Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+3 I went to the top MSF here in the U.S.  Based on your post, are you talking about doing an MSF here in the United States or abroad? coolmowgli52
+3 Fund is in very clear free-fall and that has effected culture / associate experience. Extremely political organization, everyone else in PE knows they are struggling so not the greatest for lateralling. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 That isn't the "whole conversation" at all, nor is your read on the situation correct. Ozymandia
+3 I appreciate the response - unfortunately, I do not know what I want to do in the long run, but it will probably be closer to consulting/finance than industry/startups. jones1761
+3 A Phd does not equate to investment banking experience. Einstein is probably more intelligent than 99% of Associates, and would not get in higher than An1. No level of education equips you for knowing how to model, fast. BananasIBMonkey
+3 Prob a IB AN1 working on a sellside for HIG and getting absolutely dicked down Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3  your first succubus. adorable. Intern in IB - Cov
+3 historically has been top of street probably close to 400 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 There are some posts where you just know OP was a private school kid growing up VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Then you are not properly aligned with what it is you should be doing or you are properly informed but do not recognize as such because you carry yourself with the pompous arrogance that you somehow know your PM’s strategy Benson Says
+3 Hi Intern in IB - TreasI highly recommend reading "Digital Infrastructure Industry Update Q2 2025" by Houlihan Lokey for a great deep dive on the current industry and recent deals globally. Luke.F
+3 Lmfao you can’t just say something about a group you got laid off from and then deploy a bot army to upvote your stuff Prospect in IB - Gen
+3 I hope this is a troll post acardboardmonkey
+3 Congrats on being stupid ah He asked for a source not how companies consider attrition when doing layoffs Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
+3 Have a friend who is familiar with the Tampa distribution team. Have heard they are heavy hitters when it comes to their industrial niche and are the better / best group at Solomon. SpookyinvestorfromDT
+3 Culture sucks. Houston sucks. It’s a mature industry with a declining client base from consolidation. Lack of exit opportunities.  Associate 1 in IB - CB
+3 Would not recommend. Better use of money elsewhere. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Arpit Nigam Teller in Non-profit
+3 From what I’ve seen, the biggest misconception is thinking institutional sales is basically just taking large orders from hedge funds and mutual funds. elsizinie939
+3 I am sure they have heard it, it's just really hard to delegate for some people who have micro-managing tendencies or are super anxious or OCD or just are super neurotic.  VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Yes prestige does matter and I’m obsessed with hence I went to Stanford and got offers at McKinsey and Goldman Sachs. And than work at blackstone. Obviously I’m obssed with it and won’t act like I won’t  Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 x Works at BMO Capital Markets
+3 For a view on how someone from PC would view this I defer to Associate 1 who gave a pretty good writeup. Looking at it from a different POV, I would caution against being interested in RX co purely for the pay. Analyst 1 in HF - Macro
+3 WITCH firms have a habit of giving long-term employees promotions over the more qualified candidates. Business School in CorpStrat
+3 Your post is quite rambly but I think your perspective is primarily because you are an intern and haven’t received much actual repsonsibility. apetrynamakeit
+3 Any interest in MBA? This would be a good story for adcoms if you're interested in any non-IB MBA exits (PE not likely since you won't have prior PE experience) Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 I talked about rich piana now I’m an md  swe2ibd
+3 Anecdotally had a friend last year who was choosing between WF and Jef and took Jef, even though the Wells 5k signing bonus made him think lol. Intern in IB - Gen
+3 for reference im in a leadership position at one of my schools consulting clubs at a target/high semi-target for MBB. wangmi
+3 Is the collective iq of this forum so low that people don’t realize that this is the most obvious troll post Intern in IB-M&A
+3 avoid that site at all costs. Shitty website and is a major scam.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 I'm not sure if I would call it early days, maybe a 2nd try but Japanese banks have a history of trying to enter foreign markets with a mixed record of success. Mogwai
+3 Left VC when Softbank was redefining "mega rounds".   Determined
