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Do banks still test for THC in New York?
I know a law went into effect a couple years ago barring pre-employment THC tests in NYC. Banks are obviously in a gray area since many can be considered federal contractors to some extent, which would allow them to bypass this law. So my question: since this law took effect, have any of you guys...
Are firms still drug testing?
Interning at a MM and unsure if they'll drug test. The internship is now a virtual mentorship series and obviously there's a global pandemic. Are firms still making interns take drug tests? Were they even drug testing before the pandemic? It seems like a waste of time and resources to test for weed...
Are drugs really a thing in finance?
Are drugs really as common as it seems in the finance industry. People get the stereotype from movies like Wolf of Wall Street but is it just a stereotype or what?
What Daily Supplements to Take for Overall Health
Hey guys, Okay so, I am curious to see what many of you take as daily supplements (NOT WORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS), since many of you have demanding, stressful, tiring jobs, 60+ hour week loads (investment bankers, analysts, etc). You don't necessarily have to be in the field of business or whatever, I am...
Will I Get Drug Tested?
Got a 2017 SA position in SoCal. -Bud is legal in CA. -There are only a few other interns (
Drug test at jefferies
Does anybody know the time period when Jefferies usually conduct drug tests? Is it a few weeks after the offer or a few weeks before starting work? Will they give in advance notice? Thanks!!
Drug Testing at HSBC London?
Hello, I am applying for a job with HSBC London. Does anybody know if they test for drugs before hiring? I smoke a little here and there and don't want to screw anything up.
The rise of work doping
Came across an article about the rise of off-label drugs that students and professionals use to enhance productivity. Originally used for real medical conditions, drugs like Modafinil or Adderall are now popular even for healthy people as many try to seek an advantage in the work place. [quote]...
drug testing experiences at medium to large hedge funds in nyc
Got an offer, accepted, but have not started yet. Nothing about drug testing. In NYC . What are peoples experiences here? Is it always before the start date as part of the background check, etc.? Also, do any firms out there test first day, or first week, or sometime around the start or after? I...
Do it the Italian way
So it turns out Silvio and Ruby increased Itay's GDP by 5% YoY http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-05-22/cocaine-sales-to-boost-italian…
ATENTION ALL: If you have an app, call up your local investment banker today!
I imagine Buffet is sitting back, sipping a coke and laughing at all the retards out there today. I think this does nothing but provide even greater incentive for young app/tech companies out there to hit the "IPO Exit" button and get out before people realize what kind of shit they just...
Can You Be Limitless?
Admittedly late to the game on this BUT, much has been written around the interwebs (including an old forum post on this site back from 2008) of mental stimulants and miracle drugs capable of turning your average state schooler with a middling GPA into the next techno-wunderkind but one I want to...
How To Make $72B a Year, Save Lives, & Serve Justice
There's no way I could I could go through Fiscal Cliff week without sharing the following. We're desperate for funds? How about picking up the $72 billion a year that's going to criminal drug cartels? The United States accounts for only five percent of the world's population, yet we hold a...
Breaking Bad holy hell
What did you guys thinks about this episode? I personally think that the machine gun flash forward they keep showing, is some sort of redemption for Walt. I think he's going to try and save Jesse
Cocaine in Finance?
I have been traveling for the last 2 weeks and have regretfully been unable to do a lot of things, mainly work on my b-school essays. As I procrastinate getting back to work, I came across some information that got me thinking... In the new Wall Street era , characterized by increasing regulatory...
Drug use among NYC investment banking analysts
How prevalent is weed, coke and molly respectively among investment banking analysts in NYC? I know plenty of college seniors entering banking who blaze, and a few who roll or do coke, but I wonder if most people stop doing these things in college. How often do analysts blaze (while drinking on the...
Will I have to take a drug test for my finance job?
This depends on your firm, but for most large financial services firms, a drug test is a standard part of the background check. This is usually before starting your full-time or internship position. If you are worried about this, there's a very simple way to get around the drug test: do not use...
Broker's Life Ruined by One Oxycontin Pill
Mod note: Best of Eddie, this was originally posted on 8/9/12. This has me so mad I can't see straight. I'm going to do my dead-level best to ensure this post doesn't turn into a rant. For the most part, I've accepted how ridiculous, arbitrary, corrupt, and often evil the American justice system is....
