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+25 Exactly what poster above said. Some people care a lot about shit, others don’t and life is a breeze for them. You can’t easily switch which type you are. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+25 This was a hate crime perpetrated by a white male against black people, so you won't get any responses on this forum.   Intern in PE - LBOs
+25 Congrats on President at Missouri State University Investment Club Prospect in IB-M&A
+25 Greg did it over Zoom so who knows  Prospect in IB - Gen
+25 This is cap. RBC base is 105 and bonuses were in the 50-60k range I can confirm firsthand. Please don’t spread misinformation. Thanks  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+25 I started in PE post GFC and now work as a PM at a HF. Comp trajectory: Y1: 150k Y2: 200k Y3: 280k Y4: 300k Y5: 350k Y6: 420k Y7: 550k Y8: 1.65M PM -HF
+25 They’re correct Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+25 I would help you but I noticed you're an engineer and now I no longer respect you because you failed to break into IB.  Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+25 No amount of surgery can help his kids lol m_1
+25 "Whatever1984" I was alongside a SVP who interviewed a potential intern. I quit this site because of censorship
+25 There will be more. Ricky_GiveEmTheHeater
+25 I dont give a shit. The average American is a fat, lazy, poor, unintelligent fucking loser, and I’m supposed to feel privileged and satisfied because I’m earning multiples times what they earn (and it’s way more than 2x)? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+25 u sound like a loser, no offense Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+25 Why are you calling the guy an intern when you are yourself a fucking intern, intern Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+25 During my IB SA stint, my analyst went to the bathroom one day. Staffer shows up: "hey, where's [his first name]?" Me: "He went to the bathroom" Staffer: "Alright, I'll just hang around till he's back" thexfactor336
+25 windex31 Yes, have experienced this exact situation many times. Usually means she's in love with you again chacharat
+25 OP - as someone a fair bit older than like everyone who has posted here, I'll pose some questions that you should ask yourself. Since you are 24, you probably don't know a lot of the answers. Or those answers may change. Jamoldo
+25 You just described, quite literally, every single startup idea on the market today. Good job. Kassad
+25 found the liberal arts major... Prospect in Other
+25 Great purchase, I still wear the watch I bought as an associate almost every day. Tons of great options in that price range depending on your tastes. Principal in PE - LBOs
+25 Pussy galore Investment Manager in HF - Other
+25 Girl named Crystal she’s there most Fridays SOFRsoGood
+25 Persoective from 20 years later. It only gets more this way when you become more senior. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+25 Some people go to study STEM fields and get out of school and are at times threatened by their worth when their salary doesn't keep up with 'business majors'. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+25 Posts an AMA Never shows up iggs99988
+25 This is like the tattoo thread - a bunch of boring people gathered together agreeing with each other on how lame they are. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+25 Calculating the value on how much of our life we give up is not a game investment bankers should play ItsAccrualWorld
+25 So here it goes then. Why I think this is a pathetic ramblings of an uneducated douche bag. ke18sb
+25 My wife is smart. She's as well-educated as I am, but that's not what I mean - she's a quick, structured thinker who can independently handle complex problems. Layne Staley
+25 Low test male detected, opinion discarded BigKahunaBanker🏄🍹🍔
+25 I also would like to jerk myself off. I went to Philips Exeter, Harvard (AB Government obviously), GS TMT, KKR, Tiger, and then literally spoke with God himself who congratulated me on my success. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+25 Everyone goes through these ups and downs, but not everyone shows it/says it so you're in a similar position to basically everyone. What I will say is keep that long term view in mind. ROCKYBALBOA83
+25 This is fucked up man. These guys are real scumbags. This is what happens when a bunch of socially awkward losers are given positions of power over women. FinanceConnoisseur
