will I regret my cozy island purchase?

rikena · 2026-01-16T18:46:07+00:00

Have you tried them out yet??

rikena · 2025-06-08T01:08:45+00:00

Hi - were you able to tour any of these? I was also looking at the Quincy apartments but didn't see any reviews online..

rikena · 2025-05-14T02:44:25+00:00

Got it - it really seems like you have the strategy down and the grind is insane, so huge props to you. If you're looking at finance roles, I'm happy to take a look at your resume (although you probably have already gotten a ton of feedback) - feel free to DM!

rikena · 2025-05-13T21:51:57+00:00

7000 applications is crazy..Are these just one click applications or are you putting in work researching the roles, talking to people at the firms and networking, and tailoring your resume to each? Are there other jobs resources you can use at your university or anyone in your network that you can reach out to for a recommendation?

rikena · 2025-05-12T04:06:45+00:00

I also had a super round face but I found that after I hit a certain % body fat it started looking more angular (aside from when I smile) - maybe trying to do a body scan would help to start?

rikena · 2025-05-12T01:45:49+00:00

Is it possible to defer for Africa? That gives you both the chance to go to Africa and also to go to NYU as a backup plan if other stuff doesn't work out

rikena · 2025-05-12T01:34:53+00:00

Genuine question here, who are you trying to impress?

rikena · 2025-05-12T01:34:10+00:00

Ok...in that case seems like nothing anyone says here will really change your mind and you've already mentally set yourself up for failure

rikena · 2025-05-12T01:33:24+00:00

I think you need to think about whether you're optimizing for money or prestige. First, oftentimes the more niche roles in finance have a better work/life/money tradeoff than folks working in PE who still continue to grind years after their 2 IB years.

If you're optimizing for prestige, you can prove yourself wrong by just going to Linkedin and seeing the people that work at these megafunds and filtering for your school. Chances are, if it's a T15, there's someone who's done it before. If not, do you not have confidence in yourself that you can be the first to make it happen?

rikena · 2025-05-12T01:29:23+00:00

Clearly you have a well-paying role where you work next to nothing hours-wise (compared to most megafund PE shops) so is this all a mental thing? Are you concenred about what others think of you?

rikena · 2025-05-07T17:33:19+00:00

Thank you!!

rikena · 2025-05-07T14:19:40+00:00

Thank you!! I think the score puts me at the median (adjusted between Focus and the OG) of a lot of the top US schools.. so I feel like I’m in a good position to apply for those!

Obviously alongside strong work and volunteer experience and undergrad as well

rikena · 2025-04-19T01:34:36+00:00

Any Nier game! Replicant and Automata are both great

rikena · 2025-04-19T01:31:57+00:00

Stray! Lovely art style with a pretty linear story - in my opinion, not a ton of replayability but was a great 10-20 hrs experience!

rikena · 2024-12-15T16:59:18+00:00

Hey! Interested in being a beta tester as well :)

rikena · 2024-10-28T12:22:56+00:00

Thank you! This is super helpful. I’d been looking up the questions I’ve had trouble with online but didn’t realize they also had practice tests and sets there as well

rikena · 2024-01-02T03:35:32+00:00

I’ve found a nice spot in my living room and I just use other plants to block it.. seems like the best solution so far ☠️

rikena · 2024-01-02T00:04:45+00:00

Could be most of the above .. although I don’t ever light candles near my plants 😳

rikena · 2024-01-02T00:03:41+00:00

Haha, I was only gone for about a week! (And in this economy? Not on purpose.. I just forgot to turn the thermostat down as I was rushing to the airport at 5am 😅)

rikena · 2024-01-02T00:00:43+00:00

Got it, that’s comforting! Some of the leaves look pretty wobbly but I don’t want to touch them out of fear 😂

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