Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Month

+7 Wouldn’t assume there’s a rhyme or reason or it’s their fault. Maybe God just hates him/her.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+7 Here is what I would do: PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+7 All very different. Would not focus on year 1 or 2 comp but on upside. Publics are not a good place to shoot for median outcomes. Managing Director in HF - Other
+7 I'd recommend doing debtor-side work if at all possible. I think, while potentially being the most stressful, it really gives you the broadest skillset. Lester Freamon
+7 LA has sexier dealflow, NYC is a glorified MM shop (excl. RX). Only go for NYC if you want to live there. LA is known as the higher quality office Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+7 Congrats on being lame! butterboy
+7 Jews run America, whether people like it or not. They are smart, and never betray other Jews. johnny_quest007
+7 I left for MFPE and regretted it massively lol. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+7 Was in a similar situation to yours. DebtChug
+7 Did you puke on the guy. Happened at a Lazard super day.  Managing Director in IB-M&A
+7 No my hours in PE are significantly better than my banking time however I am still pretty busy (10/11pm, also why I am happy to have moved as going to sleep at 3am every day is just a recipe for a heart attack in 10y). Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+7 Generally, at FTFs, you are compensated for risk relative to seniority. The rationale, from my view as a founding GP, is that Associate's have much more optionality from a lateral perspective. EightAceTres
+7 i'm starting to think your interviews just didn't go that well bud... Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+7 Complete joke absolutely let them know these are peoples lives HR is playing with here... Quick side story since we're on the topic of dogshit interviews. Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+7 Would absolutely not say in 2026 that Berkley is a bigger brand globally than Northwestern Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+7 Oh no, other banks would never do something like this... Imagine taking in MD or client kids and undermining meritocracy in banking... loser1234
+7 I think it’s highly likely you’ve had a stroke in your sleep without knowing it and only a small fraction of your brain is operational.  Principal in PE - LBOs
+7 OP here, I’ll try to consolidate the info on the thread back into the main post as a firm-by-form compilation comparison sometime this week. Would be dope if we could get some more data points/responses. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+7 Sunlight is the best disinfectant Intern in IB - Cov
+7 In my opinion, most analysts (Wharton kids are different) do not actually know what the fuck they’re talking about and can’t even begin to graduate to the level of being an actual “person” until like their 2nd year of bein SOFRsoGood
+7 I went the entrepreneurial route in 2022, perfect timing...haha... It was myself and another partner who is a bit older than me and had the resume / name familiarity. CapRate_Compression
+7 When LMFAO wrote the hit song "Shots ft. Lil Jon" they were actually referring to pulling all-nighters working on coloring books at the investing bank Abusement Park
+7 sp1313 I think your instinct is closer to right than the engagement-bait framing suggests. The reason people switch providers after a bad update is exactly because accuracy is what they're paying for. Dr.Leigh
+7 not talking about an allergy you fucking dumbass lmao GS under Blankfein
+7 Periph maxing is such prey behaviour. My positive canthal tilt means I can only see directly in front of myself.  Intern in IB-M&A
+7 Post is accurate but worth some context. Works at Leerink Partners
+7 As rule of thumb most large banks have a separate M&A team and most MM / EBs have only sector teams doing everything (except jefferies which also has an M&A group) Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+7 I was talking about the interviewing process for roles in IB vs more tech/science heavy jobs like AI researcher at top lab, quant dev or trader at trading firms.  tackytech
+7 The thing I always found funny about pitch books is, as someone who has spent almost my entire career on the receiving ends of those pitches, we never need more than 3 pages to know if a pitch is worth seriously doing work jl12
+7 Friendly reminder that a luke warm bowl of soup could do the work of a private credit associate  Principal in HF - Event
+7 Congrats on hating ubs! Intern in IB - Gen
+7 Honestly, that's not what pisses me off. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+7 Congrats on WF charlotte AK6969
+7 I wouldn’t read so much into it. johnny_quest007
+7 TD NY Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+7 These are fairly easy questions to answer if you've traded these products.  PM in HF - Macro
+7 (1) "I will point you specifically to tests that Google and Microsoft have run with submission data centers..." (i) Microsoft had Project Natick. What Google project was there?  jl12
+7 Group? Intern in IB - Cov
+7 My honest take having been in your shoes at the start of my career and making a pivot to LevFin - apols for all the text. Associate 1 in AM - Other
+7 I'll preface that you can do none of this and still get a return. I say all this because it's a short period that really is an investment in yourself. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+7 Congrats on Barclays AlexanderHamiltonLover
+7 Other random advice: Intern in IB - Gen
+7 The answer is somewhere in the middle. Works at Greenhill & Co.