+25 “Be grateful for your seat” bonus premia
+25 I think margin call is a GREAT movie basically BECAUSE it is realistic. Yeah it’s dramatized a bit, but it has such a tense, dreary, and depressing tone - it doesn’t try and Hollywood up anything too much either. Bigstonks
+25 WWII history - not too bold, but have been asked about it in interviews. Will gauge the other party’s interest and knowledge and then dive in. Anonymous Monkey
+25 Username checks out Monty Burns
+25 this was so unfunny I laughed Intern in IB - Gen
+25 I want to offer a counter-perspective. APAE
+25 Banks that go under don't exit to MFPE/UMM. Lateral now so you have something.  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+25 We need a Giuliani character ASAP DeBlasio is the biggest joke of a mayor. Dude even changed his name to sound more New York-ish. Fucking Warren Wilhelm Jr... get him out userrrrr696969696969
+25 this happened in 2008 when 95% of merrill's analyst class was laid subsequent to bofa merger. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+25 When you were analyst you didn’t have +50% rent and 9% inflation give me a break  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+25 Bill Hwang Februarysveryown
+25 finally, a topic I'm educated on. CRE the guy who says "I'm rich, you're not" is jerry seinfeld thebrofessor
+25 Next chapter: On Cycle is Paradise Intern in IB - Gen
+25 We are client facing which means in every transaction we adhere to every client's beck and call and often create more work for ourselves by MDs who are insecure about their ability to get deals over the finish line and add Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+25 In my experience, it’s mostly immigrants from Latin America, where the average height is shorter.    Doesn’t make a difference to me — good service and make sure to tip them well. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+25 Imagine being an AN1 in DCM and telling other people their group has "0 prestige". Sit the fuck down. adm98
+25 finally someone in Finance who loves F1 too abaiyer
+25 CEO of Amazon is also a viable way to increase pay beyond the SWE ceiling. Andy Jassy makes $300 million, and if you become Daddy Bezos you can make billions.  Intern in PropTrad
+25 Not sure I understand the comments shitting on the gf for ending things. capex fairy
+25 My experience was that the VP level could definitely be the easiest, but it ultimately depends on the type of person.   Anonymous Monkey
+25 I quit my PE job and have been actively chasing deals in the $300K - $2M EBITDA range in a specific market sector. takenotes08
+25 "yoruba123" Great points!! The real estate tycoons of the 80s and 90s did have it easier, that era is almost dead. Ozymandia
+25 I moved from Boston to SF earlier this year. I lived in NYC for a few months so I have some perspective. sl55amg
+25 Sir your mortgage request has been declined due to inadequate DSCR. Our records show you have excessive liabilities from margin calls. We have also suspended your credit card indefinitely. Teller in Non-profit
+25 Are we ranking clubs now? Intern in IB-M&A
+25 Just wait a few years after you graduate when the soul crushing reality that you are merely a small cog in the machine hits and that your life is voraciously flying past you as you spend the majority of your waking hours w CarsnWatches
+25 What a bottom-bucket analyst response. Let’s start with some working definitions: Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+25 Best value cities that have major IB stuff prolly Houston & Charlotte.  Intern in IB-M&A
+25 This is perhaps the worst logic I have ever heard... There are plenty of very successful black people, so what's ur excuse for being poor if you're black? -thats basically what you're saying... Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+25 Intern in IB - Gen
+25 Rank / Firm Name / HQ/ Capital Raised in last 5 years ($m) Blackstone /New York/ 55,251 Brookfield Asset Management/ Toronto/ 29,537 Pug
+25 Well, first take this as a learning experience. As a woman, I’ve been on some teams where everyone is male and it’s hard to make the extra effort to relate and be likable. monkilovesbanana
+25 recession indicator Anonymous Monkey
+25 Be a true PE professional. Buy it from him and hire a CEO and you reap the benefits. SauceGod2435
+25 An adult needs to come in and give some of you guys a big dose of reality: You guys really just don’t understand how competitive these positions are and how little the academic institution you attend matters in the scheme Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+25 You can tell a lot about a person by the company they keep. Perhaps she was once attractive, but given your description, I find that unlikely. brotherbear
