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it shocked me that you didn’t say the death scene was a load of shit and actually had a real life example to talk about, that’s actually scary

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's a mad world out there.

@carmelavalverde1928

3 жыл бұрын

I totally believe that it happens. Not surprised at all😔.

@MasamuneX

3 жыл бұрын

Happens when you take Vyvanse or Adderall for a week straight with 4hrs of sleep. Your heart just gives out from the stress.

@jmitterii2

3 жыл бұрын

Our banking and investment economic system is pure unadulterated evil in all ways possible... parasitical to all and evil to its own peasants.

@OH-tj4qn

3 жыл бұрын

I believe this was the person he was talking about : www.theguardian.com/business/2013/nov/22/bank-intern-moritz-erhardt-died-epileptic-seizure-shower The tragic punchline is that, after this, Goldman Sachs vowed to cap intern's days to only *17* hour shifts : www.theguardian.com/business/2015/jun/17/goldman-sachs-interns-work-hours?CMP=twt_gu&CMP=twt_gu. *Only* 17 hours? Wow!

A young Goldman Sachs executive decided to get his first tailor made suit. So he went to the finest tailor in town and got measured for a suit. A week later he went in for his first fitting. He put on the suit and he looked stunning, he felt that in this suit he can do business. As he was preening himself in front of the mirror he reached down to put his hands in the pockets and to his surprise he noticed that there were no pockets. He mentioned this to the tailor who asked him, "Didn't you tell me you were a banker?" The young man answered, "Yes, I did." To this the tailor said, "Who ever heard of a banker with his hands in his own pockets?"

@wadewinstonwilson7676

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahaha

@dylpicklethebugslayer

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@beaniesonna3052

Жыл бұрын

Nice one

@andresmendozaondatube

Жыл бұрын

i dont get it

@jimmyli319

Жыл бұрын

@@andresmendozaondatube how

"man grew up playing football in the cages" that's a sub.

@GrayOwl.

3 жыл бұрын

I second that.

@oa793

3 жыл бұрын

I subd on that too ahsahahhahaha

@ceo8679

3 жыл бұрын

I fourth that

@sdprz7893

3 жыл бұрын

We all really lived the same life didn't we

@ViralVidz21

2 жыл бұрын

finally someone from ends

I was asked before in the interview "tell me a joke" - I was nervous and couldn't come up with one, but it definitely does happen.

@andrewcecce

3 жыл бұрын

Did u get the job?

@ghostfred4468

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewcecce Yes, I did get a job. Actually, it worked out in the end because I've made an unintentional joke. They've asked me "why do you want work for us" - or something similar and sarcastically, I've said "because your competitor rejected me" - have no idea why I've said that, but they started laughing hard and really apricated my response.

@andrewcecce

3 жыл бұрын

@@ghostfred4468 lmfaooo yea I would’ve hired u too

@iffysd9864

3 жыл бұрын

Depending on the interviewer they will throw in an unexpected question to see how you react. It's not the answer you give it's more your ability to think fast..

@matteo.gerardo

2 жыл бұрын

Why do cows have hooves instead of feet… because they lactose

In case your at an interview and they want you tell them a joke, here's one to keep in your back pocket. "I’m normally not one to brag about my financial skills But my credit card company calls me almost everyday to inform me my balance is outstanding!"

@mzar62458

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@SA-oq5lz

3 жыл бұрын

🤣😂

@AR-ii3ly

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@simonyang7729

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@VolksdeutscheSS

3 жыл бұрын

Haha:quite:

"Man grew up playing football in the cages" Love it!

I'm so glad someone who's been there and knows this environment well is doing a react for this series. Look forward to more reacts. (If you decide to do them)

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Paul. Much appreciated. Will try 👍🏽

Sales and Trading had some of the worst douches when I was in operations. Glad, I managed to move to Risk where even the portfolio managers seem like saints in comparison.

This series has shown me that a lot of the things folks think don’t happen…happen far more often that we would like to believe/be comfortable with. It’s interesting because I think people WANT a lot of the series to just be very dramatized and then find out from people who’ve worked in the industry, or are currently, that it can be even more dramatic than that. My friends who are in banking have really had some experiences that sound like the plot to a film. and it’s wild

I remember the 2013 BAML guy too, sad times man. It was a real shocker for our intern class.