+7 Will I have better success on hinge if I have finance or commercial real estate as my job? I’m a note buyer so it’s a blend of both. Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+6 Intern in PropTradyes the economics don’t look great BUT that’s mainly due to RnD costs PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+6 stop outing yourself as low iq buddy. thats middle school snapchat shit. especially being in college. full retard shit. no_home_jerome
+6 Props to people for being so patient and helpful when bro is in denial Kelley has no brand Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+6 It's LMM and you're a sophomore, so speaking from experience, you're lucky you're getting paid at all to be honest ha PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+6 Three Options: Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 For someone with my background, what types of entry-level commodities roles are actually realistic to land in the next few months? Commercial analyst, freight, origination, scheduling, something else? Mr. T
+6 Hey guys -  terabyte
+6 Lol exit to buyside and continue the cycle of 95 hour weeks. Great solution Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+6 Don't use this shitty website, bad and inaccurate questions Works at Morgan Stanley
+6 Don't use this shitty website, bad and inaccurate questions Works at Morgan Stanley
+6 first, it’s bromantane, not bromatane. second, neither LSD nor meth are downers. In fact, meth is chemically, pharmacologically, and effectually similar to the drugs you named. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 PNC ABL group.  VP in Research - FI
+6 ojapar20Gonna say it again...AI IS NOT A BUBBLE. CRE
+6 Yeah you’ll get tortured there and they blame their juniors for team underperformance so then you’ll get murdered / fired Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+6 It sounds like you don't really understand London housing stock which is fair, because you're German. nutmegger189
+6 Pretty sure I know which fund this is. I worked there myself but recently left to another MF.  Aia-Mckan
+6 I left and don't regret it one bit. I now work in a cybersecurity scale up as a sales engineer. I love it. Don't miss banking. I'm responsible for revenue, and love the industry. Matchabee
+6 Do not do this. In all likelihood, this would be the worst career decision of your life. VP in RE - Other
+6 Don’t waste your life thinking if you are “ahead” or “behind”. You’ll die unhappy comparing with others. The truth is, you’re ahead of 90% in your age group if you’re in a BB. IRRcentric
+6 1.The hourly wage argument only works if you assume the hours are fungible ( that an analyst could just take those same 30 extra hours per week and dump them into a second job or a side hustle at the same marginal rate.) T rolo25
+6 Fuck is wrong with you dude. Guessing you don’t have any sisters or did your mom abandon you? Larry Lamda
+6 Too many groups assuming these markets are going to V shape back to their glory days and completely ignoring how much inventory has outpaced growth.  Assist. VP in RE - Comm
+6 Automatic promote to MD  Intern in IB - Gen
+6 I have no dog in this fight, but I think you should listen to your gut on this one. Yale is probably a bit more prestigious and you're in a bit of an odd situation where the more "prestigious" school is also cheaper. Lester Freamon
+6 Corp dev at a large public company. Large boring public company is way way better IF you get the right seat and work with sophisticated people. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 On a serious note would this not help me stand out? Or would recruiters just think I'm retarded 500thousand
+6 Congrats on OSU and GL with PE recruiting!  #SellSide4L rolo25
+6 When you nut and she keeps sucking Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+6 There was literally a thread a week or two ago about Evercore saying the same thing. Don’t be jealous someone else got a better offer than you. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+6 No name liberal arts school… definitely stole a more deserving prospects seat Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 Not that I want to debate this, but I’ve heard it often: the health equity debate.  There are merits to that on a macro level.  What if everyone did this? odog @digitalimmortality.com