+25 Their dealflow is decent but they’re severely outclassed by Lumbridge Partners and Falador Capital mmzmzmzm
+25 Absolutely possible, a buddy of mine walked in with the intern class at a top BB and snuck right in. After 1 month of not being caught, he walked into the MDs office and sat at his desk. LBhoes
+25 Elon is a great mention. All the obvious reasons apply there. I'm surprised Bill Gates isn't the first mention. APAE
+25 Paragraphs motherf***er, use them! Pmc2ghy
+25 Cool comment, but have you ever done this? Based on your post history I would guess not investmentspanker
+25 post pics so we can better help answer the question Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+25 No no they are nothing alike, but asking this question has reduced your social credit score by 50 points. Check your privilege in the future to avoid further deductions. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+25 Bruh people on here want to work at this firm even after everyone there just quit for a reason? Why not go work for a firm that isnt shit?  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+25 A wise man once said: Chase a check, never chase a bitch Prospect in IB-M&A
+25 Hahahaha. I had a VP like that. Best was, "Sil, your emails are too long. I never read them." Sil
+25 "lapike" Exactly. Quaneaser
+25 I'm disgusted by his pathetic betabitchboi apology more than anything. Who gives a shit if there aren't women on the team? Seriously? As far as anyone knows none have even applied let alone made it through interviewing. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+25 Hahah love how someone made an account just for this Rocafella
+25 The FTP branch in Kyiv said work from home tomorrow unless there are client meetings punk
+25 "Biden's inflation"... sometimes I forget that most bankers are clueless graphic designers moving logos all day. FinancelsWacc
+25 The lens that matters most when evaluating business school acceptances is how well it enables you to realize your career goals. Everything else is secondary: location, culture, cost, and the rest. APAE
+25 No - uncle sam taxes me too hard to be a sugar daddy in my 20s. Jamie_Diamond
+25 Are you roasting your mom here Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+25 You guys are unbelievable. Have no problem dropping a few hundred on a round or two at the club with the boys but can't even muster to pay the same for someone who you want to enter a LT relationship with. IncomingIBDreject
+25 It's a coded language. It tells me that they are progressive in the political spectrum and are far leftists. They most likely think Bernie Sanders or AOC are visionaries and some of the greatest thinkers of our time. Intern in IB - Gen
+25 30 Weeks Later: VP Edition Naoki Hanzawa
+25 You're arguing a strawman. "Trickle-down" economics is a pejorative given to supply-side economics and the Laffer curve. I quit this site because of censorship
+25 Starting with those above me. Rabbit
+25 His daughter: m_1
+25 I can only speak to PE, but moving as an IB Associate 3 / VP 2 (5-7s of IB experience) into PE is incredibly difficult because neither a post-MBA or pre-MBA PE position makes sense for you or the employer. unidentified123
+25 Heres the economics of the years until the Olympics: teddythebear
+25 Definitely RBC, they're #1 on global league tables for both M&A and SPAC in fees AND volume when you adjust it to only European and Canadian deals between 170MM to 472MM excluding TMT and Healthcare with an overweighti Prestigious Preston
+25 I am a member of GenZ, and I completely agree.  I cannot stand a lot of my peers for those reasons. Specifically the whininess, social skills, and politics, as well as selfishness.   Intern in Consulting
+25 The reason real estate is so badass is because I develop to a 8, sell at a 4 for 400bps STRAIGHT to the bank and then your mom comes over and me and my boys run a train in my new class A development. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+25 Ya boy is out here adjusting exit caps, cranking rent growth later in the hold, assuming semi-aggressive refinance scenarios, and generally accepting lower returns. Count_Chocula
+25 Take a breath. As a sophomore doing IB at a Boutique this summer, I think you have the unique opportunity to get to learn the job early. And more importantly, if you like it or not. TorontoMonkey1328