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+22 I am asking you sincerely for advice and mentorship and such. I want to become an Investment Banker at Goldman and Sachs. Where would you recommend to find Investment Banker mentors at? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+22 A few random thoughts, which may or may not be helpful. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+22 I agree with this. It's a single internship. He probably has no idea how much to pay an intern, and if he knows you're poor (and loves you as much as you say), I have a hard time believing he'd pay you badly as an intern. brotherbear
+22 Everything is random chance not just your interview. Did you choose your parents? Did you choose your IQ? Did you choose the ways you are predetermined to be talented in some areas and not in others? basednontarget
+22 Totally cool and confident dude makes a thread about losers and absolutely slays.  Cool dudes use words like “forewent” and come up with weird romanticizations of 1960’s investment banking all the time. VP in IB - Cov
+22 Thank you. IsItREPE
+22 full disclosure - I just heard of meet kevin today so I could be dead wrong on my analysis below thebrofessor
+22 ROFL incorrectly using the word arcane... EverythingNicee
+22 Hey man. Not the same situation but I can relate a little. Left home when I was 10 for school and am now in country number 5, hopefully my last one. VP in IB - Gen
+22 I suspect you thinking of others as "ordinary people" has something to do with it Bruvver
+22 Based on this question I wouldn't be worrying about working in private equity if I were you boss cdnmonke
+22 Whoever made this has zero clue what they're talking about. Princeton is definitely white. No way in hell is UVA even remotely close to gold lol. And why tf is my alma mater Columbia in tier brown? dpt23
+22 You feel this way because it is true. Fidel Cash Flow
+22 The one that gives you a job offer redever
+22 Like its "our" bonus and not "yours" CATBanker
+22 I'm 6'1 and 186lb, i style my hair exactly like patrick bateman and i'm clean shaven, i exclusively wear hermes tie, lobbs cap toes and hamburger or eagle cufflinks to signify that i am american. bottombuckethardo
+22 what´s next in life? depends what you want. I can't answer that for you so I'll just tell you what I wish I knew and what I'm glad I was aware of once my income was good thebrofessor
+22 Masterz57  the  "woke" left is the worst thing possible for this country.   PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+22 Absolutely love that 'new patek' is thrown in with kids and MBA TooMuchLeverage
+22 Not even kidding when I say this.. but waterparks. My biggest guilty pleasure. They make me feel like im 8 years old. So much fun.  Fast and Fiduciary
+22 No, you dip shit. Most analysts get initial PE looks/interviews via headhunters, and the reference check happens after they get the offer. And guess what, candidates choose the people who get the reference call. chihayafull
+22 He's testing to see if you have what it takes. You have to fart back. Go to Chipotle tomorrow and order a massive side of beans and chug some protein shakes. Goya Beans
+22 Call FactSet about everything instead of spending hours trying to figure something out on your own when the support line can help you find what you are looking for in minutes (usually) Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+22 Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard. johnmadden00
+22 He asked for "no peanut butter," which doesn't mean peanut allergy. Peanut allergy calls for a completely different set of preparation steps, including cleaning out the blender and the blades for cross-contamination. capex fairy
+22 Overrated: your bank Underrated: my bank Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+22 For those in S&T a cab ride home Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+22 Nope VP in IB-M&A
+22 Is this a Haiku? Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+22 5 am - rise 5:05 am - ice pack on my eyes + cocaine + shot of whiskey 5:10 am - cold shower blasting either house techno, country, or 80s/90s rock PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+22 Doesn't he have his right to be pro-Trump and/or anti-vax? Isn't that completely independent of his job function?  throwawaybadabing
+22 I don't think people realize where their taxes actually go... On the federal level, more than half go to the military and healthcare. VP in PE - LBOs
+22 hi all, OP here. Thanks so much for all the kind responses and offers to help. I passed out a while after posting this. Had a really long sleep over the weekend. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+22 Yeah, it's tough to say. I think those of us who have mortgages have made out like bandits in the last year with our fixed payments and inflated dollar devaluing our debt. So it's a good time to have a mortgage. I quit this site because of censorship
