Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+3 Put her on a PIP. If she doesn’t improve after 90 days, this is non regrettable attrition  throughthewire
+3 You're not getting an internship at an accredited PE/IB shop for freshman summer or even sophomore summer. Just relax. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 I'll differ somewhat on one point here. GTL/LTL can be very useful, though if you aren't at least in the range of what your apartments actually lease for it won't be. Multif@mily4Life
+3 I was bottom bucket my first year in IB. nicolasronson
+3 Inflation of the last 2 decades has wiped out the minimum reward to make the excruciating curriculum size (& responsibility) worthwhile (outside certain niche countries like Australia, and potentially one or three non– Intern in IB-M&A
+3 I agree, but wouldn't you do the exact same thing at their age?  I think my rationalization  at age 70 will be 'I earned this via my performance at ages 55-65 and it's only being paid now. asmith_1
+3 As someone who briefly dabbled in IB before I switched into S&T (eqd), prestigewhoring works differently in S&T. momonke
+3 People love office these days. Ozymandia
+3 Your path just doesn't have the optionality off the bat that your peers at more established MM and up firms do. Unfortunately the reality. Rabbit
+3 Let’s run through the math. At $250mm and assuming 1.5% mgmt fee, your fund has a $3.75mm annual budget. Let’s assume 5 IPs (including founder/cio) and 2 “other employees” (accounting/cfo, investor relations/coo). Wish_I_HadTrustFund
+3 The number of applications has increased year after year, so it naturally has gotten exponentially harder to land interviews for an unchanged amount of spots. Monkey Badger
+3 Totally plausible but your 20s are a pretty formative time in your life where the experiences and relationships you build in those years can have an outsized impact on your future. Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+3 definitely not worth it. Might as well be unemployed. Probably worse than unemployment because it’s a permanent mark on resume. signals to companies that you are utterly incapable of thinking at higher levels. Analyst 1 in RE - Other
+3 “Does anyone have super rich parents or is anyone here really rich($10m+)? What do (you/they) do? Where did (you/they) go to school? What difficulties have (you/they) faced? Hags28
+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 Arpit Nigam Teller in Non-profit
+3 This is something I regret never having done (and I enjoyed banking / was committed to it). I travel a lot internationally for pleasure. No one cares where I am as long as I produce the money and clients. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+3 historically has been top of street probably close to 400 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 I'm not in finance and have no interest in ever going back. But to your point, how can fundamentalist investors still exist considering that equities are so divorced from reality today? Matchabee
+3 If anything you are likely better than your peers in terms of raw potential and can outperform them if you grind. Never be ashamed of who you are or where you came from.  Intern in IB - Gen
+3 All these other comments are from CoS flying monkeys URI place
+3 There are definitely attractive opportunities in Switzerland across family offices, holdings and broader private capital. Kevin W.
+3 It is objectively worse to do a real estate masters coming right out of undergrad with zero experience.  CRE
+3 I’m bullish and financially invested in the growth of MRI diagnostic centers (private pay and geared towards people 40+ years old - too many younger people getting cancer these days; AI advancements) and luxury senior livi odog @digitalimmortality.com
+3 I would lateral sooner rather than later. 8 months is a good amount of time to start reaching out to larger banks for opportunities. Why limit yourself to some small SM HF when you're so early in your career? Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+3 If you want an MBA, take the BB. If you want to gain more immediate skills and potentially skip MBA and go to IB, TAS Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Do I even want to know what "I am a slightly above average attractive man (5 10 HTN)" means?  CRE
+3 Without repeating everything in the other comment (which is all very good) I had a lot of success coming from a similar situation as you by networking in person during my non-IB SA stint. Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+3 Can you even name more than 5 deals that came out of Wells Fargo TO in the past 3 years jp222
+3 Since you didn't mention it, I assume your GPA from HS sucks. You may want to look at going to community college in CA and doing the TAG program.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+3 read some jung son Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Think traditionally GS, BofA have dominated the space in EMEA for BBs, with JPM, MS, Barclays and Citi slightly behind. HandlerDick