+6 Older than you (experienced VP in PE) and have seen and heard of increasing cases of PE associates going back to IB. In hindsight, I would have made more cash comp staying in IB plus my carry is underwater. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 I'm more familiar with the PE side of IR so I'll answer from that perspective and assume by senior we can assume Director / MD-level. IRR-Responsible IR
+6 Few thoughts - and to preface, I work at a brokerage as a senior financial analyst so 95% of my time is also underwriting/running analyses/talking to clients about the financials of deals etc. Guy in LA
+6 Don't think any MFs are "underrated" per say UMM (depending on how you define it): AIP, KPS, TJC Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 Nahh we all need to let the world know he’s a Nepo hire, so others around him could be careful and all give him the white glove service he expects Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 looksmax.org and wallstreetoasis.com crossover. Age of Aquarius baby. Dgjauwvwbsj
+6 Small family office sponsor... we bought a company that benefitted from a once-in-forever generational pull forward of demand during covid, peak earnings on peak multiple (topped the winning bid in the 11th hour). PM in PE - Other
+6 What a strange post Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 As it pertains to multi (though these effect every asset class, in and outside of RE): Traderade
+6 Prospect in IB - Gen Managing Director in IB-M&A
+6 Billicic is a class act as well, he shouted out everyone on the team including the first year analysts in his LinkedIn post Intern in IB-M&A
+6 I did 2 years in a horrible sweatshop group in New York. Your mental and physical health will all get way worse regardless of what you do. it’s all about not digging the hole deeper and damage reduction. Intern in IB - Gen
+6 If this is HL then it’s a true 3 years. Can’t remember the pay scales at this point but for analyst it’s something like 110, 115, 120. Bonus was probably something like 65, 75, 85. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 My point is just the way you’re going to resolve those debates consistently is probably just some form of data someone else can see. Even if they can’t, the way you trade will reveal a lot about what you think. Works at Citadel Investment Group
+6 No, probably single worst group in the bank though think M&T might rival it. Most of people leave to LMM PE at best if they can get something, most mid-levels are extremely toxic, and the hours are horrible.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 Basically two or three buckets that actually matter.1. How quick do you learn (which is a function of your intelligence / desire / curiousity about the job) Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Annecdotally, I just finished up the lateral associate process at an array of banks from boutiques to BB. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+6 He deserves the imposter syndrome because he truly doesn’t belong Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Because most people here are students or recently students and the type of intelligence you need to succeed in IB (and really much of the business world) is not the type of intelligence that is valued in academia or STEM f Managing Director in IB-M&A
+6 Update from the OP: I finally got what seems like a great offer! I'm glad I took a break and didn't give up hope.  Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+6 It’s no surprise that this industry is tough (look at the other comment or countless threads on this forum) if you’re not at a certain seat, are above average in terms of skills and performance. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+6 There is a lot of fluff and smoke & mirrors with the placement agent / fundraising space. Total capital raised is the aggregate of the final closed fundraises that they worked on - it is not what they actually raised. VP in IB-M&A
+6 NGL - this is pretty damn good work but it’s completely off base in the recommendations because it doesn’t understand a) the specific weaknesses in NFE’s various contractual arrangements and b) how Wes Edens actually think Managing Director in IB-M&A
+6 Somewhat familiar with some folks from these groups: Q: Surprisingly chill culture. Make no mistake - you will get worked, so in that sense it is "sweaty" but the culture is relatively laid back Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+6 Where’s HR and wtf are they doing about this? They need to grow some balls and help protect the franchise Analyst 1 in IB - Gen