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+25 As much as they try to fit in, a dirty nontarg is easy to spot if you know what to look for: it’s the little things like being well-liked, having a sense of humor, good EQ, strong work ethic, a life outside the office, etc Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+25 As someone who has been chatting with candidates about this program, something that really bothers me is when candidates fake diversity. Works at Goldman Sachs
+25 Alright, just got dinged so I don't mind sharing their trade secrets now... jankynoname
+25 "Snitches get stitches" Relax Mr. Prep school, salmon shorts, boat shoes, buck 30 soaking wet sipping mimosas on weekends lookin ass... FinancelsWacc
+25 Not your best work prospect, pls fix Liam Gallagher
+25 Yeah the timing sucks, but guess what's more important than that deal, or your bonus, or your career? Your leg. Don't delay getting surgery or taking the time you need. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+25 That's way more text than I usually bother to read even in a dd but like a wise man here once said, I much rather gamble on Rihanna's new lingerie brand than deleverage waste management companies in midwest in the name of VP in VC
+25 The job duties for an associate at a specialty lending group (or any credit fund) would involve doing/assisting with the following: ebit_dab
+25 michaelthomas Yeah no one cares it's all virtue signaling. Thank god it'll be over very soon just as I predicted. Alt-Ctr-Left
+25 I couldn't agree more, now can you PM me for a networking call? yourgranny101
+25 I don't have a chip - seen both sides. princepieman
+25 >Being a diversity candidate actually doesn’t help bruh po_6
+25 It’s a relationship-based business. If basic networking makes you seethe, it’s not the right career path for you. And how would requiring more “intellectual horsepower” reduce the amount of people networking? am_5
+25 Have heard many horror stories from peers. Both recent graduates that didn’t land return offers, and AN1s that got laid off or have been twiddling their thumbs for a year with 0 deal flow. Midwesternnontarget
+25 It's hard to see right now, but the gut-wrenching feelings will pass. RedWhiteAndWho
+25 Top Target: Oxford, Cambridge, LSE Target: UCL, Warwick and Imperial Top semi-target: Durham Semi-target: Bristol, Nottingham, KCL, Edinburgh, Bath, Exeter and St Andrews Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+25 Feel bad for the kid tbh. Why tf would you feel bad for the kid? Intern in AM - Equities
+25 No, bro. Definitely not. Money all the way. If you have money > pussy will always come. If you have a pussy > doesn't mean money will come after it. Naoki Hanzawa
+25 Convinced that the WSO bot is actually just Patrick writing every response Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+25 You mean the Nitya Capital that made this cringe video...that Nitya Capital? VP in RE - Comm
+25 Thank you for sharing your great insight and wisdom intern Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+25 Why not invite him out for coffee and expresses your gratitude once again for what he did for you. Then ask his advice on guidance on what you should do. Smoke Frog
+25 Been there mentally. I'm sorry you feel this way. If you look through this forum, you'll see many are feeling the same or have been there. VP in PE - LBOs
+25 honestly it’s in situations like this where having a no-regrets policy is so helpful. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+25 I'd consider myself a late bloomer so I'll share my story. CRE-monkey
+25 What do u think the difference between PERE and REPE is 🤣🤣🤣 Analyst 3+ in RE - Comm
+25 aww did the privileged white male from Connecticut get denied from GS?  vxtu
+25 I think there is a lot of both true information and pure information on this thread. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+25 Ask your MD questions that you know he doesn’t have the answer to boutiquetard
+25 I've been screening CIMs for a number of years now and the truth is that everyone has their own personal style. I prefer to review them at night or over the weekend when I can have a period of uninterrupted reading. CompBanker
+25 Most of the buildings are old and thus were not built whilst the embargo existed. They would've been built when the economics were favourable and probably were or are part of an "opportunistic" deployment (no pun inte Stasi
+25 Says the retard who is still making pitch deck and the deal flow is as dry as your girl's v Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+25 "I think my MD is an alcoholic" was the most important line in this story lol Intern in IB - Cov
+25 > because I'm tall, handsome, and dress sharply, but he looks like the guy that only touched his wife in all his life You sound pretty insufferable yourself. Maybe you guys deserve each other.  am_5
+25 One thing people need to realize is that return offers (90% of the time) are not a “luck of the draw” selection. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+25 That kid’s probably turning comments already GorillaBanker
+25 Welcome to the dark side bruther, someone has to keep society's lights on, and it is us.  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+25 MfckngChimp
+25 Just let him have his way with you bro. Life is short Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+25 Hahaha, I wouldn't say so Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+25 Take a deep breath and relax bro, there’s so many kids I know who didn’t get any SA offers and did like something random and went on to get fire FT shit. market sucks rn and ur trying ur best. Prospect in IB - Gen
+25 Why trade stocks when you can trade STDs? 6969
+25 Bro thought he did something with this thread... IBhardo23
+25 4. First thing they tell you is that they went to HBS. dawgs.100
+25 This post reflects a dumb line of thinking espoused by Gen Z’s and sometimes Millennials. It all boils down to misguided thoughts around being your “authentic self” or not “code switching”. Manager in CorpStrat
+25 Speaking in generalities here, real answers are obviously going to vary on a firm-by-firm basis:   Puttblug
+25 because saying the actual word is a quick way to get your comment pulled, regard. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+25 Take the severance. So many people have been laid off in the last 12 months it is not much of a blemish and easily explainable. WSOBURNER69
