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+175 Girl Rejects me because of my Bank MEME 11 2d
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+52 How to break into tier 0 shops/funds like Rentech/XTX HF 14 1h
+43 Is Joining PE still worth it? PE 23 3h
+39 New analyst: how are you thinking about learning to model when AI is getting this good? IB 6 6d
+30 No return offer - UPDATE. SCSS 7 17s
+29 Evercore poaches Baird DC Defense Team IB 17 5m
+29 Negotiating title for VP role? PE 21 17h
+26 Obsession with Prestiege JOB 15 2h
+25 Houston banking Gods ? IB 16 1d
+24 How cooked is Portfolio Analysis AM 6 1d
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+24 Alcoholism OFF 6 7h
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+23 Moving From Dallas to Charleston RE 26 46m
+21 How to explain short stint on resume PE 3 2d
+21 Best Houston Banks for Culture in 2026 IB 13 1h
+20 Starting out in Merchandising to Trading Desk. TR 6 4d
+20 Juniors getting incompetent due to AI IB 7 3s
+18 Normal for lateral process to go +2 months? IB 4 18h
+18 Corp Dev hours (PE-backed)? CF 5 3d
+18 Switching from AM at Normal Developer to Development at Nonprofit RE 1 1d
+17 Best way to move to NYC, LDN from Tokyo TR 7 5d
+17 Internal lateral from coverage to M&A (focused on coverage) IB 4 23s
+17 Being honest in Interviews? PE 1 4d
+17 Case Competition Experience on Resume RES 5 3d
+17 What’s one number you wish sellers disclosed before you spent time on a deal? PE 3 22h
+17 Q&A: From IB to HF in London to LO in Dubai. HF 7 3d
+15 Upselling yourself when you’re unqualified OFF 2 4d
+15 Realistic transfer options? IB 25 1d
+15 MBA Rankings 2026? MBA -> IB -> PE IB 15 5d
+15 How standard is weekend work in IBD? IB 6 1d
+15 UChicago advice BSCH 1 3d
+15 Discussion Transaction Experience in Lateral Interviews IB 3 2d
+15 Ducera Insights? IB 3 1d
+14 Choose UMM PE or AI Corpdev role PE 4 3d
+14 How Are Cornell 7 / GC Members Affecting Your Bank or Firm? OFF 5 4d
+14 FMI Capital Advisors? IB 5 10h
+13 Flagship Sector Team vs Generalist M&A? IB 8 2d
+13 LevFin to RX? IB 1 4d
+13 Are industry conferences worth it for proprietary deal sourcing? PE 4 12h
+12 BB Corp Banking vs startup JOB 1 18h
+12 Rates Vol TA -> FO Macro Sales? TR 2 4m
+12 Why Might BB/EB Not Return Most Interns IB 13 1d
+11 Secondaries Exit Opportunities PE 2 6d
+11 Grad Job Dilemma! CIA Analyst vs MBB vs TMT Equity Research JOB 4 29s
+11 JPM Morgan Private Capital vs. Mid-Tier IB PE 7 14h
+11 Barclays Corporate Banking Pay and Work Culture? INV 16 1d
+11 Are there any ways to find the intrinsic value of a bond/TL? CR 6 1d
+11 Freshman at Ivy Target — Rejected from All Finance Clubs. Advice? JOB 3 1d
+11 Del OFF 2 2d
+11 Business class flight tickets standard? PE 7 1d
+10 Am I jumping to the buyside too early? PE 5 4d
+10 Cornell (Econ) Vs Western Ivey BSCH 2 5d
+10 Lack of talent in IB! IB 15 20h
+10 PWP Piper deal terminated, ruined my chances with a girl OFF 4 1d
+10 What’s Harder? Residency (for Doctors) or IB Analyst Stint at BB/EB? IB 6 4d
+10 Do sponsors prefer bullet financing or amortizing debt structures in LBOs? PE 9 1d
+10 Top WF Groups IB 5 17h
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+10 CB or Tiny M&A Shop. Am I Ruining My IB Career Either Way? IB 14 16h
+10 On-Cycle Getting Pushed? PE 1 13h
+10 Vector Capital 2026 Updated Views PE 2 1d
+10 Take my price reduction b***h RE 6 1d
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+9 "Future of ABL in Private Credit - Growth Opportunity or Career Pigeonhole?" CR 1 5d
+9 PM is a dumbass HF 5 11h
+9 Internal lateral from ECM to cov IB 1 1d
+9 Stay or leave? HF 1 5d
+9 corp derivs sales in Canada - good seat or dead end? IB 1 6h
+9 Broaden CV, or stay at my job? PE 1 7h
+9 Moving from Electronic Trading Coverage to a Risk-Taking Seat? TR 1 4d
+9 Top 10 Mobile App Development Companies in Sydney, Australia CF 0 5h
+9 corp derivs sales in Canada - good seat or dead end? TR 1 6h
+9 Should I think about re recruiting? IB 1 18h
+9 Help With Cold Emails/Recruiting - Target School but no response JOB 3 2d
+9 Convicted felon AM 2 2d
+9 2 ct wedding ring | Luxury & Iced Out Styles Right Choice for an Engagement? FASH 1 3d
+9 Being on really good MM deals. Question PE 6 1h
+9 Master's in Germany + work in Germany/UK — is my plan realistic? JOB 1 2d
+9 Capital One vs. Raymond James JOB 1 2d
+9 Feeling trapped by a single summer of experience IB 1 1d
+9 What careers in finance have good international mobility? JOB 5 18h
+8 Worried about networking email response rate IB 3 4d
+8 NYC Froyo Spots as Investment Banks MEME 3 2d
+8 How to prep for PE interviews from MBB? PE 6 2d
+8 Overcoat ettiquete/color? FASH 2 2d
+8 ROGO Felix: Game Over for Grunt Work? IB 10 6m
+7 Tips for breaking into Macro RV? HF 3 2d
+7 Emailed Day After Superday About Decisions Coming (NYC MM) JOB 2 9h
+7 Bombed HH LBO Test PE 3 7h
+7 EQT to buy Stockbridge - thoughts? RE 2 3m
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+6 TCW- Associate Credit Analyst 3rd Round Interview AM 1 3d
+6 Lincoln VOG SA Interview IB 5 1d
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