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+640 When I was an intern once, had an MD go to Chicago to close on a deal that was heating up. Guy was very much so "new money" and didn't act like the conservative traditional banker. GridironCEO
+514 hopeful123 Recruiting isn't going as planned huh Prospect in IB-M&A
+471 If you are a female, I would like to congratulate you on securing a return offer. Intern in IB-M&A
+411 Dragon deez nuts over your face Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+409 How are you straight if you hooked up with a dude? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+384 You're probably fucked to be completely honest. You should have started the process much earlier. cloutape
+319 i guess if you can't hack it in banking you can't hack it in the world of made-to-order sandwiches crafted by experts with the freshest of ingredients. Eat fresh, scrub sloppysteve123
+307 Depends if my wife checks the credit card bills Engineer in Other
+305 This is how careers are made. kodi
+304 I don't know you personally, but I can confidently say you've never had a worse idea. Five Star Man
+256 A long time ago back in the aftermath of the GFC (disregard the title in my profile, I'm old) I had someone ask me a variation of this question. It was "If [our bank] were an animal, which animal would we be?" Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+256 Marry her dad chimpnotsimp
+254 bruhchain
+250 I am just an undergrad but this is very much my plan at the moment, a couple of years IB then switch into REPE (which looks like a really cool gig) then go home and have sex with you Steve Wibble
+249 Shut the fuck up pussy don't hijack the thread Intern in IB-M&A
+246 You should absolutely leave and pm me the posting to replace your role. Teller in Non-profit
+245 GS_Diversity_Analyst
+234 What's her IG @ Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+234 Let me guess, you're a UVA grad working in Real Estate in Charlotte making roughly $90k and you're excited about driving your new basic package model 3 to your next vacation in Charleston. Max Heiliger
+228 Ernest Hemingway - 'There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.' Pussy galore
+228 Honestly getting tired of this view that I'm seeing. Even today, in no other profession can you find the upward mobility and high starting salary that IB provides. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+220 relax with the "we", intern Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+220 I'm giving way more time to this post than I should: Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+217 PE Firm: "We invest in B+ companies. They have a lot of potential, but have some flaw that helps us buy at a discount (recent managment changes, disruption, etc.). Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+217 Sleep with his wife? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+213 Gotta be honest, I get pretty sick of this comment. We get it, you're sooo smart even IB isn't challenging enough for you. Maybe you can start by challenging yourself to do more than go through the motions. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+210 Get wasted tonight, watch a movie and sleep a lot. Tomorrow will be the time to snort an Adderall pill and get planning. Prospect in IB - Gen
+209 Dumbest thing I said was in response to the dumbest question I ever received. newyorkermonkey
+209 thebrofessor, I appreciate getting looped in this! wsa007
+208 Yeah, I'll come over the top again with another one. Why the hell are so many of you incels on this website now? Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+203 CL* not CV, pls fix - I expected more attention to detail from someone who dings kids for CL file names Associate 2 in CorpDev
+203 This has got to be one of the best topic headers to ever exist on this site Arroz con Pollo
+203 I'm a girl but thank you smol_depressedanalyst
+200 Ok it's time we admit that those 13 goldman analysts are fucking legends rezjopls
+194 There's a reason you're not at Blackstone, and it's not because of your Tier 23 undergrad institution; your MD was testing you and, unsurprisingly, you failed miserably. Non-PC Broker
+193 For many, its the moment they become a republican(after they see the post tax amount) Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+192 Friday night: drinks at a roof top bar. Usually $20-25 a drink, but thats what this industry is all about right, blowing excessive cash. Hit an upscale bar, then head to a club. Deal Team Six
+191 Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+188 Hey bro, they posted a rainbow flag and a black square. Citi CARES, ok? Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+187 Did you need to use your little consulting frameworks to figure that one out? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+184 Intern in IB-M&A: Minimum 800k Certified Investment Manager who Makes $500k+ - Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+183 / Anonymous Monkey
+181 *senior associate idaho
+181 I had my 10 year marriage anniversary this year, so here goes. Life in general is hard and people of all ages and marital status have struggles as time passes. Synergy_or_Syzygy
+179 YEs, it is very competitive, especially if you are at a non-target.  Some questions...and points.  You mentioned 3,000 emails, but honestly that's not too many over 3 years (if that includes simple Linkedin connection requ WallStreetOasis.com
+178 You don't give up. I3DCashStaffer
+177 I suggest verbalizing observations about the appearances of females in the office. imposter_syndrome
+177 Genuinely enjoyed reading this. Brutal situation I know, but a great inside look as to how the sausage is made. Appreciate the write-up. Business School in IB - Gen
