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+30 On a beautiful Sunday, as part of a 'fire drill' / MD hunch for the deal of the year, we were asked to put together a slide with an overview of all major banks on our continent, key figures, ratios - one massive benchmark Escobar Houdini
+30 What the fucking fuck? Are you guys off your rockers? Do so many of you really look at this and go, "What a bad idea! What kind of idiot would be so unprofessional? What if someone doesn't realise that it's a joke? Angus Macgyver
+30 Incidentally, the Galatians verse about mRNA is one of my favorites QualsBitch
+30 The “don’t have to worry about money” part is going to cause all sorts of confusion and lead to wildly different answers. It also depends a lot on things like student loans, etc Investment Manager in HF - Other
+30 you aren't as funny as you think you are mr vice president of lbos Anonymous Monkey
+30 Super Bowl XLIX: Seahawks not running the ball WorldsGr8estKid
+30 I think that the senior banker just wants to fuck you honestly Intern in IB-M&A
+30 "Oh no, My Nepotism isn't working in the way I want it too anymore. Quick degrade one of the best jobs that undergrads can get out of school"  PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+30 Carry The Interest
+30 "bay area beauty" that's an ironic statement if I've ever heard one. heister
+30 I might get MS for this, but the kid didn’t do anything wrong, he just messed up and needs help getting back on the horse. I’m not proud to admit that I schemed my way through high school and college. Analyst 3+ in RE - Comm
+30 "differentialequations12" lol when 20-somethings girls post shit. I quit this site because of censorship
+30 Agree with #3- this girl that graduated from my college last year wrote some long-ass post basically saying how she's not a loser and was finally able to get a job 9 months after graduation. vjkdvjidj
+30 I've found that using oil portraits of myself is the best route. WannabeBankerr
+30 "Who just joined?" when asked by someone who isn't even the host of the call is the worst. Total Karen energy thexfactor336
+30 Boomer detected Prospect in IB - Gen
+30 Intern in IB - Cov
+30 I HATE....HATE girls that talk that way.  The intonation, terrible vocal fry, upspeak.....hard to describe, but a lot of pretentious gen z/younger millenial women talk like this calvincoolridge
+30 I look at a picture of my now dead grand-parents. Illiterate, broke, miserable peasants who were born in the 1910's. Then I can go on for 3 days without sleep no problem. Nuclear-Penguin
+30 Compehensive list of BB LevFin Groups that model and that do not: LevFin Groups that DO NOT model: GS, MS, JPM, Citi, Barclays LevFin Groups that DO model: BAML, CS, DB, UBS 10x Leveraged
+30 Drumpfy sometimes I think your account is run by Patrick to make sure the MS function is still working Monty Burns
+30 Well since everyone already brought up the possibility that he's a mega douche, I'm going to propose another possibility which is that you might have unintentionally offended him somehow. wintercoat
+30 I was surprised to read this. I'm usually a big fan of your thoughts, Edmundo, but I can't say I follow you on this one. Layne Staley
+30 Portfolio company was in some real trouble, so of course the new Associate could help. George_Banker
+30 Yeah bro, your mom sounds like a NF, bottom tier, non-target, botique hippy GDI. Steal all her weed and sell it to your frat brahs for some extra cash. FratLord
+30 Ex Houston O&G banker here. Anonymous Monkey
+30 Erm... yeah... to reiterate what others said on here: DetRustCohle
+30 Been in this situation, and as an associate think it’s on us to push back on the VP. I’ve responded telling them the status and saying, “realistically, this will be an all night job. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+30 I'm one of those guys who had his college totally paid for and got down payment assistance from parents. Should I be envied? I quit this site because of censorship
+30 Explain to me how the GOP shot itself in the foot by lowering taxes for everyone? And how is raising taxes for those that already pay the majority of taxes, "fair"? m8
+30 Hello current Wharton senior here (not going to RX but have plenty of friends going to the shops you mentioned). BananaCrazy3620