+3 looksmaxing Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 so nobody’s heard back yet…right? anon18268281
+3 No, these tools are not useful on the job. They just aren't. Stop saying they are. You need training data to get better and importantly all training data is stolen from the internet. usernameladiesman217
+3 Why is the focus on making $1M by 30? So what are you going to do once you have the $1M? The way this really works is as follows: First 5 Years Managing Director in IB-M&A
+3 It’s a proven franchise that didn’t raise as much as its biggest peers last cycle. From what I understand Blackstone is more in the camp of raise as much as you can. Hags28
+3 honestly, this is not that uncommon. Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+3 Free trail and free mock inlcuded! Would be very grateful if anyone checks it out and give me some constructive feedback!!!  monkey9283
+3 The market has been shitty for 3 years now. I wonder when it will end. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 cooked Intern in Consulting
+3 Hi ! I’m posting under various trending discussions in hopes to get my post seen. I would very much appreciate any advice anyone can share! Fragilis_C
+3 I would just keep it very simple which is cotton shirt and a wool trouser in a classic fit and dark loafers brown or black. In the summer you can go with a “tropical wool” doesn’t need any more thought than that. Senior VP in PE - Other
+3 ken started at ubs. unlikely he will let his firm end up back where he started Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+3 Great for those pursuing banking as a career. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+3 Going to be contrarian to the intern bashing in this thread- it’s  because of AI and the fact that more analysts are staying after their 2-year stint. They don’t need as big of classes this year. RBOB_squarepants
+3 Because compensation is lower. If I’m paid below market on cash with the difference being carry that doesn’t materialize I’m essentially working for less. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+3 I dont know anything about the Toronto market, but you need to be networking as much as you possibly can. When I was doing my MSRE, I made coffee chats and networking events basically a part time job. Dev_WanaBe
+3 I’d give this guy some credit. Young people are eager to share their accomplishments, even if that means getting into a club or landing networking calls. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+3 Combined 4 brain cells across both of these places combined  RBOB_squarepants
+3 At the time, they were not. There was not really a concept of "offering" a job to people, at least among the interns in my group. CRESF
+3 How big is the fund in terms of AUM? The special sits credit funds have done decently well in terms of fundraising over the last 2 years, although that view is informed by players >5B AUM. Associate 3 in PE - Other
+3 Did they stop recruiting at Tuck and Dartmouth? Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+3 Honestly, if you’ve got an offer from Goldman’s corporate derivatives team, just take it. You don’t need to have your entire long‑term path mapped out on day one. Kevin W.
+3 Associate 3 in IB - GenManaging Director in IB-M&A Managing Director in IB-M&A
+3 The technicals are really not super forgiving…once you give them reason to doubt it’s hard to come back from it Works at McKinsey
+3 Throwaway account just to be safe. Interviewed with them, but didn't end up getting the offer. I ended up signing at a larger fund. sanexoc924
+3 Personally big believer in giving them times. I'm not giving you my schedule, you give me yours and I'll tell  you if something works. For example: Summer Associate in IB - Gen
+3 Every year thousands of kids get the bocconi brand on their CV. Not everyone lands into London Finance. Yes it's a good school but its not automatic Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+3 I understand where you're coming from — and honestly? That's a completely fair concern to raise. In an era where authenticity is increasingly difficult to verify, skepticism isn't cynicism. It's diligence. Nurse Rahma Dikhinmabhatt
+3 Is this a serious post? You think healthcare tech is the same as biotech? m8
+3 MS and it’s not even close  Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+3 Broadly speaking, the most desirable seats in PubFin for compensation, work complexity, and skillset development will be on the NFP Healthcare and Infra/PF/P3 teams at the BBs/JEFF/RBC. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+3 Disgusting takes all around lmao takashimurkiami
+3 At least for FIG, theres a lot of Independent FIG-Specialist Boutiques (I think more so than other groups less maybe Tech). Ardea, Broadhaven, Fenchurch, IAP, Berkshire Partners, Howden Tiger, KBW (Stifel). Gold-ManSacks
+3 Largely agree, with the caveat that leader in creditor side deals on Legal side is Gibson Dunn. VP in Consulting
