Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 Essec has less than 2k alumni in London. Go home kid 😂  Business School in IB - Cov
+2 And I am not one to just simply shit on UBS like many others on this form it still is miles above most other firms. Intern in IB - Cov
+2 sounds silly but just live as close to the office as possible.  would be perfect if you are ~15 min walk away or its a max 25 min commute.  Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Phillip Morris - It's already 100+ years old, highly profitable, and produces/sells a highly addictive substance that's been consumed by people for over 12,000 years. Determined
+2 Virtually proving my point if you want to risk it for the top groups sure it’s better if not the experience you got at a top MM is just fundamentally miles above a mid or shit UBS group with very similar exits. Intern in IB - Cov
+2 If you’re truly at a sweaty bank you’d be surprised at how much you’d still get paid at the eoy even if you’re doggin it. The fact that you’re still there when your peers drop left and right is something to consider. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Associate 1 in PE - Growth Works at The Family Office
+2 In my opinion, if the MMs want to recruit top talent then they got to compete with the BBs. Hags28
+2 TA's covid vintage is completely sizzled (though great track beforehand) with heavy software exposure - they will rebound after a flat/down round, Insight close to halved fund size and performance was shit for several fund Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀Principal in PE - LBOs Principal in PE - LBOs
+2 If you want to be the kind of person deserving of those kinds of edits, you need to take real risks with your life. Starting a company, social media following, building something from scratch. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 bump Asummers521
+2 Yeah, and I would say you are probably looking more at style of shop as opposed to going from a GS/JPM/MS to a WB/WH -> you are probably going to have to jump to a little less brand name bank.  PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+2 AMBroWith respect, even if the crime is statistically low, it is still greater than what other countries have, especially in Asia Ozymandia
+2 Copying from another thread but still applicable: Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Dubai by the beach overlooking straight of Hormuz  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Not only are you retarded mostly you're unfunny as fuck 😂 😂 Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Specifics on termination is definately a good idea. PEarbitrage
+2 Research Analyst in ER: Where's the hookers and blow? Calm down equity research KageSelly
+2 BuySideIntern PEshill
+2 That's kind of a grey space IMO. All DUS lenders are subject to the same seller/servicer guide. Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+2 In that case, that’s really up to your tolerance for putting off work. Basically ur asking is the trade off of not working for a year and delaying life, basically, worth re-recruiting for a better role. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 This is their actual strategy btw  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 On the casing side, one thing that helped me a lot alongside casebooks and partners was using a tool called Minerva (ask-minerva. com). Intern in Consulting
+2 Aso 1: $330k (140k base, $190k bonus) Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 i just wrapped up recruiting this past cycle and I'd def say having projects on your resume gives you a huge leg up. I had a horrible GPA but I would def say my unique projects helped bump my resume up on the pile. UnmashedPotato
+2 Like others have said - odds are you probably won't get promoted until you've done >1 year with your new bank. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Isn’t a more important question what do you want to do with your life? I get you’re trying to get a sense of what other people done but you didn’t really say what makes you happy or what your want to be doing long term. apetrynamakeit
+2 Echo your analogy with the pre crisis banks, RH has definitely voiced that’s what he’s modelling Jef after, coming from Drexel himself  erroraltf4
+2 Would agree with associate 1 and @rolo25. Generally a black hole, firms going off billable pay better than the ones that don't (not a hard and fast rule though). Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+2 An MM shop seeing a guy go to a target with a good GPA + experiences might elicit a response of 'This guy will probably get offers at better shops, so why bother interviewing.' tenthbox
+2 Pay for therapy for the people that got fired from UBS that post non-stop on these forums. It may not be the help they want but it’s the help they need. Maybe get them a subscription to a dating app as well… Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Back in my day we copy and pasted images from google and organized them MANUALLY kids these days are so soft Associate 2 in Private Credit
+2 Don't do MOE , shit culture and subpar deal quality. Exits are not everything. EVR MP / CVP MP better shops overall no question. Not sure about LAZ SF Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Given housing is being covered you could easily max your 401k (usually $23.5k) in addition to putting $7k away in an IRA. Beyond that you could tap into an HSA, wouldn’t hurt, I personally direct funds there currently. fdclp
+2 I’m actively looking for case partners over the next few weeks (UK / Europe time zone preferred, but flexible) prakhargoel
+2 Why is the header “cash flow model” if you’re asking for a DCF model? palm_beach_ll
+2 Boston Tech focused boutique AN1 Mid bucket $90k p happy with this number Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Hi mate! Participated in a couple of PE processes (MM and UMM funds in London). It works both ways.. Prospect in Research - Other
+2 UofG Prospect in IB - Restr
+2 PEPrincessI'm not invested in this conversation enough to care tbh. I communicated my positions which was my intention here.  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 I usually give my entire bonus to my MD. I’m based in NY so the tipping culture here is getting a bit out of hand Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 OP here, thanks both again for this interesting debate. Would you say starting or buying out a business probably « easier » like a property management firm would make more sense? Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+2 Multiple indirect contacts telling me the same thing when I ask them about Citi regl. Turnover is very high and I've heard terrible feedback about some specific MDs (won't make names).  Analyst 2 in RE - Other
+2 Lmao this forum is pathetic, imagine being this passionate over wanting to be a wagecuck HitTheAsk