+30 If you’re an academic, the market never corrects: it’s always correct. YOU just got it wrong. Theoretically speaking of course...from a certain point of view. UFOinsider
+30 Ignore the cyclicality or temporal consideration of which is more attractive today. Focus on what matters to you and why. APAE
+30 Proper Diet: Your physique is heavily dependent on your diet. Meal prepping, watching what you eat, and knowing when you can splurge will result in a better body. LeChiffre
+30 Saw this and had to comment - I grew up extremely poor/working class but not a minority, bounced around a lot of different cities and homes while my parents tried to find a constant job, eventually worked hard as hell at a fightmeirr
+30 If you have a moderate degree of risk tolerance, software engineering is a great way to follow a rinse-and-repeat process of pumping the casino machine lever for a payday. APAE
+30 This is going to be thought out very little as I had a long weekend (...) but WSO has at least two things on its side: (1) data and (2) a forum for public shaming / award. Synergy_or_Syzygy
+30 "MMBanker14" I don't think this is totally accurate. Plenty of people don't live a serious life. CRE
+30 Just to add a bit to what Quaneaser is saying, there is a great deal about dealmaking you can't possibly yet know. brotherbear
+30 As ElGranMono says, it's something you learn on the job. Every deal is a little different than every other deal. That's why your deal experience is so important. I never ask anyone technical questions. brotherbear
+30 Sounds like someone failed his lvl 1 and is now convincing himself/herself it is useless. Macronmania
+30 The "lost decade" of the USA. Synergy_or_Syzygy
+30 Tell them as soon as you walk into the interview room before you shake their hands, perhaps even before you sit down. 27
+30 I work with executives at every company but 1 you mention here. my advice for you to crush it on your next adventure thebrofessor
+30 You'll live. I can't fucking tolerate how dramatic we've become. What a privilege to consider 3 months of sitting on your couch taking online classes a hardship - that's truly some soft ass shit. Elite_Bulge
+30 The guaranteed offers make complete sense in this environment. Quaneaser
+30 If people are really interested in what matters (investing acumen), subscribe to this thread. I'll think of a way to help the most people with the smallest time commitment on my end TheDog71
+30 Ignore them and chart your own path. 10+ years ago, I posted a "finally broke into IB" thread, and the very first response told me I'd never get promoted to Associate. Alt-Ctr-Left
+30 You really fucked yourself. They probably won’t notice, but at any point during your time at this company, you could potentially be flagged and fired. It has happened to CEOs over resume lies many years prior. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+30 Realizing that your life isn't always about you. Nightman Cometh
+30 Consider this. 9/11 was 21 years ago and the likelihood of another attack on that scale is basically zero. Anonymous Monkey
+30 Aleppo, Pyongyang, Baghdad, Don't get close to these places for their real estate BillMurray
+30 Do a line before your next interview and tell us how it goes Prospect in IB-M&A
+30 INCEL shit 6969
+30 Dante's Inferno - its powerful imagery and insights into the nine concentric circles of hell complement nicely into an excellent extended metaphor for what to expect as a first year investment banking analyst. Anonymous Monkey
+30 This makes me dislike Rich Handler so much... Intern in IB-M&A
+30 Lol who cares. Stop showing up. If your family is going to be a dick, fuck them. Enjoy blue collar life. Blank999
+30 He probably wouldn't pay for housing and was going to mention it on the phone to you. HugeMiddleMarketBanker
+30 Lol They're being courteous and asking in light of the recent coronavirus pandemic.. You're overthinking this way too much and/or need to learn some social skills. Anonymous Monkey
+30 So just to be clear, you actually aren't libertarian Lizard Brain
+30 The US Tin Depository is also emptied and was used entirely by you to make some little tin foil hats ManchesterUNITED
+30 . JimboUSC
+30 Hi, just finished the Hirevue. 1st question: Mention a challenge you experienced working in a team and what you did to overcome it. 2nd question: Why did you choose the school you go to. ThinkorSwim2015
