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+23 The real question is you came to those 2 PE shops by any metric other than “wso prestige ranking”. You wouldn’t take an offer from Blackstone? Or Warburg? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+23 life is a grind dude. either stay in education to buy some time or find the least worst job/internship available and use it as a stepping stone. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+23 I really thought this was about "how to nail an investment banking analyst" Seriously though: Nice post! TLDR for Friday though, I'll reread Monday UFOinsider
+23 lol DEI is not why most of you can’t get a banking job. A lot of you guys simply aren’t as talented as you think you are Partner in PE - Growth
+23 An intern at a different firm in our building once had the audacity to apply for an internship with my firm at the time, so we wanted to see what it was all about (always good to get some dirt on other teams). Escobar Houdini
+23 In my view, the most important thing is the ability to remove emotions from the investment process. Secyh62
+23 Whoever gave me a banana - thank you. Every penny counts after a bonus like this. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+23 Based. Which group would you recommend to focus on those activities? LevFin? Intern in IB-M&A
+23 It depends on how much sleep you need to function. In any case, you can do a few things to maximize your happiness: Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+23 Yes you are literally the only one VP in PE - LBOs
+23 Normally I'd say fuck it, go live your dreams, the point of life isn't to pile up money and then die. Ozymandia
+23 Lol nowhere close. And Natixis isn't anywhere close to a "major international and well respected BB". Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+23 Would not trust you as a founder sending an offer in 48 hours 😂 lemickey
+23 Any time you pass a PUI analyst or associate on the street, please remove your hat and thank them for their service, because they are fighting night in and out a 60mb model with 100 tabs, thousands of lines, multiple macro Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+23 What I meant is finding mispricings in the capital structure of one single company. KamiKaze01
+23 I have multiple degrees in both engineering (electrial) and finance. No mba. Most of my college friends went into entertainment, law, medicine, teaching, engineering, a few into politics. Gumball3000
+23 What’s up with the jew shit? How does him being a Jew impact this at all? Dude punched someone, justified or not, and got a decent job offer after working at a decent bank previously.  Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+23 Measures my vitals? Highlights my jacked forearm? I don’t understand the question. VP in PE - LBOs
+23 All on Red Anonymous Monkey
+23 especially small penis. hope that helps. IRRection
+23 Congrats on the search fund! Prospect in IB-M&A
+23 1) Houston 2) BB in Calgary 3) Canadian IB Shop in Calgary (not RBC) 4) Peter's Drive-In 5) RBC Calgary Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+23 Sure! Comical Wenger
+23 Dear OP, this is not the website to post your dreams on. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+23 The thought of DB making its interns do a dunkin donut eating contest while other banks take their kids to private islands etc made me choke on my drink. SuperBakerBros
+23 Hey, what's up man. I totally get it. I fucking hated PE. Was on a similar high performance path with top schools and work, and then got to PE and was just like, wait, what the hell - this is it? Teller in Non-profit
+23 Big Black Gangsta it's a newsletter from the hood covering topics as who's house got drive-byed, the best chicken around the corner, what supermarkets got robbed (the hood equivalent of takeover), etc. GS under Blankfein
+23 Would absolutely not recommend trying to flex how smart you are. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+23 . margin_calls
+23 I would at least track: - Date range - Name - Confidential (Y / N) - Type of transaction  - Industry - Important parties (counsel, buyer, bank agent) Five Star Man
+23 I have worked in IB/M&A, PE, VCs, CVCs, accelerators, and also served as "entrepreneur-in-residence (EIR)" multiple times for spin-offs. kodi
+23 Who manages my money? TQQQ has been managing my money for the last 7 years. Almost exclusively at this point given the fact that every other position now pales in comparison. Research Analyst in HF - Other
+23 I work at a credit MF (think GSO, HPS, Ares) as a 2nd year ASO. NicholasLeeson
+23 From what I’ve seen 2 years in it’s really not as complicated as a lot of prospects make it out to be. My MDs have families and kids. Do they sometimes work until midnight or send emails at 6 am or travel often? Yes. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+23 This is nearly impossible to answer.  The dispersion is so broad and uncorrelated to anything you think would be intuitive. Principal in PE - LBOs
+23 Alternative Investors of Diverse Situations. Also known as AIDS. Business School in IB - Cov
+23 Wow a thread with 35 replies and only one irrelevant data point - classic Assistant in IB-M&A
+23 I disagree with the comment above. Business is business. It's fair to ask this question, especially on a finance forum. iercurenc
+23 HYPS itself won't automatically open the doors that you want to open, but it definitely gives you an advantage. The Real John Smith
+23 Based on the employee growth at our portcos at exit (probably averaging around + ~20%), I’d argue that we’ve improved the lives of thousands. VP in PE - LBOs
+23 Snazzy black and white LinkedIn profile pic, no other perks sorry Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+23 You know what's really hot? Doing what you enjoy and not giving a flying fuck about what other random people think is hot or not hot Going Concern
+23 Soft take. You wouldn’t want to work next to an analyst with a billionaire family and develop that connection? Something wrong with a kid who wants to pull 100 hour weeks when they don’t have to? Anonymous Monkey
+23 Honest question from a guy who did ok on the sellside but thrived on the buyside: are you hurting the business or is your boss just being an asshole? IlliniProgrammer
+23 I spent 7 years at a small development shop. Developer in RE - Comm
+23 Ok bud Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+23 onebagger had the best response on here. mrharveyspecter
+23 First, google Jonathan Gray. Second, go through previous threads on this forum. Third, look up the following terms: DSCR, LTV, Debt Yield, NOI, DCF(all CRE models use a DCF template), Cap Rate. C.R.E. Shervin
+23 You know what’s weak and soft? Taking anything on this app serious while not being able to read a joke. Intern in IB - Cov
+23 My man, the earlier you come to terms with the fact that 50% of the people in this industry got here because their dad is also in the industry, another 25% got here because they went to the same private highschool as someo CRE
+23 How would you rate your head game? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+23 Structurally speaking, sellside (at least at top shops) will always be around as long as there are publicly traded companies (with human management teams) that engage in frequent capital raises/banking deals and some kind Associate 1 in ER
+23 *hands you a greasy napkin from last night’s chipotle* I would never deign to bring tears to those beautiful eyes, m’lady am_5
+23 Accurate. Entertaining. Excellent.   Prospect in IB-M&A
+23 5/10 could have been more build up boutiquetard
+23 In short Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+23 Just googled and posting the first result. monkey d.
