Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 Stern is gonna put you in a good spot. The only thing maybe slightly against you is it seems like ppl recruiting for IB from here are growing each year. usc/ucla seem to be getting stronger in recruiting, esp in LA. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Hi there, RedB@ron
+2 3G, whatever happened there  Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 . Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+2 This isn’t too dissimilar to how we’re framing software internally at a top BB. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Haveli and 26N are not "incredible brands" yet. Their founders have incredible personal brands but literally no one outside of PE and alot of people in investing world even have no idea what these funds. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Why are you setting your goals so low? Just do it NOW. Drop out of college and raise a $10B fund immediately. What’s stopping you? Only you can limit yourself. You are the next Klarman. The next Griffin. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 If you do want a job in Asia, I would think that being in Asia would be a benefit. Employers in Asia would probably have more interest in you because they do not have to worry about you relocating. financeabc
+2 Likely yes, but also you have to deal with a Neurotic Josh Harris. One of the greatest WSO comments that I remember is this story about him from an apollo associate: Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Why did I go into PE? FML Principal in PE - LBOs
+2 Whatever the impact we think will happen in the short or mid term, these tools cheapen some of our skillsets.  So, work on strengthening other skills such as: odog @digitalimmortality.com
+2 This post is either an AD or OP is not actually in banking. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Context: I work at a MM industry group (M&A + Capital raises) and our industry is ripping consolidation and capital raises right now. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 I think my firm already finished recruiting, so apologies if I’m replying too late. Only real advice would be to check your degree audit and see when you’re tracking to graduate. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 " And the nepo stuff is nonsense" ? You have no idea how familial connections will become important when AI makes intelligence a commodity ( which AI will ). FlyingBoat
+2 I will find it impressive if you actually work in IB because it sure can't be easy to find time to work in between the endless spewing of propaganda. Bruvver
+2 If you’re willing to take a huge prestige/pay/title cut relative to IB, you could look for roles at business brokerages. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 they suck, AVOID Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+2 I don't think so. I can't say definitely, it might have been possible during the past, but in this period of low headcount vs high demand, no STEM degree would likely automatically be screened out by HR. Associate 1 in S&T - FI
+2 There’s also a dynamic where for PE, at the MF partner level there are very few outliers relative the past but if you get there a very good path to make 5-15mm a year. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 Many parents hate themselves and that is exatly why they hate their kids -- they dont believe in themselves ( mostly because they are a failure in career and in love ) such that they think their kid is just gonna be anothe FlyingBoat
+2 Yeah they are also hiring a lot at the associate level as well (am in process for an associate role there). Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+2 Pretty well respected across fig Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 I came in here to laugh and it was actually decent advice generally. It is stuff that shouldn’t matter + hygiene should be obvious but it does come up sometimes  VP in IB - Cov
+2 To the casual bystander it looks a lot like gay sex.  IsItREPE
+2 No one has the time or the energy to track exactly when you're coming in and coming out. As long as you're coming in/leaving around the same time as other interns you'll be fine. monkeydonkeys
+2 Propaganda machine right here. This is a dick measuring power play war that fight Israel’s battle for them and makes Trump feel tough compared to his idols in Putin and Xi Jinping. liquidiot
+2 A- You can also be direct; direct doesn't mean tactless / rude though. I think your question is trying to address - how to be direct but also land well socially. James' Bond
+2 Neither can the president. How many press conferences and meetings has he fallen asleep in now? IsItREPE
+2 Eat what you kill is true but he also needs to provide you a respectable base pay that’s in line with the rest of the industry. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 As a trader, your path is trader or PM. That's it. As a fundamental analyst in prop firms, you'll have a great career. These places are so rich that they can not longer run just market making and collect money. usernameladiesman217
+2 Just send an email reaffirming your interest and thank them, that's really all you can do Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Yes. A month is a very short amount of time.  CRE
+2 Insoles are cope, you would have to wear them literally all the time, if anyone ever notices that you wear insoles, its over. Nothing cringier than a short guy that cant accept the fact that he is short. Eman_Kant
+2 Congrats on UBS tech optimusprimerate