+22 Evercore simp detected Prospect in IB-M&A
+22 Yeah except I use an ice pack, deep pore cleanser lotion, water activated gel cleanser, honey almond body scrub, and an exfoliating gel scrub (for the face) and maybe an herb mint facial mask Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+22 *Father and son are walking in the city one day and see a homeless man. They return home and the son asks if they should give the man some money the next time they are in the city. The father says: FinancelsWacc
+22 Why would that bother you? I’m always a bit surprised at these gender stereotypes (guess I shouldn’t be considering how often I see it). What makes you think men should earn more than women?  Investment Manager in HF - Other
+22 A top b-school direct to a corporate leadership position would give you similar resume cachet with the same result - potentially getting you into an ops management role even sooner than MBB, which would probably better set BreakingOutOfPWM
+22 Your title says VP in macro HF and you're asking this? MMPM
+22 We need more of this on WSO!!! StopProcrastinating
+22 does "play hard" mean going to club on friday nights and getting bottle service until you pass out (and maybe on saturday too if you don't have to work sunday)? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+22 I truly believe that a man like you who attended a top 10 Bschool and looks like the blessing of a human that Dafoe truly is, you could aim for a prestigious exit on the buy side. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+22 Since everyone on here is wondering: Chili's line cook makes $11 an hour SixStigma
+22 U fuck that guys wife or something? realjackryan
+22 listen to me and read this post carefully big kino sneed
+22 Did u hit TheBuellerBanker
+22 No this is a pretty safe and normal thing to do. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+22 God bless you - I am now a "Managing Director" Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+22 Downeastaredherring jos.a.bankhard
+22 I don't think those courses are necessary in the slightest. South Sea Tulip
+22 Living in the region, I think you can basically split major cities in these categories: 1. big important global hub (NYC, London, Tokyo), 2. EURCHF parity
+22 great question, because I have to answer this question all the time, I've given it some serious thought. I hope this helps. thebrofessor
+22 quick question for you: when did your gf break up with you and for how long have you been feeling like this? anytime you have stress in your private life it exacerbates stress at/from work. thebrofessor
+22 Reality: N0DuckingWay
+22 After three years, I had saved up about 30 months' worth of living expenses. This included 401ks, emergency savings, etc. Mind you, it was 30 months' living expenses, not 30 months' income. IlliniProgrammer
+22 iggs Can't believe no one has mentioned this yet - the student loan bubble FinanceBrah
+22 Next steps: dutchduke
+22 "guggroth93" Start lifting weights I can't recommend this enough. Layne Staley
+22 I'm a principal. I will generally talk to anyone that reaches out. More likely when I see they have good backgrounds. mechspech
+22 I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I’ll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+22 Well there is more than one herd when it comes to MBAs. Going into banking and consulting is every bit as much (or more) as following the herd as going into high tech. FWU
+22 Once stayed up for a consecutive 48 hours (which was itself preceded by a 20 hour day and 4 hours sleep), working the entire way thorough on a very taxing project with lots of details to manage. Fugue
+22 "Going Concern" "DickFuld" DickFuld
+22 "DickFuld" "Going Concern" Going Concern
+22 Now you understand why it's so hard to motivate yourself once you're rich. For what it's worth, you're not rich. I'd get that idea out of your head. brotherbear
+22 1.) you immediately made the thread political by using it as an opportunity to criticize globalism 2.) no one said to "bow down before the foodie God", this is classic strawman garbage 3.) he was a drug addict and got divo BobTheBaker
+22 Nothing to necessarily bite on, without living in NYC you'd never know. Nearly all of the office space in skyscrapers in NYC are in the Financial District and Midtown. BatemanBatemanBateman
+22 Well, let's look at the numbers rather than jumping to conclusions. I will start by assuming the revenue figures are legitimate. BobTheBaker
