Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+3 Citi Healthcare should be in A+ tier. Was #1 for M&A deal value in 2024 and #1 for IB revenue so far in 2026 too, clearly one of their strongest teams. Senior VP in IB - Cov
+3 so long as it's a top hat you should be fine! VP in PE - LBOs
+3 The more timelines are pushed the more reneges will happen Intern in IB-M&A
+3 above commenters are more encouraging so ill take the more pessimistic view and my honest take. Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+3 Not at a 2 and out, but fwiw we've let go of people 1 year in, usually one per cohort of ~10 people. Last dude who was cut was quite smart and insightful, one might even say brilliant in parts. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Can you make money??? thats literally the answer man. Principal in HF - Other
+3 Don't worry, Zohran Mamdani is wrong 100% of the time, yet is on track to becoming Mayor of the most important city in the world. Believe in yourself, people! unders
+3 It seems you don't know what you are talking about, equity analysts at prop trading firms directly take real risk. The fundmental analyst role is just the name for what is actually a research-driven trader. Intern in PropTrad
+3 when you get a pip Real lasagna G
+3 Capitalism rewards those who work hard. If the top 1% disappeared, guess what, things will continue as if nothing happened. There are hundreds if not thousands of equally smart people in the U.S. am323
+3 Right, but this isn’t exactly Bosnia/Serbia or Greece/Turkey. Ukrainian refugees have pumped the Polish economy to a degree, yes, but not without impacts to your average Pole via the subsidies/programmes. Prospect in Consulting
+3 This is about average, maybe slightly more busy than the norm. Don't remind me about rough days, those blow IB/PE out of the water. The thing abt RX is that you've got optionality. Want less hours? Do creditor side. Consultant in Consulting
+3 Oh I thought you were short. That’s a relief. Idk what advice to gave though. AK6969
+3 Yep they asked how to sell the company based on the platform not on the margins, I'm like I wasn't applying to B2B sales here. I'm here to support FPA and IR. CPMA's15
+3 Team shutting down because PM leaves or is fired within 3 years? Not likely, but common. Call it 30-40%. You being forced out of the industry? Unless you want to quit or do a horrific job with low work ethic, around zero. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+3 It had to be insane. There is this Lehman list floating around and I checked the salaries of associates back then. . Associate 2 in PE - Other
+3 A shitload of people with perfect GCSE and A-Level scores apply to LSE every year, so having mediocre GCSEs -even tough having great A Levels- is the kind of differentiator they look and account for. Lorderic
+3 I work at a large LP. In short yes it will impact fundraising. It’s incredibly hard to present to IC a consistently underperforming fund. Director in AM - FI
+3 I’m surprised the PWP shills on this forum haven’t hit this yet Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 cacoonieManaging Director in IB-M&A:I am at a competitor  Managing Director in IB-M&A
+3 Ya, the BS issue itself doesn’t seem existential. The bigger question I think we are asking is what else might be sitting under the surface. The theme is laxed dd and total risk on mode. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+3 3.81 at a semi target, at an EB. Was told if you have below a 3.8 they’ll take you to the back and shoot you Intern in IB - Gen
+3 I'm in one of these seats, however, in Europe. chimpingaway
+3 For those East Coast focused, all four schools (MIT, Columbia, Cornell, and Harvard) are strong, but they all have their pros and cons. Cornell (Baker Program, MPS-RE) Principal in RE - Other
+3 Not suggesting any of this is wrong or bad. If you truly feel work is just a means to an end, to earn as much money as you can, then stay put. rickle
+3 Looks like they scaled headcount but forgot to scale revenue Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 It all depeds on the fund size and set up. The bigger you are, the worse this behaviour can get. You may think PE is all a one-ship one-goal big kumbaya sort of place, but it's really not the case. onceismorethanenough
+3 What most of the kids on this forum don't understand is that it's pretty rare to have a stupid good time like this as you get older and it makes it more special when it does happen. Glad you had a good night. NoEquityResearch