I actually got the "tell us a joke" question in a video interview, definitly be prepared for it. I have heard from multiple peers in IB that it does come up. BTW my joke was: why are bankers in Ireland the best in the world? Because their capital is always Dublin.

@WiseFoolTrades

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha that’s a good one!

@MoDeRahManz

3 жыл бұрын

That made me laugh out loud

@WiseFoolTrades

3 жыл бұрын

@Alex Thomson fucks sake that’s a bit dark for work humour isn’t it?

@WiseFoolTrades

3 жыл бұрын

@Alex Thomson true true, it just seems quite a risky joke.

@grinpark7480

3 жыл бұрын

@@WiseFoolTrades i dont get it . How is that a joke ? For knock knock joke , Dont you usually set it up then have a punch line ? Do ppl find it funny bc it is not funny. ?

Great vid - really helpful to hear that the show got so much stuff right, and to find out what ‘half a yard’ is.

omg this is so true, I hate people who expect to stay up late in the office for no good reason. I interned at EY (transaction advisory services) and we were done by 7pm one day. So all of the interns asked around the office, if there is any more work we need to get done or if anyone needs help, but the seniors said that no, everyone is finishing up and we are free to go home. The next morning we (interns) got a FURIOUS email from one of the A2 who was so incredibly rude and said that it is nonsense how interns went home at 7pm while he had to stay until 10pm with the workload. Like how are we supposed to know that you will get new tasks at 9pm??

@c.aresty

Жыл бұрын

At my job (M&A law), we have strict hours for when we need to be on call. The partners will be furious if we don't respond during those hours, but our time is our time. Granted, we're on call 90 hours a week (9:30am-10:30pm M-F, 10:30am-10pm Sat & Sun), but those clear boundaries makes life easier & less stressful. I'd hate to work a job where the expectations of the job weren't laid out clearly.

"Don't stay in the office all night, just have it ready in the morning", MD. All this was even more dialed up in NYC.

@MsTuliplady

3 жыл бұрын

In a way, NYC is getting a bit of karma for the years of abuse of tens of thousands over the years. From the immigrant who needs to work 3 jobs to survive, to the office worker who needs to commute two hours, to afford something remotely middle class outside of the City, to the person who has to work for companies that abuse, just to enrich themselves

Disclaimer: This series is trying to portray mostly front office client facing roles. I work at GS in the back office and it’s totally not like this. But I agree that across the whole firm it’s very common to eat at your desk and in the evening the office gets way more quiet and you can focus like at the library.

@chrisf7574

3 жыл бұрын

How many hours a week on average?

@Michelliellio

3 жыл бұрын

What do you do?

@jaycee5676

3 жыл бұрын

It's just over-dramatised (as expected). As ever, there's just hours and hours of desk work and day goes by like a blur!

@MsBlueboy11

Жыл бұрын

​@@chrisf7574 I work back office (operations) at one of the biggest Asset management firms in the UK and I am contracted a typical 9-5 sometimes staying latest to 7 but usually leave around 5:45-6. It really is entirely different to working in IBD. Money is not as good but I could only assume the hourly wage will defiantly be higher.

This was absolutely brilliant. Love your insights, Afzal. Really deepened my understanding of the series.

"man grew up playing football in the cages" that's when you got the like from me. As a business student who has to deal with arrogant finance students all day long, this video is quite shocking to me. They always talk about how hard IB is, but to see you confirming it is kind of sad. Nobody should work so many hours and I wouldn't trade that salary for my free-time in any way. Using people just to make new business opportunities is also a sad life, just fake people everywhere. Glad you got out.

@selinagooglethestvekstrate8102

3 жыл бұрын

Very educative tutorial with well detailed information I appreciate, *The Semyon Tchernenko Strategy* was the only way i was able to get results. You can Google it

That death scene was very scary and kind of makes me scared to pursue banking.

@kingjulian1428

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I was thinking

@Alainke

3 жыл бұрын

I started a as a minor associate in a bank in Belgium, and remember a colleague who started with me. I was in banking for tax optimization, so it was rather easy. But he, he worked nights, he once scared the night watch

Incredible review and THANK YOU so much for the background info. I love this show and this really helped my understanding. Hope you keep doing reviews.

