+399 easy job suggestions for GF to start contributing? 103 2d
+253 Life-changing Books 90 3h
+146 Finally 40, thought I’d have a higher net worth by now 132 3d
+135 For those who don’t like Trump, why? 51 2w
+110 AI Will Wipe Out Most Human Influencers (IG / OF / TikTok / etc) 63 1w
+95 I met Patrick’s mom. 13 10h
+78 Not getting more matches despite working at a top PE firm 29 2w
+76 Toronto - something about that place? 30 1w
+75 High Hopes to 3.6% Odds 22 1w
+73 Do age gaps matter in dating after age 25 for women or men? 43 2w
+66 To what extent can success be attributed to the people who you surround yourself with? 24 2w
+65 How acceptable is parental support? 43 1w
+64 Dealing with manager with constant mental breakdowns? 20 1w
+63 Would you prefer to date someone who is also high income or chill job/ becomes stay at home mom type? 62 2w
+50 Every Recruiter is Latvian - CONSPIRACY??? 17 1w
+48 Bacon is Paradise 11 3w
+45 Live at home to save $100k+/yr - worth it? 9 1d
+42 Around what age do you ideally want to have your first kid? 21 2w
+41 Dumbest Interview Question You've Ever Heard 43 2w
+39 Is it worth starting and running Student Led Investment Fund at non-target uni 19 2d
+38 Should I say F*** It and Take the Plunge (UK -> US)? 29 4d
+38 Are some Monopolies more Beneficial for Consumers? 18 23h
+36 Did you move / upgrade apartments as your salary went up over the years? 15 3w
+36 What HS would you want your kids or future kids to attend? 31 28s
+34 Pause career to take care of family 24 2w
+34 Do you guys think dating gets easier as you age for guys? 30 3w
+34 What are some things that you’re proud of from this year? 12 5d
+33 COVID - what’s it like in your office these days (Fall 2023)? 18 3w
+32 Ohio State vs Michigan 15 1w
+31 I feel guilty spending money 26 4d
+31 Post-Lunch Sleepiness as an Analyst? 24 1w
+31 Pizza is Paradise 3 1w
+31 Prospective IB Monkey Pronouns - Why? 11 3d
+30 Thoughts on the College Football Playoff? 26 3d
+28 Do you own any musical instruments? 31 1w
+27 Would the OpenAI Debacle Ever Happen in Finance? 7 2w
+26 Finding out what you are good at? 15 6d
+26 how embarrassing is it to run an alpha male/getting laid podcast? 27 7h
+25 Don't Check Your Email Much Eh? 4 3w
+25 Spiderman 7 5d
+25 How Big is Your Apartment? 22 9h
+24 Any fellow HPDE / Track Day enthusiasts here? 4 3d
+23 Advantages of being older for your grade 2 3w
+23 Owning a Franchise 8 1w
+22 London area buying house with kids 11 1w
+22 What’s your personality like? Ever take a self assessment? 21 6d
+22 Calling All Endurance Athletes - New Backyard Ultra Format Proposal 10 1w
+21 Is it worth it living in NYC? 19 1w
+21 No Real Friend Group? 12 51m
+20 Accidentally engaged in cuckolding mid-networking call...Advice needed 6 6d
+20 Sick day? 9 6d
+20 Non NYC Banker Home Ownership 4 4d
+20 Do you think we are mostly going to be replaced by AI? If so what timeline (5yrs, 10yrs, 20yrs, 30yrs, >30yrs)? 13 2d
+20 Biggest banking lie you were told 23 16h
+18 What’s your party schedule like? 14 3w
+18 Is it okay to be happy? 8 9m
+17 Favorite burger spots in Manhattan? 20 2h
+16 Internal Gossip 5 3w
+15 $500K to $5.5M NFL Parlay 1 3w
+15 How much do you want to make annually in your mid 30s? 11 2w
+15 Excel Modeling Courses as a Sophomore? 3 1w
+14 How much street noise do you hear from your NYC apartment? 15 2w
+14 What is your expense policy? 5 1w
+14 Should I snitch on girl misusing OBA? 8 1w
+13 When do you plan to retire? 5 3w
+13 Places to live in LA - working in DTLA 10 2w
+13 Depressed College Senior 9 3w
+13 Banned from Hinge. Now what? 41 6d
+13 How do you kill time in the office? 8 1w
+12 Just got fired by my board - exit opps? 4 3w
+12 How old are you? 5 2w
+12 Why Banking HR works so bad? 10 2w
+12 Would you prefer to work for 40 hours per week for $150K or 80 hours per week for $300K? 19 1w
+12 Is a WHOOP worth it? 16 5d
+12 Actually Cool Company Perks 6 32m
+11 Cuts in London 5 3w
+11 UK Army Reserves 3 1w
+11 I hate scammers. 8 1w
+11 How do you stay sane? 8 3d
+11 Most Prestigious Zip Code 7 4d
+10 Poker in NYC 4 3w
+10 Seeking Advice on Handling Excessive Workload and Lack of Guidance 1 1w
+10 Languages in the European recruiting landscape 5 1d
+9 The UFC 295 Crew 0 4w
+9 Why Are Investment Bank Bathrooms so Gross 14 3w
+9 Fantasy football depression 6 2w
+9 🌟 Looking for a Study Buddy! 🌟 1 6d
+9 How to make the most out of your 20s 8 31m
+8 Thanksgiving WFH? 15 2w
+8 LinkedIn new job update? Do you wait until you pass probation period or post right away in the first month? 10 2w
+8 Need Gift Ideas for Analyst/Associates from MD 5 1w
+8 Wearing Contact Lenses On The Job 16 1w
+7 Most Prestigious Coffee 13 2d
+7 How are the Brits in the forum feeling about David Cameron's comeback? 6 3w
+7 “Speaking up” is bullshit 3 3w
+7 Starting Golf In London 5 1w
+7 Housing Help 4 1w
+7 What is an “Attention to detail test” 10 1w
+7 Have you ever had an apartment building neighbor that made you lose sleep? How did you handle it? And did the person continue to make noise after your complaint? 5 6d
+7 Recruiting Easier for Women??? 11 1d

Career Advancement Opportunities

December 2023 Investment Banking

  • Lincoln International 01 99.6%
  • Lazard Freres (++) 99.1%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.7%
  • William Blair 12 98.3%
  • Financial Technology Partners 02 97.9%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

December 2023 Investment Banking

  • William Blair 04 99.6%
  • Lincoln International 10 99.1%
  • Moelis & Company 25 98.7%
  • Stephens Inc 10 98.3%
  • Jefferies & Company 13 97.8%

Professional Growth Opportunities

December 2023 Investment Banking

  • Lincoln International (==) 99.6%
  • Lazard Freres 17 99.1%
  • Financial Technology Partners 07 98.7%
  • Jefferies & Company 02 98.3%
  • UBS AG 16 97.8%

Total Avg Compensation

December 2023 Investment Banking

  • Director/MD (6) $592
  • Vice President (34) $390
  • Associates (169) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (15) $187
  • 2nd Year Analyst (106) $168
  • Intern/Summer Associate (49) $167
  • 1st Year Analyst (322) $166
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (236) $95
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