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+22 What we're seeing is the spread of a destructive, wicked ideology that tells people it is moral to envy what others have when that is actually inverted morality. I quit this site because of censorship
+22 Not at a BB, but for my virtual internship, the hours have been as follows: 8:00 - Wake up check phone for emails (usually nothing, if there's something panic and run to my desk) Intern in IB-M&A
+22 Three is so much here that shouldn't have happend. No one should take their life over something like this. Still, there's a ton here that needs to be unpacked. Frieds
+22 I disagree that Q is the strongest. Intern in IB-M&A
+22 No one's triggered, You're short and out of shape because you're short and out of shape - not because you're Asian. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+22 Yep. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+22 Dementia is tough, but it’s also a mindset thing for the family. My dad developed dementia after suffering a stroke a year after I graduated college (he was an older dad; I was from a 2nd marriage). odog @digitalimmortality.com
+22 I'll provide the perspective of someone who went to a HF directly from a banking program, but whose peers / friends largely went to PE what feels like a lifetime ago. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+22 I was in a bit of a different situation than you as I was a May 2020 graduate who had their IB offer rescinded, and I definitely empathize with your situation. Prospect in IB - Gen
+22 Thanks for your response! Right now it seems like the IB gig is more appealing because I interned at the F15 company this summer and got a return. fantasticSams
+22 I like this post a lot. Well written too. Yes, this toxic culture exists and is not uncommon, but also team-specific. I experienced this, but rose above it by being entrepreneurial in my own role. loanboy043
+22 I can't agree with you on the COVID restriction thing though. This is just a stupid conservative talking point - of course we have the highest number of cases, we're the fucking highest populated state. Analyst 1 in S&T - Equities
+22 Hundreds of years from now, when human genetics and behavior are much more thoroughly understood, people are going to look back on the diversity obsession of the late United States as the ultimate example of dodo-tier suic Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+22 Probably not a popular opinion, but in my opinion work from home is the best thing to ever happen to banking. I never want to go back. big shot hopeful
+22 Really? God, how disconnected you are. The investment banking industry is f*cking broken to the bone and you guys have audacity to wonder 'how can we do better'. CEO in Consulting
+22 Couple of things to start out with: Stonks1990
+22 1) There are mistakes in every deck 2) It’s the associate’s (and up) fault for not checking 3) The client doesn’t look at 95% of the deck Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+22 From a 36 year old divorced, highly functioning alcoholic with a penchant for Colombian escorts: Ovechkin08
+22 First question - "So, you go to (non-target school) and interned for (global asset manager). Please tell me why the fuck your sitting in front of me." arb
+22 Seriously dude....pay your fucking tuition and buy your dad a rolex. That's sad man. NoEquityResearch
+22 Prospect in IB-M&A
+22 Hope that your dad is okay by now. doobry666
+22 Sounds like your VP was beat up a lot in high school. VP in IB - Gen
+22 It means you should take it a step further and shit on her desk. Aren’t the hints obvious? holdupyeah
+22 Index(match,match) all day, every day, twice a day. ThatGuyBalls
+22 That's why I always put like "xxx" in the BCC field so the message can't send until I remove it when drafting emails haha. NuclearPenguins
+22 I'd go ahead and round that puppy up to a 4.0. As long as you're lying anyway, why not go whole hog? OwwMyFeelings
+22 Add CrossFit and Veganism to that list. conrx
+22 Hardest Take: The office is an average show, at best a 5/10. FinancelsWacc
+22 read that as "will a goldfish depreciate?". Time to get off WSO. snortingcaffeine
+22 You're so dumb af0314
+22 Parental Net Worth / Annual OpEx and monthly Fights / BJs ratio. My golden number for the latter is 3. If I only have to hold my own in three shouting matches to get to that next succ I can hang in there. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+22 Nah nigga you gay Yourmomhello
+22 INTRODUCE YOURSELF YASS QUEEN!!! 👏🏾 Intern in IB - Gen
+22 Non-target here. Didn't apply anywhere, got 3 offers. Took GS. Dad is an MD - not sure that matters. doobry666
+22 White privilege is overplayed.  Economic privilege is a thing High iq privilege is a thing. Being an atheltic 6 foot 10 black guy privilege is a thing calvincoolridge
+22 you can retire immediately when you cash in the check for her life insurance when she “accidentally” falls off a nondescript cliff in Northern California 6969
+22 "dmw86" Same question as last year: how far can you punt a football? I never punt. Always go for it on 4th down. Deo et Patriae
+22 you are a retard Analyst 1 in AM - Equities
+22 Just going to leave this here... REPESailor2020
+22 8. High Schooler eventually fails breaking into IB so posts three times a week about the unfairness of diversity programs. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+22 the questions on this website get stupider every day... Yes, you have time for breakfast. People eat. It's just a bank, not The Island. Goldmonkey Sachs
+22 This is from an MD in Houston to an analyst who was trying to get seamless... Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+22 ... CornPlanter
+22 Why waste time say lot word when few word do trick? fuzzy_stocks
+22 the next billionaires in real estate will earn their fortunes by enabling short-term workstation rentals from dividing up long-term commercial leases. JChimp
