Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+4 This thread is absurdly inaccurate and several of the above comments are retarded, or outdated at a minimum. Don’t let people get you down. IU places very well. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 I haven’t worked with ManuLife directly, but my cousin was a senior exec in their Tokyo office (left them over a decade ago for an international REIT and now a top guy at a conglomerate). odog @digitalimmortality.com
+4 Barring HL (which has the weird intro coffee chats acting as 1Rs and such), I believe consensus is to kick off recruiting in early Jan. tentwothree
+4 Like obviously I would want to go to Wells for growth etc etc, but right now in terms of exits at top group at UBS vs Wells its clearly UBS Intern in HF - Event
+4 50% reduction in fund size is all you need to know — stay away. High paying jobs at businesses in decline or stagnated become absolute knife fights between employees as you can’t all just ride the rising tide of growth. KR8000
+4 Going to a S/S gives you more optionality than sticking at FM or whatever GSE they are at. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+4 At 110k base employer fica savings are like 4.5 percent of the total comp they are paying that analyst it’s negligible at best. crispycoconutrolls
+4 I think your story is the most important part, received FT offer from a MM and I think that’s what really set me apart at the end of the day. Intern in IB - Cov
+4 Phillips academy —> Williams —> Rothschild IB —> Tailwind Capital —> CEO & Founder of Financial Blog / Forum Dow70K
+4 Just acknowledge it’s a dumpster fire on the precipice of another leadership reset this year Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+4 I've gone a lot deeper in the space since the last post, so I'll add some notes here, given that this is a very critical part of the market at the moment: Manager in CorpDev
+4 Wanted to let you know that I started doing this when you suggested it and my errors disappeared that week. Have made a habit of this and it’s made my work life 10x better. Thank you sir seekinthealpha1
+4 dang really reaping in the superdays Intern in IB-M&A
+4 Considering TA's current marks, this list is entirely  out of touch  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 Datadog started out with infrastructure monitoring, and it is by far and away their leading product. Since then, they've added on APM and Logs creating the "three pillars of observability" wallstreetape
+4 This has to be GS FIG lmao. Group is filled with beckies at the MBA level (especially Asian beckies lol), just embarrasing Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+4 DEI = women. Getting jobs and promotions by virtue of their gender and not hardwork. Whoever requires them to work hard just like others must be a misogynist.  Intern in IB-M&A
+4 Agree on WLB. I’m frequently working until 12-1am, good thing is that I can leave the desk and continue from home after 7-8pm almost every day, which is a big difference when you have a wife/are living with a partner. stayfrosty1337
+4 I recommend finishing the degree at Cornell. Florida is a huge state for hospitality obviously, and you already have that strong internship on resume. Holidayinn
+4 yes I have plenty of hf exp and currently work at a fund that has been mentioned as a "top seat" on this forum. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+4 Depends on fund, but at an MM if you need to move you can move. But generally it’s because your PM wants to move you (I.e your PM wants to covering US stocks or your PM is in the US). Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+4 REIB is great for breaking into REPE but isn't the only way. Many people in REIB stay there because the pay is so good and only MF REPE pays REIB levels (other funds pay MUCH less). Prospect in RE - Comm
+4 Off-balance sheet - think Asset Based Finance e.g., Accounts Receivable factoring, where your AR serves as collateral that is non-recourse to you (the company originating the AR) hence this form of funding is off-balance s First_Lien_Larry
+4 I agree it’s probably going to end disastrously for us. HOWEVER, to make the argument, the upside is tremendous if we can pull this off. The Straight is currently the only leverage and deterrence Iran has right now. WSOBURNER69
+4 Good back and forth here. I’ll just throw this in  - miserable people are often going to miserable regardless of what they do (opposite also true). Market Forces
+4 100% travel. The younger you are the easier and better it is. Why? Enlightenment
+4 Go to stern no need to overcomplicate. At the end of the day, you're going to a college. Intern in IB-M&A
