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+23 There's too much here to fully respond to, but the Muslim Brotherhood is designated a terrorist organization in Egypt, where it was founded, and in other majority Muslim countries around the world. I quit this site because of censorship
+23 Honestly, sounds like the problem is you. This is the take away I got from your post: AllDay_028
+23 As long as you don't start criticizing people for drinking at an event or happy hour themselves or spouting self-righteous platitudes about why you don't drink, most won't even notice or care. Xiiixiii
+23 No offense, but sounds like you're the problem. You didn't say one positive thing about anyone in that story. RobberBaron123
+23 "mj800" Thanks for taking questions! Deo et Patriae
+23 You're thinking very narrowly and like a banker who's made too many EBITDA margi BillyAckman
+23 "Dances with Dachshunds" "Since 2014, as discrimination in America rises based on race, religion, sexual identity, and national origin, U.S. IlliniProgrammer
+23 If the fund is getting a full 2% for mgmt fees, that's only $1mm a year. With 10 employees, that's $100K per employee before you've paid rent and any other expenses. mtnmmnn
+23 Don't let a woman intimidate you. Instead, fight back. Leer creepily and awkwardly flirt with her. Get drunk and grope her at the Christmas party. Anonymous Monkey
+23 -Crashed a sport bike going 90 on a 25 drunk in the rain. Broke my neck and arm. Walked out of the hospital the next day. Threw away my neck brace because it was itchy. GoldenCinderblock
+23 There's absolutely no right or wrong. Both are necessary to succeed on the Street. catthegreat_accountclosed
+23 Ha to call it a success would be a stretch. I would need to do well consistently (in terms of coming up with ideas) for at least 5 years before I start thinking in those terms. roversam
+23 I fucking love it. I have this mental frame of everybody in this industry is a total killer with 4 internships at Goldman and a degree from Ivy on some prestigious scholarship. itsanumbersgame
+23 There's an infamous asshole former CFO at the company I work at that was universally disliked across the finance groups. Some of the horror stories are insane, absolute jerk. thexfactor336
+23 "joshuabaruch12" Are you talking about financial derivatives or the math one? Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+23 This would bring me great satisfaction. The recruitment process at large firms is broken. The internet reduced the search costs in the search-theoretic problem of matching possible employees with possible employers. brotherbear
+23 1) Yes, the kids going into careers like IB and consulting disproportionately come from wealthier families. Angus Macgyver
+23 I mean, it was completely obvious to anyone with a sober mind that the whole thing was hoax from start to finish. Esuric
+23 1) Try and get into the office earlier anyone else in your team and leave later. YoungDumbFullOfRum
+23 I must say, those qualifications you mentioned don't help distinguish your choice in any way. It qualifies you for either but that's it. Distressed Industrial Buyer
+23 On my second last day in banking, I “reclaimed” my tombstone - that was rightfully mine - from a VP. It was a 20bn+ transaction on which I had spent 8 months of my life including Christmas. ibd-london
+23 While this proposal would personally affect my employment prospects I can't deny that there are a lot of negative effects of private equity that likely offset most of the positive ones. dlrulz
+23 I understand the logic, but ultimately it sounds like you’d end up with a group full of workaholic psychopaths who have no problem shoving their competition into that 20% bucket. Pug
+23 If you aren't walking through a DCF by the age of 7 then IB isn't for you. leonardo dicaprisun
+23 Is this post a joke? Fugue
+23 An MD, an associate, and an analyst are walking on the street and one of them trips over a magic lamp, releasing the genie. earthwalker7
+23 INSEAD alum here from about 10 years back. Will give my opinion. trailmix8
+23 I would just recruit aggressively for the buyside on-cycle. The process is so early it nowadays it will probably be done by the time you have barely hit the desk from training. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+23 Great thread, @earthwalker7" In the meantime, there are also tremendous things that could have helped prevent the spread in America and can still help in the next pandemic. Remember, it isn't if, but when. CRE
+23 A couple points - Gift baskets and prayer. Mogul Khan
+23 No. The only higher place than private equity is heaven. The years spent in private equity will stand as the magnum opus of ANY financial professionals life. QuiltEmerson
+23 step 1) pull up to New Jersey gas station step 2) tell gas station attendant “look at me, look at me, I’m the captain now” and command him to pay you $20 for filling up your tank because oil prices are negative now step 3 6969
+23 - Intern in IB - Cov
+23 Are you seriously stupid enough to think they do not have outside checks in place to make sure this doesn't happen? You realize Compliance exists, right? Works at Point72
+23 Quite a few, mostly going back to when I was interviewing for undergrad intern positions when I was totally clueless, but even some even during my MBA: IB analyst at midtier IB: Director in AM - Equities
+23 Hello. APAE
+23 Ironically, I think tech is what finance used to be, and may be even better. Incoming cfa level 1 charterholder
+23 From what I have seen so far: - another victim of police brutality; - legitimate protests; - protests hijacked by looters and antifa, big corps like Target, Nike and McDonald hit, low income neighbourhoods also most affect neink
+23 working a finance role for pornhub.  Pornhub parentco (Mindgeek) is actually very acquisitive. calvincoolridge
+23 So far, about 10% of the US population has been infected. Oh, you think it's actually higher than that? Fine, let's say 20%. For herd immunity, you need 60-70% of the population infected. VP in IB - Gen
+23 Short answer, no. Long answer, it could be better than the alternative routes to doing your own thing. Let's look at how it won't help you first and then how it will. How it won't help you: Fred Fredburger
+23 100% agree with breaking up big tech, America’s societal fabric has been destroyed by Facebook induced polarization. 6969
