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Really sad to see JPM’s $3 trillion of assets take a hit like this. Praying that Jamie Dimon will be ok🙏
Incoming Analyst
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IB - Cov
+21
pov: OP’s secret gay boyfriend plays lax at uva
Analyst 1
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IB - Cov
+20
Pride goeth before a fall- let’s finish the semester strong and remain humble.
GekkoOnTheWall
+20
There’s so much more to life than this career. If you look on here there’s about 10 posts a day talking about how miserable people are.
muh_knee
+20
Who are you trying to convince? Us or yourself?
Investment Analyst
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PropTrad
+20
I had two in IB at BBs. You're about to have zero. Hope this helps!
Analyst 1
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IB - Gen
+20
Justice for the associate!
Analyst 1
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IB - Gen
+20
This is pretty stupid. Don’t hire a kid that had nothing to do with this because he happens to works at BofA?
Analyst 1
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IB - Cov
+20
First of all, congratulations. It is not a small thing to do well at a top company and get into a top MBA program.
CRE
+19
You’re right. Banking Tier List: 1. MS/GS/JPM/CVP/BGL 2. LAZ/PJT/EVR/GUGG 3. Q/BAML/FTP/Blair 4. Citi/UBS/Solomon 5. MOE/BARC/Ducera
foursigma
+19
I’ve been using WSO for 10+ years, if not 15+ years, and WSO’s off topic forum mirrors political and cultural shifts in business society at large.
CRE
+19
I used to also want to be a military officer given the cool uniform and the societal clout. But realized not worth it due to how retarded our foreign policy is.
Associate 1
in
PE - LBOs
+19
TikTok is not a FinTech
Analyst 1
in
IB-M&A
+19
Make sure you get in Fri-Sun If you're lifting, keep any supplements you use (protein, creatine, etc.) at your desk Get comfortable with squeezing in whenever you can.
surfsup34
+19
Can someone explain to me how there is no media coverage of this?? Is the cover up that blatant?
stinkmonk
+19
Agree if ur really ambitious, maybe talk to a girl who doesn’t share your DNA
Intern
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PE - LBOs
+19
I'd be very careful going on the record with the NYT.
Analyst 2
in
IA
+19
Imagine having $100M+ and the only place to go for advice is WSO. Rough times
Associate 2
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PE - LBOs
+18
Just sent a note to a prominent politician and former lawyer requesting investigation into the matter.
StandOnPrinciple
+18
I pray to god you’re not joining my firm. You are the type of dweeb who didn’t get stuffed in enough lockers in high school—you don’t belong at CVP, or any investment bank, with that attitude.
Lehmanade
+18
Why are you putting energy into this shit. 😭
Intern
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IB-M&A
+18
I think agree with the comment above. I think it’s always been a “front office role”. Currently an IR VP at an MF (focusing purely on LP relationships/ Capital raising).
VP
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PE - Other
+18
Congrats on Jeff Cap Mkts
Analyst 1
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IB - Gen
+18
This forum is sadder that Jim Donovan is off the market.
m_1
+18
Forgot to add - I’m with Reuters.
milanavinn
+17
>unsolicited career advice from an asset management intern
am_5
+17
Qatalyst with $59 billion volume on 6 deals total.. holy fuck
Analyst 2
in
IB - Cov
+17
I'm a reporter with Fortune magazine and am interested in covering... anyone willing to chat?
sydneylake
+17
"Experienced management team with decades of experience and a killer instinct to drive results"
Associate 2
in
PE - LBOs
+17
Hey man white guy here. Sorry I inhabit the earth.
tywhewhf
+17
From someone in MF PE right now…
Associate 2
in
PE - LBOs
+17
Bud do you really think this is the right moment to be shilling for management
Associate 2
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IB-M&A
+17
Not too IB-specific, but there are a few things to keep in mind for the corporate world: (1) Slow and accurate is better than quick and messy
FinnesseGod
+17
Congrats on RBC
Intern
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IB - Cov
+17
Oaktree as well
james55
+17
Honestly should just make a new thread with your suggestion. There’s so many comments on this thread it’s hard to tell if it’ll get the visibility that’s required, especially since this is the right strategy.
