Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Week

+147 Least butthurt Ross kid Prospect in IB - Cov
+73 Maybe I’m washed but I can’t even tell if this is a shitpost  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+66 Yeah nyctooexpensive2
+59 Don't be too hard on yourself man.  Ik how you feel, as someone who went to a non-target and just partied throughout college, I have been in a similar position to you buddy.  I played hockey D3 and had no time to do school Prospect in IB - Gen
+52 Have you unironically been asking on calls with analysts how to speak like an investment banker? You absolute tool lmfao Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+34 Calling Dartmouth a nontarget 💀 Prospect in IB - Cov
+28 1) You piss people off in some way, usually an attitude issue, breaking social corporate norms or horrible work product (like not even knowing excel but that can be salvaged with a good attitude and politics). Analyst 2 in IB - CB
+22 Sorry dude, he breaks your sister's back every night and breaks your spirit during the day. He's won Sequoia
+21 Not saying Ross is not a target but you are a comedian if you think they are on the same level as Wharton and Harvard. Prospect in IB - Cov
+21 I started reading the thread with some sympathy but that dropped very quickly because you've shown yourself to be incredibly unlikable. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+21 pov: OP’s secret gay boyfriend plays lax at uva Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+18 Why are you putting energy into this shit. 😭 Intern in IB-M&A
+17 I pray to god you’re not joining my firm. You are the type of dweeb who didn’t get stuffed in enough lockers in high school—you don’t belong at CVP, or any investment bank, with that attitude. Lehmanade
+17 Ride the wave brother. Welcome to the crazy bitch club. God's Sanest Cokehead
+16 Kids like him don't prep, get interviews bc target, go 0 for 10 and complain on WSO. Agree it's a skill issue. Prospect in IB-M&A
+16 First of all, congratulations. It is not a small thing to do well at a top company and get into a top MBA program. CRE
+16 >unsolicited career advice from an asset management intern am_5
+16 Congrats on Jeff Cap Mkts Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+14 Fight On! ✌️ Intern in IB - Cov
+14 You say LA/SF is 100x less impressive than NY yet your most recent post is.... Shafted For SA 2025 Recruitment. Next Steps? Prospect in IB-M&A
+14 I don’t know how to put this lightly… your colleague has autism. God's Sanest Cokehead
+14 For me, I worked hard every day, made sure to be super polite and always was the last to leave the office.  I bonded with my team, bought everyone drinks after work, and always took notes.  As a result, my Dad (who works a Prospect in IB - Gen
+13 1. Attitude as others have said. Keep a fucking smile on your face. Never complain about work even to other interns (everyone can probably hear you). Be happy to take on more work. Be happy to stay late. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+13 If you haven’t figured that out, I doubt you were CVP material to begin with Intern in IB - Gen
+13 Didn’t happen - by your own post history, you are still in school struggling to get a job even as a diversity hire(!). am_5
+12 Agree with all other big points mentioned but a smaller point I have seen from the social side is interns getting to comfortable. Associate 2 in S&T - FI
+12 For everyone saying USC is not a target school: (2025) bankingtothemoon1234
+12 Some good advice in the thread. Here's some reasons I've dinged / seen interns get dinged in the past on top of those: PE-biz-dev
+12 Long-run I’d say Dartmouth will give you better opportunities, recalling a per capita buyside placement ranking I saw earlier. Since you liked the campus and community, I’d branch out a bit. Research Analyst in PE - Growth
+12 I am a mentor and a VP on the buyside and I have seen multiple mentees (both WSO and elsewhere) complain of similar experiences. kuroganekuro
+12 You should unionize! Cash And Promote for Rundown And Tired Egalitarians CAP RATE United we bargain, divided we beg Mister Shhh
+12 Comp and culture aren’t as great as this forum thinks. Comp is fine especially given the hours, but nowhere near top of the market. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+12 Have you tried the Royce Du Pont negotiating technique? Prospect in IB - Gen
+12 This is fake. am_5
+11 Do not tell her this, you’ll potentially wreck her confidence. Sounds like she’s going through something. If you genuinely like her personality and demeanor then it’s worth sticking around. johnny-mnemonic
