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+25 No longer even the illusion of fairness and merit. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+25 I don't like spending prolonged periods of time around other people's small kids (more annoying than they are cute). However, I think having your own must be quite different. MMBanker14
+25 dude asking for the answers Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+25 Step 2: Speak with a woman  Intern in IB - Gen
+25 Above poster is wrong, it is gonna be Sigma Phi Society, Sigma Chi Society, and the Varsity Lacrosse team Prospect in IB-M&A
+25 Pls don't gain any further self-awareness. Keep that nose to the grindstone instead. My portfolio performs better with slaves of capital. Thx VP in IB-M&A
+25 In classic WSO fashion, the incels manage to blame everything on women. God I hate y'all Prospect in IB-M&A
+25 Hopefully not because of seniors who don’t respect analysts physical and mental health or wellbeing inshallah  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+25 I guess it’s worth mentioning that grass is green and the sky is blue big bro Prospect in IB-M&A
+25 Guess the non-revenue generating ex Barclays MDs ate the bonus. Better luck next time!  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+25 Suit, preferably pin stripe with pleated trousers. Don’t forget to stock up on blue shirts with white contrast collars, red suspenders, statement ties, a yellow gold Daytona or Royal Oak and alligator bit loafers. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+25 The year is 2027. Analysts are struggling under 90 hour work weeks, because UBS intentionally underhired analysts by 50% to save money (AI can do all the work, your toxic shitbag seniors say). It’s 9:30 pm. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+25 No. Hope this helps😊 monkey_nuts
+25 With AI, the role becomes more and more administrative Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+25 quant/prop trading + some luck HF/PM + luck. MFPE + grind + sacrifice hairline to the LBO Gods + luck. Exit IB into Onlyfans Exit IB into the NFL Exit IB into Hollywood Analyst 1 in S&T - Equities
+25 HelloWorld8
+25 >Why Work Up To MD In Investment Banking? because you're not good at anything else >How do people in senior positions tend to nurture a marriage & raise a family? they don't Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+25 I interviewed for secondaries but ultimately ended up in traditional PE so my view may be limited. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+25 It was a BB/MM/EB RBCISABB
+25 i feel like the only way to create change is to actually personalize / humanize things... without a face, a name, it's much easier to just carry on business as usual. nevins78
+25 Their logo looks like a Mexican restaurant  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+25 ever heard the quote "you can get a lot further with a smile than you can with a gun?" i don't understand why you hardos feel the need to act this way, shows serious lack of EQ  Prospect in PE - Growth
+25 The analyst or the people who you spoke with at the EB likely referred other kids over youThe BB analyst isn't responding because you got dinged for whatever reason and the person can't do anything for you Prospect in IB-M&A
+25 I'm an investment sales broker. Non-PC Broker
+25 150 names is not a hard rule. But >100 probably would be. MMPM
+25 Because so much of WSO is depressing shit about the economy and possible layoffs, the markets, and bullshit rankings A dose of hippy shit is nice sometimes Prospect in IB-M&A
+25 heck yeah WF on top. My friends who made fun of me for picking Wells are prob kicking rocks at BNP Paribas right now.  Works at Wells Fargo and Company
+25 IB is tried and true in terms of past data, but I'd argue past data shouldn't weigh as much given the recency of all these MF analyst programs. Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+25 This one made me laugh my ass off, just cutting the interview short like that on your own terms AttackSnail
+25 I weep for your analysts. DidntReadAnything
+25 Joe Biden - in one of the more elaborate rouses in history, he hid in his basement for nearly a year and successfully kept anyone from getting wise to the fact that he had full-blown dementia. BBA18
+25 im happy for u / sry that happened Research Analyst in HF - Other
+25 Welcome to the real world....nothing more depressing than buying the government a car in cash with your bonus and then going to get a loan to buy one for yourself. NoEquityResearch
+25 To be successful in this industry, you have to be hungry, aggressive, and a go-getter. This has two negative consequences. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+25 Don't give me your shit. ArcherVice
+25 Steal his Zyns. That’s what I would do to the VP I hated. He would leave his Zyns and vape on his desk and I’d cheef that shit when he would leave Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+25 The idea is to equalize the playing field. Brownfield Capital
+25 buyside offer Jamie_Diamond
+25 It's always hilarious to me that the people scoffing at *insert $X million* windfall and how it's "not that much" are the same people who do not have said money. iggs99988
+25 The only known of leaving IB / PE is that you will have more time and control of your schedule. What you choose to do with that time will largely determine if you are happy with that decision or if you regret it.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+25 I heard CVP dumbbells only go up to 100 lmao. VP in PE - LBOs
+25 In banking my favorite parts of the day were after 6/7 when seniors went home / out for client dinners, Bullpen loosened way up and we would fuck around throwing nerf footballs or roll out the putting green in between work Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+25 To All the Incoming Interns: A Rebuttal from someone who was just in the Trenches Prospect in IB - Cov
+25 That's the joke man Prospect in IB - Gen
+25 The type of crashout that occurs when bro couldn’t get off the iu Kelley waitlist Intern in IB - Cov
+25 Raymond James First Year Mid-bucket $49,000 charleshlewis
+25 If I’m you, I’m taking the bulge bracket offer and running. millerbruce554
+25 140 hours per week? I didn't know Auschwitz had an investment bank....over the line? Yes I'm sorry, had to throw it out there and yes I am Jewish. Gommini
