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+31 To be clear, he has linked to his own ranking. This guy is the king. SOFRsoGood
+31 Pro tip: You have no game if you have to qualify yourself to a girl. Stop seeking women's approval. Bayoumonkey
+31 Beat his ass tt100
+31 will be tough to be honest. get a pack of zyns and a large coffee to start ur day Intern in IB - Cov
+31 Hoping to quit at the end of the month myself. Gotta get out of this place. Every year since 2020 things get worse and worse business wise and culturally Analyst 3+ in IB - DCM
+31 It's just a way for college kids to boast about their accomplishments. Entrepreneur Hero
+31 From my experience, the best analysts are the guys who catch on quickly and are able to grasp the "bigger picture" concept. jimbrowngoU
+31 You really like eating sushi and get lots of work life balance because there's no deals Intern in IB - Gen
+31 I used to be an MBB partner. Being an MBB partner is HARD -- it's a grind, it's up or out, and it's hard work. Not to say it isn't rewarding, but you don't get to cruise on the basis of your reputation. devildog2067
+31 I'll bite with what I know since I know some folks in IR, but someone please correct me if I'm wrong -- IMO, It's actually not a bad place to be, given you're at the right firm that actually values the function. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+31 In the grand scheme of things, the fact if you get the offer now really doesn't matter imho just be there for him and with him, just please cherish the last moments you can spend together, that's what really matters. Analyst 2 in CorpFin
+31 I'm convinced Ozymandia has burner accounts boosting their posts because I can't imagine such an egregious take getting 5+ SBs. We don't even know if the shooter could've legally owned a gun at this point. iercurenc
+31 Right cuz I run a fucking hedge fund RedWhiteAndWho
+31 Lesson learned dude, sorry this had to happen. Women in the workplace are complete tattletales on everything, even things in jest or typical bants. Fjsjrjdns
+31 For me, it was after I got my final offer during my investment banking internship. LateralMonkey
+31 When in doubt, stick to the facts. “Exact score escapes me, but very close to 1600 on the SAT. It was over 1550.”  VP in PE - LBOs
+31 Probably because Stanford is one of the most selective and prestigious schools in the world Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+31 Last year, Industrials (a regular old coverage group that as a sector wasn't even the largest or close to it of the overall M&A space) had more revenue than Tech, RELL, M&T, and FIG ... combined. Senior VP in CorpDev
+31 Bad hiring and loss of MDs that generated fees. UBS lost share compared to pro forma from CS acquisition, it's back to old UBS levels. Senior VP in CorpDev
+31 *foreskin addyenthusiast
+31 MFPE/EB/MBB/BB/MM/LMM/B4/B5/GS/MS/JPM/KKR/APO/BX (Think IB, PE, VC, HF, ER, S&T) Intern in IB - Cov
+31 This post right here is everything that’s wrong with having a bunch of 12 year olds flood the site. You’re telling me one of the best schools in the universe doesn’t place well in finance? Absolutely moronic. Anonymous Monkey
+31 Behavior from OP is the formula to successfully becoming a 7th year analyst Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+31 Thread reeks of virginity and a clear answer to the other post asking if banking has become hardcore nerdy.  Rabbit
+31 Then don't read it. issyatuni
+31 If she doesn't offer to split I'll take it as rude, as she would come off as some entitled princess. The woman should offer to split, letting the guy the option to either accept or choose to pay for everything. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+31 brotherbear crushed it. I'll chime in how I can. Since his is a (great) framework-based answer. I'll make mine anecdotal. APAE
+31 "I don't need it, so I don't buy it" is actually a good mindset to have. That's how I feel people get caught doing stuff, or spending more on things that don't matter. ironman32
+31 Just accepted an offer with them so expect them to keep climbing the ranks Intern in IB - Gen
+31 What is that advantage? Be specific. Corp_titan
+31 So he can post shit like this but I can't link to a financial modeling site to help a youngin? walkerg
+31 It's gotten more prevalent because the diversity hiring has gotten more absurd. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+31 the middlebury kids in my group were absolutely rtrdd Prospect in IB - Gen
+31 Dump her, quit your job ... beejay2izzay
+31 Monday: Chest/Tris Bench Press 5x5  Incline Bench 5x5  DB incline press 4x8-10 DB pullovers 3x10-12 Chest flies (machine) 3x10-12  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+31 That would be like Jeff Bezos getting an internship at Microsoft. Prospect in IB-M&A
+31 Had a similar conversation with my grandma, she finished high school and worked in a grocery shop for almost all her life saving enough money. GS under Blankfein
+31 Bring your chin down to protect your neck while continuing to stare into his eyes. Bring up your hands and say "I don't want no trouble". Flex your traps and core while slightly bending your knees. Jeff Skilling
+31 Not so fun story from when I was a first year analyst... this probably isn't the right thread for this but for some reason the OP question made me think of it... rustyboots
+31 West Coast Analyst Short answer: I wouldn't take this one. APAE
+31 Been happily married for two years and have a kid. Now go cry in your gender neutral stall.  Principal in IB-M&A
+31 The people in charge of the UMB deal and FIG group at BofA deserve jail time and to be stripped of their FINRA licenses. This is inexcusable. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+31 Chill man. Doing deals. KingofCapStacks
+31 I asked to get passed around at Moelis last summer and long story short I woke up the next day tied up to a chair with Ken staring at me in a speedo. KendallRoy69
+31 Just saw a girl by the elevator bank crying Fake news. Girls don't get fired regardless of performance. Intern in IB-M&A
+31 Tesco’s meal deal valuation intern Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+31 I think there's a pretty simple solution to this. Find out which Arby's location your boss orders from. jimmyjohn1738
+31 None. Work hard, play hard. hp2000