+2 This gotta be the dumbest fucking post. Like this is just inaccurate idk why people are upvoting this. apetrynamakeit
+2 If it's WF, things are supposed to change in the near future to allow more risk? Regardless, would recommend networking anyways, especially if you know the desk is expanding (check online job postings). Prospect in S&T - FI
+2 The point about LLMs not reasoning is technically correct but misses the practical point. It doesn't matter whether Claude "truly reasons" in some philosophical sense. Dr.Leigh
+2 turnaround for submission is 72 hrs. whether you progress i was told was 1-2 weeks. Intern in PE - LBOs
+2 It seems like the crux of it is that the company is now less creditworthy than when it was initially underwritten, and the potential for future deterioration mean Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+2 Comp at the t1 firms has been discussed quite a bit on here, you could find a couple of posts if you dig a little. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 . Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 AS1 Baird Coverage Base: $200 Bonus: $160 TC: $360 TB  IlliquidCapInjection
+2 CVP Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 This comment is why companies have such high hopes for AI and "leaner platforms". moneymaker03
+2 Imagine trying to be an optimist while living in Toronto Associate 1 in CorpFin
+2 anyone hear back for fundamental after case? Intern in PE - LBOs
+2 Managing Director in IB-M&A hungaroe
+2 Are you sure that you want another type A woman who will have her own goals and dreams and maybe not want to give them up for when you want kids? 1AB
+2 Target for Left Lane associates who do OCR with the crackheads at Yonge Dundas (don’t cancel me) Intern in S&T - FI
+2 I think hardo culture and grind culture are very similar in structure; it's just that one has more to do with recruiting and the other with working. yomamasuckdisdick
+2 Interned and went full-time through the BofA Enterprise Credit program in the US. Poverty_Banker
+2 Warwick maths grad here- although Discrete Maths is technically hosted by the CS department, the fact that it has maths in the name means employers will just lump it in with the “Warwick maths” brand so yes it is still ver Summer Associate in Consulting
+2 80 hours a week on uni stuff? Burnout king! moneymaker03
+2 That’s a great question. timothylopez
+2 https://assets.ctfassets.net/03fbs7oah13w/32AeV0vwqEKhw2 Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Did you try speaking Spanish? Anywhere in Miami you'd be treated like garbage unless you spoke the language of the fatherland usernameladiesman217
+2 moyer is great, but it's outdated.if you want to understand the actual mechanics of loans, you need to understand the contract. tonythebrief
+2 "the traditional route of two years in banking followed by two years in private equity before joining a leading SM HF isn’t as universal as it once was" PaulAllenIsInLondon
+2 Don't think it's a 'bad' idea per se, but would definitely suggest a sell-side structuring role to begin with. Associate 1 in Private Credit
+2 It depends on the platform. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 okay I'll just shoot myself then Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 I'd say this is pretty accurate Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Sorry - can you clarify how it’s a bad deal (and for who)? Seems like a very good deal for me. His goal is to seed me for low cost, not to earn a return for himself. Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+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 Barclays NYC covers midstream, downstream, and some upstream. MBA_MS8
+2 Pretty academic culture. Objectively an exceptional place. Well resourced, smart people, strong rep. Some talent management missteps in the past years where they've lost good people, but that's industry standard. PM in HF - RelVal
+2 Hopefully Nitya, that douche of a CEO came on WSO to argue with everyone. Both hilarious to see and embarrassing for him.  VP in RE - Comm
+2 Stepstone is known for its low pay, just like all prestigious firms… VP in Private Credit
+2 buy fragrances  StabilizedYOC
+2 All according to my roommate: Some have exited to private credit roles. One recently went to GTCR PE. At least two to different family offices. One to BX (infra I believe), one to Apollo. Various credit hedge funds. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 extremely bad take and top teams using claude across many diff types of workflows HFPM15
+2 I think you are one of the unique people who could actually get some benefit from a communications major Paul_Owen
+2 Echo the above - healthcare IB also has tons of (ex)-doctors. Plenty of great teams in the market. packet
+2 It's a summer retreat for boarding school kids to drink and circulate around the London social scene while maybe doing 5 hours a week of school work. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Congrats on Dole! theg3ntlem4n
+2 noted, thanks bonjourtovorisch
+2 EVR M&A needs to be broken depending on the group, LAZ HC/PEI at elast in S tier, GS Classics S+ ngl UBS wayy too high Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+2 didn't do FI/credit to properly opine on what roles you should pick in this area, but think where you want to end up long-term and work it backwards from there GS under Blankfein
+2 During deal sprint, it was mostly full weekend work in phase 2, not in phase 1. Associate 3 in PE - Other
+2 Five years in, so not the longest tenure, but enough to notice things changing. As a woman I've got a slightly different angle here. PVV
+2 This is moronic, does the guy have an inkling of common sense? The only people who know my comp are my wife and my parents. And I've only told them in private What a clown therealgekko
+2 damn, so many egos are hurt from this post i can see. OP, I agree with you. Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Was told it came down to experience. Based on what I’ve seen, they care less about the brand name of where you’re from and more about what you did in that role. Associate 1 in Consulting
+2 Here is from my limited understanding as someone who will be interning in s&t. figureditout
+2 High School -> HRT -> MIT -> Scale AI -> Meta Superintelligence :) lehman_is_paradise
+2 this post is a good insight into the downside of the oft-given advice of “getting really good at one niche”… you can’t pivot or at least you cannot pivot quickly. While multi is slow and kinda frozen.. Retail ripping. Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+2 Not in MF, but in sunbelt for deal size of >$50M mixed use. Deals are happening but slow for reasons below. CREbruhh
+2 let's cut the fluff. ur profile is solid, but your gmat is a liability.coming from a non-target, a 615 (especially with low quant) is an auto-reject at lbs or hec.​forget the cfa. tonythebrief
+2 go do premed we in a doctor shortage rn Prospect in IB-M&A