Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 No - I wouldn't pay a premium to go out of state, as I don't view any of those making a meaningful difference long term in your career success. Addinator
+2 It’s a balance point as always. Would you rather be 29 and no time to date, go gym, see friends, have hobbies? Perhaps you just don’t find your job very interesting  swe2ibd
+2 Had SD Thursday too and heard nothing. anonymous4433
+2 I definitely would have chosen Williams or Amherst back in the day if I had known about the leg up athletes get in recruiting at those schools (and they’re higher targets than Emory/WashU in the first place). Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+2 I agree balance is important. Towards the end, I had no problem squeezing in a 30 minute workout most days. I would go for runs at 6am. I trained for a marathon in banking.  marlin_pardon2
+2 My roommate and I both come from a non-target school (SEC Honors College) and were able to secure seven offers between the two of us. The biggest factors that contributed to our success include: anonymous_monkey67
+2 guy on my team (PF Lending) joined a theological seminary...I guess that's always an option 22gdn
+2 Absolutely no difference Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Im in a funds group rather than corp, so exit profile will definitely be different I suppose. Good on you though AspiringIBDmonkey
+2 Great breakdown of how mobile banking has reshaped customer expectations. niketan-sharma
+2 I’ve tried a few minimalist wallets myself, including the Ridge Wallet, Bellroy Slim Sleeve, and Distil Union Wally zenova
+2 Careful to distinguish here between type of funds and Europe vs. US, etc.  Associate 2 in PE - Other
+2 Managing Director in IB - Gen Classica
+2 This is awesome to hear. You are part of the next generation and to your point, technology is leagues better than it once was. Associate 3 in CorpDev
+2 Oh damn I didn't realize that. I assumed Oxbridge would have the in-built prestige advantage but maybe this is just the warped perception I got from my sixth form classmates. JayJay678
+2 TLDR;  words words.. Nepotism good..  words words.. don’t question any nepotism..  words words.. maybe he doesn’t suck?..words words.. easy job anyways..  Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 I think platforms take literally anyone from whichever background as long as the hiring managers think you can value-add. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 Right so that's Indian for "you failed one paper" No that's not the end of the world, people mainly look at your overall grade.  nutmegger189
+2 just say “no”  Intern in IB-M&A
+2 I don't have too much intel in both strategies. I know there's only a very small handful of event desks in Singapore. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 100 years later and it still fucking hits.  jarstar1
+2 Oxbridge and LSE apparently. But, I am not sure whether the super-target tier is meaningful or just a prestige ranking, especially when compared to the targets in the UK. JayJay678
+2 That firm is the worst on the street techiebanker
+2 Rude AF. Would never give them any business.  Director in IB - Cov
+2 Hate to break it to you but 29 year old bankers and PE folk are not rich living in their rented 1BR apartments.  KR8000
+2 Just go for it you’re good bro. Better yet start your own fund. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+2 agreeing with other commenters the eb site is pretty good  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Larry and Sergey, tried to sell google for $1m, when the buyer pulled out they dropped the price to $750k to try get rid. They wanted to focus on their studies. Ap_123
+2 Has your opinion on the war changed since it’s started? We’re a few weeks in and an estimated $20 billion spent; I’d like to hear if you’re still supportive of it. seekinthealpha1
+2 DC - not much going on. Lots of people stuck in deals from Covid area. Out of market institutional investors still not active due to TOPA, rent control, tenant laws, etc, so most of purchases are by local groups. therightcoast_
+2 For AI ball-knowers… can anyone make the case for Rogo being more than just a harness? Took a demo. It looked like basically a worse version of systems I’ve built myself. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 No you are dumb, for thinking these are dumb Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+2 never going to get fixed reaching escape volicity, read ray dalios books and it will freak you out even more financialrepublic
+2 Do not help her. How’s D even option? Have some self-respect. my god.  Devils Advocate
+2 Both parties are to blame. Need serious, drastic change otherwise it’s gonna keep growing. That means slowing spending AND raising revenues. Debt has doubled in 10 years. nyctooexpensive2