+3 Not market but enforceability depends on the state and contract. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+3 ​Anyone else feel like the technical ceiling in standard PE is too low, and the real wealth creation is in understanding covenant triggers and DIP financing? GS under Blankfein
+3 No suit. Perks are pretty good - nice office, solid in-house gym, generous meal stipend. VP in IB - Gen
+3 - Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 GameTimeisSaneTimeA Democrat mayor does a crypto rugpull, but it's Trump again... y'all lefties are just deathly allergic to accountability at any level huh? Ozymandia
+3 You’re saying more basic stuff tbh. VP in PE - Other
+3 Haha really? I analyze businesses for a living covering 30-40 stocks at any one time and am marked to market every day on it, with a clear assessment on my 18mo track record. therealgekko
+3 the US Attorney/Prosecutor should be the one responsible to make "justice", but when it is elected by the President, and the President is retard, to begin with (but "legitimate" because it was voted by a majority, proper d GS under Blankfein
+3 IME, "DEI" candidates almost always have to work harder to get promoted. usernameladiesman217
+3 Depends what you want. AFM afaik is a more quant program, Laurier has more alum (which matters a lot) and from what I’ve heard, alumni that are actually willing to go to bat for you. bananapiano
+3 Preparation expectations are going to depend on what level you are entering the process at. BX groups will take summer analyst and analysts and if you are entering at that level the bar is going to be lower. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+3 the corporate discount makes Equinox $315 a month but the HY location cost extra. Wasn't worth it in my opinion. Was always way too crowded no matter what hour of the day I went there. Ended up cancelling it. Works at Wells Fargo and Company
+3 Congrats on BMO M&M Intern in IB-M&A
+3 Moving from credit > equity side is more challenging than the other way around. That said, if you are ok with moving to a more VC-style fund after (eg. not looking at Series C+), then may be ok to start on credit side. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+3 Yeah, I just think it’s an ad lol. No way people were fucking just happy to trust a chatbot. CVC paid WSJ to run that shit. It’s nonsense.  user_5991
+3 Sounds like M&A Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 ^^ it is this. I like going out, I don’t trust any of the Machiavellian people I work with. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 If you got the interview, trust me you were in the running. Seems like you're doing fine and just need to continue networking and getting more interviews. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Held stolen nazi money and covered it up Works at Citigroup
+3 Exactly how we do it as well with historicals and on the basis adjusted for abatement/exemption/TIF NPV - at times we'll have like 6 different cap rate metrics. Ricky_GiveEmTheHeater
+3 Entitlement is crazy… first worry on staying on as associate vs vp which is more than 6 years down the road. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Reach out to the BBs or whatever and say you have an exploding offer but would rather go there and see if they respond? Works at Citigroup
+3 Eating ass  hankpim
+3 PJT Intern in IB-M&A
+3 Man's Search for Meaning wherec8w9
+3 Skip finance. Travel. Find your passion.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+3 Take this with a grain of salt but from what I’ve heard from other interns deal flow is good, culture is great (especially in Charlotte), one of the sweatier groups in New York (75+ hrs) as opposed to CLT. Intern in IB - Gen
+3 Nothing bad has actually happened in the last 2 years at UBS. It’s a great place to work where they value junior employees a lot!  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Your scores aren’t as bad as you are making it out to be. Yes international status and budget are a significant factor. But, you should shoot higher try schools like Michigan, Cornell, etc. geonome
+3 Agreed, your sentiment is shared across the coverage teams I'm familiar with. EGRC has a ton of headcount in NYC, SF, and LA. Makes zero sense. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+3 Buddy, calling it “January 6” is not me saying it’s equivalent to 9/11. Intern in IB - Gen
+3 Current An2 at WF — I will just say: we are paid very well. Hours are great across firm (for the most part). Best of it all, though, is the culture. Some of the other analysts are also my best friends outside the office. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+3 Agree with you. Just sent you a banana.  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 I don’t think the IB survives years of high interest rates, they’ll get bought out or dissolved. Can’t just burn cash in a high interest rate environment  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Take some time to make friends at the firm, so you can kind of get the inside scoop on where each desk sits relative to other banks for that product, you want to me where money is made not lost. zrkweq312
