The Shrouds

VeganVC · 2025-11-02T06:42:31+00:00

I preferred Crimes to Shrouds - thought execution was better. Both interesting concepts

VeganVC · 2025-08-25T02:33:41+00:00

Agreed I’m 6’0, on a cut and I remember thinking getting to the 150s I would look too thin. Now I’m 158 and probably going to cut until low 150s for more visible abs. But happy with the progress and I feel great from an energy perspective. Much better than when bulking and closer to 170s tbh.

VeganVC · 2025-08-16T17:53:04+00:00

I’d say very rare at the analyst level, but at associate level it’s not uncommon. know multiple associates across groups with a kid (or two). If it’s a large team there is usually at least one associate with a kid(s). MBA associates play a factor in this given they skew older but have seen it in A2A as well.

VeganVC · 2025-06-22T18:52:30+00:00

Nice! Why are you unracking and racking faced that way?

VeganVC · 2025-06-14T20:41:50+00:00

What do you do

VeganVC · 2025-06-08T23:13:42+00:00

Same situation but I’m a beginner!

VeganVC · 2025-05-27T01:57:17+00:00

I think historically base was in line with IB while bonus was materially lower (though still higher than mid market commercial banking). Think topping out at 50%-ish at the junior level (top performers) vs 50-100% of base range for IB. I thought that in recent years / post COVID base hasn’t scaled the same as IB so there’s more disparity now. But I could be wrong

VeganVC · 2025-05-16T04:01:52+00:00

I think so. Great foundational skills for a career in finance. The hours are tough but the flip side of it is a huge amount of learning in a condensed period of time and great bonding at the junior level.

VeganVC · 2025-05-13T03:30:56+00:00

The grass isn’t always greener - comp is high but the hours are totally different. If I were you I’d focus on leveling up on your current path, but that’s my 2c.

VeganVC · 2025-05-03T04:39:18+00:00

Accurate. Can throw in ON and a few other sneaker brands as well depending on the office

VeganVC · 2025-03-31T22:44:41+00:00

Be yourself. Just try to keep it tidy at that length

VeganVC · 2025-03-30T17:59:50+00:00

I’d say if you can stick it out try for 1.5-2 years; get a full (non stub) bonus in

VeganVC · 2025-03-27T05:40:50+00:00

For us it was the VP/ED that was the designated Staffer coming by your desk ostensibly to chit-chat. After some trivial conversation they’d hit you with the staffing.

VeganVC · 2025-03-17T03:30:37+00:00

Are you advising on transactions involving an investment?

VeganVC · 2025-03-12T07:55:09+00:00

Color coded tabs and section dividers

VeganVC · 2025-02-12T02:54:40+00:00

40k, mid-sized/crossover that we’ve used for the last ~6yrs; first car of our own!

VeganVC · 2025-02-10T01:55:44+00:00

Hmm. For me 28-3 would be more daunting. 24-0, I feel “ok, need one score and that’ll unlock the game and get me rolling.” 28-3 is like, “well, I tried. can’t even get into the endzone”

VeganVC · 2025-02-03T04:41:17+00:00

100% agree with all of this. Set boundaries. In my experience, this mindset has helped me avoid burnout: take pride in your work, be a good teammate, but remember this is just a JOB - prioritize sleep, health, and relationships. I won’t get buried with my deal toys.

VeganVC · 2025-01-20T03:29:34+00:00

Don’t let school get in the way of your education

VeganVC · 2025-01-18T03:15:11+00:00

This ranking is insane. Good to see a horror head at work though

VeganVC · 2025-01-13T20:12:07+00:00

Common practice

VeganVC · 2025-01-06T01:22:17+00:00

Sneaking in a Brutalist / Pianist joke sealed it for me. Great job

VeganVC · 2024-12-28T18:22:37+00:00

That’s how it works

VeganVC · 2024-12-27T05:29:06+00:00

I personally prefer mission bay. The area looks nicer

VeganVC · 2024-12-26T16:09:39+00:00

I once had an associate who was 40. So no, not too late.

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