+2 I didn't have the exact numbers but it seems to be right, thanks.  Fraco
+2 Mommy also went to HBS, so I'd be willing to wager that her son is going to HBS after completing his 2 years at GS (and two years in PE) Deo et Patriae
+2 The offsite retreat would be quite interesting wallstreet999
+2 On the first part of your question, it’s simply ratios. The point of higher paid, experienced mid-levels is that they get leverage from associates underneath.  SaaSChimp
+2 I mean, this is just objectively wrong - Baron, Alger, Polen, Duquesne all have hired-out of VI program in recent years…. In addition to a few going to tiger cubs each year which are often skewed growthier. Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+2 People are generally down on the DC MSA.  As above said, more liquidity/action/trades in northern virginia though.  I think people who say DC MSA isn't federal govt dependent are basically wrong. asmith_1
+2 $4-5M by 50. I want to retire early. If I hit this range before 50, I'm quitting the rat race and passively invest. But some people want to maintain a certain lifestyle or genuinely like their jobs.  NewIndustryHorizon
+2 Credit work is often more technical across a broader range of workstreams than equity work. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 One area that stands out to me is the difference between using AI chatbots for general customer support and using them for interactions involving sensitive financial information. jademerlin
+2 Thank you so much for your comment! I'm currently a finance + accounting major, so I should be CPA eligible if I go into an accounting-focused role. Mr. Disagreeable
+2 It's been a long time since I took mine, but I recall it being completely open book, you could literally just follow along with a guide while taking the exam to look up the answers to every single question. Ricky Sargulesh
+2 Someone said E) Smash and then ghost her. I'll add something to that, ask for her resume and then blacklist her after iBateman
+2 Are you a junior in the group?  notimportantnick5
+2 Competes with the big dogs in FIG, recently won a bake-off against Wells Anchorage branch so you know they are legit. Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Your list is  pretty good. I’d add Villanova, Boston College, Wake Forest, Emory, Northeastern, and maybe Richmond Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 Can i send you my resume for advice? breakingbetter
+2 I truly appreciate your comments, and OP listen to this guy! Having something you always are "driving towards" is huge for the mental game. Dev_WanaBe
+2 A truly profound post here. I would try and contact a VP in the team and inform that it was well ironed. Ap_123
+2 It's important to remember that all of these guys play on the naivety and greed of retail investors. Ozymandia
+2 "Dunking" has completely eroded our society's ability to engage in substantive ideas.  StJamesPark
+2 Where is Mandami? This can’t be happening in Mandamis NYC Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 brosephstalin: Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+2 I’ve worked with quite a few very successful HF PMs. A few common traits: - extremely impressive ability to multi task or juggle a lot of stuff investor45
+2 Yeah it's nuts lol. did the buyside thing for a few years before switching to fundraising. best move of my career i hated equity investing as an actual job to wake up to everyday. Works at JPMorgan
+2 FX & rates are different than credit, so hard to compare across those. Rates & FX are obvious feeders to macro HF, whereas credit has slightly wider application (but I defer to experts). bobzen
+2 Investment Analyst in IB - Cov Associate 1 in IB - Restr
+2 Not at UBS, but I am sure it applies at UBS. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 I'm not sure I agree on your last point (this is somewhat cope as a lawyer, somewhat cope of your own thinking the work finance people do is more valuable/complex than what it is).  green_duck
+2 Make her pay during a first coffee chat, schedule a second one, and stand her up (repeat as necessary).  Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Working hard isn’t unique and there are thousands of people grinding just as hard, if not harder, without the same visibility or opportunities. Let’s not lie to ourselves here Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 Notice the two things the poster didn’t say: 1 The process was completely fair to all candidates involved 2 No one at GS knew who his parent were when he interviewed Intern in IB - Cov
+2 I'd love to talk to little minors!  wetlamplord
+2 Super helpful answer! Research Analyst in Research - Other
