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+71 Got that dawg in us divockorigi_
+71 at equinox I heard a guy with a jefferies vest say "Jefferies? More like ASSfries" so very possible Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+71 I'd take a Gen Z frat bro over a millennial girlboss who grew up reading Gawker and Jezebel anyday. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+71 I would say there's probably going to be pangs of golden handcuffs that you'll deal with for a long while (but eventually you'll realise in a gut-feel sort of way the "wisdom" people spout about wealth not being end-all as setarcos
+71 BogotaLineman
+71 It's a slow day at work, so let me me share some of my favorites: Sil
+71 0.15 wsomonkeybrownucb
+71 Stunning and brave  Five Star Man
+71 No you shut the fuck up. REFinance516
+71 So I have spent a number of years reflecting on happiness, and how to "maximize" it. Anyone who embarks on a similar endeavor does so due to starting in the same place, one of extreme dissatisfaction. Deal Team Six
+71 I can't believe you need to ask a forum this. bankers are socially retarded Pussy galore
+71 “Sorry bout the jug glance “ lol AnalyzeANDchill
+70 Found the staffer Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+70 this is why my mf doesnt hire soft mbb consultants we only hire bricked up bankers Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+70 I sort of agree with this. Works at Citic Securities International （中信证卷）
+70 Why DB? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+70 People on WSO suck - for a forum where DEI is hated on because it "impedes meritocracy", you would think the same energy would be applied to outright discriminatory practices. eagerstudent
+70 Didn't know Shakespeare worked on Wall Street. Worth every word Analyst 3+ in HF - RelVal
+70 go to stern man, uchicago is a leagues better school but from the sounds of your post you could risk getting cooked academically. brodie0193847055
+70 You have to be a shitty ass person to fake diversity.  You have to be a shitty person to consider hiring based on immutable characteristics.  I quit this site because of censorship
+70 Brown Luchesse Cowboy boots, Levi 541 og denim, Tecovas plaid shirt, Carhartt vest, Stetson hat. (Houston O&G banker btw) Associate 1 in IB - Restr
+70 Sounds like Michael Scott and Jan... shmalo72
+70 You’ll eventually learn no one in life is as intelligent or important as you thought they were, including yourself. TommyPickles13
+70 HaRvaRd LaWYeR working at PjT Lol ok prospect Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+70 deal team --> seal team I'm here for this exit Intern in IB - Cov
+70 Vote JD Vance in 2028 if you want the right to say the n-word in the workplace again. MAGA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Partner in PE - LBOs
+70 TLDR: my dad is rich and I don’t want to grind so I work for him midwest_analyst
+70 Research analyst goes he covers "Gaming & Lodging" . I proceed to ask him about Nintendo. Pass the Mayo
+70 It could be worse. LiamNeeson
+70 I don't think there is anything wrong with light jokes. The jokes you described in your post are not really funny. David_Puddy
+70 I was asked this same question at one point last year and I panicked for a second, then dug into the recesses of my mind and pulled out: What concert costs 45 cents? LeveredBetaBoy
+70 I've seen multiple resumes thrown away for including their pronouns as well as people who put them on their LinkedIn get dinged. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+70 I want her to be absolutely retarded. Completely dependent on me. Borderline can’t feed herself. Then you can manipulate her into never leaving. She’ll do anything for you. Slowly erode her understanding of the world. Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+70 The move is to smoke a little weed during the pregame and then start drinking afterwards. Jahseh's Intern
+70 Found the undercover consultant TargetToNonTarget
+70 If he looked like Ryan Gosling the response from OP would be "OMG, this MD asked me out.  Look how cute/awkward he is lol.   should I say yes" Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+70 Some of us just prefer Gel Pen Morgan to Evernote mm-Monke
+70 No one: Random intern: hey guys so here’s my thoughts on bank rankings BananaCrazy3620
+70 MBA associates strike again! Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+70 Yes the same still applies you retard Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+70 Good luck w / Vista Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+70 Now imagine a dIvErSiTy kid with the same background and same suckiness getting that offer... Intern in IB - Cov
+70 I'd inform bb that you can no longer do the internship due to family issues. baddealflow12
+70 Bro as a third year analyst at one of the EB’s you mentioned my goal is to stay far from any deal with those guys. Give me a middle market private company sell side with the MD that’s unresponsive after 6pm. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+70 My advice--don't be that guy. Just update your experience on your profile but no need to make a whole post about it. I cringe when I see that stuff on my feed. IkeBroflovski
+70 I always wondered if anyone actually bought those super tacky Hermes belts... That alone is likely your problem. m_1
+70 Sorry to hear you were dinged during recruiting but there's always compliance. s.ratnasw
+69 Ur buddy’s uncle sounds like a retard Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+69 The discussion between these two people really sums it up. Winnfield
+69 This is ridiculous. If I'm working 80+ hours a week, probably on some bs work you created, then I don't need to skip the gym to justify my existence. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+69 Oil & Gas PE focussed on continued fossil fuel exploration and production or L/S HF analyst focussed on shorting emerging clean tech companies monkey0114
+69 The associate on 4 hours of sleep having to decrypt an email and read an m&a powerpoint Prospect in IB - Restr
