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+27 Ahahaha! It's posts like these that keep me glued to WSO. @OP, thank you for making my morning! Summer Associate in IB-M&A
+27 This post reeks of insecurity. Silla
+27 flash_loan
+27 Because they are. Go walk into a university CS class. Tell me what you see. It’s going to be filled to the brim with 21-year old scrawny males who look like they’ve never kissed a girl before. Works at D.E. Shaw
+27 Blackhawks4 Wow this is very inspiring! I am 20 so my mind and idea of happiness is screwed. GoldenCinderblock
+27 The wife took my house and kids if that counts  PantherPrime
+27 You're not wrong, but I'm also of the mind that we're regressing to the mean globally now in the US. Lester Freamon
+27 I'm good, 'preciate it though. Director in CorpStrat
+27 this is the most hardo thing i've ever seen in my entire life Intern in PE - Other
+27 Heard you have to shotgun a beer at the Lincoln Superday Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+27 Is it me or does it seem like only associates + got a share of the pie during the crazy year last year where analyst got stuck with nothing and penalized because half of their year has been down, where the first half was i AngelOfMusic
+27 1. Iyov
+27 Alright fuck it I'll bite: LMM = Lower Middle Market PE = Private Equity LCOL = Low Cost of Living VP = Vice President A2A = Analyst to Associate BB = Bulge Bracket LifterJ-101
+27 He is really good friends with my wife (VP at CVP). She seemed very happy when she used to come home from work back when mark was still there. Prospect in RE - Comm
+27 BBs as pornstars is actually a great idea though VP in PE - LBOs
+27 Not to mention that China + India + Russia already have the GDP of the U.S. so they are able to achieve their alternate economy very easily. Hölder
+27 Throws Monkey Shit at you HBIC Bexely
+27 It's so so awful. How to we solve this? Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+27 Cat boy Mr.Robot
+27 I grew up in a very rough neighborhood and had to take the subway all the time. Got jumped on a platform twice as a teen and got into some scuffles on the train growing up. Analyst 3+ in IB - ECM
+27 I work in APAC equities (yes despite my username) and tracking Chinese factory/consumption resumption has been a common practice. China's industrial utilization level is already back to 50-70% of normalized level. fixedincomekid
+27 Yes, life is unfair. You mention people not getting good grades because their brain is not made of platinum- should someone be pissed because they can't make it into the NBA since they are 5'7 and can't jump? Corp_titan
+27 why dont you stop making mistakes that even interns can spot? alasdihsduasdguasduadsys
+27 he's a prospect for DB conrx
+27 A lot of pods also run PnL neutral Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+27 MD of Russian Gulag. A connection to national leadership, power over thousands and virtually no compliance department. ConservativelyLeveredCat
+27 The dude itself hypes up PE so much and preys on analysts fears that they can't get into PE.  stressed_assoc
+27 This is one of the most WSO things I have ever seen. Now we are talking about the prestige of buildings we can work in. Anonymous Monkey
+27 Fuck Wall Street Prospect in IB-M&A
+27 This is more of a generalization based on one person's opinion, and therefore isn't an accurate description of the situation. Yes, it is true that many people go into finance just for the money, and I don't deny that. AMInPhase1
+27 --- VP in IB-M&A
+27 In a similar situation to you. Gonna have to move to Brooklyn/Jersey if I want any shot of finding a reasonably priced studio/1br. Analyst 2 in ER
+27 OP I legit unfollow any one that either posts something like this or siphons shit like this into my feed by liking it. bobbybonilla
+27 8% compounded....if you can do that you should be working. Port Ricky
+27 This is the nightmare scenario that many of us fear. Hölder
+27 The interviewer will think that they will run from their responsibilities. Totally unemployable. watdo
+27 You haven't been ghosted,  you just haven't heard back yet.  Don't worry they will call.  I am still in the interview process from 2017 with Stifel and all things look up right now.   PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+27 Covid being over is like running in the special Olympics. Even when the race is over, you are still retarded. Anonymous Monkey