+25 you sir are a pussy Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+25 Good for your friend. He'll either get weeded out quickly or he'll find a way to use his resourcefulness to get the FT offer. StrapYourBoots
+25 Thanks for the valuable insight prospect. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+25 Turns out, the case study is not that difficult (intellectually). abananaforsale
+25 You’ve lost the right to that username Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+25 Missing Nancy Pelosi in event driven and SBF in loan to own Pls fix. abd2938
+25 Jefferies Houston come and get your intern Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+25 Welcome to the current state of the world, it's fiercely competitive. Recruiting starts early. Banks lock in candidates 10 years in advance, locking in salaries unadjusted for the next decade of inflation. soupymessy
+25 Skills you learn as a senior ASO (or should learn - seems like BBs do not provide good deal experience) Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+25 As a fellow bottom to mid bucketer, I can confirm it is definitely the way to go. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+25 ignore this guy, drug tests are illegal in NYC starting May. Smoke it up my g Anonymous Monkey
+25 I would actually disagree with the answer provided the WACC bottoms out at some point where you get the optimal capital structure then it comes back up again. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+25 jayshalt04 Kelley in its nature is not selective and as a whole they are still able to send kids who perform and are competitive. Prospect in IB-M&A
+25 Dude, trust me on this one. Take it. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+25 What a champion lololol. The fact that you’re consulting an anonymous message board for help makes this 282728292x funnier. I’m sorry a first year analyst is punking you VP in IB-M&A
+25 I’ll chime in and give a pro/ con for consulting versus IB since really that’s what this question is. McKinsey and JPM are both the best in their field. Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+25 A necessary evil. Frankly, I give no weight to your numbers beyond the base rent roll and operating expenses (and I'm still checking those over) - brokers' MLAs are rarely anywhere near realistic. CREnadian
+25 I aint reading allat. But after reading the first sentence, please go touch grass. Corporate Monke
+25 Lots of mixed signals here. Does anyone have confirmation - the goldfish plans on packing a bowl later tonight.  BankOfTibet
+25 Wonderful. Gonna go show this to my parents so they can stop hounding me for not becoming a doctor. browniverson
+25 Brother, it seems that you are new to this forum Goya Beans
+25 Flip that around - would you be able to date an alpha girl who possibly made more than you and her career came before you and your own? if your answer is no, then you don't actually want a true "alpha girl" as you say. DisgruntledAppraiser
+25 First, congrats, those are both great offers! It's tempting to take the A-list celebrity gig, but I'd advise you to take a long-term perspective and think about optionality. sjsjsj
+25 Where do you think it went wrong in your IB job hunt? Mr Perfect Hairline
+25 I think that supporting free speech and expression is critical, which disqualifies DeSantis in my eyes. AnonymousGoon
+25 Posts like this kind of piss me off.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+25 Hot Take: People bitching about stuff like this is why IBs don't pay out bigger bonuses to junior employees more often. Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+25 Yes i frequently hit my meth pen in the bathroom stall at work Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+25 Gym bag, people at the 'Nox need to know your gang affiliation Synergy_or_Syzygy
+25 how old r u and how much do you make?  Pizz
+25 Boy do I have some news for you… Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+25 I’m sorry, but the “testing doesn’t say how smart I am” narrative is just such a participation trophy type of rationalization. VP in PE - Growth
+25 tbh that sounds so depressing. Works at Morgan Stanley
+25 You're free to become a doctor as well Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+25 You wouldn’t be alone. Many of my friends have expressed frustration with making friends in new cities. Particularly as an adult, making new friends outside of school or work can be difficult. CompBanker
+25 It's currently 4am and still working. I would like to rescind my previous statement ab only 60 hours a week. Intern in IB-M&A
+25 System was for the indians?who are you kidding?FIRST they're fucked in admissions for both undergrad and MBA.The current SYSTEM is the exact defintion of racism(treating people differently due to immutable characteristics) IBanalyst0101
+25 I plan to identify as a woman for the duration of a draft and then switch back to a male after the war. We shall see how much the federal government actually believes their own virtue signaling. pappymason
+25 The best career advice I ever received is not all that different than what many others here have received, but I'm happy to share it and the story behind it. Layne Staley
+25 it seems like you're going through an identity crisis because you're living your life by milestones not values. thebrofessor
+25 This is so fucking cringey Intern in IB - Cov
+25 biotech and finance enthusiast high hopes
+25 Why do you write like that? Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+25 Investment Banking Vice President  capex fairy
+25 Your previous post 3 years ago says you were an equity research analyst in Europe? If so, why are you posting this in the IB forum? sheldonxp
+25 Correction: you should not have kids. VP in PE - LBOs
+25 Thanks, can you give me sb? devita
+25 Not tryna be an asshole but you just described yourself as good looking, successful, charismatic, confident, etc. Barney_Stinson
+25 The question is, why aren't schools doing this? Why is it that most people don't hear about IB until after they graduate college? mbahopeful88
+25 I once created the world's largest privately held financial mass media company, became the mayor of NYC, and then managed to destroy my own reputation in my first Democratic debate. Beat that Mike Bloomberg
+25 Not sure if this counts but back in undergrad, this girl would not stop trying to "network" with me before I even had an internship offer. Anonymous Monkey
+25 Sigh, this is sad for a lot of reasons. Associate 2 in PE - Growth