+3 Network and make it clear that you’re looking to your peers, old colleagues, friends, coworkers, etc. You never know who knows someone who is looking. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 There are no mistakes my friend. Only experience. Try to think why you feel a move into trading commodities will be more suitable for you.  Did you get your IB job because you simply wanted a job? Principal in HF - Other
+3 Definitely bump down MOE, it’s frankly not in the same echelon as EVR/HL Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 That's fair. Most of the folks I worked with / know are still there because RX Consulting is an exit in and of itself, too lazy / comfortable, etc. VP in Consulting
+3 Trump is a corrupt liar who promised in 2016 to “end forever the use of the H1B as a cheap labor program” and require hiring American workers first. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 There’s groups in banking that don’t sponsor visas and there’s groups at some banks where 25-50% of the employees are on visas where they favor hiring foreigners over Americans. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 This is a valid critique and the market has generally told me the same. VP roles are a little out of reach right now as I do not have a track record of finding new deals and closing them. Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+3 I can only speak on Major/Phys shop from my experience, so take it as you will. Market fundamentals are EVERYTHING. Optionality and fundamentals understanding is the edge at the majors and shops. Commodity.Chimp
+3 IMHO, and feel free to disagree, stay where you are or push for a bigger producer. Commodity.Chimp
+3 Ken Moelis’s DNA is DLJ (well Drexel before that) Managing Director in IB-M&A
+3 Keep deflecting from how the group has performed. They will need wholesale changes to help them stabilize  Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+3 Just wanna give my take, and I'm going to go against the grain here so feel free to disagree / disgregard. I'd argue that people underestimate how hard it is to get into a good RX consulting firm nowadays. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Bro just say you’re considering going back but want to also explore the opportunity in question because of xyz. Intern in Consulting
+3 Stop being angry and maybe offer some constructive thoughts? You’re assuming a lot and its really not that helpful. pbandjpartners
+3 I think there is a key distinction here, and that is that Maduro and his government weren't/aren't recognized as the legitimate government of Venezuela. Substack_Guy
+3 All this does is verify that the only important thing at the end of the day is the school. Grind your dicks off, kids. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+3 Sorry to derail conversation here. PeterEater
+3 a prostitute is cheaper than spending +60k to get some pussy GS under Blankfein
+3 Yeah I agree with this generally. kuf135
+3 LevFin is not the best group. You don't really get any opportunities for anything outside of MM PE, and not even the more well-known MM names. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Wow that is shocking. Can you imagine being such a bad group that you cause the collapse of the entire region? Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+3 Anonymous Monkey: KageSelly
+3 bro is an ED in UBS FIG and goes to war with kids on WSO over how UBS FIG "has been cooking all year"... can't make this shit up lmfao lmfao99
+3 Vandy zen28
+3 I think there's 5 groups (3 if you don't care about WLB as a consideration) at UBS that anyone lateralling should even take a second look at broken into two categories of WLB groups and deal flow groups. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Ideally you should apply for an M&A product group or the coverage group of your choice at an EB/BB. Amazon Prime
+3 There are some interesting old threads from around that time providing a live look at people's thoughts as different banks went under. Wild to see the different takes vs. how things actually played out! NuclearPenguins
+3 There are many. Currently working in one - pay is definitely above market (way above banking and higher than most mega funds). I personally never had to take a pay cut throughout my career. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 Not super common or unheard of, and your perspective is perfectly honest - you think markets are more interesting than the private side. leefbmp
+3 If you're heading a Corp Dev team for a PE-backed company, you can receive equity and make millions as well, if the sale goes well. Senior VP in CorpDev
+3 Yeah I've heard first yrs at Shea clearing ~$230k Any 2 IB - Cov.
+3 Age: early 40s  Years of Experience: 18 Current Role: Director  Total 2025 Cash Comp: $750k  Principal in PE - Other
+3 Applying to buyside roles via LinkedIn is pretty much a low-probability game. Kevin W.