+4 UBS not #13 Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+4 I would bifurcate it across fund types as well. MF has a much lower probability compared to LMM. At a MF, I'd estimate ~1-5% of Associates eventually make MD / Partner. VP in PE - LBOs
+4 Are they that much better at competitors? Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+4 Great comment and appreciate you shedding light on the high school adversity piece, I think it's a super underrated point. High school is a tough time for a lot of people. TobyTwoTone
+4 Nailed it. If you are not excited about what you are doing, you are not going to be successful. As mentioned, reading 1k sell side or in-depth research is "grind work" that people do to LARP. longandshort
+4 Analyst 2 in IB - GenAre they that much better at competitors? Managing Director in IB-M&A
+4 Depends on how much capital ("AUM") they have to put to work and what type of market you'd be in - are we talking HCOL or tertiary? Bigbodybugatti
+4 that sounds even worse Research Analyst in HF - Other
+4 UBS not #15 Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+4 Wrong office bro Intern in IB - Gen
+4 Corporate Banking, Capital Markets (DCM, ECM, Syndicated Finance), Venture Capital/Growth Equity, Structured Products, and even Commercial Banking (relationship management or client facing product groups) if you can positi VP in CB
+4 UBS not #16 Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+4 UCLA grad here now working in IB. chimp1213
+4 At the top firms you may find starting first year comp at 400-450 (the very large LOs, top boutiques usually ~50k lower). therealgekko
+4 Emory’s placements seem good on the outside but in reality pretty much all EB/BB placements are nepo or diversity. Prospect in IB-M&A
+4 Idk how culture is from the inside, but from interacting with them they are some of the most pretentious wnkers around  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+4 Relative to other associates, I can confidently say I'm among the associates where my analyst uses me to do almost everything, even though we have another associate on the team. spudrmonke
+4 In most institutional real estate shops—especially at the $25B+ AUM level—you’ll typically see a more balanced acquisitions structure than what you’re describing. kelvinmadris
+4 Congrats on both. I'd go with HEC.  Lse is great, but the outcomes don't match the hype or the price tag.  Goj5979
+4 Two main ways imo. 1. Make the most out of the sleep you do get 2. Hide your lack of sleep. Eman_Kant
+4 Uchicago should be in S+. Consistently has great outcomes given the relatively smaller number of students who are recruiting for IB from UChicago Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 Their bonuses are historically bad so this certainly can’t help Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+4 Starting off I agree with you that long-term Big Law partnership leads to better pay than MBB partnership. If someone wants to make 5M+, Big Law is more likely to get them there. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+4 People give this MS because it's true and they benefit from it. WSO is disproportionately people who wouldn't pass the "Northeast Men" screening. Swashbuckler
+4 DB at 36th is insane Intern in IB - Cov
+4 I have underwritten a number of these. You should be able to model property level cash flow with leverage and a simple one or maybe two tier waterfall. Associate 1 - REPE
+4 You can also structure around it. Example: you ascertain that the largest customer contributes 25% of total EBITDA. Bass12
+4 You're in a tough spot from an experience perspective. You have too much experience to come in as an entry level associate (usually 2-3 YOE) but you also don't have any deal/sourcing experience to come in as a principal. Determined
+4 Recent CMU alum here. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 “After two years, I’ll request a transfer to Geneva. You have to weigh up where you live. nutmegger189
+4 Late to the party, but dude, just go. Everything you've described basically answers your own question. You hate what you're doing, you're good at the stuff RX actually needs, and they're literally competing for you. Director in PE - LBOs
+4 The best operators I know never talk about finance. They talk about customers, problems, and execution. Finance is just the scorecard, not the game. Hedi Mesme
+4 Echoing the above but to keep it simple. No one will give you shit if you hire a GS Analyst and he / she turns out to be a dope. If the same Analyst came from a 10-man shop then you'll get eyebrows raised. Count WACCula
+4 You're in luck; I dealt with a similar situation when breaking into banking early on. lucien_de_montclair
+4 Question asked in a wrong way... The right question is:  Hedi Mesme
+4 gagagagavabanau: elephantsfoot
+4 J-Money what’s happening man. You were my favorite intern [email protected]