Fantastic stuff Afzal! Napping in the toilets does actually happen sadly! But doubt people do it on the floor - it’s never that clean! “Don’t stay up all night, but...”. Happens all the time. In fact the actual quote used to be “Don’t kill yourself over this”, which is of course a terrible thing to say. There actually is a lot of truth to what we see in the episode, with my experience in IBD. They have done a great job of capturing the general environment, the emotions and the pressure where you feel like the whole world is on your shoulders. Really looking forward to the next episode and your reaction vid too!

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks littlevivi! I always appreciate your 2 cents! 🙌🏽👊🏽👍🏽

@NormanWasHere452

3 жыл бұрын

Why would you want to work there then?

Very good analysis. My team were incredibly toxic and as bad as depicted here. I sucked it up and transferred to a much better team as soon as I could

I'm just glad I have more validation that I wasn't the only person to watch this series. It felt like when it came out no one was talking about it when it's a great show that needs a season 2

@TommyTech76

2 жыл бұрын

Season 2 is coming this year.

This is such a high quality review, absolutely nailed it. Thanks for always putting out great content, Afzal!!

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

My guy! Love bro 👊

This was such a well put together reaction video, great insight for someone unfamiliar with the industry - definitely looking forward to another one!

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro. Much appreciated 👊🏽

do these for the whole season. loved the comparison and can relate to aspects of the show

When the state school kid goes “brap” and when all the diversity kids chill together at the pub I LAUGHED 😂😂😂

@HomeboyHotel

3 жыл бұрын

SEO London movements 😥

@TurnUpTheAC63

3 жыл бұрын

@@HomeboyHotel yes shoutout SEO lmaooo

@Anonymous-kt6fs

Жыл бұрын

Brap?

Great vid, loved the soundtrack of this show. It's getting many 5 star reviews, it's going to be an enjoyable watch.

Great reaction! In the sales, tech, and finance space the scene where he is completely stressing out is unfortunately very common. The culture of a single mistake can cost you a career is very real. It doesn't mean it will happen but perception can rule reality.

Loved the video ! So many insightful details about what it’s like to work in this industry. Hope you will do others for next episodes 🙏🏻

I deeply appreciate this technical breakdown and analysis of the show. I’m watching your video as research for my social breakdown and analysis of the show. I’m not in this industry, but as a young Black woman, I’m noticing a lot of AMAZING things that the series is doing with the characterization of Harper and Eric that must be discussed. There’s a historical context there and so many good lines between the two that take this into account that many aren’t discussing. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this! Absolutely wonderful!

Love the explainer video! It’s easy to watch the episode and get the wrong idea of banking. Yes an explainer video for the next episode would be amazing! If you could do for all the episodes too when they drop 😋

Just found your channel - glad I did. Haunts me from my 5 years in M&A and then initial PE stint in NYC! 😂 Look forward to seeing your future videos!

Just clicked on this video on a whim, but ended up staying the whole video. Interesting commentary and good presentation 👍

I worked at a tier one bank (no names) and two summer interns lived in my flat share. One quit within 3 weeks and the other within 5. Both were working til 3/4am, home for an hour to shower and change and back for 5:30/6am. This included weekends. It’s no wonder they burned out.

@leversandpulleys9274

3 жыл бұрын

how was their performance?

@Anonymous-kt6fs

Жыл бұрын

Yeah my sisters ex worked at top tier investment bank in London and was so burned out after few years, he now works 9-4 in a regular high street bank selling insurance to regular people. He looks great and is happier than he has ever been.

Your reactions were so funny, really enjoyed it. Do a second one mate.

As always, top quality videos ! It is nice to see how this channel is growing. Well done.

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Always appreciated 👍🏽

First time seeing your channel and no bullshit I'll be coming back. You tell it like it is without fluff. I even got some pointers I can use at my office. Keep it up.

