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+24 Holy shit the amount of consooomers in the comments De Beers thanks your low IQ Patrick Basedmann
+24 Hull should give you all you need on Derivatives especially on an intern level.If you want more, get Intro to Credit Derivatives by Choudhry. Distressed debt by Moyers is considered the bible on that topic. eastofeden
+24 Biotech HF analyst here. this is how I think about modeling: Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+24 I think you should go with McKinsey. Here's why. Bancroft
+24 CRE Begging you guys to be less weird.    This is just sad.  PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+24 No problem and thanks for the kind words. I leave the valuation/forward model until the end for a few reasons: Simple As...
+24 Went through last year's thread. Posting some of the info I found below. In general, it seems that most banks open up in late August/early September. nm761
+24 Every single person feels this way, unless they had an unusually traumatic childhood. It’s part of growing up. I’m not trying to minimize it for you, I know it sucks. Big time. mergelord11
+24 Tbh anyone making/interacting positively with memes like that doesn't deserve to get a return offer, so fair enough Engineer Monke
+24 Agreed on all counts! I wonder if they blew each other after interviewing for the article.  Director in RE - Comm
+24 Fuckin mahatma gandhi over here Assistant in Non-profit
+24 There are some interesting points. Here's some things I wanted to point out: Gangster Putin
+24 she was diversity, they dont count as a full ft employee NoCaliberTalent
+24 Stating one of your motivations for having kids be so that you can get closer with senior leadership at your firm is psychotic Associate 1 in PE - Other
+24 (BACKED WITH INFO) Prospect in PE - Growth
+24 Lot’s of good advice above, as always. I’ll offer up what I can. CompBanker
+24 It’s insane - now we have to fix the shitstorm they left us with (i.e., destroyed climate, no hope of owning home until 40s, unsustainable economic inequality, debt from Iraq, divorce rates, etc.) - yet they call us i dmacd8827
+24 Congrats on the sex. Now go spread comps Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+24 I feel you. Moelis North Korea asked me to recite a prayer to the Supreme Leader by heart as well as walk them through a DCF. I got the first one but the second question tripped me up hard.  Prospect in CorpFin
+24 Freedom. It's the only thing worth buying. earthwalker7
+24 Thank you for your views. Indeed the industry can benefit from more intelligent and driven women. I can only state, that two of the best bosses I had during my career were women. hungaroe
+24 No, it is too late for you. Should try to transfer to IU (top target) if you want a chance to land a prestigious 2026 SA spot ASAPCOIN
+24 Guys I have a response to this but some annoying AN1s MS my comment (literally helpful advice srsly) and can’t post anon. Help a partner out and SB this otherwise I can’t help. Ty. I need like 15 SBs to even use WSO now. alphadeltasigma
+24 wallstreetlayoffs
+24 You're not wrong. 20 year old girls have more dick being thrown at them now than in known human history. Miracle1111
+24 No longer a big REPE guy I see Fidel-CashFlow
+24 Damn ur right. -1 for healthcare bankers Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+24 Here you are folks, a ranking of compensation for high finance jobs created by a second semester sophomore in college. Trunk Yeti
+24 Great points. Now, can you price update the charts? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+24 No one worth a damn ever gave a single fuck about another person's sexuality/relationship status in a professional setting. 99% of the time there's no reason to even bring it up. throwingawaytime
+24 WSO is populated by preftige whores who want to be involved in either dealmaking or finding the next GOOGL to invest in pre-IPO at a hedge fund. thebrofessor
+24 Wow.  So that post that was taken down someone listed Gary Howe as head of the deal team and person responsible. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+24 Step #1 - Make sure you have a REALLY GOOD PLAN and muster your courage. Distressed Industrial Buyer
+24 What happened to this community I remember the glory days when we could live vicariously through other people's half made-up stories. Now no one even tries to exaggerate Going Concern
+24 This idea came into your mind, and you were so convinced that it would be a home run that you opened your phone/computer and typed this, read it over, and posted it. What is wrong with you? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+24 Hr will be trying to protect the firm. Leak everything to the media. Hr is not going to hold the firm accountable  Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+24 It's because nowadays DEI and grades/technicals are emphasized more than pedigree/social skills/looks/frattiness for some reason. LowCaliberTalent
+24 IMO I think PWP is way too overhyped on this website SammyTheBull
+24 Most responsive Apollo junior goober9000
+24 I worked at a top MMHF for a c.1 yr before leaving for another fund (very different strategy). Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+24 lol wtf is this. You- and nobody else is entitled to work ANYWHERE. Brownfield Capital
+24 Bought the condos above and below him to eliminate noise. Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+24 lol big Zuckerberg energy right here Intern in IB-M&A
+24 stellar money laundering shop I'm actually a squirrel
+24 That's what makes it so selective Analyst 1 in IB - CB
+24 I'm partial to "Incoming 2023 Investment Banking Coffee Chat Participant at Goldman Sachs" myself. Intern in IB - Cov
+24 At a long-only distressed fund you can crushed if your market timing is off, particularly if you are sitting on paper that is subject to lien or payment subordination and the firm value tanks immediately prior to bankruptc houstonbound89
+24 Congrats on RBC Intern in IB-M&A
+24 I make 2-3x most my friends and they have no idea. You might be a dick  investmentspanker
+24 Release a tape with Ray J prisoner24601
+24 These four habits will take you a long way both personally and in your career.  1. Be on time! (a bit early actually) 2. Say "Please" and "Thank you" 3. Finish what you start. rickle
