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+27 2 cents from a guy who's done a metric ton of these in the past year: IF it's an office visit, full suit and treat it as an interview - don't wanna screw up ur golden ticket tom bernard
+27 Nobody values Dartmouth. They are shit.  Firms use them to do grunt work and leg work.  Lockwood
+27 I don't see why $100-250M is BS. It is totally attainable. The majority of people in finance have knowledge of someone breaking the law. My number is $279M like the SEC whistleblower. Prospect in IB-M&A
+27 Reality is that H&F is better at what they are doing than CD&R and CD&R is (much) better at their own strategy. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+27 Real Gs move in silence like lasagna PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+27 Please don't waste her time Tracer85
+27 I want a netflix documentary about this group. can we please manifest this into existence? the stories about VPs begging their MDs to have ONE WEEKEND OFF for their childs birth is CRAZY Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+27 God, mentioning M&Ms reminds me of my old MD who was obsessed with the smurfs. He had a huge jar of only blue M&Ms on his desk all the time. And how did he get this? VP in PE - LBOs
+27 With the new capital rules coming, UBS IB is screwed long-term anyway. Analyst 3+ in IB - DCM
+27 0 Indians in the NBA… what’s your point ? Analyst 1 in ER
+27 It amazes me how often this is spoke of on here. I mean, Jesus Christ, it's literally just a school. Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+27 Think you need to edit the title - "Legendary Associate PJT Industrials" Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+27 Quit. This industry fucking sucks relative to what it once was. Absolutely not worth the sacrifice and anyone who argues otherwise is delusional and has stockholm syndrome. Go be happy, fam. Fuck this job. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+27 Can't do shit with a master in fiance- might have better luck with a master in finance TippyTop11
+27 Did 3 cases, 10+ interviews, was supposed to meet somebody from senior mgmt as the final round…and when I showed up at the office I was told something came up and the guy needed to reschedule. Associate 2 in ER
+27 Bro you're in ECM calm down Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+27 Nick, growth rates can exceed the cost of capital for very short periods of time, but we're talking about a growth rate IN PERPETUITY here. jhoratio
+27 This the level of delusion I aspire to have spudrmonke
+27 Can chime in on this: VP in PE - Growth
+27 I can't even imagine how hot your gf must be if you're willing to leave a BB associate gig in NY to go to mo town. Detroit, seriously?  Business School in IB-M&A
+27 We dinged a guy once for giving off Cuckold energy during the interview. He kept peeking into the other glass conference room to watch the female candidate answer questions. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+27 this all sounds like the lamest shit to do. "Read the company website" who the fuck does that Patrick Basedman
+27 You’re so sick man Yama Yapa
+27 yes, but bring your laptop to church in case the “plz fix” hits during communion SKEET SKEET MOTHERFUCKER
+27 Thread full of lazard analysts saying moe is done lol Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+27 After working at a top IB and now MF PE, I have noticed that nearly everyone I talk to in similar roles has the same sentiment: they don’t like what they do and don’t want to do this forever, but also have no idea what els Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+27 Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins premia
+27 If your VP hasn't acknowledged it yet, definitely get ahead of it by writing a handwritten note apologizing profusely for getting handsy with his fiance when you were drunk. That's your best bet.  ebitdurrrr
+27 This is honestly just frustrating, and kind of sad. pbwind2024
+27 This is actually wild. It’s crazy to see this much momentum this quick Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+27 Speaking of insufficient intelligence, your spelling and grammar are incorrect. Pls fix. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+27 UBS just can't catch a break. I'm probably going to get crucified for this take but honestly though at a certain point we're going to need to close the books on this one. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+27 PE - Private Equity * MF - Megafund * UMM - Upper Middle Market * MM - Middle Market * LMM - Lower Middle Market VC - Venture Capital GE - Growth Equity princepieman
+27 Nah my guy, that's because you're a white male. No need to write that much text. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+27 Firstly I think there’s no way to say this in a way that doesn’t at least frustrate your MD. I mean the dude even asked you UP FRONT that you please stay in that city office for 2 years. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+27 right now there are two or three MDs that have more revenue than HC, RELL, Tech, M&T, FIG combined Associate Director in IB - Gen
+27 Yeah I’m sure that happened man. Enjoy the start of sophomore classes, should be a fun year  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+27 Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+27 Huh Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+27 "Kassad" The current climate in America is decisively the result of a higher proportion of retards in the country versus those not. Keyser Söze 123
+27 Very insightful so far Intern in IB - Cov
+27 you get to be happy when you choose to be happy   gagagagavabanau
+27 Analysts expensed too many Uber Eats meals Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+27 Jesus splitting with the chick on first dates? And I thought I was cheap lol. Smoke Frog
+27 Imagine being a PE Associate at Apollo grinding it out and hearing your CEO on live television saying it’s the end of the road for PE.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+27 I love children.. Kevin Spacey
+27 You hit a lot of things on the head here regarding what has, for the last 10-15 years, been a very poor investment as companies in the space have allocated capital to the wrong places (i.e. OilAndGasIsMyLife
+27 this site is full of anxious weirdos desperate for validation from anonymous strangers bands_bands_bands