+3 Again, they're trying to have it both ways. Not that long ago they were going all in on ESG saying that they need to look beyond just profits. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+3 People here will focus on applications in Sept-Dec (and program is made so that you have time to do all applications), and as soon as most people have offers (Dec onwards), it becomes really chill. jjywm
+3 From a couple years ago, all ASO 1:- Carlyle Credit Opps - 125 + 125- Permira Credit - 110 + 70-90 - Sona - 150 + 150 I don’t work at any of these places but was what I gathered from HH Works at PJT Partners
+3 UBS Coverage An2 Top ~$90k Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+3 You are young. Life passes by quick, and the years you have with your health and the ability to explore your community, your self, and your world are scarce. jaxcut4
+3 I worked at a top consulting shop outside of MBB. MBB does pay extremely well compared to all other consulting firms there. you're correct that MBB pays similar to London. Kevin25
+3 Not your exact situation, but know a few guys at your level who were let go in the past year. All found new roles pretty quickly but went to less lucrative places - smaller funds, family offices, portcos. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 Nobody has heard anything apparently. We’re all fried let’s just all recruit for consulting and big 4 accounting. markov123
+3 Thank you - really resonates Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 You seem irritated. You good? Prospect in IB - Gen
+3 I'm not getting any traction really reaching out to recruiters via email. Not sure if something is wrong with this email but would appreciate any input. Thanks+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 I did the TI, they ask a mix of competency questions and one scenario-based technical along with 15 rapid fire math questions at the end.  Intern in IB - Cov
+3 Go to wharton. Ivy Branding will open doors. dont regret it. Cheers - Stanford Alum Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+3 I took this chance and it was a big mistake ... I bet on the wrong founder... there's a new founder of a new 250MM credit fund who is also snakey - these ppl are the majority of our industry, unfortunately... Investment Analyst in HF - RelVal
+3 Your chances of landing an IB role at a top bank would be very high. You’d likely have GS, JPM, and MS in a bidding war to try and get your talents at their firm. Intern in IB - Gen
+3 A lot of the advanced EB technicals are less about being a quant and more about pattern recognition + knowing how to stay calm under pressure. wirkutskijkarl
+3 3 bankers in A1 class across different banks. Always a good idea to get people with similar incomes and lifestyles.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Thank you for laying this out - I think this is a very reasonable way of approaching negotiations. Analyst 1 in HF - Other
+3 I was bottom bucket my first year in IB. nicolasronson
+3 I won't disclose how old I am, but I couldn't get a full-time role right out of college when I first graduated. Lester Freamon
+3 Reneging doesn’t matter with this team. They aren’t well connected on Wall Street anyways Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+3 “InCrEdIbLe MoMeNtUm” Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+3 congrats on BMO M&M!  Intern in IB-M&A
+3 I don't think the internet will ever go back to web 1.0 style forums, this is a microcosm for change everywhere. Associate 3 in HF - Other
+3 would you do HF even if u knew that after 5 years you're thrown to the streets after losing your job 3 times prior because the pods you worked at closed?  GS under Blankfein
+3 VP in RE - CommInterested in others' responses here.  CRE
+3 I have agoraphobia and have been suffering from it for a couple of years. It's not an easy fight, but it gets better with time. I have suffered from panic and anxiety for over a decade, and just recently (approx. yourrichuncle
+3 Gugg rx higher, cvp rx lower, greenhill (rest) lower, gugg (rest) higher, greenhill rx same tier, dyal ardea mklein higher, roth missing prob B/B- Intern in IB - Gen
+3 we're all delusional for thinking this industry is anything but a pile of suck and misery tbh Associate 3 in PE - Other
+3 AN1 WF. Top bucket. $70k. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 If you care purely about earnings, the secure 500k wins for most people because the pod path is not a straight line to big money. Hanlon
+3 VIC, FT/WSJ/Bloomberg but honestly it’s mostly moved to twitter (well curated list is required) Anchor
+3 Is everyone that doesn't agree with you uninformed or "based on wrong facts" or can reasonable people reach a different conclusion than you? PEPrincess
+3 Congrats on Princeton! Prospect in IB - Gen
+3 Yeah maybe a teeny bit, but you don’t have control over whether you get in which is my point exactly. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+3 Grab a few brews with any honest post-9/11 vet to hear just how abused VA disability is Retired in PE - Other
+3 How to higher the greatest number of MDs on a budget was the plan, which means low balling MDs who are unhappy and underperforming elsewhere so they could also underperform at UBS Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 How are you sourcing large proprietary deals? I feel like anything remotely of scale is banked. Unless you’re shaking a divestiture loose from a corporate, I didn’t think that was possible these days. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 This doesn’t sound like facial deformity. It sounds like you’ve watched too much clavicular content and don’t want to go to the gym. Nose job? Hunter eye surgery? Jaw surgery? Be real man. That is very lame. Monaco Man