Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+4 Feds did a sweep 👮‍♀️ hankpim
+4 Clearly it’s a very personal choice but when I had a chill stretch of time, I decided to go all-in on sports and studying history/geopolitics. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 The people in Anchorage are allergic to hard work. If you want a chill lifestyle, both laterally and figuratively, get a job at the Wells Fargo Anchorage branch. lucien_de_montclair
+4 People say the churn talk is mostly tied to a few rough staffing years rather than the whole place being bad. The hours can swing a lot but not all groups are equally intense. Hanlon
+4 Are these cost of attendances annual? Also did you get into FSU? Associate 1 in PE - Other
+4 Redbird has solid wlb and comp. I would rate them a touch behind bluebird and bald eagle but def ahead of yellow bird and mocking bird capital. Smoke Frog
+4 This isn’t an argument. It’s a pile of internet conspiracy buzzwords. WSOBURNER69
+4 I think if you compare broker comp with their peer-level on the principal side, it’s all over the place. A VP in acq or AM will have much less volatility in their income. BostonCREdude
+4 Why would you need foreign talent in the most sought after industry/job role in the US is the general argument that an average American presents when arguing against H1B.  Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
+4 She has to earn it Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+4 username checks out Abusement Park
+4 Aged like milk user.venv
+4 monkeynevercrampSo far I’ve had some success with negotiations, and I’ve updated my original post to reflect that. Does this change your opinion at all? David White
+4 30-40, depending on the length of the book in question.  Almost entirely nonfiction, but if there is some good scifi/fantasy being published, I'll definitely go after that too. Ozymandia
+4 A vacation is not a “commitment” unless it’s for a close family members wedding. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+4 It's a great question because that's always the largest obstacle when trying to win deals as an IS. My firm started off with a small fund (which didn't perform well) and then switched into IS mode. Dan_
+4 Hockey is just DEI for Canadians. “Sure, honey, you can be a pro athlete too. Whatever you want.”  DEIty
+4 Since no one else has said anything I’m just going to say it. Kind of a gay name for a fund tbh  Cardale Jones
+4 cragfar Pokemon Master
+4 At least within my sector (think HC/TMT/FIG), it's just been a banner year with macro tailwinds, large caps looking to transact, and a good set up on sell side positioning and cashing in on some LT relationships. Works at Goldman Sachs
+4 I am at a top BB in a strong group. I originally started at a pitch-heavy group where VPs had life that seemed similar to yours. In my current group, VPs are sleep deprived and live at the office. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+4 Sounds like you have a play book that worked. May go with that. Anonymous Monkey
+4 Edit: Oh and ‘rags to riches’ (well not quite) story - my BS didn’t balance in my model test, but someone gave me a chance. Ultimately became a proficient modeler on the job, as hopefully evidenced by my other posts. SaaSChimp
+4 M&T has essentially no deal flow or exits beyond LMM PE, yet still grinds some of the longest hours at the bank. You’d think M&A would be stronger given it’s a product group, but it’s the opposite. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 Large REPE funds pay 350-400 for AM VPs. You are severely underpaid. young__money
+4 This is my experience specifically, but given how regulated it is/hard to get hold of (where I’m from anyway), yes. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+4 Finally some stats to back up what I have been saying all along. DEI is just front to favor white people.  Executive Director in IB-M&A
+4 Woman in AM (not HF here), I work in the firm with the most WLB you can probably find on the street and still we have significantly less women PMs than men PMs here. acetylcholine
+4 Your industry matters more the higher you get, but I mean much higher than you're probably guessing. Corp_titan
+4 HL NY $40 LFG Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+4 Rosen sends around the CIM to potential buyers, promptly gets intercepted  NPV
+4 Hello Rich  nooneinparticular
+4 WF HC Prospect in IB - Cov
+4 I'm not sure what you're trying to prove with this post. So your experience is different, happy for you. Doesn't make the commentary on Canada incorrect.  Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+4 On_The_Edge odog @digitalimmortality.com