+177 Also, I did say "no homo" so I'm good Mr.JoeBaskin
+174 Nobody: Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+174 it's called cocaine you moron guggroth93
+174 lmfao you sound like the type of person that I had to pretend to like when I was interviewing "I just signed my MFPE offer so I'm feeling thankful" Lord help us Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+172 **Interviewer walked into the room, picked up my resume, read it for 3 minutes in front of me without saying a word** CharlesCheese
+172 Do not take your life over this man. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. I can't imagine what you're going through, but I have had people close to me take their own lives. oceandrive
+169 The answer to this is absolutely relative. numbermassager
+169 Nope, both interns were male. What made it even better was that one of the the female analysts was in a relationship with an analyst from another firm. el bee oh
+168 Yeah I hate liberals significantly more than I did before sloppysteve123
+167 Feel like this has been answered a million times but since we're all stuck in quarantine I'll lay it out for you simply. Quaneaser
+165 If the bank wanted you to have a girlfriend, they would've issued you one MaddCow
+165 Look at the forecast model and see how it is built up.  Do you have any breakout on a segment level?  Can revenue cleanly be broken down so that you can isolate price vs. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+163 How dare kids not try to network with the all mighty baddealflow12, this industry is not what it used to be. the_inquisitor
+162 Nice try, IRS. HuskySized
+162 - Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+162 Wtf did I just read lol Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+160 Intern in IB - Gen
+157 Look at yourself in the mirror with all your free time and ask yourself where you went wrong in deciding this was worth posting Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+155 Ok - you can continue to have regrets and feel bad about your situation or you can take ownership of this. I've been where you are before. Arroz con Pollo
+155 Are you fucking kidding me? Get the coffee and shut the hell up. SECfinance
+155 Same thing happened to me bruh. I'm blacklisted from Lizard and Nevercore. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+154 Yes, OP is a motherfucker. VP in IB - Gen
+153 Here's the TRUTH: Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+153 Here's what I usually say: "Hi, [insert woman name]. My name is FTPinsider and I am an INVESTMENT BANKING ANALYST at FTP ($140k as an1 btw)." Usually they say: FTPinsider
+151 Think I will get a return offer but don't know if I will accept. Went into finance for the hookers and cocaine and all I got is they/them's. pronouns_are_for_incels
+148 No, what if she dumps you dumbass? CEO in PE - Other
+148 True. Anonymous Monkey
+148 A few things here and advice for younger posters. This is a great post because this feeling is real, very common, and sucks! Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+146 In '87, Huey released this, Fore!, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is "Hip to be Square", a song so catchy, most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. TacosDeLengua
+146 I know countless students that could blow all you target kids out of the water with all that they have done to break in. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+145 Did she take her boyfriend's name? JonnieMac
+144 Great post and nice to see someone with some experience weigh in on reality. As someone quite a bit older, I've seen the randomness you describe many times over. rickle
+144 That moment a democrat becomes a republican iggs99988
+144 One that isn't doing seamless right now Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+143 you are fucking idiotic Intern in IB - Cov
+142 $100MM by 35. $10 by 40. CRE
+142 yeah if this was Walmart Staff Oasis then he'd have a valid point RE-PE
+141 literally everything makes women uncomfortable. fat people make women uncomfortable. frankly, women make themselves uncomfortable. yes, women have way too much power. xgozax
+140 Not me but a friend of mine; Jaxom
+140 Dated a girl once whose dad had 9 figures. Not sure if he even finished college, started some manufacturing businesses. Retired in his 50s to travel the world. Angus Macgyver
+140 I mean are you proud you did this? lost_canadian
+140 These dudes are fucking cancerous leonardo dicaprisun
+139 Just be a chad and beat your MD's ass Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+138 Sinking ship better than open water. Polar123
+138 because I, like everyone else in this industry, have no clue who i am and what i want, and i'm too addicted to the lifestyle to get off without a plan Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+138 Interviewed at Goldman after my freshmen year for some diversity summer analyst role, this was in my prime years before my GPA went down the toile GridironCEO
+138 EV / Nuts Busted Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+138 Oh, come on, give him something to work with. mmpewso
+137 Had a phone informational, which went smoothly for the most part. wynd93282
+137 Winter = Fintech storyofmylife
+137 In college people are liberal and all for "rights", whatever tf that means. After graduating and we see how much we get taxed we then become republican. Welcome to life. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+137 Patz, welcome to Wall Street Oasis! I'm sure a few high school seniors will be here shortly to offer your wife some great advice on making MD. Guest1655