+30 Hey bruv if you can't use the right "your" then you also aren't fit for a gig, have fun being a homeless hooker in White Plains Prospect in IB - Gen
+30 Don't disagree, but using "beta" and "let's have a go at it" is so cringey hahahahaha franklake
+30 Wow, I’m going through Superdays still for 2020 and this gets posted already... crazychimpanzzz
+30 I think I might actually hate you Les Grossman
+30 eMaIL CoNfIRmS wHy i WaS sO pArTiCuLaR oF ThE pLaTfOrMs tO WhIcH i wAs ApPlYiNg. Intern in AM - Other
+30 you can be fired at any time for any reason. namlaera
+30 In the end, it was a very simple realisation that the client I needed to serve with full dedication and commitment was my family and not McK or any of its clients. karl_pilkington
+30 it is a pre-req, I think you should reevaluate your career choices. Ever thought about a career in digital marketing? WolfyWolfyWolfy
+30 As an aspiring 21yo finance student, what could I be doing now to prepare myself for that role??? Intern in IB - Cov
+30 I’d fire you on the spot for being a dumbass. Kassad
+30 This thread was funnier the first 5 times it was posted big dawg 5
+30 they usually have an existential crisis and then scramble for business school Intern in IB - Gen
+30 Want to know what's better than prestige? More money. m_1
+30 Well in that case I guess he 'lossed' the argument Scott Irish
+30 What about Tobin&Co? meep11
+30 Middle Market Shop bonuses are looking exceptional. It's where the real money is in this new economy. Left a BB three years ago and have seen bigger bonuses every year. MiddleMarketLivesMatter
+30 You sound like a desperate, old person. Have you thought about just going back to school? short_round
+29 MM IB down in Jacksonville offered u $15, $10, $5 million but u have to work for dis decade Gold-ManSacks
+29 Brigade - their HF seems to have actually decent performance but it's still shrunk quite a bit in last decade, has large CLO business (8-10B?) and long only "opportunistic credit" (assume this means just lower fee “anythin Research Associate in HF - Event
+29 Adding another perspective if helpful: SaaSChimp
+29 There’s a different set of tips for starting out and for being an employee/ once you’ve done the job for 6 months. For starting out I think I’d stress the below: Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+29 Below is the modeling test I was given during my interview process. Yakehito
+29 Don't think it'd hurt to lateral, but feel like the playbook is kinda shifting away from the trad LME centric mindset. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+29 The big 3 players are A&M, FTI, and Alix. Associate 2 in IB - Restr
+29 Joe mama! Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+29 However bad you think it is, it's 100x worse. I have 6 friends in London - 1 in RE, 2 in HF (both Brits), 2 PE/VC, 1 IB. All of them are desperate to GTFO and come to the US or move out to work in APAC. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+29 Guys, time to look at real estate not as a career path and industry and more of a skill set on asset intensity along with other skills you are developing. I said this during the better times and especially now.  odog @digitalimmortality.com
+29 Got to stick it out for at least a year. I promise it gets better. Banking takes a solid 6-8 months to get good at. A few tips: DevGru23
+29 Do not listen to this guy. You are not in the wrong at all for not giving the bank name. Intern in IB - Cov
+29 Can always count on MMPM for some boner response on literally every post Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+29 how is your comment also not attention-seeking?? give him a break ffs it's an emotionally charged post. Good for him. I liked it. GS under Blankfein
+29 Did you do compliance training at all? Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+29 They have practice deliverables, up very late at night to finish sneakymonkeyib
+29 Ignore title, but just about to make it through my analyst years. A number of items as you have listed above worked for me. Made some internal rules that I followed. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+29 DickFuld's mother when she's been a good girl hightheta01
+29 Our country's leadership is now pushing arguable, provable facts as complete lies and falsehoods. Steam
+29 Tadpole trying to give life advice over here lmao Analyst 1 in IB - CB