+27 I feel like the questions on here get incrementally more insecure / validation-seeking every day.  What next - 'should I turn down HBS to not seem elitist during recruiting?' VP in IB - Gen
+27 Man he fooled you, that’s just his way of lowering your bonus expectations. “I’m sorry, really wish we could go higher, but F man, I drive a rav4, times are tough”  Investment Manager in HF - Other
+27 This is an area not covered by many people on the forum, so I'll do my best to help out. But keep in mind I'm still learning as well. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+27 CS LA (sponsors) and Moelis LA are top tier groups - CS LA has a great culture and solid exits into top PE (Moelis has a notoriously rough culture but has supposedly marginally improved over the past few years - exits make tightcleric51
+27 Buy a gun to protect yourself from ANTIFA psychos sixshooter69
+27 Nice try nationals. These hands don't haze The Lord
+27 I spend it in a vicious cycle. I pay exorbitant rent in order to stay in a city that is a financial capital, so that I can work in finance, so that I can pay rent to live in a city that is a financial capital. Repeat, in a earthwalker7
+27 Goat path is definitely having your dad do all that IB -> PE -> HBS -> PE shit and then your path is Exeter -> Harvard -> trust fund -> travel and become an “investor” Intern in IB - Gen
+27 Look at the bright side. At least you weren't riding down the elevator or leaving GS corporate offices together when you did this. EbbsAndFlows
+27 Nah I’m just not gonna give into/normalize the delusions of people who think they’re a different gender from what their chromosomes say Intern in IB - Cov
+27 SKEET SKEET MOTHERFUCKER
+27 Don't forget IceJuice! Shark of Bay Street
+27 Usually I don't comment on threads like these, but having been in your shoes recently enough as the excited undergrad heading to a "prestigious" career, I'd like to offer a well intentioned, point of view: BeautifullyConfused
+27 Bro we cheered about a half white guy being the first Black president and a half Indian lady becoming the first female Black VP. This is America, no one will say shit because their hands are tied. iercurenc
+27 The intersectional route is the way to go. 6969
+27 One of my MDs is like this, likely falls in the genius category. His understanding of and views on his coverage landscape are absolutely incredible. I learn new things just by listening to him ramble. Rabbit
+27 WHERE IS  MY  MONEY Works at Evercore
+27 I don't even care if I get a stroke or heart attack at this point. MfckngChimp
+27 You couldn't settle for a college graduated, pink haired, allosexual genderfluid demiromantic open relationship?  edit: like this thing neink
+27 Tough call - I have my thoughts to share, and they are relevant, but perhaps no clear cut answer at the end of it either. Hugo Bentley
+27 And as promised, here's my story... Hopefully this helps at least someone because I just wasted an hour when I should've been reading lol MY BACKGROUND kinginthenorth
+27 There aren't many blacks in banking because black people are scary. Not as scary as Chinese people, but still pretty frightening. Dingdong08
+27 completely agree smokin bro frazier, but I think you're only scratching the surface. thebrofessor
+27 I would describe myself as being more on the outgoing and extroverted side, can most definitely relate to this thread and the feeling that comes with being left out of the whole party and fun scene. Postgradwonderer
+27 Worked in commercial/multifamily real estate appraisal for about a year in 2007/2008 (essentially, first job out of college). I quit this site because of censorship
+27 "Virginia Tech 4ever" I'm patiently awaiting the right moment, but I will have my revenge on this organization if it's the last thing I CRE
+27 Sounds like a lot of folks here should just be a dog owners...because looks like raising children would be too much of a burden. Gotham's Reckoning
+27 I spent two years in IB (one at a boutique, one at a MM) and have spent the past several months in corp dev. All my offers were the only ones I had at the time. Sil
+27 OK, first thing is I would spend a day talking to financial aid and researching forbearances. You're gonna want to make sure you have a plan of attack to keep those student loans current. Blank999
+27 Here are some Do's I would have found useful during my summer gig: Jamie_Diamond
+27 Big Short, Liar’s Poker, and Flash Boys (All by Micha NGTrader3