+27 What's up man, I blocked you because you sent it from a burner with zero followers and posts and expecting me to post something with no context.  lit
+27 Private Equity is wildly overrated YieldingPower
+27 Housing, education, medical care, etc., require someone else putting their time and money into servicing you. Why are you entitled to another person's effort? iercurenc
+27 it was sad the first two times it happen in the past year. “Sad” is for unexpected, unavoidable deaths because of ignorance. This is now infuriating because there’s no excuse for ignorance any more Research Associate in ER
+27 "Is this for full time?"  "Nope, It's for experienced hires" I love WSO.  PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+27 telling girls im going to work at guggenheim inevitably leads to them asking about the museum Intern in IB - Restr
+27 Since we are in the consulting forum, I'll be "answer first" – no, there is a not big difference between MBB and the Tier 2 firms, both in terms of the people and the work. a12345
+27 Congrats on "Boys Who Invest"! Associate 2 in IB - Restr
+27 Because not everyone saw their parents working for 80-100 hours in manual jobs without any advancement for a little pay over years just to be able to maintain a family. Gibbon@
+27 Sounds like if Harvey Specter was a woman and went into banking Intern in IB - Cov
+27 Completely dismantled homeboy's whole argument in two sentences. This is so clear that there's no room to refute it. monkeyvjit
+27 My bad, I did know they were keeping LevFin, just forgot to mention it. Didn’t realize they were keeping coverage groups too, apologies for the mistake. Also, sorry that you have to work at HSBC. Prospect in IB - Gen
+27 Leak a rumor about it so associates think twice before assigning you work grrrrrrrooooeeeeeooo
+27 Mr Trump is an insecure manchild and a narcissist.  Once you understand that everything he does is meant to fill the yawning chasm where his self-esteem and self-confidence should be, everything he does makes sense. Ozymandia
+27 We are so back Pari_Passu_Newsletter
+27 Finally, something I can answer as a mid-30s schmuck. I’ll give the non-answer first, that I regret nothing: my position in life today is the sum of all of my prior decisions, and I am quite thrilled to be here. Hugh Myron
+27 Take long shits Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+27 pls fix marcus-halberstram481
+27 As a woman, I have been yelled at and criticized by seniors, same as the male analysts/associates. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+27 As I’m sitting in the fire insurance office trying to retrieve the little value that my Houston Heights house is worth. I stumble upon this website. The good old website I used to worship when I was a meek summer analyst. large_chimp
+27 These comments are hilarious. Mid-level PE professionals thinking that working weekends is the key to strong returns—what a joke. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+27 Associate 2 Income: ~$185K (work at a boutique with super light hours)  Savings: Negative $5,000 because I'm addicted to drugs.  Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+27 Disagree. Neurosurgeons are operating on random NPCs which has zero impact on the wider world. monkey0114
+27 whos_ur_buddha Seems RBC and GymMonkey10
+27 Yes, although is limited to sleight of hand pro until you reach ASO 1 Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+27 a simple search of WSO from 2006-7 bonus threads show analysts and associats easily making 200 to 300% of base.  It was not uncommon for a first year in 2006 to get like a 300k bonus or a new non stub ass Managing Director in IB-M&A
+27 He asked for "high-finance" Inflexion
+27 This is for a banker-led process; obviously  Received Teaser - review internally on Monday's - Negotiate NDAs through an automated NDA service Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+27 Disclaimer, I’m short focused and at a fund thats is doing fine. I dislike compounder-bro/Church-of-TAM mindset as much as anyone, but let’s isolate what is and isn’t peoples fault  Anchor
+27 This is overly cynical. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+27 I actually disagree with some of the replies here. Trader in HF - Macro
+27 good point no one cares where you work anyways my answer is prestige Prospect in IB-M&A
+27 Nobody in restructuring gets laid Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+27 intern coming to the defense of guys that they dont work for and who won't remember their names if/when they do get to work for them Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+27 Worse yet, do you have to speak to the French? camembert
+27 If you wrote a 16 page paper on the reverse... you've got a job in sell-side M&A! Synergy_or_Syzygy
+27 ContemplatingBanker – I read your post and empathized very strongly with what you wrote. square_miles
+27 OP is a Kamala voter Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+27 GOAT reply.  Canadian Non-Target checking in.  TLBandChill
+27 Overrated: your school  Underrated: my school  Prospect in PE - Growth
+27 can confirm Analyst base is 69k with bonus of 420k  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+27 $10 of depreciation increase LBOtopboy
+27 I'm with you man! The worst is the long, obviously untrue stories that end with "Agree?" dickiegreenleaf
+27 I thought long and hard - what about Asian males? Pretty fucking difficult to break through when we get none of the nepotism advantages and none of these ridiculous diversity initiatives. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+27 Sam and his bullshit. Old coworker, but let’s go down the list: Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+27 what the fuck Intern in S&T - Comm
+27 Plot twist: the kid who wrote this email saw your thread and is making fake accounts to influence your decision meep11
+27 Sir, this is a Wendy’s rayweeklio
+27 Taking money from the government Rabbit
+27 There seems to be one or two posters who enjoy talking negatively on almost all Secondary players, as you've noticed. So take those comments with a grain of salt, maybe they work at BX SP! m8
+27 that's some real shiti behavior  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+27 You snowflakes will really complain about anything huh. Damned if we don’t call, damned if we do. Works at Deerfield Capital Management