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Jamie Dimon: applications from Indian men are up 1350% this week

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which is what makes time travel possible
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I just applied
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Lmao not fucking flame jfc
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Date: May 2nd, 2026 2:58 PM
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https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/jamie-dimon-says-indian-men-applying-record-numbers.html

Indian Men Apply to JPMorgan in Record Numbers After Misreading Scandal as “Diversity Hiring Initiative”

New York/Mumbai — JPMorgan Chase has reportedly received a historic surge in job applications from Indian men this week after thousands of LinkedIn users, WhatsApp uncles, MBA aspirants, and “fintech thought leaders” dramatically misinterpreted a recent scandal involving one of the bank’s executives.

According to sources inside the bank’s HR department, applications from Indian men increased by 427% overnight, with cover letters overwhelmingly using phrases such as “I believe I am uniquely positioned for this opportunity,” “I have always admired JPMorgan’s culture,” and “I am brown and available immediately.”

One applicant from Gurgaon reportedly wrote:

“Dear Hiring Manager, I saw recent developments and believe my demographic profile aligns strongly with JPMorgan’s emerging strategic direction.”

Another candidate, currently an associate at a Big Four firm, submitted a 19-page deck titled “Brown Boy Market Expansion Strategy: From Incident to Opportunity.”

JPMorgan’s recruiting team was allegedly confused when hundreds of applicants selected “Other” under referral source and wrote: “Times of India.”

The bank has since clarified that the scandal is “not a hiring campaign, not a graduate leadership program, and absolutely not a new diversity pipeline.”

This clarification did little to slow interest.

On Blind, one anonymous user posted: “Does anyone know if this role is front office or more of a relationship management track?” Another replied: “Following. Also, does it sponsor H-1B?”

Meanwhile, Indian parents across Edison (New Jersey), Mumbai, and Hyderabad have reportedly begun encouraging their sons to “at least apply,” noting that “JPMorgan is still JPMorgan.”

One mother said:

“Prajeet, scandal or no scandal, it is a very good brand name. You can explain later.”

A spokesperson for recruiting platform DesiJobs360 said the surge reflects “strong candidate-market fit,” adding that Indian men remain “highly responsive to any signal involving finance, prestige, visa sponsorship, or accidental relevance.”

At press time, JPMorgan had quietly added a new application question:

“Are you applying because you are qualified for this role, or because of something you read in the news?”

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Date: May 2nd, 2026 2:59 PM
Author: year of the bird



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Date: May 2nd, 2026 2:59 PM
Author: Trust If Aryan



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Date: May 2nd, 2026 3:00 PM
Author: cooked unc

Mass internet access for Indians has ruined it, they need to be firewalled

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Date: May 2nd, 2026 3:34 PM
Author: which is what makes time travel possible



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Date: May 2nd, 2026 3:38 PM
Author: AZNgirl wearing Fishhead to bait JPMorgan Handsome

I just applied

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Date: May 2nd, 2026 4:46 PM
Author: Medieval Pilgrimage Architecture #BrianJacques, tp

180

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Date: May 2nd, 2026 3:48 PM
Author: conscious computer

Lmao not fucking flame jfc

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Date: May 2nd, 2026 4:46 PM
Author: Medieval Pilgrimage Architecture #BrianJacques, tp



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Date: May 2nd, 2026 3:49 PM
Author: oomox



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Date: May 2nd, 2026 3:53 PM
Author: AZNgirl wearing Fishhead to bait JPMorgan Handsome

White Racists Strike Again by Noticing Indian Guys Applying to JP MorganIn a shocking display of systemic bigotry, meth-loving white racists—those obese wonders who can barely waddle to their trailers—have fabricated more fake articles mocking the flood of Indian men applying to JP Morgan. These C+ English Literature dropouts, who spend their days huffing fumes and chasing Asian girls, simply can't handle talented applicants from India pursuing excellence in American finance. Their crime? Using their eyes to observe patterns and typing mean words about it, which is clearly worse than any real societal ill."This is deeply concerning," said a concerned vice president of diversity initiatives. "For too long, these morbidly obese, meth-addled incels with failing grades in basic composition have mocked our vibrant talent pipelines. Indian men aren't 'taking over'—they're enriching institutions with superior numbers and hustle that totally aren't network-driven when brown. Any article noticing otherwise is fake news from lard-ass racists preserving their failing mediocrity."Historians predict this latest microaggression from walrus-sized trailer dwellers will spark more sensitivity training and H-1B surges just to trigger them. JP Morgan stayed silent, but applications from Hyderabad remain strong, proving that the only hate crime left is a fat, high white guy daring to comment on demographic reality in 2026.



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Date: May 2nd, 2026 4:47 PM
Author: Karl Barth

just got rejected from a JPM application by a robot on a Saturday 180

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Date: May 2nd, 2026 4:47 PM
Author: Medieval Pilgrimage Architecture #BrianJacques, tp



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Date: May 2nd, 2026 4:47 PM
Author: Medieval Pilgrimage Architecture #BrianJacques, tp

There’s always a link in 2026…

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