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that 💪🏽👍🏽

I love the quality of your video and please continue this series I will watch every one of it

Loved the video! Thanks for the insights Afzal

Now I want to watch the series!! Great video

There are so manny youtube channels who talks about Investment Banking and in general investment industry. which I think most of them are fake and pretentious. But your content is pretty down to earth. for guy like me who’s doing career switch (to be more accurate actually interest and passion swap) your content provide amazing insight. Thanks 🙏

Really enjoyed this. Hope you do more

Afzal, this was a joy to watch! Great explanation on the series. I myself work as A BA/Tester nothing related to investment banking but I thoroughly enjoyed this video. More of this type of videos please :)

This is valuable advice, Afzal. Just started watching and I'm definitely enjoying it.

Your reactions make the scenes funnier than they should be 😂

This is an excellent video Afzal. As someone who has no links or connections to the financial world (I'm a social worker) your video was informative. Hope to see more :)

Thank you so much for this reaction video which I found helpful - I don't work in the financial world but the way you break it down brings that world to life - plus I can better follow the next episode :-)

That type of job honestly seems like a living nightmare. No amount of money would be worth it!

@guled72

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly...I am getting depressed by just watching this.

@pistolen87

3 жыл бұрын

If you can retire at 40, it might be worth it for some.

@alexanderkusmirek6821

3 жыл бұрын

@@pistolen87 is it really worth it though at the expense of your health and wellbeing when you're young? I always wonder how many people go into it with the idea they'll only do it for a bit then get trapped in that life forever. Scary though because sometimes it's the only option!

@pistolen87

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderkusmirek6821 Not for me, no. I don't have the passion and focus required for it. Some people get stuck in the industry, but many people actually work hard, get successful, build up some capital, manage their own portfolio and work on something that requires less time and they're more passionate about. If you end up like the guy dying in this episode, the promise of a great future won't be worth though. It's a gamble whatever you choose to do, like most things in life.

@roymarshall_

3 жыл бұрын

@@pistolen87 If you're falling apart physically and mentally at 40 from the endless stress and lack of self-care, then whats the point?

Yes keep your reactions coming it’s quality 💯👌🏾

Amazing video bro, keep them coming!

Just watched the most the video. Your editing has improved a lot. And great reaction👍🏻

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks! It took so long lol.. Much appreciated 👊🏽

This was so interesting! Thank you for making the vid!!

Great video! Please keep more coming!!!

Loved this reaction vid! Looking forward to more!

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video! Mad informative. Keep it up bro 💪

Thanks for that TV series review. I didn't see that (TV licence renewal issue) but your comments and clicks gave me good insight 💭

I really enjoyed this breakdown. Watching the drama I wasn't able to pick up all the points as its not my industry but this was insightful and useful! I hope you continue to do more reactions as the series goes on!

really interesting, thanks for explaining!

And great video man keep on smashing it ⭐️

Seeing your bookshelf in the back, it would be really interesting if you made a video on book advices!

The excellent thing about Industry is that it highlights how it’s never been a meritocracy; hardly are people in their positions based on merit. It’s all about who knows who and last names etc. Harper finessed her way in, like Eric and it’s because they have the skills..just didn’t grow up with the *prestige*

This was really good. And a good eye opener 👍

Definitely would like to see another reaction to this. V insightful. Thanks!

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I appreciate the great videos!

Keep doing these, interesting to see what shows like these get right and wrong

I found this interesting as an outsider, and an old man. Thanks.

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This was a really good video I have no interest in investment banking but your video is soo good. Thank you for sharing your thoughts

Afzal, this reaction video is awesome.

What was interesting for me watching your analysis was that for some of the things you said weren’t happening friends of mine that work at other investments banks experienced those things. And it’s true that it really comes down to company environment and ethics. Like maybe not at Goldman does it happen…but it happens elsewhere. I hope this series motivates more people to speak out about those traumatic and just downright terrible experiences they’re having.

So here’s my first reaction (+ explainer video) on ‘Industry’ a series that follows 5 graduates working for a prestigious investment bank. Like, subscribe, share and enjoy! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:09 - Background 01:13 - Interviews 02:23 - Trading floor 02:55 - Snobby idiots and bullies 04:04 - Analyst diversity 04:30 - Analyst pressure to perform 05:58 - Analysts as waiters 06:37 - Difficult personalities 07:29 - It’s never ‘just’ dinner 08:18 - Compliance and Human Resources 09:14 - Working long hours 09:47 - IBD vs Sales & Trading vs McDonalds 10:30 - The Investment Banking Division (IBD) 11:30 - Analyst competitiveness 12:41 - Working past 3am 13:36 - Don’t take drugs 14:22 - Sleeping in the toilet cubicle 15:58 - Lunch at desk culture 16:50 - Imposter syndrome 17:18 - Micromanager vs meritocracy 18:02 - Every analyst’s worst nightmare (part 1) 19:15 - Every analyst’s worst nightmare (part 2) 21:12 - Working yourself to death 22:03 - Uptight, classist, racist, snob 22:40 - Fight of flight? 23:50 - My thoughts Get 25% off all Financial Edge online course by using the code AFZAL25 at checkout: www.fe.training