Associate 1
in
IB - Gen
+17
Touching grass
Analyst 2
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IB - Cov
+17
Unnecessary man delete this. Fucking up the banker image even more
Associate 2
in
IB - Cov
+17
Congrats on RBC 🥳
Analyst 2
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IB-M&A
+16
I'm a reporter with Fortune magazine and am interested in covering... anyone available to talk?
sydneylake
+16
There is a Georgetown intern at CVP this summer; he is bound to excel , given his outstanding performance at RBC the previous summer.
Intern
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IB - Restr
+16
Kids like him don't prep, get interviews bc target, go 0 for 10 and complain on WSO. Agree it's a skill issue.
Prospect
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IB-M&A
+16
Seems like you are recreating a "jump on the latest theme"/"momentum in well followed names" strategy.
PM
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HF - Other
+16
Just want to wish you all luck here. Remember, a few years ago a few Goldman juniors compiled a PPT and because of that (and other factors) we all got pay increases.
Analyst 3+
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IB - Cov
+16
Cascadia Capital
Analyst 2
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IB - Cov
+16
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Associate 2
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IB - Gen
+16
Genuinely curious, why limit strike to BofA juniors? Would think all of Wall Street is overdue for reform at the junior level.
VP_Coverage_IB
+16
I will simply not care because technical analysis is fake?
Research Analyst
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HF - EquityHedge
+16
For me, I worked hard every day, made sure to be super polite and always was the last to leave the office. I bonded with my team, bought everyone drinks after work, and always took notes. As a result, my Dad (who works a
Prospect
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IB - Gen
+16
Formar Investment banker from Brazil here. I've worked in IB for 8 years and now I have my own boutique/small IB firm. Trust me: The culture CAN and SHOULD be good.
lucaslisboa
+16
Rare LowCaliber W
Assistant
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Non-profit
+15
They serve as good staring objects but I gotta get back to work unlike them.
JMac27
+15
Wow I really misread that title
activism_no_not_ESG
+15
The work / culture was tough when I was at the firm. Usually a number of us volunteered to be the sacrifice
apollothrowaway_vF
+15
Congrats on PIMCO!
activism_no_not_ESG
+15
I’m a freelance writer on Substack (platform that encourages free speech) with over 30000 subscribers.
freelancereporter
+15
Good luck -- cheering you all on.
Analyst 2
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IB-M&A
+15
This is not an "intern" thing. This is a corporate/professional setting thing.
nutmegger189
+15
Didn’t happen - by your own post history, you are still in school struggling to get a job even as a diversity hire(!).
am_5
+15
BofA regl —> harassing women —> LMM FIG boutique! Really excited
Intern
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IB - Gen
+15
Simply put, DEI recruiting is discrimination based on race and sex, end of story. I am anti-discrimination. Are you?
willingtolitigate
+15
Congratulations on your offer – well done!
Tamara_S
+15
Isn't there an EB that specializes in financial technology? I think they pay their AN1s 140k base so they must be the best for this type of deal
Mr. Disagreeable
+15
Moelis LA is the best LA shop and places really well. PWP LA has been expanding. They have some really strong MDs and seem like they’re a great team.
Incoming Analyst
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IB - Cov
+15
such a bad low iq boomer take lmao
VP
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IB - Gen
+15
Fight On! ✌️
Intern
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IB - Cov
+15
That’s not the point. Super ignorant to say we should be worried about our own jobs because we are advocating for the absolute bare minimum working conditions.
Analyst 2
in
IB-M&A
+15
Maybe you can too be something one day. Sounds like the Wash U motto
Prospect
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IB-M&A
+15
The VP won't say word for word "hey, work 100 hours". The VP will just ask you for work with tight deadlines you must follow and create a sense of urgency.