+2 This implies he was in the process with everyone else, one of many. He might of been talking to MDs on the team before juniors on the team Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 consumer is run by Moses Li ex coatue and Melvin. stud.  JMJGLF98159
+2 I was in a similar situation last year except AFM wasn't an option for me. I'll dive into each of these schools based off anecdotal data so take this with a grain of salt. AFM farpavilions
+2 If you lift heavy / low volume, it can drastically cut down your time in the gym. NewIndustryHorizon
+2 This is a really important point. Every co-GP deal I've been a part of has a Reimbursement Agreement and JV Agreement. CRE Mamba
+2 Not really the advice you were looking for, but I would recommend keeping post grad options open to include asset mgmt/portfolio management too - not a lot of acq openings rn on the jr level jCRE_1
+2 monk monkeyThoughts on businesses?AdsLeadsContentBusiness services? VP in PE - LBOs
+2 I went through something similar and one thing that helped was changing my idea of what counted as a proper workout. anistongeller
+2 at the end of the day it’s not that deep to me but I noticed it while out yesterday. Analyst 1 in IB - CB
+2 you think dudes are hoping their VP approves of their fit at the bar ? Most guys in finance seem to generally not really care about their "personal style" or "expressing themselves". Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 I would also agree with taking this role, especially in this job market. Some thoughts below: Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+2 I worked at McK and had the feeling it is not so hard to get in anymore tbh.  Associate 2 in PE - Other
+2 Cash comp looks too high (how sure are you of your numbers?), carry at Inflexion is quoted assuming a 2.5x MoM multiple (instead of 2.0x standard) so effectively a 50% discount to other funds. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Pass her (resume) to the homies Amazon Prime
+2 GrassToucher
+2 I would avoid his GS group, cause we all know he has already indefinitely locked up top bucket Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 I always knew this forum was absolutely doomed with hardos and genuine WEIRD PEOPLE but holy shit posts like this and a couple comments agreeing have solidified that for me so hard Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 bc there’s plenty of jobs after IB that involve pitching, that could be easier pitches than IB, and mainly bc of the WLB idc if I can do pitches in my sleep if I never get to sleep jonesjonesjones
+2 I sorta get your point but man... The handful of guys I've met from the RX side have all been major assholes, and we weren't even in adversarial situations (it was more recruitment / co-invest). VP in PE - LBOs
+2 perspiratingmonkey
+2 Especially for large-cap PE, the foolish idea that you can generate alpha in mature assets is hopefully sinking. Your job is to get 2x and then pass the parcel. Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+2 Associate 2 in IB - CovMsc finance is a slightly better signal. Pure management would be the worst for your goals.  GOI983
+2 On_The_Edge flakeyassfriends
+2 I’m an HBS grad working in finance (both pre and post MBA). I’d take HBS without thinking twice. I took full loans of $220k which I have $50k left on after 2 years—still had plenty to invest while paying down. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Unless political stance changes (re: visa) I would highly be skeptical of your chances of landing anything good coming from Sloan. Not saying its do-able but you’ll probably be an outlier.  VP in PE - LBOs
+2 You could probably easily transition into IR at your current fund. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 doing the same, going to a top eb and have been told by an1s that just went thru oncycle who said to only start taking calls / attending events when ready. jonathancohn
+2 isn't BWAM basically just outsourced loan management?  it's not like they're originating or doing the deals.  they just manage the loans after their closed, right?   hard assets
+2 I took some more time to digest. For me, it comes down to this: if you manage your time well in IB, you can begin to carve out some semblance of WLB with seniority. marlin_pardon2
+2 I work at Wells. If you know you wanna be in CRE for a while, I’d take either RESCM or PM Secured. Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+2 How were Q4 marks relative to expectations (broadly)? Do you expect GPs to mark down for Q1 marks or hold the line? Not at any of the three but have exposure to large cap tech. The Q4 marks are laughable... VP in PE - LBOs
+2 He made the juniors on the team coffee chat his son VP in IB - Gen