Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 Got placed into M&T Intern in IB - Gen
+2 I think LLM capabilities when used at full capacity today aren't chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT as many think of them currently. FinServces
+2 To put it this way, if China invades Taiwan, we'll have bigger issues than the accuracy of your SoTP Partner in IB - Gen
+2 Where I’ve seen AI actually help: Ex-consultant in Tech
+2 I got it from the prime services. I guess I should say in aggregate vs. average, which was a typo on my part. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+2 nychimp99 Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 My bad. Here you go for 2025: Genesis Healthcare, Hooters, Steward Healthcare, Joann. east.block
+2 What if you could bet it all on a bot that plays poker against other bots?  PokerSlopWars
+2 Congrats on UBS 💀 fdsfgbbjhrcfvv
+2 I think BXP and KRC are getting hurt by occupancy. BXP said occupancy was turning a corner and it didn't. KRC had -15% lease spreads in their latest earnings. Exec VP in RE - Other
+2 They have amazing returns, a good culture, and actually know how to operate/improve businesses. Principal in PE - LBOs
+2 If at Oppenheimer, then yes, very meaningful upgrade in terms of pay, probably wlb, & certainly deal exposure.   rolo25
+2 Hey, not really sure as I haven’t started my FT yet either but wanted to let you know that you’re not alone - my dad has dementia, and I’m in a very similar situation with my mom taking on a lot of the responsibility. ConfinedChimp23
+2 Finally a thread for the holistic health finance bros. Some things Ive found that have helped when work is stressful Magnesium - like the other commenters said. Magnesium chloride or magnesium glycinate hlaoroo
+2 Did you go to a target school. I have a hard time believing this.  bestman222
+2 legendary discord reference Intern in IB - Gen
+2 congrats on IU kelley + no you can't, they are recruiting from banks because they have already trained their employees  VP in IB - Cov
+2 If you are used to investing on a 5yr+ horizon, you are probably underestimating how different the approach is and how much more stressful a HF will be. MMPM
+2 Lock in. I’m prepping for my EB (PJT/PWP/GUGG) right now as well. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 That’s a reasonable thesis. What it doesn’t address are the software PE portcos that either are disintermediated by AI or had too high of an entry multiple (or both) and can’t exit.  kuf135
+2 this is not true, like 5 of my friends, including myself at A/W got offers at EB as non-athletes, non-dei, non-nepo. keep coping  Intern in IB-M&A
+2 I’d like to think nothing is impossible from a target, but you HAVE TO network. You also need to be extremely knowledgeable on HYB and leveraged loans - there’s a great primer from pitchbook. rolo25
+2 Non-terminally online people who do the job (ie - actually go and network with real people in these roles instead of talking to people on forums like this).  jl12
+2 ignore title - it’s stale Intern in IA
+2 Don't listen to CareerXL, Wallstreet Mastermind, and practically anyone who's scaring you into believing you can't make it without their help. reddemon
+2 Without seeing the actual test no one knows, but I strongly suspect they will not actually ask you to build a 4% model. Ozymandia
+2 okay I'll just shoot myself then Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 "you just need budget for tokens" is doing some insane lifting here. user_5991
+2 I am assuming Y2 is equivalent of sophomore in the USA, in which case, you're probably a little early to the party. At my GSIB, we really don't consider sophomores for internships. BrutallyHonestHRguy
+2 Is it really that bad? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 i came to hear complain about AI slop posts but glad you all have already done so MakersMark
+2 I think the most important things in order are: bank, school, group (assuming you aren't in a capital markets group), and GPA. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 I would look at the former Pequot, Lone Pine PM that did the Wall Street skinny podcast she is open to hearing and offering advice better than the losers in the comments. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+2 DEI CAN HELP, BUT NOT TO THE SAME EXTENT IT'S SET OUT TO BE. reddemon
+2 From my experience, you don’t need to be an expert in every product or technical detail, especially for first-round interviews. Anonymous Monkey
+2 for NYC summer analyst monkeybanana3
+2 Any example of referencing where current firm heard about it? Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Stop being a pu$$y and do it, you got through college just fine. Just buck up. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+2 Just keep below in minds, when you make the comparison, you really need to account for the turnover/blowup probability at C/M (not quite P). There isn't much learning if your pod blows up in 1~2 years. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+2 PWP is EB and pays more than MOE/LAZ, with pretty top exits as well. Get Gugg the fuck out of here intern Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 I just don't understand why you would work at a fund like this unless you're a masochist who likes to Stockholm Syndrome yourself into thinking that 5 days a week in the office with a suit+tie is the recipe for a success. Moonshallow
+2 I think it's really important to acknowledge directly when someone has done right by you. Speaking more generally, not specifically this situation. petight
+2 Congrats on UBS Sharky286
+2 Start with networking: Talk to professors, alumni, and senior students to get advice and insights about different finance paths. Anonymous Monkey
+2 Congrats on your offer!! Jonny_English
+2 LevFin and REGLL are the best remaining groups. Consumer and Business Services was on a great upward trajectory (mostly the BusServ side) but most left to go to JPM so the team has kind of fallen apart.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Entry-level salaries: For corporate development or strategy roles at Fortune 500 companies, starting total compensation is typically $90K–$130K in the US (base ~$70K–$100K + bonus), usually for candidates with 2–3 years of Anonymous Monkey
+2 Associate 1 in RE - Comm Ozymandia
+2 Stepstone is known for its low pay, just like all prestigious firms… VP in Private Credit
+2 extremely bad take and top teams using claude across many diff types of workflows HFPM15
+2 Wtf? Do you have Stockholm syndrome? This is absolutely unacceptable behavior, report and sue therealgekko
+2 appreciate it! nothing too crazy, just standard questions:1) what's timeline on the process? When does stuff open, when should I be networking (if that even matters, etc.) visual_outcome_789
