate him. EBITDAN
+31 All good lil bro. Still got time before KPMG kicks off. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+31 Commenting to try and get the post more visibility -- i personally have no concrete advice, but wanted to wish you the best. It is quite noble for you to keep your family in mind. Keep fighting.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+31 To Islam? Based on UK demographics it probably wouldn't be such a bad idea. Mitchell-McCallum
+31 Thank you for your service to the united states people mr Private Equity LBO VP in AM - Other
+31 Would u mind telling me ur bank and group to make sure I don’t ever join it? Intern in IB-M&A
+31 You are absolutely killing me bru! The come backs to some of the comments are gold. Disjoint
+31 Somebody get this guy staffed ASAP Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+31 This is funny because there is no chance that most PMs last >5 years at a MM. Sure there are some outliers that build 15 year careers there but those are the exception rather than the norm. Analyst 3+ in HF - Other
+31 Unique platform + aggressive growth over the past decade. VP in PE - LBOs
+31 So Cornell. God's Sanest Cokehead
+31 I had to do a case study where I had to evaluate different markets and I said 'Atlanta is a trashy city.' I still stand by that statement. WannabeBankerr
+31 Really going through all that to try to bait “congrats on citi” replies? VP in PE - LBOs
+31 SKEET SKEET MOTHERFUCKER
+31 -First Summer Offer: Several hundred pounds of top shelf weed for me and my housemates. Took my then girlfriend to a nice restaurant Prospect in IB-M&A
+31 Just let the man ask a question and stop being an ass cremefraiche
+31 Yeah agreed. I mean with any career - you realistically have to start by shoveling the shit. Once you become an expert at shoveling, you’re able to manage the people shoveling shit. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+31 Most helpful VP Prospect in IB-M&A
+31 How about you share what trends you are seeing first buddy Risk Weighted Ass
+31 Pick 4 related companies, build models, and update them every quarter. PapiKapi
+31 Many of the firms I've come across have been mentioned but I'd say the following: Moonshallow
+31 Source: Legacy MF Associate Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+31 It stems from one main idea: fear of losing jobs (or making job markets more competitive) and the shift of elite economic status to east and south asians. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+31 Let’s say you have an uncle named Bob. Bob asks you to lend him a fork. Twenty minutes later, Bob creeps up behind you and uses the fork to stab you in the butt. Prospect in IB - Cov
+31 bro wtf are you talking about Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+31 I'll bite.  APAE
+31 Analyst IB 2 I'm connected to this person on LinkedIn through a friend, and it appears she has removed her MBA, CMI membership, and many other previously mentioned details IBD analyst IB
+31 A&M guy here. Did IB out of T20 MBA then got tired of the hours. At A&M I work half the hours and make the same money. The work is much more rewarding. illbetheresoon
+31 My buddy went to a diversity event for MS and before standing up and asking a question the MD said "this better not be a stupid question about the economy or interest rates," My buddy asked the MD, "No, wh nalgenewatergod
+31 Current Canadian at Evercore. Here is what is fact and what is largely speculation:Here is what is fact:  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+31 I don’t know how to value a pig, but any brit will pay  50 quid to shag a sheep, so maybe you could plug that into a dcf if you get a sheep based question. Paul_Owen
+31 I'd try to reframe how you view sourcing. For some reason, sourcing is viewed very negatively on this forum, while execution/modeling is glorified. The real world doesn't value modeling. VC_since13
+31 I've now lived in 7 different cities since graduating from undergrad, including two in which I barely spoke the language. CompBanker
+31 Big 4 and TAS weenies are the weirdest dudes ever. They have the technical skills and the desire for prestige & money but are fundamentally different personalities than IBankers or Investors.  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+31 I started in banking in 2009 and got a $3k bonus after dealing with constant organizational change and horrific hours. Took it very hard and was bottom of my class for the rest of my banking stint. VP in PE - Growth
+31 Just for anyone in banking/late in college looking to start your career and assessing the best pathway, note how crowded the views in here are on how much better pods and LOs are relative to SMs. Analyst 3+ in HF - Other
+31 This^^^^^ Prospect in PE - Other
+31 Yeah should of just mooned the group head, gotten fired, and then maybe I’d get severance Prospect in IB - Cov
+31 So disappointing he didn’t work at an elite boutique or top bulge bracket. What a scrub. Must get no girls  millerbruce554