+23 That sounds a whole lot like a meaningless circle jerk among JLL corporate executives.  CRE
+23 Here's how we typically look at and discuss hotel deals: Qualitative Aspects: brosephstalin
+23 You found her at a grocery store, and she's talking about your income...Women are a trip. Is she still working at the grocery store? I hope she owns it the way she's talking. Miracle1111
+23 Phenomenal rankings, wholeheartedly agree with the other commenters. Principal in PE - LBOs
+23 Honestly dw about. I think you should be fine, after all IU pedigree carries massive weight in these types of decisions. Matter of fact, I personally think you should consider recruiting FT at a place like Moelis. Intern in IB - Cov
+23 Only if you work at citi Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+23 MD: "I have some light comments" Translation: "You're going to be here all night" -- Intern4ever
+23 Y'all will constantly rag on diversity recruiting but nepotism is accepted as a normal practice. Think critically for a few minutes about your thoughts. Anonymous Monkey
+23 I recently investigated this issue, as I have feared the worst for my own family for some time due to my wealth, and inclination to flaunt it in my neighbourhood of Monaco, St Tropez, and Cannes. QuiltEmerson
+23 Is it just me who doesn't see anything wrong with telling people what you do, if it comes up in conversation? Just don't be a dick about it... "Oh so what is it that you do?" "I'm an investment banker" Intern in IB - DCM
+23 What attracts you to J.P.Morgan and specifically an opportunity in the Corporate & Investment Bank ? ChooseYourCharacter
+23 They usually ask for transcripts a few weeks prior with background checks. This is something they would rescind an offer over, it doesn't sound like an honest mistake I would start looking for a new job Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+23 ive gambled and lost a ton, so charity to the great city of vegas Jamie_Diamond
+23 So the major channels in the WM industry... wrapfee
+23 I spent some time in DCM at a BB. Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+23 It’s not that real estate is an “unpopular job”, it’s that the real estate world is an extremely small world with very few players at the high level. dealcloser
+23 Precisely. Most of the time your associate may be taking notes but you need to take notes for the times when the associate gets pulled onto another call or couldn't take notes for some other reason. VP in IB - Cov
+23 as a student at a non-target that sends like 15 kids a year to wall street, this is beyond spot on Intern in IB-M&A
+23 OP here. Before moving back to London my wife and I spent 4 years in Toronto and we absolutely hated it. Totally overhyped city relative to the cost of living. Anonymous Monkey
+23 Time that your parents have alive is never promised. If you feel like you can gift them the vacation without straining your finances, then I’d say you should go for it. Random Monkey Man
+23 COVID really stunted an entire cohort socially and intellectually. VP in PE - LBOs
+23 about 9-5 average hours, minimal weekend work.no firm on wallstreet with such high pay and a sensible WLB.  seniors really care about the junior team as well. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+23 Family is everything, ya'll. I didn't really realize this until my 30s.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+23 read this post as "man did I fuck a ton of frat dudes lmaoo" Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+23 The following will be nuanced, so please read carefully. Advice for Youngsters
+23 This is something 12 year old girls do at sleepovers except for 20 year old males mergelord11
+23 "Little Sheep" What is the wise WSO community's thoughts on the rise of independent/fundless sponsors as well as uptick in Family Offices? Layne Staley
+23 WSO deleted shit as well when several people exposed sexual accusations from Jeffries M&A team on young women. Now they do this, these scumbags probably are all paid off to delete it.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+23 Ride the wave brother. Welcome to the crazy bitch club. God's Sanest Cokehead
+23 Agree.  Guy was wiping his linkedin while it was being posted here and called out (meaning he was monitoring this thread) Pathetic. Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+23 Hire those with 0 experience and improve internal training practices. Watch resignation rates drop and retention skyrocket when you provide adequate training.  Consultant in Consulting
+23 I hope it works out for you but you don't have to seek confirmation bias on WSO monkey0114
+23 UMM PE 1) $40 dinner stipend if you are working past 7 PM (pre-COVID) but now past 5 PM 2) Ubers to and from the office are free after 7 PM Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+23 Did you lose or gain weight during your stint? bddjfj1345
+23 My guy we make six figures a year out of college. You're going to 'grass is greener' yourself into being miserable. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+23 All the people on here saying how horrible this post is don’t understand they were probably raised by wealthy parents and subconsciously steered into this direction. Ignorance is bliss I guess!!!! Intern in Consulting
+23 Go the physical route if you want to make a career with valuable, transferable skills. You will rotate around different departments, learning the ins-and-outs of the business. delayedresponse
+23 financeabc PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+23 The two biggest reasons for me are: VP in IB-M&A
+23 I think this is fucking stupid and predatory. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+23 Judging by the fact that you are basing your frat selection off of WSO, I would assume that you'll have more difficulty getting into a fraternity than the IBW. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+23 Not overreacting, well played on your part. Would avoid working there if at all possible, sounds like a snake pit. Intern in IB-M&A
+23 Because writing code to add a new dimple filter on Snapchat is truly world changing curiousgeorge21