Loup-Man
+14
Least annoying Georgetown kid
Intern
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IB-M&A
+14
Agree 100% with OP.
Associate 1
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IB - Cov
+14
Have you tried the Royce Du Pont negotiating technique?
Prospect
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IB - Gen
+14
It says it gave her actual brain damage. She deserves it and its pennies to JPM
Analyst 1
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IB - Cov
+14
Mind sharing your firm’s name so I know to insta delete any deals from y’all that hit my desk?
bigleague23
+14
Most "simple" LMM businesses at auction are the product of a person's life work. Take a "simple" business services platform as an example - e.g. commerical plumbing, HVAC, landscaping.
yeahrightbuddy111
+14
Because DEI is blatant race-based discrimination being enforced by the same people that always cry about how bad racism is and has only become more prominently shoved down people's throats as time has gone on. If you're to
PrivateTechquity 🚀GME🚀
+14
I knew this was a LowCaliberTalent production before I even clicked on this thread.
asteroid
+14
Warren Icahn
+14
Any reasonable adult who has seen finance hours knows what it is. And all of us are calling for support to the family and an investigation into the group.
WallStreetOasis.com
+14
Was that wrong? Should I have not done that? I tell ya, I gotta plead ignorance on this thing because if anyone had said anything to me at all when I first started here that that sort of thing was frowned upon...
MMBanker14
+14
Congressional hearing
richieefflee
+14
You say LA/SF is 100x less impressive than NY yet your most recent post is.... Shafted For SA 2025 Recruitment. Next Steps?
Prospect
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IB-M&A
+14
bro burned out after 2 months lmao
Associate 2
in
PE - LBOs
+14
Since everyone likes to think about right-tail events, let's think about a SUCCESSFUL ~15 year career at tier 1 fund(s) - so either a good team at a platform or a somewhat scaled single manager not facing the same structur
Analyst 3+
in
HF - EquityHedge
+14
WSJ here, reach out whenever.
alexander.saeedy
+14
Most normal DCM banker
Prospect
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IB-M&A
+13
Unrelated to your comment but I just want this to be one of the first seen posts. This is a great initiative but can we actually take a look at OP’s (bronzbomba) comment history?
Associate 2
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IB - Cov
+13
If the family has asked for the content to be removed, it should be removed.
Senior Consultant
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Consulting
+13
If you haven’t figured that out, I doubt you were CVP material to begin with
Intern
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IB - Gen
+13
The reality is there are dozens of factors that impact hours so you usually cannot flag one single thing.
CompBanker
+13
Comp and culture aren’t as great as this forum thinks. Comp is fine especially given the hours, but nowhere near top of the market.
Associate 1
in
PE - LBOs
+13
Bump good luck guys
Intern
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PE - LBOs
+13
I am a mentor and a VP on the buyside and I have seen multiple mentees (both WSO and elsewhere) complain of similar experiences.
kuroganekuro
+13
1. Attitude as others have said. Keep a fucking smile on your face. Never complain about work even to other interns (everyone can probably hear you). Be happy to take on more work. Be happy to stay late.
Analyst 1
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IB - Cov
+13
Ah yes the master manipulator with poor people skills, makes perfect sense
Analyst 1
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IB-M&A
+13
Do not tell her this, you’ll potentially wreck her confidence. Sounds like she’s going through something. If you genuinely like her personality and demeanor then it’s worth sticking around.
johnny-mnemonic
+13
1. I don't regret it at all. From a financial POV, it's changed my life and is probably the single best career choice I made. For the right person it's an amazing opportunity.
Analyst 3+
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HF - EquityHedge
+13
LSE M&A Group
Prospect
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IB-M&A
+13
As much as I like to make fun of Zoomers, in all fairness they're doing the best they can with the complete crock of bullshit handed to them by the Gen Xers and Boomers just like the millennials.
PrivateTechquity 🚀GME🚀
+13
Hey if you wanna chat reach out, I’m a reporter.
alexander.saeedy
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