+11 Mind sharing your firm’s name so I know to insta delete any deals from y’all that hit my desk? bigleague23
+11 My firm does a lot with this so there are a few ways of looking at this. Christophiish
+11 but you whine like a bitch zoba
+11 Best of luck my friend! Just got an offer too!! So excited to be working for my Dads firm and take over for him one day. Big shoes to fill, but I’m sure we can do it! Best of luck Prospect in IB - Gen
+10 You're an intern yourself shut the fuck up lmao Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+10 Emory unironically is a Centerview target Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+10 In terms of 'best' if we're talking about exit opportunities and prestige it would probably look like EVR M&A, GS TMT/FIG, PJT RSSG, and MS M&A.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+10 I am a mentor and a VP on the buyside, I have a large number of investment bankers in my network, some of them my mentees.  The harsh truth is that you are asking the wrong question. kuroganekuro
+10 PWM is looked down upon because it is not likely to yield earnings as large as other areas of high finance as quickly, and the long term upside usually is higher elsewhere. Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+10 I’ve been where you are and struggled with the same decision. I think the prior comment is spot on in that you need to do your diligence on how feasible it is to stay on at the LO after the 3-5y program. VP in AM - Equities
+10 comparison is the thief of joy thebrofessor
+10 Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+10 Wow I really misread that title activism_no_not_ESG
+9 Don't think anyone can categorically say it isn't a good bank or that it won't improve relative to peers.  JEFF most notably has a culture problem, if you had to pick a weak point.  The CEO spends his days on instagram and Director in IB - Gen
+9 Since everyone likes to think about right-tail events, let's think about a SUCCESSFUL ~15 year career at tier 1 fund(s) - so either a good team at a platform or a somewhat scaled single manager not facing the same structur Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+9 🚨 SQUID DETECTED 🚨 Intern in IB - Gen
+9 Everyone defending the kid in question look at what an analyst at RBC said about him last summer. This is all facts and needs to be taken into account for why Centerview is on decline. Intern in IB - Gen
+9 Unconditional love doesn’t exist in romantic relationships nor should it either. People have standards for a reason, and there isn’t anything wrong with that. sasha_j24
+9 Based on the strength of your logic, I wholeheartedly endorse you applying to Scotia.  Best of luck! Works at RBC Capital Markets
+9 These are the books that I have read which cover the history, major players and/or deals within Tech, Media, Telecoms or all 3. Tech: AnotherLondonMonkey
+9 Not the above posted and I never worked in PE but friends that have received carry distributions have been paid nothing remotely close to their quoted DAW, so my guess is 1. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+9 I think the confusion comes because the firm has a complicated pay schedule. Bonuses are paid year end, but base salary is reset in the summer. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+9 This is a great point, please raise with your group head next time you two catch up Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+8 Do NOT make anyone uncomfortable. flynance200
+8 100% aligned with my fellow Principal (lol at these jokers above). There are so many factors to consider and many are hard to ascertain from interviews alone. SaaSChimp
+8 Thanks! Most shops are setup with one of these two models (1) a research platform where the analysts provide recommendations to multiple portfolios (2) siloed portfolio management teams with their own dedicated analysts. kuroganekuro
+8 trying_my_best
+8 Think this really comes down to the average quality of candidates in RE vs traditional PE. To get into traditional PE, you most likely have to have done IB or you came in straight from UG. Urban Mogul
+8 genuine question: to those who asked for the interview questions from your literal competitors, would you be willing to share if it was the other way around?  Anonymous Monkey
+8 Dude you sound like a total squid lmao GoldEnergyBonds
+8 It seems like it's pressure/stress related. Early signs of this is you're performing at work, but you're letting everything else around you flounder. Assist. VP in PE - Other
+8 MonkeyNoise oh god fuck off with the self defeating 'Millennials and Zoomers have it SOOOOO hard because Boomers screwed everything up!' pity party. PrivateTechquity 🚀GME🚀
