Dealing with a condescending senior associate
I’m a 4th year and have worked with a lot of partners / ran deals etc and am consistently told I perform above my level. I’m working with a new associate (a 6th year) who seems to be eager to prove himself, but he literally talks to me like I’m an idiot that hasn’t done a deal before. I don’t think he means to, but he gives me instructions for such basic things as if I’m a 1st or 2nd year. Idk what to say to him but this is really getting in my nerves and I just want to tell him something (even if in a joking manner). Help!