+3 Going into the first round without knowing technicals after being referred is completely irresponsible You’ll be fine, but yes you just blew some opportunities. Just learn and move on dillpickleseeds
+3 I'm gonna try and get into SSIG next year. Alp da goat. HStoHF
+3 Not doing one won't hurt you but it can definitely help you incrementally. Just the network alone, alongside your undergrad institution, is a big boost as you progress in your career. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+3 Stfu there is no “on cycle” in real estate. 90% of hiring is done on an ad hoc basis Associate 1 in RE - Other
+3 Georgetown places way better into IB than Cornell dotdotd0t
+3 If we were face to face I would go for hours, but just for the sake of the post I will state 3 in a very high-level overview. Anonymous Monkey
+3 surprised how close ucla and ucb are. even more surprised how much usc is ahead of both. Prospect in Consulting
+3 The universe works in mysterious ways...right after this I got reached out to by a recruiter for a acquisitions role for stabilized, value-add, and ground up development in the asset class I work in now. Dev_WanaBe
+3 Don’t use it for anything in college aside from reviewing papers or helping understand complex subject. Use it at work but check its work. Ehmerica
+3 it won't be the first or last time. just know there will be good and bad times ahead. heck, i might be fired tomorrow. who knows? but today is still a good day. Prospect in IB-M&A
+3 Hardly paints the picture for how bad it truly is. Add the instability, waves of layoffs, lack of deal flow making for a bad career experience, AND the low pay and you’re left with a pretty grim shop Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+3 Hopefully you're only sending to analysts at this point....anyone Associate and above is spending time on MBA recruiting right now and doesn't have time to talk to analysts....I get blown up with multiple emails a day from Gohard
+3 Yes, from what I’ve seen, networking in finance tends to favor people who already have embedded social overlap with senior professionals-whether that’s through sports, fraternities, or similar backgrounds. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 How bad? Do you know anything about M&A and why so many people have left that team? peterw32
+3 Formerly at a European PE house with a couple of US offices. The 30 days off is a real thing because that's what we get in Europe. VP in PE - LBOs
+3 Does a bear shit in the woods? Intern in IB - Cov
+3 J got Stratton Oakmont Lets Go!!!!!! enronauditintern
+3 B-school is hard to attribute purely to platform. Admissions care about GPA/GMAT/essays/recs/undergrad as much as (if not more than) where you did your associate stint. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+3 I tend to think there is no inherent meaning to life, we pop into existence, stare at the universe, and the universe stays mute. But you can choose to infuse meaning into your life by living a decent existence. asdf1248
+3 50–65 hours/week on average. It can spike higher, but in practice I’ve only worked about one weekend/month. Not terrible, but layer in low comp and feels very underpaid given my skill set and comps. aristosT
+3 Seems like the community agrees with it… 6:1 positive ratio and 2-3 other comments say the exact thing (much higher upside at stern) rooseveltfan
+3 A friend works at JS S&P and it's a pretty cushy job with limited exited opps. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 ECM at a non lead bank. Co-managers and joint bookrunners sit around collecting checks while the lead left banks do all the work.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+3 Who are they tracking? VP in IB - Gen
+3 Hours in PE can be just as bad as an associate, with more pressure than being an analyst. There’s is also a lot of unglorious portco work to be done at all times. asdf1248
+3 Goldman - no. Lmaooooooo Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+3 What about MFPE placements?? I know this guy that keeps talking about Redacted. Intern in PE - LBOs
+3 Not the case elsewhere. Most other groups are running 40-80% returns, averaging around 60%. Interns across the board are terrible with very few standouts. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+3 This is for Toronto bro usualchimp
+3 Nice ad for a website. I've seen it on at least 3 threats already Prospect in IB-M&A
+3 Uh I'll give my two cents on this.  Substack_Guy
+3 I can speak to GEM. They're an OCIO business that uses that revenue to raise external capital for a funds business so they were already doing this work for and will become a larger % of their business long-term. Works at The Family Office
+3 let's see... leadership attributing bad decisions to bad luck, people talking negatively about their coworkers, 20-30% attrition rate, below market pay... and you think you're the problem? Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+3 Investment Analyst in HF - Other Works at The Family Office