+69 Great post, the preponderance of which rings true from my experience. Having been through this process on both sides of the table now, I have a few reactions: NorthSider
+69 I think your expectations - as an experienced employee - are not commensurate with the skillset of a first year that’s only a few months into the job. You should adjust your expectations. WagyuSteak
+69 have you thought about doing gay porn in an active role?  GS under Blankfein
+69 Well yeah… Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+69 NGL unc, me and the bruhs (the squad often runs trios) just wanna rizz up the NYU huzz with gyatts  but father said we ned to cop a job in IB. Paul_Owen
+69 Congrats on BofA Prospect in IB - Gen
+69 Fuck you, of course we should get to know what firm this is so we can avoid it? What is wrong with you? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+69 Ws in the chat Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+69 Benjamin Franklin is my loved one. IStonkYouStink
+69 Name and shame the firm. Sorry to hear, absolutely brutal. premia
+69 Good morning, my name is Emily Flitter and I'm a New York Times reporter writing about this matter. Please get in touch. emilyflitter
+69 Lol, this is legitimately one of the dumbest comments I've ever seen on this website. You sound like a college kid who struck out trying to break in to banking (not saying you are, just that you sound like one). InvestInYourShelf
+69 Get a hobby. You’re just experiencing a void because you don’t work all day. Fill it with more interesting and fulfilling things Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+69 Goldman can have a CEO who fails in multiple areas and is distracted by his side DJ gig, will layoff juniors by revoking key card access in the lobby, underpays said juniors vs street and yet all these prospects still simp VP in IB - Gen
+69 If yall are losing that much weight shooting around emails it sounds like it was some good weight to lose fatsos. Monaco Man
+69 Analyst comp is practically below the poverty line in NYC, you will not need to worry about saving vs. investing I guarantee. VP in IB-M&A
+69 6+ years of being able to use work as a realistic out for not hanging out with people who I didn't want to see slowcook
+69 The comment above is right, please rub one out and re-access. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+69 I went to HYPS and can't tell you the number of under-qualified classmates -- all white -- who got internships through family connections. hominem
+69 I feel like such a nerd for reading this but this shit is incredible Intern in IB - Cov
+69 If one bank fails we are all worse off. iggs99988
+69 Spending a couple of months shit talking my old bosses and then moving on with my life  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+69 This is what I'm going for. I need life to happen to me, it's not even about marriage or opportunities. I need to be somewhere where you know a piece of ass will just be there when I wear my Patek jhkfhdjk
+69 Just quit, fuck the deal. If they beg you to stay on, make them pay you your bonus today. Five Star Man
+69 If you live in a blue state you are nowhere near the end. If you live in a red state then congratulations, COVID is over. Lester Diamond
+69 Your situation is a lot more common than you think. With that said, common does not mean "don't worry about it because everyone does it". wintercoat
+69 Mid 30s here, and I hear where you're coming from. I think constantly about traveling and exploring the world. m8
+69 pls fix and resubmit. thx JohnnyLlamma45
+69 Yeah forty years of industry precedent were upended in two weeks it’s totally different now  sloppysteve123
+68 MF Partner/MD here. Ignore the WSO label. Principal in PE - LBOs
+68 Glad you could get that off your chest. Must have been weighing on you. Still wouldn’t have done that to some kid you barely knew. Taking_A_Step_Back
+68 Lol and what exactly does it say? See, this is the problem, both sides think that the other side are terrible people. Incoming Analyst in IB - Gen
+68 The point is that the sprint to traditional success is also a path to accelerated spiritual death - so the grass is not greener. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+68 Great question! I know how important these coffee chats can be so here is my two cents. When I was a junior in college I would always reach out to whoever I could to meet up for coffee. Flex_Seal
+68 Current Apollo Associate here. I assure you I get fucked every day.  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+68 Bro I love it. The gen Z’ers are breaking the stupid ass norms of this broken industry. If any interns are reading, keep doing this shit please. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+68 Putting the models together. VP in PE - Other
+68 chubbybunnyA Posse Ad Esse APAE
+68 Idk if anything will ever top “you’re the one fucking this cat, I’m just holding the tail.” VP in PE - LBOs
+68 If your boss is a female, you might as well quit right now.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+68 Make it "straight white / Asian males who invest" Prospect in VC
+68 Corporate Raider
+68 The guy who posted the strike thread has a bunch of UBS posts, so I don’t know if it was initially LowCaliberTalent
+68 Loving the 1 SB for 'Helpful', like something thinking "Fuck, never thought the wife would check them - great tip" The Pharma Guy
+68 *** If you read anything in this post, read the Third Point below*** I worked in valuation before coming into restructuring SunTzu
+68 Do you ride in cars ever? Ever flown on a plane? Ever heat your house with natural gas? Anything plastic products you own? VP in IB - Cov
+68 It's like an HR position but you're specialized in destroying the finance industry from the inside Prospect in IB-M&A
+68 Girls are attracted to providers. So the fact that your Mom is living with you is far superior in the eyes of women than the alternative of you having no job and mooching off your Mom. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