+4 I work in this type of role at a larger hf platform, so yes, they do exist but the word “quantamental” isn’t used in practice by anyone serious, the roles are very uncommon relative to traditional seats, and rarely would t Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+4 What are you pitching? There’s plenty of biotech specialists on this board, including yours truly. Summarize your thesis here and we can tell you if it’s shit. Seats are pretty scarce overall so it’s not easy. Benson Says
+4 I agree, RIP Jarambe VP in IB - Gen
+4 Bump. I am evaluating a land (lot?) banking opportunity. The homebuilder has presented the following terms: Director in RE - Other
+4 Associate 1 in RE - Comm Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+4 Are you paying out of pocket? I think ASU/Bama would be your cheapest bets if so. Both have smaller IB programs and massive out of state scholarships. Intern in IB - Gen
+4 At the analyst level it is possible - seen a couple of guys from Richmond (essentially the ppt team) switch to NY and Houston Associate 1 in PE - Other
+4 I have my doubts concerning Unionization because the amount of talent that is trying to enter the industry is gigantic and since they can simply fire you on the spot in the US it's near impossible to actually organize with Sharky286
+4 My edge included my modelling skills (being able to automate things in an excel when others were not) and having a solid network (my MDs brought me to many infra funds meetings so I was very familiar with their strategies Associate 3 in PE - Other
+4 I'm 25 years old and just made $450k for the year, while taking on 0 risk. If this is what fucked feels like, I love it  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 Congrats on Scotiabank Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+4 George Bush met Harambe’s mom in 1998.  What if harambe and his family master minded the Iraq war? Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+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 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 Pipe down first year, he ain't asking for some powerpoint junkie's time. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+4 WHERE THE JPM NUMBERS AT Analyst 3+ in Private Credit
+4 I did a PG year for lax many years ago and expanding on your last sentence.  larrysellers
+4 Yes. We underwrite other aspects of value creation but the main driver usually revolves around M&A and multiple arbitrage.  Relentlessly Pragmatic
+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 I feel like that's something in line with that others have been saying for years about the industry anyway...over time smaller shops will stop growing and reduce / not hire RAs, while bigger shops will. marketMergerMaddie
+4 I agree with the sentiment but this isn’t the path I would go down in that setup at all. To each their own though  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+4 You’ll be collecting social security by the time that happens again Intern in IB - Cov
+4 Are you referencing the Paramount deal? That’s a big one but a unicorn-type deal, just like the EA one IMO. Gonna get some debt at $110b EV with huge equity cushion. Just different. VP in PE - LBOs
+4 Have seen that move a handful of times. It’s not super common since people who enjoy executing tend to stay executing, but that experience positions you very well. VP in PE - LBOs
+4 Thanks for doing this. Copy pasting my question i came up within another thread. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+4 Nobody cares here. Please post this to CollegeConfidential instead. Benson Says
+4 I would also encourage almost anyone to be an officer over enlisted due to a higher quality of life and level of respect. With that said, officers are not and never will be door kickers. BURNER14389Y4
+4 I’m not the most qualified to give an answer on this, but HBS has always struck me as more of a leadership pipeline kind of school, and Wharton is more of the traditional top-finance outlook. Analyst 1 in CorpStrat
+4 Listen to poster above. Choose Kelley and don't look back. Getting into their IBW instantly grants u "high semi-target" status (some people even say target lol). Prospect in IB-M&A
+4 Question asked in a wrong way... The right question is:  Hedi Mesme
+4 they don’t give a fuck about the next crop of juniors, they don’t even give a fuck about the current juniors  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 Have heard the firm was started as an attempt to lure unsuspecting young men into the office to be assaulted by the closeted founders (hence why they made their name; which is a double-entendre). fucktwitter
+4 This is just not true, Cornell recruiting is still fine, still places the most people at JPM, and got like 8+ into Evercore 1kjadshk