+31 OP is not saying that GPA matters for recruiting at all; OP is saying this job requires so little intellect that a student getting a 3.0 GPA could do this job as adequately as one who got a 4.0 GPA. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+31 Found the UVA kid leveragedbuyoutcuba
+31 We love the Big 4 and think they are a great place for anyone to start a career...especially in TAS.  It's why we push it so hard to our academy students as a great alternative to banking because it helps develop a lo WallStreetOasis.com
+31 Your comment is completely off topic and you obviously haven't taken any advanced finance/corporate finance classes; typical midwit trying to sound smart. Intern in IB - Cov
+31 Kevin25 society is stupid. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+31 Hah! They expect you, a distinguished first-year investment banking analyst at a bulge bracket investment bank, to even consider moving to a city that’s not NYC? For a measly $110k salary? Investment Analyst in S&T - Equities
+31 Disgraceful in defeat. Insufferable in victory.    You’re pure class all the way.  CRE
+31 The question was not directed to you at all. Why are you responding as a prospect? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+31 ESG is a productivity killing scam, pass it on.  DPFU1418
+31 You have until January 20th, enjoy gay communism while it lasts  johnny-mnemonic
+31 I’ll go ahead and finish this thread before anyone else posts in this pointless dick measuring contest years of exp: 5 buyside exp: 5 nw: $1.3 billion Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+31 As they say, follow the money. MikeRoss824
+31 You think there are women who post in the off topic forum here? With this crew?    CRE
+31 Congrats on your diversity candidate return offer.  societalsoc
+31 You're nuts to think a career at MF PE will net you $300m. The simple answer why people (me and many of my peers) leave/have left is because you have to work fucking hard in MF PE. Principal in PE - LBOs
+31 Thankfully I am not talented Intern in HF - Event
+31 They are in charge of securing the marketing and PR contracts of the banks. There are different verticals such as sporting events, TV commercials, Google Ads, etc. IE. Intern in IB-M&A
+31 How dare you have a reasonable and sensible take Intern in IB - Cov
+31 Just because these generations are glued to screens it isn't all for the worse. When my nephew was 18 months I put him in front of an xps 13 and had him begin to model. MikeThyson
+31 I throw away resumes with pronouns. Also don’t bother responding to people with pronouns on their LinkedIn looking to network, I don’t want you in my company  Sequioa
+31 Citi? More like Shitti Intern in IB-M&A
+31 This is the quintessential WSO thread chain. 10/10 would read again Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+31 Probably not the best idea but definitely will go a long way on your hinge profile. ChuckieSullivan
+31 Repeatedly calling as a disgruntled food delivery person, trying to deliver an order. Endless possibilities... Research Analyst in AM - FI
+31 The investment strategy is 98% identical across the board. The difference is very slight nuances in approach and how they do their work". Marcus_Halberstram
+31 Bro asking an intern how he developed an investor mindset Intern in IB-M&A
+31 lol you def go around preaching how America is the greatest country in the world.   Analyst 3+ in HF - Other
+31 When you say BBs, do you mean GS/MS/RBC? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+31 I think you made your point clear bignuts46
+31 Heaven Analyst 3+ in PE - Other
+31 Written by a diversity hire, that’s why  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+31 Spent some time over MDW chatting with some of my former co-workers (and now close friends) and a topic came up that I thought I’d share here, if only because writing helps me clarify my own thoughts. Director in IB - Gen
+31 You motherfucker. That was my favorite coat.    You’re fired. Turkey Sandwich
+31 Dude it's a couple months of job applications we're not serving a tour in Iraq Intern in IB - Gen
+31 Mr_Agree_to_Disagree
+31 I felt similar to you last year until I talked to my dad. He said your goals will always move up the pendulum. Once you achieve something, your next goal will always be grander and that’s a good mentality. Prospect in RE - Other
+31 Bruh you're talking nuance to someone who just said climate change is a hoax Clark Cuck
+31 It’s an elite club of people who desperately need better hobbies. He’s earned his place.  CRE
+31 This sounds too autistic to be satire Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+31 You can be both, I passed myself off as a Harvard lawyer while working at Pearson Specter until the pressure of lying got to me a little so I left to be an investment banker for a while at Sidwell Angus Macgyver
+31 Aged like milk ThreeFourMcGregor
+31 "big f-ing deal" A wife. CRE
+31 Definitely think your logic on this checks out. Only caveat is that you need to have a passion for the public markets to land a gig in ER (which not all people gunning for IB have). One and Done Analyst
+31 Milana - thank you for publicizing the story, but there are a few critical missing pieces. I understand that you likely do not have anyone on the record yet, so cannot say anything outright, however: Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+31 Don't blow all of that amount at once. Buy a few nice items and ease into them. Then you can continue to build. Five Star Man
+31 I work at a large LP investing across primaries, secondaries and co-investments. Here's my (rather long) take on what's happening. neil88
+31 Lol agreed. Wish all the consulting / recruiting hoes would get “extremely passionate” about shutting the fuck up from time to time  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+31 Rub it in their faces even more d4c
+31 Something else that I think needs to be said is that all of you who work in IB need to look out for yourselves as well. VP in IB-M&A
+31 It's my pleasure; having experienced the reality of being the "non-target trying to break in," always glad to lend a hand where I can. Regarding technical prep, I predominantly used the following: DistressedDebtDavey
+31 Mentally prepare to just work, don't cry about it, use this time to figure out if this is what you want to do for the next 3 years Be available to work, take good notes, ask smart questions, don't ma Five Star Man
+31 At Lazard the interns are the most dangerous game sdfkjkjsdfkj