Drugs To Fight Obesity, Heart Disease and Diabetes
Given a typical investment bankers lifestyle (particularly in the junior levels), I am always amazed to discover what new drugs people take to stay awake and keep performance up. This article discusses drugs that help fight the three common diseases people can get from a long term IB lifestyle....
Provigil - "Viagra for the Brain"
If any of you Monkeys were able to catch ABC News tonight, there was an interesting segment on this prescription drug called Provigil. ABC claims it is the "secret to success." Now, I am familiar with Aderrall; however, ABC news claims that Provigil has been used by many professional athletes,...
Milton Friedman explains why drugs should be legal.
Great discussions on why Milty thinks drugs should be legal. He covers damn near every angle.
Why is consulting such a large industry?
I'm obviously missing something crucial about either consulting, or the companies that hire consultants and was hoping someone could enlighten me. Why would a company need to hire a consultant in the first place? why don't they possess enough knowledge about the industry they operate in that they...
United States of Mexico??
Okay, so I ran across this article today which got me thinking. At what point does the federal government step in and do something. Not specifically about finding this guy's body, but about the massive amount of destructive violence that occurring south of the border?...
What internship would you take? Sophomore - mid year.
Alright I thought I had a position at AYCO lined up for a nice paid PWM gig during the year but after calling and offering me the position they withdrew the offer so I'm seeking other opportunities.. I've lined up interviews with a small AM firm and a commercial bank of sorts. The first is a small...
Drug cartel? Is it worth bothering applying from a non target?
http://www.scribd.com/doc/50723100/Mexican-Drug-B… I wish I could ball this hard.. I could deal with the risks if I was sitting on 30 billion in cash.
Tajikistan, a Frail Nation-State Amidst the New “Great Game”
The past two decades since the 1991 collapse of Communism have seen the Russian Federation and the U.S. involved in an updated version of the 19th century’s “Great Game’ for mastery in Eurasia over the debris field of the former USSR. Not surprisingly, Moscow regards its former colonial...
Ever thought about a life of crime?
Have you ever considered taking up a life of crime, not violent crime but something like a drug dealer or something?
Do Big 5 drug test?
Hey guys, current first year analyst at a smaller Canadian boutique shop. Have an interview for a lateral position at a Big 5 bank coming up. I don't smoke a lot but have recently. Do the Big 5 or other larger Canadian banks generally drug test new hires? Thanks
Wachovia Money Laundering
Here is an interesting story about Wachovia helping drug cartels move hundreds of billions. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/apr/03/us-ba… My first thought isn't about Wachovia but the sheer profitability of these drug cartels. Wachovia laundered 380 billion dollars for drug cartels. An almost...
ibanks drug policies
Have any of you ever had to take a drug test for your ib or any other financial service job? It seems like w/ such a stressful job you'd probably need something to help you relax, or if you need it, more energy snorrrrt any cool stories bros?
Meth Lab Found in Georgetown University Dorm Room
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/arti… wow
Money for nothing and the chicks for free
Thoughts? This may be old but still seems relevant. http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/08/03/how-much… In brief: “All we really want is to get paid and get laid." Now it seems that people do banking for 1 of 2 reasons: 1) Want to make a ton of money and then retire/move on to something more...
How many bankers smoke the chronic?
Okay, maybe Harold and Kumar isn't something to get my information from, but what percentage of bankers smoke do you think? Just because I knew I wanted to go in the military I never did in High School, and now that I am in I never have. I don't plan on doing it, but I sometimes think I am a little...
RBS Background Check
Does anyone know what is included in the RBS background check-do they drug test and when in the process? Thanks.
"Neuroenhancers" and Drugs for College and Banking
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/04/27/090… So here's a wordy article in the NYer that talks about the use of drugs for performance enhancement in school, the work place, etc. Most of us here are college kids or analyst/associate level bankers, so I was wondering what you all thought about...
Minor Drug Offense
Hi, I am extremely interested in a finance career, particularly investment banking. A year ago I was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia (for pot). I wasn't driving, I wasn't dealing, but it is still on my record. How will employers treat this during a background check? Is this a major black...
Adderal on Wall Street?
hey just out of curiousity, how common is it for people, analysts and otherwise, to take adderal and other comparable drugs without prescriptions. Is it just commonplace and accepted that people do it? Or is it more secretive and shady where if your superiors found out it could be a black mark on...
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