+4 Escp MiF is a reach, I tried last year for an admit. they don't take you unless you have solid internships already and usually you need to be francophone.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+4 It's not necessarily about absolute income. We live in a class society. As long as you're not part of the capitalist class, i.e. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+4 I think you'd be wrong about this. First off, the wealthiest suburbs of NYC are in Westchester, not Long Island. Ozymandia
+4 LO AM is a dying industry dude. therealgekko
+4 Thanks for the all the feedback on Hines everyone. Super interesting stuff. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+4 Quant roles would probably be a no. You lack a key component: Research. For any alpha based role, or really anything past tool making you need research as a background. usernameladiesman217
+4 jewslayer1944No private market long investment cycles to hide behind so it's actually a meritocracy. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 Was fortunate enough to get into both, chose Ross. Stern might be more “prestigious” but I had interviews at just about every top EB / BB. Michigan is undoubtedly a much better college experience. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 Well she’s a girl so obviously her recruitment standards were far lower. Don’t take it personally, this happens all the time lol Teller in Non-profit
+4 Seeing an actually helpful comment on WSO is a breath of fresh air.  Matchabee
+4 Why are you so angry? Did someone touch your little weeny? Partner in RE - Comm
+4 The other option is big 4 Prospect in IB-M&A
+4 True  scotteverett
+4 I think the pressure of Associate hours is underestimated. People are really dumbfounded to believe that Associate hours are easy just because it looks like they are leaving the office earlier. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+4 I don’t know what the market will look like when you graduate in two years, but I think there’s a good chance we’ll be somewhere between the bottom and the top of the cycle by then.We’re just coming out of the bottom of th globalRE
+4 Not working in Mexico but have a few friends who have interviewed/work there. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 This whole "Congrats on XYZ" is so unoriginal and tired, good god StJamesPark
+4 kuf135Thanks very interesting. What are your thoughts on Frazier and Archimed? Moonshallow
+4 From what I heard, be able to do everything and all responsibilities of the job absolutely without AI, and know how to think critically, etc. -.-.-.-.-
+4 She is a hoo who wants to be used. it’s either you or one of your crusty seniors (DEI sponsor / girl dad / ally). You deserve this hawk tuah just as much.  VP in IB - Cov
+4 Buddy, I think you missed the whole point of my comment. What you prefer vs what you have edge in and aligns with your investors goals is completely different.  stateschool_FIRV
+4 Does the crime have to be in the U.S.? Asking for a friend I’m internationalfrom South Sudan Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+4 Curious why you didn't go directly into quant after undergrad, given your profile is already strong across the board (school, grades, coursework, research). Prospect in HF - Macro
+4 most obvious recession indicator Prospect in IB-M&A
+4 Very familar with the scene in Boston. Would say (rough-tiering for all of these). The largest names in the city are Advent, Bain, and TA. VP in PE - LBOs
+4 New York Citi AN1 3/3 (middle bucket) 45k Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 Honestly just don’t stress - you’re here for a reason and can compete at a very high level.  Just work hard, be likeable, make your boss feel good about himself or herself and that’s most of it. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 Which buyout PE shops normally scale up R&D and product investment? Would love to hear names that do this regularly because I don't know any... at best I know a few that are net neutral on product investment. kuf135
+4 TBH funds love marketing their "competitive edge" to raise capital...but at the end of the day, it's really a lot of luck, their talent bench of investors / operators and how well they retain their top talent (sounds chees VP in PE - LBOs
+4 For MiM i'd say ESCP over Bocconi. Their London campus is really useful for off cycles and its a lot more flexible.  Prospect in Acct - Other
+4 Your main goal in having the conversation is figuring out their intent, and giving you runway to change firms (which takes awhile) if there is no path. Aine
+4 Investment Analyst in VCThe only way for you is to hit the lottery or start a business.  This is an absolutely absurd take. devildog2067