+23 a rallyally
+23 Yeah. Being a PM and analyst are two different skill sets. It's easy to fall back on what got you here, which is being a good analyst. It's a bit of a crutch. hominem
+23 One truth about human history is that older generations will complain about younger generations. ChanandlerBingo
+23 Same shit as 2019. Start strong with plenty of goals, plateau around August by holding on to a few of them and start saying "Fuck it, next year will be better" by November The Pharma Guy
+23 Did you not learn from Dababy lol? backtoback
+23 Well at least one right here. Prospect in IB-M&A
+23 Where I live and toilet paper. I never go cheap on either. CRE
+23 lmao amount of comments so far says it all Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+23 Maybe he's also just good at his job too Nightman Cometh
+23 Tech is a meme and grossly overhyped quasi 5.0 bullshit. WeWork and SoftBank just proved it. Relax. Whenever I read the words "We use AI / ML to ... " I close any About Us monopage and take a mental vomit. Heartcore
+23 lmao why do these numbers look like league of legends patch notes Lukewarm Potato
+23 Deleted Tommy-Cruise
+23 Dirty martini, stirred, ketel one, blue cheese olives, be sure you say "make it filthy" and wink at the waitress when you order. If it comes with two olives, send that shit back. Bluestar_Airlines
+23 We need to rile up WSB to short GS and close the loop on this big fuck you to Wall Street. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+23 Calling BS on this.  Nobody joins three jobs at once. Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+23 List of things you need to do in 2020: Get a life Make some friends Lose your virginity Good luck! Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+23 I'm sure you asked pretty unprofessionally, but I do think it's absolutely ridiculous that it's considered unprofessional to ask about pay. Like bruh, I'm here for a job, not to volunteer. dklfjsdlkjfslkdjfds
+23 Top MM(think Instagram CEO/Peloton) in regional office (west coast) pelotons: 1 Intern in IB - Cov
+23 "famejranc" there are a smorgasbord of investment opportunities with a higher NPV than having a wedding brb, dumping my gi Developer in RE - Comm
+23 Username checks out  Intern in IB - Gen
+23 Because we want to fit in. CollinMcC
+23 Looking at the last bullet point, construction worker sounds right up your alley Monty Burns
+23 I say you flip a coin between the above comments Monty Burns
+23 KA Alabama hazes pretty hard. FratLord
+23 7am: standing on desk screaming at analyst bullpen with coke residue on my nose  9am: squash at the harvard club prospie
+23 What’s a holiday ? exlurker
+23 VP in IB - Gen
+23 the debate structure you have described is one created by white people therefore it is part of the system of systemic racism and by attempting to preserve it you are preserving white supremacy denniscelery
+23 Cuck Handler should shut his dirty whore-mouth and purge himself and his butt-ugly mongrel spawn from all social media. Intern in IB - Gen
+23 should i fuck adriana lima or candice swanepoel. guys this is urgent Flurite
+23 Cocaine. doobry666
+23 Lmfao if you really think robinhood is doing this in the best interest/to protect retail investors. You’re fucking retarded Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+23 Yale, and thats coming from someone at Ross Intern in IB-M&A
+23 Open toe if you have exlurker
+23 As an Asian: because I wasn't smart enough in HS to study law or medicine so finance is my redemption path in the hopes that father and mother can finally be proud of me. Intern in S&T - FI
+23 They're around, probably just ducking when they see you come around haha. VP in IB - Gen
+23 You sound fun Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+23 I guess wearing a seatbelt wasn’t a key principle of his Nudnick McMooch
+23 You and I have equally important majors. TheArtMajor
+23 Terrible situation for the employees involved, but a good reminder for all - never have any sort of loyalty to a firm as they will not hesitate to fuck you if it’s in their best interest Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+23 "She continually takes jobs she's too smart for" That's probably why she's dating you, ain't that right bud? Sunshine Funshine
+23 Comrade, that must be some strong stuff you're smoking.  Biden nailed his speech last night and trump is slurring words virtually every time he speaks.  trump has demonstrated his incompetance this year in a disa VP in RE - Comm
+23 Fuck the MD's daughter. Somebody I know actually did that. Prospect in IB - Gen
+23 I hear lying to someone's face is a key skill in IB, maybe she's great at it George Kush
+23 As soon as they hear your shaky voice uttering, "Who- Whose on the line?" they'll know exactly who you are Deal Team Six
+23 https://www.theamericanconservative.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Gett…</a" alt="alt" /> Let me stop you right there sir Associate 2 in Acct - Other
+23 What type of senior brags about getting 5 hrs of sleep and expects his junior team to have less. How pathetic. Not a good look for PJT. calvincoolridge
+23 Ive totally been there. calvincoolridge
+23 Worse than subprime MBS EBITDAdjokes
+23 I first heard that one from your mom. Weird. VolSurface
+23 Ideally, the only way you'll get screwed by going to Alabama is at the hands of some big tiddied, corn-fed country blondes. Tom Bwady
+23 I would stay away from Lincoln International... monkey_brah
+23 At the end of the day, none of you really care about the poor students or the international students. You just want a guaranteed return offer Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+23 yeah there is absolutely no way MS recovers from this. their days of being a BB are done. wouldn’t be surprised if they go under or are bought out by Moelis or something at this point sixshooter69
+23 1) Be OP 2) Get job at Grant Thornton on Transaction Advisory Team 3) Think that you work in banking 4) Lie about hours worked 5) Write this article realjackryan
+23 Moelis installs tracking software on the analysts computers to make sure that they are working past 4 am every night 6969
+23 Cocaine, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Pornhub Jamie_Diamond
+23 I always laugh at how everyone in this forum considers themselves such an "alpha". adapt or die