+8 LowCaliber forgot his password? Intern in PE - LBOs
+8 A few things to ponder from someone older who has seen a lot of different paths play out: rf949
+8 I did something similar(ish) when I was your age, was working at one of the largest REPE shops and left to join a REPE startup. Gensler4POTUS
+8 I am a mentor and a VP on the buyside and have advised several mentees both WSO and outside on these types of situations.  It is very much a case by case basis, but in general: kuroganekuro
+8 Listen to eloquent people speak. CRE
+7 Did they really hire 3 kids from Indiana? rossdressforless
+7 One of the most eloquent and well spoken people I've come across has the southern drawl and man its like butter, should not hold you back. My advice: rabbit
+7 I think people are confused how you got a superday notif on the weekend when the posting opened Wednesday... randomonkey2004
+7 You are not your friends at Cambridge and you never will be. You’re comparing yourself to them and you need to cut that shit out now. Comparison is the thief of joy. There will always be someone more successful than you. Blue9
+7 UNC MBA 2023 employment report: https://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/wp-c pinehurst
+7 So, if a girlfriend/wife goes from being hot, to being a hippo, he shouldn't mind? Hmm... Well... If he lost everything, and had no income. Would she be fine with it? Doubtful. Mercurius
+7 What jobs in commercial realestate make the most amount of money w least amount of hours? CRE
+7 Left lane associates, especially Chrissy. He is now a thought after advisor servicing corporations on mergers and acquisitions globally. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+7 Qatalyst usedcoupon1
+7 If you are in state at UMich, how are you expecting 150k debt? In state tuition is ~17k and room and board is ~13k. That's 30k/yr *4 = 120k assuming you don't pay anything. parmesan123123
+7 Congrats on PIMCO! activism_no_not_ESG
+7 On average, hours are better than banking and probably most PE shops but it comes at the cost of very little deal experience and learning. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+7 If you’re playing golf professionally, you’re not expected to do any real work on project teams  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+7 Hardest thing to understand is seemingly the guy quit one day and joined a competitor the next day. MMPM
+7 If I could go back to college, I would chill the fuck out more. Have some drinks, party, enjoy life. Once you're out, you're out and you can't go back (MBA is just not the same). Five Star Man
+7 Ah yes the master manipulator with poor people skills, makes perfect sense Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+7 I mean this as respectfully as possible: please don’t let random people on the Internet tell you what job you should take.  a-basic-name
+7 Having gone through the same things myself earlier in your career, I can commiserate. BeautifullyConfused
+7 I left a well known REPE fund last year to move to a multi owner-operator. I was VP on the path to Principal and there was definitely a long term career available with the firm. VP in PE - Other
+7 This is an anonymous forum, but if you vocalize this kind of thing in the real world, you're going to have real problems in your career. Senior VP in CorpDev
+7 Disclaimer: I also worked there (within last 7 years, not saying more beyond that) and got the numbers out of a senior guy one night. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+7 Mix of both (from the firm’s perspective). They mainly use pref with penny warrants. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+7 I lateraled to get into IB. When I applied to the role, the job posting said NYC. When they gave me the offer, they said that was a mistake and it should have said SF. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+7 If your bosses are anything like the company I just left, they probably spent 5 minutes on this allocation and did not think for a second about how it would come off. CRE
+7 I haven't done carnivore, but I've done very low carb keto and have tried every (fad) diet in the book. From my experience, calories in vs calories out is what matters the most with respect to body composition. Lester Freamon
+7 Between the coverage groups ex-Infra / NatRes / FIG, I'd choose based on (A) the dealflow at your particular bank, and (B) your interest, ahead of anything else. Count WACCula
+7 I can give you one concrete example. hastera
+6 "The other founder and I have corporate real estate experience (Commercial REIB and REPE intern Analyst 2 in RE - Comm