Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Month

+11 brother in what universe is citi on the same level as GS/MS and since when are Baird and HL elite boutiques???  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 Who are you trying to convince? Us or yourself?  Investment Analyst in PropTrad
+11 The reality is there are dozens of factors that impact hours so you usually cannot flag one single thing. CompBanker
+11 Sir plz go to your nearest park, find a lawn, and rub your ass cheeks on it. Intern in S&T - FI
+11 comparison is the thief of joy thebrofessor
+11 Listen to eloquent people speak. CRE
+11 You're an intern yourself shut the fuck up lmao Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 Congressional hearing needs to happen  richieefflee
+11 Evening cardio. It can be as a simple as hopping on a bike / incline treadmill while you watch TV / listen to an Audiobook. I often do this at around 9pm so I have had some time to digest after dinner. yahoo
+11 My point is that it actually does vary a lot… yes deal sprints are brutal no matter where you work but they’re exactly that — sprints. You might sprint for 2-4 weeks per deal maybe 3-4 times a year?   Principal in PE - LBOs
+11 I've dealt w/ ADHD since my early 20's, consider myself a veteran if you will. Stonks1990
+11 This isn't right ^. SPYShorts
+11 Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+11 Simply put, DEI recruiting is discrimination based on race and sex, end of story. I am anti-discrimination. Are you? willingtolitigate
+11 Lenders will take firmer action once it becomes crystal clear that for most of these semi-fraudulent syndicators, it is NOT the interest rate environment that is killing asset values but the horrible basis at which they we Ozymandia
+11 My firm does a lot with this so there are a few ways of looking at this. Christophiish
+11 You truly are low caliber talent if this is how you think Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+11 Dude you have no idea how hard it is to do that. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 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
+11 Hey if you wanna chat reach out, I’m a reporter. alexander.saeedy
+11 Everyone is going to be skeptical because this industry is built on skepticism.  Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+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
+11 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
+11 pls fix Lowkey Omakase
+10 The MS and edit shows you can’t handle valid criticism. bananabroker
+10 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
+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 Bump good luck guys Intern in PE - LBOs
+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 Ozymandia = a grown ass man that deserves a swirlie  Investment Analyst in RE - Comm
+10 Congrats on the sex. Now go spread comps Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+10 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
+10 I am a mentor and VP at a boutique firm, and this is a topic I often discuss with my mentees about. kuroganekuro
+10 All of the above are correct.  Some additional color and methods described below. Esque_
+10 I also love restructuring! I want to work at Hooligan Lokey or PJT Partners. Prospect in IB - Restr
+10 Hi there, Calvin Marks
+10 Do NOT make anyone uncomfortable. flynance200
+10 If the family has asked for the content to be removed, it should be removed.  Senior Consultant in Consulting
+10 As jr analyst, my days outside of earnings looked like the below. Hard to give an exact split but I’d guess I was 50 modeling/30 reading/20 calls. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+10 Censorship on overwhelming support is crazy. WallStreetOasis.com
+10 As someone who actually broke in, the funny thing about Moelis is there are multiple groups that are so good they never have to pitch, but you only know how to regurgitate stuff you’ve seen on WSO. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+10 1. I don't regret it at all. From a financial POV, it's changed my life and is probably the single best career choice I made. For the right person it's an amazing opportunity. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+10 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
+10 Emory unironically is a Centerview target Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+10 Not in IB, so can’t comment on that side, but I am from the UK. wsr21702
+10 “Tell a friend”. Le me: first two funds won’t generate carry 😊 raybaem
+10 Cons: yacht gets too big, too many friends out for money, get audited by irs bc too much income/net worth. Not sure others  midwest_analyst
+10 A few points I'd make, as a MF REPE (ignore title) guy that interfaces with our corp PE team once in a while: Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+10 100% agree. Feels like they hire way too many under performers at all levels and don’t fire or hold them accountable. Feels like 80% of the work is being done by 20% of the people, who get worked to their breaking point. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+10 You have the easiest in for being a diversity candidate now. Just say you’re gay, and if they suspect you’re an imposter, point to the earring. Intern in IB - Cov
+10 On the resource front, obviously EDGAR and company IR pages will have your earnings releases, K’s, Qs, presentations etc. Places like BAMSec (i think they maybe still have a free version) will have transcripts. M_As_In_Mancy