+24 I'm at a large tech growth growth equity firm with a focus on sourcing (in addition to execution) - a couple points that I think are often overlooked: Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+24 Scottsdale? Is this a bachelor party for retired gay men? SHB
+24 A pre-requisite for getting an offer there is that you know how to use google, so there’s no need for you to worry about this Associate 1 in HF - Event
+24 Finance is littered with people with poor leadership skills and low empathy. You sound at risk of becoming one. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+24 Most places are the amateur leagues of life vs the US my man, coming from a Europoor Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+24 I’m from a non-target and I’m not diversity. My school has a terrible career center and my family has no prior connections to the finance industry. Intern in IB-M&A
+24 "At minute 55, to reduce my cortisol levels after hearing the passive-aggressiveness of other analysts and associates towards my concerns and questions, I busted a nut in the building's WC. GS under Blankfein
+24 That's assuming that they actually accept a full time offer and do their 2 years like everyone else. pnunez
+24 imagine opening up your bf's laptop and seeing this thread. by the looks of it, she'd eat a whole pint of ice cream while crying.  KingofBongo
+24 They post anonymously on WSO about “non-targets” while hiding under a broad firm name. How’re your ECM exit’s looking? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+24 There wasn't a single uniquely insightful thing in this post. Your tips are basically: NuclearPenguins
+24 My firm almost closed on a buyout of a peace pipe manufacturer, but our tribal shaman said that the full moon was a bad omen so we bought a Buffalo meat packager instead corrido
+24 Any time I hear special situations I can't help but think of a bunch of ivy league grads sitting around a table eating crayons  patsfan947
+24 You planning to buy something? Let me know if you need advisory services. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+24 If you aren't buying multifamily deals at a 3 cap you're a pussy.  Sincerely, Me Merchant-Built Multifamily Developer CRE
+24 I don't wanna be a dick cuz your situation sounds really tough. But how is this an indictment of marriage as opposed to just some really poor decisions on your part? Totally serious question. iggs99988
+24 You're going to be seeing a lot of influencers like Andrew Tate pop up. People on WSO are typically males (some females too, but I'm talking about men right now) that know what they want in life. Miracle1111
+24 Nope. People expect it. CRE
+24 Very helpful—great way to reconnect with family and offer them great deals. Would take over top BB (think GS/MS/Stifel). Hope this is helpful Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+24 I’d take a look into Northwestern Mutual, heard they’ve got a pretty good program for students looking to break into banking. groovycarrot123
+24 If you do reneg, make sure you don't tell the first bank which bank you did sign with - just say personal reasons and shut the fuck up if they press you for details. Anonymous Monkey
+24 Go back to the RE forum dude, you don't even know how to walk through 3 statements, I don't need you telling me about how to do my job in ib Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+24 If you're talking about China/HK, you have to consider a few things: zyxvzyxv
+24 “Incoming summer analyst” is gay, “incoming analyst” is bi-curious  am_5
+24 This is a crummy situation, I'm sorry. I think a lot of associates are going to experience this given the market backdrop.  APAE
+24 Part II So it’s month 5 and I’m sitting in a café in Bogota talking to an American who’s passing through on break from B-school (Yale SOM). TheGrind
+24 You can't just answer my mans question without being an ass? Prospect in PE - Growth
+24 Not having kids is one of the most cucked things you can do. Intern in IB-M&A
+24 Because, as a group, they've done well in American society. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+24 Patel can you please fix my computer Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+24 I'm sorry but I just disagree with this list. Here's my list based on pay, exits, culture, and prestige (ordered within tiers): Prospect in IB-M&A
+24 Why did he do that  Teller in IB-M&A
+24 So no and no Bruvver
+24 I submitted 8 fake JPM applications so I could practice/warmup on the pymetric tests. Hoping it will make up for my lack of networking (extreme non-target) DefinitleyNotAnUndergradWithoutAnyOffers
+24 Can we put a few pages on this, tx Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+24 no one has ever said "consultant" and the word "smart" in the same sentence unless its "consultants really aren't as smart as they think they are" biscuitsandgravery
+24 Typical IB VP response Anonymous Monkey
+24 Coming from a less-than-rich background and having grown up with many people who wound up being security guards, UPS delivery folk, etc., I can say with some certainty that winding up in a job like that is the result of a Kassad
+24 Are you a girl? I would normally ask if you would consider yourself hot but its been a long quarantine and I have no standards rn. Prospect in IB-M&A
+24 Thanks! I'll look into therapy - do you know what the landscape looks like for top firms in the behavioral health space? Jay Cooke
+24 I agree with all of the above. Not sure what good it does, but I report people regularly for posting stupid shit. CRE
+24 "Your job is your best investment." My mother You're in college and have $2,000. Graduate with good grades and get a good job. I quit this site because of censorship
+24 When a boy becomes a man, he will realize that the important things in life can't be bought with money. kodi
+24 I started a M&A practice in my 20s but it was not backed by any reputable firm so arguably was frustrating initially.  Principal in RE - Comm
+24 Nair Prospect in IB - Gen
+24 I still suit up to work to distract from the usual fact that I’m slightly hungover.  VP in PE - LBOs
+24 Majoring in economics washingtondullestowashingtonbullets
+24 you sound like someone who is destined to live pay-check to pay-check BobTheBaker
+24 What a unique concept - you have to be experienced and competent before you are put in a position of responsibility. Managing Director in IB-M&A