+22 Only if you pump my AMC and BB more GS_Diversity_Analyst
+22 Not just California but many Democrat states are re-opening. This pandemic has always been one big political plan to tank the economy and blame the Orange man bad. WorldsGr8estKid
+22 I think your best bet without being weird is for your sister to just nonchalantly mention that her brother is trying to break into the industry. streetghost
+22 Let’s not maxi88
+22 Yeah, she's on her way now. Just left my place. Prospect in IB-M&A
+22 "Despite all the recent setbacks in my life (eg wifi being out Thursday afternoon) I am overjoyed to announce that I will attend Goldman's Virtual Insight Series". AndyLouis
+22 My god you're a dbag if you read that book NYCBB
+22 You are a female, therefore you are diverse by banking standards. Maybe it's not your credentials or lack thereof, maybe your story needs work and you're not likable. ItsTheSoggyBottomBoys
+22 Is this a troll post? You wanted to get into a TMT group b.c. of playing fifa, and your "hardship" is that you applied to a couple of banks online and received 3-4 rejections. This post has to be a joke. BigBankEnergy
+22 Bro your username is an abbreviation Synergy_or_Syzygy
+22 if i didnt have a baby, i would not give a single flying fuck about covid GoldenCinderblock
+22 Are you fucking retarded Crab Chiggins
+22 Nice try SEC petight
+22 Golf is not dying, but the folks who like to play it are. QuiltEmerson
+22 bruh you forgot the most important HR task protect the company from HR related issues / lawsuits that's the biggest reason they are not your friend. they are there to protect the company FROM you. consluttant
+22 Obviously. You're paying to have a good time with someone you enjoy being around. Don't overthink this stuff. CRE
+22 Saw a dude at the hot dog stand who was 20 cents short. Times seemed tough and so I gave him the change. Things worked out in the end after that for him as he got the hot dog. OnlineMoneyMan
+22 if you never had impostor syndrome you never shot high enough amirite boys GoldenCinderblock
+22 "Sizzling_Biscuit" "Hey Frank, I'm Kyle, nice tie!" you say. " He replies: "Thanks, it's Ferragamo". Goldmonkey Sachs
+22 And you know the specific group too! Dear Mr. RBC TMT MD, Through my regular market research of your sector I have found that it is very likely you will need additional junior support... OwwMyFeelings
+22 So you're the guy that advertises on my instagram every day frothy88
+22 You know who didn't get laid off? That guy with the perfect hairline whose been fucking your girlfriend behind your back and calls you "champ" when he staffs you on an all-nighter. Mr Perfect Hairline
+22 5 years of living in LA, and this might be the tipping point that will make a gun owner out of me. VP in IB - Cov
+22 ask Justine Tobin 6969
+22 Good lord, kid. Your entire life goal is to be a banking analyst and, without even failing, you have not only given up but are questioning if life is worth living? CRE
+22 Also, I don't want to hear a word about Biden's senility when we have Trump wondering aloud if we can drink bleach and shine UV lights into our lungs to cure Covid. Enough. Alt-Ctr-Left
+22 Funny how much overlap there is between the college conservative and incel crowds VP in PE - LBOs
+22 Nice troll - never seen so many buzzwords in a single post aljdljaldla
+22 average person: 10 to 12 average WSO member: 20 to 24 unleveraged average WSO member: none/virgin to 5 DaisukiDaYo
+22 "Armhoo1" Fye-nance Initially read this as Fiscal Year End - nance.... time for a break John Pierpont
+22 Ok "prospect" CRE
+22 "BankerLivesMatter" Screw Tinder girls. That's the idea. Tycho Brahe
+22 When a project "doesn't seem to scale" How about it's not gonna fuckin work instead The Diplomats
+22 Figures you'd have good luck picking up moms at a store - they always leave with useless trash they don't need Invest in Real Estate
+22 If your decision making ability has led you to literally choose a career based off how prestigious other 20 year olds on an online forum say a job is, I don’t want you anywhere near our judicial system. Prospect in Other
+22 dont fucking drag some poor girl into your cesspit of escapism and self-loathing you fuck you have years of work to do a girl will not save you only you will save you and guess what, that girl's gonna want kids, and now if GoldenCinderblock
+22 UT Austin Obadiah
+22 lose your virginity el bee oh
+22 How big of an ego do you have to justify an AMA as an incoming intern???? Get off this site and enjoy school before you start work. yahoo19991
+22 People still use blackberries in 2019? leonardo dicaprisun
+22 Ah! we could be neighbors Also Brooo, I'm a woman Zaho
+22 if 20 people reply or toss some sb;s I will tell story monty09
+22 Let this be a reminder to you junior guys/gals that your mental health and physical health are always more important than the job. Take care of yourselves guys. GreenspanAndHam
+22 This is like asking a pre med forum whether to go to Harvard med or become a nurse premia
+22 Trump is garbage though. It's not even a left vs right issue anymore. Fk Trump
+22 Equities in Dallas Carl Icahn't
+22 Michigan10483 is the only reason why theaccountingmajor isn't the biggest incel and dumbass on this forum ShibaSquad
+22 Active in central America. Biggest deal last year was the Sinaloa cartel done by their ECM group. sithlord69
+22 They aren't your troops, they didn't sign up for the military. monkey_brah
+22 Speaking of old fashioned, that's the drink I bought your wife last night :) theaccountingmajor
+22 "I'm coming right down." 10 min later "Joe's Shanghai?" "Dos Toros." "Joe's Shanghai?" "Mangia." "Fuck, I wish I ordered Mangia." CisSiberianOrchestra
+22 Sounds like something I'd say if I had slammed the kid with work the past week. KOL A
+22 ANALYSTS HATE HIM: 7 TriCKS TO become a PaRtnER at GOLDMAN SacHz in only SevEn yEaRS. 6969
+22 Civilization, because anything less than world domination is child's play. Whatever1984