+2 noted, thanks bonjourtovorisch
+2 Former Ox student - was extremely concerned and literally had the same worries as you, but I can guarantee no one cares about main vs Ox and it's all up to you. N/A in IB-M&A
+2 ioncewenttoschoolIf you have fallen to the point in the discussion where you need to point out spelling it is pretty clear you have conceded the position.  CRE
+2 I thought you were going to say capacitor for a second ImagineSisyphusHappy
+2 RBC just reported record Q1 making these last minute layoffs unethical. Issue is these layoffs have been normalized and Group Heads increasing utilize them to mask subpar performance of the business unit.  Director in IB - DCM
+2 Sir. You are not allowed to have correct opinions on this site. jl12
+2 For movies, I’ll always rep Trading Places in these threads. Certified classic that I hope has found its way to gen-z. The only finance-related show I’ve watched was Succession and thoroughly enjoyed it. Hugh Myron
+2 Thanks @Analyst 1 in IB - Co Alvian
+2 Claremont alum thinks they’re non target 💔 Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Depends on your definition of “best”, but here are some that come to mind that usually recruit FT. All analyst classes are very small and have different recruiting situations. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 If you're ASTi you can target hec too aha it's super easy to get in especially if you have a "rare" nationality, interesting background story and a solid gmat.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Drink, gamble, travel invessttr
+2 You’ll be good bro don’t worry. Happened to me and you just have to clarify it with your bank   Intern in IB-M&A
+2 If this question had been asked 4/5 years ago, I would have said it was a waste of time as it would only cover the basics so you wouldn't be independent enough to assess legal issues. GS under Blankfein
+2 Did one, lots of close friends from the other. Would take UCL Economics given your circumstances. Senior VP in IB - Cov
+2 If you have fallen to the point in the discussion where you need to point out spelling it is pretty clear you have conceded the position.  ioncewenttoschool
+2 Director in RE - Comm himurakent
+2 Left the GP world at a top 10 PERE firm for a pension fund, and it was the best decision I've ever made. Assist. VP in RE - Comm
+2 Was in the same position. Funnily enough I called up one of my contacts at the bank and they told me to reneg and it’ll be fine lol. Banks will fire you the day before your bonus to screw you over. rockyrates
+2 These people are tweaking. This is so painfully common, I’ve done it and had people do it to me. Most people love talking about their past employer to vent. [email protected]
+2 My 2c- you’ll likely have way more exposure to the 2 co-founders of Palestra than you will the founders of any of the other firms you’ve listed. If that matters to you. Bandara89
+2 I still think the only reason someone should do IB is for long term career opportunities outside the industry. No normal person should be looking to make a career in IB. crazylifechoices
+2 Anonymous Monkey: Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 If you wake up in the middle of the night thinking about something, write it down in your phone and “throw the thought away” in your mind.  Don’t try to carry it and remember.  odog @digitalimmortality.com
+2 Nice LARPing dude - your post history shows you couldn’t get VP promotion 3 years ago and then 8 months ago posted a comment saying your peers are “VP/Principal”. Slow day huh? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 the fact people cant tell this was obviously written by ai is whats worrying and, "that's the problem". let that sit for a second. bonjourtovorisch
+2 Monkey.D. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Could play out in a million ways. The process of getting back par isnt a straight forward path. Loans could trade up due to performance etc. company could refinance 1L, do an out of court or an in court rx. Associate 3 in PE - Other
+2 congrats on BMO M&M! obviously the best mining group in the world but way overglazed on this forum, best in such a niche industry is like being the best footgolf player in the world Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Depends on how much factor/beta risk you can take. If you can own $200m of NVDA and get % of PNL that’s diff than if you need to hedge industry and factor  HFPM15
+2 You haven’t even been to Prom yet and you’re worried about Ares vs Blue Owl? Get your peener wet first, then think about Private Credit later. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Just for my understanding, the ABS desk that you are referring to does not do any warehouse lending at all? i.e. Associate 1 in Private Credit
+2 OP here, would say I did saw people moving from buyside after SA to IBD FT, not sure if they get return offer or not. Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 A really helpful trick my advisor taught me was to always start with 10% of a number and work from there. For example, to get 40% of 75: tari_wallstreetbound.com
+2 Smart guys. We almost did something programmatic with them a few years back. They focus solely on structured capital (pref and whole loans). maverick77
+2 UVA Florida and CMC are pushing Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 Of course the response is anon lmao. Soft times.... Rabbit
+2 Very group dependent. My group is not at all and know many people that love their teams at HL… tech in particularly I’m pretty sure has a good culture. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Probably around 350 at stern (little more than half the class has been thrown around on this forum) vs 150-200 at UChicago… (don’t see it being any lower than 1/5 of the Econ majors not even counting other majors) Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Melatonin is bad because it makes your body stop producing its own melatonin and long term reliance on  melatonin supplements is associated with some health issues. GS under Blankfein
+2 suicide Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Spelling error “believing” — please fix. Bump_monkey
+2 At least you didn't need to get an MBA to break in like many people do from 30-35. There's guys older than you in MBA programs scrambling to get weaker jobs than you Associate 1 in IB - CB
+2 PWP is EB purplewizard
+2 When was your spd? After a week I would call it NTIB
+2 Not much to say here except for pressure testing the specific firm and team. VP in IB - Restr
+2 Are you gay Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 They sit in the bubble alongside the ABS group, believe they do more financing / capital markets stuff as opposed to M&A, DCM, etc. It's a small team, maybe 5-7 people, and i think they're all quite senior Analyst 1 in S&T - FI