+10 Apollo. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+10 trying_my_best What do you work as now, Isaiah? Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+10 Not a direct answer to your question, but it does feel like this topic is usually way overdramatized on this site. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+10 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
+10 First of all I wanna say that everything you wrote is completely normal. That’s exactly how my first 1.5-2 years went too, and things got infinitely better after that. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+9 This post was the result of poor deal flow seboy66754
+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 Nice. Let's go! Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+9 It’s really python in general, and it’s not an energy or commodities or even trading specific answer.  It’s just where the data analytics field as a whole is going for the following reasons: oil_quant
+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 AS2 in ibd not showing up to work today f gary howe, brian ascher, mark adley and the staffer involve Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+9 FAQ: Common acronyms used on WSO | Wall Street Oasis Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+9 You know who really contacted wso? Those mds names that were posted here. False, his brother contacted me.  WallStreetOasis.com
+9 Sorry for the delay Honestly don't remember what I wrote haha MBAApply
+9 Before responding, what I would comment upfront is that this depends on bank - specifically you should care about dealflow, and aim to get into a team with strong MDs generating good dealflow. Count WACCula
+9 This guy is clearly a ubs/cs junior LowCaliberTalent
+9 CEO asking the important questions Intern in IB - Restr
+9 Definitely applying himself  Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+9 Yep. Point of focus has been on the associates, but I’d argue MDs are most at fault actually. There are SO MANY MDs that have brought in 0-1 M&A deals in the time I’ve been there. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+9 oh we're schizposting today? ripley19
+9 I think it is possible you misunderstood this feedback, its possible you just came off as unnatural/scripted when you answered. Average_Canadian123
+9 You know who really contacted wso? Those mds names that were posted here. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+9 Hello, xanderrrr123. How are you doing today? You asked the PE forum a question a few hours back, requesting information on TMT stocks that had huge upside potential with very little downside risk. Does that ring a bell? Intern in PE - Other
+9 get some bitches lmfao  vardasc4275
+9 I'm also in BofA FIG and can agree that morale is dead. Hopefully HR can do something to address the conditions on the ground. A lot of the MDs are very abusive and treat juniors like garbage. Prospect in IB-M&A
+9 🚨 SQUID DETECTED 🚨 Intern in IB - Gen
+9 As someone who works at a bank that paid shit bonuses… I think he’s onto something. Fully agree that his logic doesn’t completely make sense (ie IB is the training ground for PE and other lucrative fields, for example). Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+9 CRE
+9 I texted my buddy at Barclays NY and he said this is NOT the case and nobody has been locked out of the elevator like that. Analyst 2 in IA
+9 My 2c: associate program is even worse than joining as analyst. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+9 I'm also going to address the elephant in the room here which is the foreign policy mess we have been in, most obviously with Afghanistan (and how there hasn't even been a discussion on what went wrong - whereas we still t AlexCook
+9 Good luck - it's disgusting how fucking ball-less (or genuinely bad at their jobs) some senior people are that they can't push back on clients. Five Star Man
+9 Silly_Goose is the Royce Du Pont of WSO  ChadrickBasedman
+9 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
+9 In all seriousness, something really needs to be done about rich girls from NY/CT/MA (attended Greenwich Academy/Pingry/Lville/etc) who make it into GS/MS (MS seems to love these Duke/BC chicks + they always have no releva Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+9 I'm calling virgin on OP. No way dude has gotten his piece touched in the last three years.  AussieLad
+9 Praying I am one day in a position to reject your application  Intern in IB - Gen
+9 Went ahead and rejected your OA. Better luck next time, sales jock! Works at Akuna Capital LLC
+9 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🚀
+9 Intern in S&T - Comm
+9 Bro no way u actually ask ppl on networking calls how to talk like an investment banker you are such a tweaker for that Intern in RE - Comm
+9 "The other founder and I have corporate real estate experience (Commercial REIB and REPE intern Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+9 If you’re playing golf professionally, you’re not expected to do any real work on project teams  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+9 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
+9 Okay. So, how exactly do we make a play on this secular trend, and is it already priced in? Intern in IB-M&A
+9 No and WF is not a Director in IB - Gen
+9 Jesus kid I’m reading your posts and you seem like the most finance hardo ever. My genuine advice to you and I’m not even joking here is to take it down a notch. Analyst 1 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 I’d be careful putting too much blame on the staffer. From what I hear, the staffer is typically a mid level banker and their job is to be the conduits between the juniors and senior bankers. Associate 1 in IB - Cov