+25 First ever interview .. IBD SA role in a BB in LDN IBitYa
+25 This thread is an embarrassment. Top three awful posts: 3rd place: you need 20mn liquid to feel rich, unless you are 30 with 15 which is rich. Prospect in IB - Cov
+25 NYP will do anything but describe him as black Anon1010
+25 No, it was Penn State. Penn-Fucking-State. I applied to it thinking it would be a safety school. sioca
+25 Clearly a talent of this caliber shouldn’t be wasted in RX investment banking, or—god forbid—M&A or coverage. Paul_Owen
+25 Chode McMahon How tf did this guy make VP? Dumbest take I've ever heard. VP in IB - Gen
+25 Damn really just got my comment posted as a post by someone else. Didn't know there were credit thieves for WSO comments, too. Intern in IB-M&A
+25 I have been working at and managing capital for a single family office ("FO") for ~2 years. I've come to know the landscape well. Unfortunately, you can not generalize the entire landscape. TheBigBambino
+25 Why is it mislabeled as a joke school? Because the non-Kelley part of IU has very low admissions standards, and it shares the same brand. HighlyClevered
+25 what the OP described was not basic nor important grammar. he or she was talking about a period at the end of a footnote or an oxford comma. SonicBoom12
+25 Crazy development from the firm whose associates were telling candidates to be ready in April/May Intern in IB - Cov
+25 Man you really hate brokers. It may be coincidence, but I see a comment from you dragging brokers every time I’m on this site. Holidayinn
+25 Grinding juniors for pointless shit is our craft  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+25 Congrats on Miami Prospect in IB-M&A
+25 Hey man. People on this forum feel entitled to be weirdly mean to young people who ask questions about this stuff. You will see a billion comments along the line of “just enjoy high school”, “get laid”, “touch grass” etc. ConsultingQs
+25 Bro u sound hella mad he was just clarifying 🤣🤣🤣 Prospect in IB - Cov
+25 He’s perfect for PE! Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+25 Indigenous Persons. It is a key ESG criterium for many LPs. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+25 pjt rssg > us president politics_economics
+25 Cutting to the point, what are the odds of a non-diversity student at a top target school breaking into a PE program out of UG. Associate 3 in PE - Other
+25 International analyst at an EB here. Recruited and signed for a PE role in 2021 the past year. IvoryGrounds
+25 Fuck that. Have you tried dating a type-A boss bitch type of girl? That's completely disagreeable and loves arguments? Find yourself a nice cheerleader marketing gal and don't look back. monkeyvjit
+25 Are you all like forbidden by your families to fucking relax? I swear if people your age don't start taking a breath, midtown will look like Jonestown in a few years.  Five Star Man
+25 you're supposed to lift with your legs. deadlift more fam HercaHercules
+25 Former analyst / associate.  More stories here - worst culture / working conditions on wall street easily  Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+25 Fuck being a quant, buy into the WSOP and let’s see what your made of Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+25 Lol, the MD poster is more likely than not trolling the shit out of you young bloods. Managing Director in AM - FI
+25 Bro thinks the MD is waking up thinking about his intern offer Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+25 I missed the sarcasm in this... oh wait you're serious! Yes, an administration staffed by billionaires is definitely going to help the working class through higher cost of everything and lower taxes.. dlrulz
+25 I just hung out at midtown east bars and would shout “EBITDA!” Whoever looked my way I walked right up to and said “hey can I tell you what happens to the 3 financial statements when there’s a $10 increase in depreciation? imposter_syndrome
+25 In Europe SW are one of the best paths into IBD so a thread like this is gonna help many prospect monkeys. axmal
+25 Congrats on Blackrock! Prospect in IB - ECM
+25 Sip some Johnnie Walker in the war room with him and you should be good Intern in IB - Cov
+25 I can tell “your” not whatstheplan
+25 You're just quoting what everyone else says, which is exactly what I'm calling out... and you have rockets and GME in your name. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+25 Other people in that group log off at 5:30pm and "work from home". I have a friend over there who tells me that. The favoritism has gone overboard while the men are being torn apart. DrexelBurnhamLame-Bert
+25 Close friend worked at Apollo as an associate. VP in PE - LBOs
+25 100% agree with this. You and your friend are both an absolute POS for ruining the start of this kids' career. This kid wasn't an idiot... AspiringDegenerate
+25 FIG - People who need sponsorship to work in America Consumer Retail - Hot girls who will leave finance after a few years and weirdo dudes VP in IB - Cov
+25 YIKES - the other person posting is wrong...like I would ding him out of an interview wrong. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+25 Not really… Analyst 1 in ER
+25 You're implying that the DEI programs have no real impact on who's ultimately hired, which is false. ResMan
+25 Hey Mark  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+25 This reeks of bullshit SOFRsoGood
+25 Can confirm. Just saw a PM getting dragged out of the office a couple days ago, he was yelling something about a Jevons paradox yy2j9z46qx
+25 I can guarantee you, if someone were to do this 8/10 times this would somehow get brought up during a performance review leading to the associate/analyst getting put on PIP. spudrmonke
+25 Not kidding - absolutely one of the worst banks for it.  Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+25 Imagine it getting handed to a guy who can't form a coherent sentence. nutmegger189
+25 Congrats on deerfield CIM Merchant
+25 Living at your parents' home when you're a 28-year old man is a problem in itself, but I think that the wider issue you are currently facing is that you are a fucking pussy. bottombucketMD
+25 Is sex as prestigious as PJT RSSG? Unreal content these days. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+25 I’ve been using WSO for 10+ years, if not 15+ years, and WSO’s off topic forum mirrors political and cultural shifts in business society at large.  CRE