+3 Highest IQ comment by far The easiest IQ test today is asking "What is the primary cause of declining standards of living for the middle class today" Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 I see their point - you have no full-time IB experience so it's hard to push for a bump in seniority. Degrees are less relevant in IB. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+3 Best mix of culture and deal flow is definitely Sponsors Intern in IB-M&A
+3 Hello fellow org dweller Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Super general statements, but I’d say fairly common for MM+ at the VP and Principal level, more mixed for SA, especially as SA often operates on a quirkier schedule (summer promote versus winter promote, stub dynamics, etc SaaSChimp
+3 I honestly think this is even understating it. There were people with no real estate experience getting hired into acquisitions roles at sizable firms. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+3 Okay but UBS does suck and the UBS superiors are all the biggest losers on earth. Their families hate them and/or left them long ago. They’re fat and bald. They look and feel like shit. They have no real friends. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+3 I think the most risk averse option is applying to UVA McIntire ED (since you're an in-state applicant). I'd also throw in apps to LACs that place (Amherst, Williams, & Middlebury) along with Emory Goizueta. CuriousGeorge1024
+3 Excel IsItREPE
+3 i also used to sh some years ago, and have really big scars on my arm. rn im currently in an ib internship. pxwb
+3 So to caveat all this, almost everyone who chooses Path A will, at some point, look at Path B and think "did I miss something", which is pretty natural. Associate 1 in Private Credit
+3 Are you unable to use Google? IsItREPE
+3 Breaking: UBS hires H1B Social Media Analyst to shill UBS and troll anyone criticizing UBS Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 When you say you prefer experienced hires, can other MDs apply?  professional.form.filler
+3 Ah yes the "full time intern" position forgot about that one Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 Overlord? More like underlordGooner got cut during recruiting, have fun at Mizuho LAZ Houston on the rise, real ones know Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 I’ve commented further on this topic before, but having joint accounts is a good way to go: to manage emergency fund, big purchase savings buckets, household expenses, joint travel, home repair, child, insurance, groceries Horatio Horatio
+3 Synergy baby!  Couldn’t even get a walk-on offer at Miami.  Wins a natty in his hometown.   odog @digitalimmortality.com
+3 M&A at UBS might be the worst groups in all of banking. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+3 Best deals are concentrated in London + career progress is slower in European offices because lots stay long-term and treat it as a career/less opportunities to move around, hence less seats are emptied. GS under Blankfein
+3 del Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+3 My hope, although I have zero proof, is this last bump in rates will finally lead to capitulation and the basis reset. BestPizza
+3 Maybe there are regional differences here. In NYC/Chicago the big prop funds all have a lot of fresh undergrads from top schools as QR, probably the majority from browsing linkedin. cp5670
+3 I worked at an LP for a while and Norvestor was one of the funds we were invested with. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 I’ve worked in CRE recruiting (including some exposure to OKC and similar secondary markets), and, based on both experience and industry data, target vs. browncre.andrew
+3 Senior housing, retail and affordable housing BestPizza
+3 moneymaker03Gonna go ahead and assume you are a woman based of the style johnwestonbrook
+3 100%. Ask to be connected to former analysts, if they refuse is red flag Otherwise reach out to additional ones separately since the ones they give you will be the best relationships  HFPM15
+3 Honest Greens Salad Project Simple Health Kitchen is good, but delivery time is always either rapid or takes ages (45min+), no in between Eat Activ is meh, does the job Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+3 Hard disagree on PE comp - IB cash comp (especially at a EB) blows PE VP cash comp out of the water. RBOB_squarepants
+3 Ignore title. Been in your position. Currently about 9-10 YOE. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 Going to be tough to find an NYU dorm in Boston Prospect in IB-M&A