+27 Hey everyone! Wanted to bring you this super exclusive call for offers on an MF deal that I think is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get in on the ground floor on a generational trophy asset: Lizard Brain
+27 You are on the money that's it's only a matter of when, not if they let you go. Your work performance/motivation aside, let's look at how to make the best of the situation. Spin Control
+27 Fuck that, it isn't unethical. The job the guy was hired for came with a set of job duties, if the duties are getting done the company is receiving the value they agreed to pay for. heister
+27 The fun and social aspect of life only peaks in college if your personal growth and maturity ends at age 21. CRE
+27 I've hung out with a lot of white trash and spent a good bit of time hanging out in trailer parks and don't regret it for a minute. I learned a lot about the U.S. NoEquityResearch
+27 "LES" In typical Buzzfeed style... Why would you do this then? CRE
+27 "Isaiah_53_5" "GentlemanJack" I was 30 and she was 65. TechBanking
+27 From my experience (and I've done my fair share of recruiting), the kids with 3.9+ GPA really fall into one of 2 extremes. Either they have the total package (ie. mtnmmnn
+27 Dear (Applicant Name): Thank you for participating in XXXXX recruitment process for a position in our Graduate Program. PatrickBateman86
+27 Plans for 2019: Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+27 I have posted on this before if anyone cares to peruse my posting history. TechBanking
+27 Every group and every bank is different, but there are a few things that seem to work everywhere (even outside of finance) monkeyking722
+27 From a high level, I think humans are like most other mammals. The natural inclination is for males to mate with as many females as they can, and females to find as much security as they can with their male partners. REPESailor2020
+27 Based on the fact that you have a few months to secure a role, I assume you will technically still be employed by the firm for the next few months. Entrepreneur Hero
+27 Are we allowed to use historic figures? George H.W. Bush's resume is one of the most absurd I can think of. CRE
+27 Walked into the floor bathroom to take a dump. Was hearing some weird noises from the guy next to me but didn't think much of it as I thought he was forcing out a giant log and we all make those moans. Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+27 Yes, it is their fault. They run a precarious and structurally bad business. Every 8-9 years or so since deregulation’s, something has happened to bankrupt the whole group. Anchor
+27 Lmaooo Prospect in IB-M&A
+27 I don't know what type of an answer you're looking for on this forum - this sounds like more of a long-term problem so I would talk to expert counselors. Bullishbreed
+27 Me and the VP bois carrying a fallen Analyst after they die of exhaustion /s: https://media3.giphy.com/media/j6ZlX8ghxNFRknObVk/giphy-downsized.gif" alt="ghana dance" /> VP in IB - Cov
+27 "Prospect in ER" Just interesting that a 45-50 year old guy gets another crack after being fired. Jamoldo
+27 First of all, I'm genuinely not sure why we need another thread on this, but here it is. CRE
+27 I think you'd be surprised how many of the market-neutral funds operate. Just because they dont carry the "value" label does not mean they like to buy expensive stuff. MMPM
+27 Yeah I got a job at a local boutique investment bank this summer, and I started off doing some pretty good work. Prospect in IB - Gen
+27 that's just silly mate. 'Guys' seems pretty gender neutral when speaking in a group. earthwalker7
+27 Went to my 5-year and 10-year reunions. For some reason no one organized a 15-year. CompBanker
+27 wolfofthecity Elon Musk, Jordan Belfort, and Brian DeChesare agree on this too. Alt-Ctr-Left
+27 Brother, first, don't consider yourself as a loser or something. You use a lot of negative words to talk about yourself. Second, you can do it, but your strategy until now has been the wrong one. Prospect in IB-M&A
+27 I'm in my early-mid 20s. Very close with my parents but not so much with extended family because we live across different continents (I'm a first-generation immigrant in the US). Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+27 There is a large difference between guilt and gratitude. Guilt for the things and opportunities one has leads to evil. Gratitude leads to good. Historically, people have expressed their gratitude to God. I quit this site because of censorship
+27 You guys need help.  capex fairy