+22 I am about as much a fan of the Kardashians as I am of having molten-hot lead poured into my urethra. APAE
+22 Bryan Caplan published the recent book The Case Against Education where he makes a point about cheating in college. I quit this site because of censorship
+22 VAN PATTEN: Good formatting. BATEMAN: That's #0000B2. And the lettering is something called Century Schoolbook. McDERMOTT: Century Schoolbook? Edifice
+22 That there is only one path to get each job and if you didn’t do x, y, and z in order that it’s impossible to break in to ___ job. Moneykee
+22 Thank you for giving me something to complain about tonight. Works at Evercore
+22 "John Tuld" Currently a summer analyst at a LMM family office which makes private equity style investments. DickFuld
+22 Well we're not dying but we're not growing as much as I'd like and community activity hasn't grown much in a few years. WallStreetOasis.com
+22 other users in CRE are more astute than I am on the shortcomings with wework as a real estate investment, I worry about the CEO's behavior. he's treating softbank's money as a way for him to acquire toys. thebrofessor
+22 I've written on this topic pretty extensively, all I'll say is you can always find the usual suspects no matter the market environment thebrofessor
+22 Roles/Departments in a Large REPE odog @digitalimmortality.com
+22 1) When a professor says something that you disagree with, begin your rebuttal with “well according to the industry professionals at wallstreetoasis.com....” Kawhi Anthony Leonard
+22 "EUROPETARGET" About to pack up., It's 2am here. So far it's been ok. Team is alright, I like the other interns. KOL A
+22 Pump the brakes, this is a bad idea. Without coming off as a radical this system would benefit no one. Anyone who identifies as the socio-economic majority when it comes to culture or race will feel slighted. DontDiscountMyCashFlows
+22 This is a wonderful sentiment (I mean that sincerely) but it’s just not the reality for the vast majority of people today. School and housing are much more expensive and careers are much more competitive today. PeterMBA2018
+22 "rickle" So many things you can do. You young guns think that IB (or your first or any job) defines you. You'll learn it doesn't. Jamoldo
+22 "trustmeimanengineer"I think most people actually lose sight on the real problem. It's a mental health issue, not a gun problem. CRE
+22 Fuck networking with some 45 year old fuck who doesn't even know his wife cheats on him with the pool boy, can't use windows 10 and can barely walk to work before coughing out his lungs. leonardo dicaprisun
+22 "BlimpBananas" Don't know what the age range and distribution on WSO is Average WSO user: Pug
+22 I've quit a few jobs, but if I'm honest, I'm pretty lazy. I don't rely on working hard to get ahead. brotherbear
+22 Sorry this is just not true. Chicago and Boston markets are clearly still regional and the analyst pool there is likely 10x smaller than NY (maybe more). Quaneaser
+22 I think it's too late for you. Banks have already started recruiting for 2024 and 90% of the summer class has been filled already. Intern in IB-M&A
+22 Who would you rather be around 100 hours a week: A pimply nerd from Harvard who grew up playing the violin and chess in his free time with next to no social skills or a bright kid from that grew up playing sports and has e Intern in IB - Gen
+22 I usually don't post on this site, but I thought the original poster could use a wake-up call. Associate 2 in VC
+22 I like blackrock, I do a shitload of business with them, I've met their top strategists and been to their conferences (though not larry fink personally). they are a top notch firm and great investors. thebrofessor
+22 OP is clearly not a Chad if hes still referencing his alma mater's status in an attempt to justify the longest dry spell since the dust bowl. Deal Team Six
+22 "sushiboy" Hi guys I am interested TO TRANSITION TO a career in IB. ( I am applying to top 5 MBA schools in US and Europe. Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+22 I have a pretty good one I think. devul
+22 There's a lot optimism in this thread which isn't a bad thing but as a principal at MBB, here's some real talk. Behind closed doors, leadership is freaking out. ConsultingMonkey04
+22 It matters some. I'm not trying to be obtuse either, I swear. CRE
+22 I've been meaning to write a longer post about this, but the people who complain about bankers being idiots and analyst work just being glorified monkey work were either i) shitty analysts who were too lazy to go beyond th VP in PE - LBOs
+22 step 1) file for unemployment on your state dept of labor website - in NY you will get ~ $460/week for 39 weeks + $600/week thru July $1060/week is a pace of 55k/year (assuming the 600/week gets extended). ironnchef