+4 No deal flow puts an X on your back to be terminated. It’s easy for staffers to sniff out “hiders” which is a bad look performance wise and if you’re getting no deal flow because you suck…well that’s no better. liquidiot
+4 Same guy has posted the same comment on GLC threads for 3 years in a row. Time to move on buddy. LongtimeLurker102
+4 [email protected] NoEquityResearch
+4 Joe Exotic is exactly how I picture you in real life PokerSlopWars
+4 When you wipe do you intentionally poke through the toilet paper ? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 Fundraise is going well so far. Park Hill is the placement agent. Of the first-time funds out there right now, this is probably the one best positioned to raise its target. Principal in PE - Other
+4 mgw19calculator is unnecessary coming from somebody who bought one for fun odog @digitalimmortality.com
+4 It’s totally normal for a coffee chat to feel awkward. alex50
+4 FIG is sweaty and culture is toxic / political.  Intern in IB - Gen
+4 All of you are DEI Beckies as you benefit from quotas.  Intern in IB - Cov
+4 Ftfo ✌️ Director in Consulting
+4 congrats on TD Monkey39338483
+4 6 hits hard as someone whose no.1 life goal is fatherhood. lesbiangirlscout
+4 This is the way. I honestly view IB / PE as extensions of your education so I’d still do them for just that piece alone honestly. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+4 Forget about recruiter or formal job posts in the public domain. LRD4
+4 Dude just do it for 20 more years until you are dead inside. You’ll stop complaining eventually  That’s a obviously a joke but I would say to most people do an extra 2 years or so  WestCoastChimp4521
+4 This. Associate classes are giant and it’s 3-4 years which actually has the opposite effect than the poster above says (you end up with a huge number of associates due to 3-4 overlapping large classes). VP in PE - LBOs
+4 For your first question, it's not very common for people to leave the field at all in the first place lol, regardless if it's to HF, IB, PE or to work on a farm. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+4 Vandy undergrad is not a “target” since there’s no business school or finance major, but it still places plenty of kids in IB each year. VincentChase
+4 Hate this entitled attitude. youngbuffet
+4 You’d be surprised at how many incels/pussy-starved nerds there are in this industry. You didn’t lead him on. He probably just hasn’t been laid in a while. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 ^Additionally, I've included below a link to the data-driven rankings I put together in the biotech and broader healthcare space with some useful commentary, as well as recent links I was able to find about the state The_Biotech_Banking_Expert
+4 Everybody saying bofa is trying to actively sabotage your comp/career Research Analyst in Research - Other
+4 If you’re a junior employee, joining UBS is a disaster which will set you up for failure and the poor treatment and amount of hostility from seniors towards the juniors who are executing all the work for them is unreal.&… Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+4 As someone going to an MSF, it is because my undergrad school and major are not going to get me a good job at all, esp not in this market (def not one that would help get into or afford a top mba - how many people from ops pbgrxavel
+4 ya, agree with above. really depends on firms and situation. Most senior leadership of the acquiree would try to negotiate that their people are fully absorbed. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+4 Likely not. For one, 6 months is an extremely short time period to judge someone's actual results. usernameladiesman217
+4 Medline?  Not common from what I've seen to move up PE portco ranks at large companies like that.  Business School in CorpStrat
+4 Whats his linkedin CV5063
+4 11 days is tough but doable. I'd follow this plan: Associate Consultant in Consulting
+4 timeline has accelerated alot. the LO AM like fidelity, dodge, wellington will start recruiting on ib timeline(jan 26).  Analyst 1 in AM - Other
+4 Citizens of a country don’t have a monopoly on their own country? LOL Sounds like a lot of cope from a non-US citizen. Kick rocks Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+4 Congress on Columbia! gdogmoney
+4 Your comment said verbatim "the bank of mommy and daddy" right? It didn't say successful parents or loving parents, it purposely used a derisive tone right? Smoke Frog
+4 Are they single, which banks, and do they like sensitive young men? StandardHardo
+4 More than anything else I'm surprised it helps you so much, because I'd figure there's pretty high frictions to working on someone else's stuff . . Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas