I get it, shit doesn't always run smoothly, but every live deal I've been on hasn't panned out at the last possible minute. I am tired. Just venting.

How do you cope with social jet lag?

Not trying to read too much into signs because I don’t want to get hopes up to be let down, but what does it mean that a recruiter follows up an email within 1hr not by email, but phone call with an update that I’m one of the two final candidates. I’m getting interview burnout during my job search and this being the first time a recruiter followed up by phone instead of email and quickly at that. When will I see the light at the end of the tunnel?

Is it worth to use premium processing for I-140? Knowing the fact the its long wait for GC.

Hi all, interested in getting your thoughts about Fundrise.
Is it worth to put your money for 5 years without penalties? It seems RE is doing good even during the pandemic.

Anyone know of good Digital Production conferences? Would be great to be a combo of marketing and production....

young professionals in DC, where do you guys go out?

I’ve been an insurance defense attorney for 10+ years and am feeling completely drained, for all the standard reasons. I’m ready to make a move away from insurance defense but I’m not 100% sure where to begin. I am also considering leaving the law entirely but again am not sure what fields to look into or how to approach this type of search. If you’ve made this move before, how did you do it? Do you have any tips for how to get started or types of jobs to look for?

Has anyone used a platform like equity zen to buy pre IPO stocks?

Hello! Just got an offer with Capital One as an account manager for the mid-level/enterprise market. Would love to hear any feedback on your thoughts about working for Capital One. Thanks!

Hi all! To get into strategy technology consulting, do you need to be a bowl of ideas? Like are you one of the team that comes up with new ideas to pitch it to the clients?

Curious where people got their initial funding when starting a small practice. Did you just bootstrap it, or get a loan? If you got a business loan, any tips or suggestions?

I still don't feel comfortable being in my home after a shift. But I can't afford a hotel any longer.
Help!

I love this man so much & I wish he’d just propose already.

Crowd sourcing some wisdom here. Is it worth investing some $$ in ETFs right now? If so, which ones? If not, why? And when? TIA!

Why isn't Strategy& viewed as on par with MBB? Extremely high caliber people and output and many leaders are ex-MBB

Anyone here go from BL to federal government work? Interested in seeing what that path looks like and if clerking is inevitable. I don’t know what type of govt work, just interested in hearing about experiences!

Looking at a Jeffries equity research position. Has anyone made the lateral into equity research? Can anyone refer me to the bowl for IM?

Any thought on SVB Leerink TMT? They poached the entire UBS tech I think. It seems like a brand new group and the recruiter said to me that it would be a great opportunity but I am curious to hear your thoughts about joining a new group. Thanks!

Does anyone know typically how many rounds there are for hedge funds interviews and how soon after interviews I’ll hear back about next steps?

How’s WLB and comp in EVR’s PCA group?

Can anyone speak to the personalities in the Jeffries Latin America?

what kind of skills could i learn on my own? ( courses or online certifications) to be able to break into an analyst role in IB? I didn’t go to a top tier school for my bachelors but I do have about 3 years of brokerage experience and have my FINRA licenses, in addition I have a BBA in Finance.

Any non-US investment bankers, can you share salaries and bonuses ? Did the bump happens across the world or just in the states?

Can anyone share insight to the IB associate interview? I may be lateraling over, and then I assume it’s more deal focused? There isn’t a ton of info to associate vs analyst.

When is the best time of the year to make a lateral move to another bank? I know it’s the bonus session soon so wondering when people actually quit and join other banks

When you’re working on a transaction where the sponsor will receive a significant payout via a dividend recap, does your firm restrict the securities of the sponsor?

Hi everyone - just joined and love the great discussions. So I just lateraled to a MM shop from a no name boutique. I was wondering at what point the absolute earliest I can lateral again is? Would love to go to a top BB or boutique for the better buy-side and learning opps. I'm an analyst that graduated in May 2020. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

Normally how soon would a new hire be staffed on a deal?

Anyone else working on this fine day?

If you move UK to US, do you have to take the Finra exams for IBD or do the FCA qualifications translate?

Anyone know what the overall climate is like at Truist given the merger etc. On the IB side specifically.

Equity research associate base salaries at BMO and RBC in toronto?

Taking the SIE tomorrow and only scoring in the low 70s for Knopman. Should I push it back and study more or am I generally ok to take it tomorrow. Took the SIE practice test on the FINRA website and scored mid 80s

Does anybody have any noteworthy experience with EC M&A in New York?
Interviewing for a analyst position later this week.

What are your thoughts about an analyst considering to ask for a relocation to a different city in the same group? Is it a typical request? I am in the Midwest at an MM bank and curious to know your opinions whether this is a no go. Thank you!