@mikevarga2058

3 жыл бұрын

Afzal, what university did you go to and what did you study

@hualaina6172

3 жыл бұрын

Thank-you sir!!! I m a first year ecobmim history student at LSE. Your vedios help so much!!!!!! Thankyouuuuuuuuu

@movesky6696

3 жыл бұрын

work in the city of london being city boy book talk about bonus plus the greed is good like a city boy do real day work for low pay with out a bouns $ £ see the real world

@hualaina6172

3 жыл бұрын

Thank-you sir so much for making this vedio!

@carloshenriquemaiarosario7448

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I did Keon understand that conversation , between the Old guy and Robert ?

Really love that you tell the truth situation in investment bank

Yes, please add video coverage to the remaining episodes.

When I googled half a yard and figured all that out… I had to pause the episode and just go “BRAVO!” because oh my word’

Great work!

Haha interesting insight into the characters you can find in the workplace, I guess this applies to all workplaces .. there’s always one or two .. or more lol

Great content!

Just started watching industry! Loving it so far!

Very interesting, please go on with these reaction videos!

Great vid. Great commentary. Thanks!

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Please do the rest of the series!

I did an internship in the city and we had a "riff day" (it wasn't called that though) basically it was a presentation to say what we did during our internship and present any work and the impact we had.

Editing skills have improved massively

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

This is really great analysis. I'm an outsider when it comes to any of this show's jargon, and the British accents and slang add another layer of complexity. Glad to know the producers have got a good hold on the way a bank would be laid out and function. I figure the party life is the drama aspect, but it does make you wonder what all these people so to blow off steam.

“Man was in the cages”😂😂😂😂😂😂

I hate finance - but like your vibe and dig ALL knowledge. Subscribed, brother.

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

You the man! 👊🏽

This was really good

Bro I loved this so much, this is the content I'm after! Loved the very down to earth insights and important messages throughout! I'd be lying if I never was interested in the corporate world. When this show came out I was like damn gotta watch it, then seeing your reaction vid after was so sick! 👊🏾

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, much appreciated! I see you crushing it with your videos. You'll smash 1k subs and then 10k in no time. Keep it up! 🙌🏽👍🏽💪🏽

I was going to watch this show, but holy cow,id rather watch these reviews!!!

01:56 Actually, I got "Can you tell me a joke?" as a question from my Goldman Sales & Trading interview back in 2015. I had the same thought as you though, I didn't think that was still asked as an interview question, and was something from the 90's. Took a gamble and told a dirty joke I recited from a chainmail I remembered from 4th grade... interviewer burst out laughing.

@tommason6411

3 жыл бұрын

What was the joke?

Once in uni I havent slept for 4 days of course using my brain none stop. On the third or fourth day my body felt weird and I had heavy breathing. I realized I could have just died.

Crazy thing is this show mirrors finance life almost too accurately 😅

I really enjoyed your insights on the new HBO series Industry. Although you don't need a degree in financing to enjoy the show, I did get a bit lost with all the swift talk and finance lingo at times. Your explanations were really helpful. Hope you review all the upcoming episodes.

Brother could you do a video explains what’s the difference between an investment banking analyst and a financial analyst that works for a Fortune 500 company ?

Amazing video Afzal, SOFAB misses you!

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽 Thanks! Hope you're all keeping well! 👊🏽

Great review! Earned a sub

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽

Hey afzal great video! may you please make a video on how disadvantaged or advantaged btec students are? and also if they are able to get front office roles

@AfzalHussein

3 жыл бұрын

Added to the list.

Great video!

@AfzalHussein

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great job.

Interesting video!