+2 levfin, dcm, ecm all decent; levfins prolly the best experience out of the 3 but will say u wont get much left leads (although theyre trying to grow that in the US); culture is a bit strange but the closest exp u will get Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Focus on PE technicals prep and networking. Do a good job at banking and don’t burn any relationships - back door reference checks with former colleagues is very common.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Frank Fabozzi is your friend. Also check out the SF textbooks from pre-2008. The tech (VBA models vs Intex) is outdated but the math is the same. HospitalityChimp
+2 tech group heavily depends on the vertical that youre in - 4 main verticals (payments & financial technology, enterprise software, vertical software, data & analytics, electronics & disruptive technologies / ha Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 So I assume the bitches at the bar fall to their knees once u tell them u work in PE Gold-ManSacks
+2 It’s a pure risk–reward decision, and it depends on how far apart your tiers actually are. You need a short, honest tier list. For me, there were 3 firms I would take without hesitation. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Congrats on UBS! Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 I am currently in a FIG IB seat and am looking to get to a distressed HF.   How is FIG IB viewed in distressed HF world? Incoming IB analyst222
+2 Sure an H1B candidate can be superior but is it by such a huge margin that you wouldn’t be able to function with a less talented US citizen? Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Bow tie only. It's a lifestyle usernameladiesman217
+2 I think this is overall very good advice, but I have major concerns when someone buys rental property they are not local to. This "hands-off" approach can lead to mismanagement. matced
+2 Lol [email protected]
+2 Best there is in restaurant PE. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+2 is claude planting bots to make these fearmongering posts Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Can you tell us the game changers for if we master the basics Intern in IB-M&A
+2 Yes HF is definitely more engaging / feels more like investing since you're not as bogged down by many mindless process workstreams / portco reporting, but honestly from your description it sounds like you have a pretty so Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 Absolutely not. If you can move anywhere (and a group like this exists)… I’d do infrastructure / special project financing banking. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Healthcare is so much more than Drug X is going to be better at fighting Disease Y.  Manager in CorpFin
+2 I am literally a guy that fits into that category…I’ve heard both phrases be referenced to, I’m just ALSO advocating for woman who get shit on for literally just existing in the industry. Anonymous Monkey
+2 Seriously AI is going to increase the need for analyst jobs, not excel. People are totally missing the point about what junior bankers do. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 Also, the average person in Thailand can not do any of the things mentioned. Eat out and live in a building with amenities? wb99
+2 Unless the SMHF is top notch, the correct answer is LO.  bholejoel
+2 I could have been a mid bucket associate in the mid 2000s and still live in a dreamy Brooklyn Heights 1 bedroom apartment and save a fuckton of money.  Truly ain't fair. PaulAllenIsInLondon
+2 “Yerba Madre Yerba Mate”, that’s the only one I’ve drank which is why I added it with the specific brand. It used to be called Guayaki but then rebranded. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 PWP always gets glazed on this forum lmao. Everything PWP should be moved at least down 1 tier. Exits have been awful. And Guggenheim should def be in line with rest of Barc.  Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 Thank you, this feedback is really helpful. A couple of questions for you and would love to pm you for a more in-depth conversation. patientmonkey8
+2 Here is the latest I have heard about Rothschild -  Hags28
+2 jews this thread : DEI colleagues are actually smart jews the other thread: DEI beckies are incompetent Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 I'd like to see AI negotiate down bullshit change orders with a sub or navigate the hellhole that is getting a CO inspector out to a project in Philadelphia, let alone getting approval.  Bigbodybugatti
+2 Really? They are cranking deals and one of the better FIG teams. What part is not good? Or is this related to recent MD hires Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Teneo and Lazard same tier is criminal gdogmoney
+2 Just want to say I appreciate you actually responding to my questions. Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+2 Having worked in politics during a London Election Campaign (now doing Legal Internships/Insight Schemes at Technology Consulting Firms & Boutique Law Firms this summer as a STEM YR1), many politicians come from bankin londonraccoon
+2 And fwiw just as a follow up to my post above, I think KKR may also owe me like $250 from my time doing business with them 10+ years ago! lol.  Hags28
+2 I’ve heard an Associate makes upwards of 400k, is this true? Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Thank you. Anyone know the difference between the different Citadel funds? i.e. is one purely macro / commodities, or does each have everything/just different allocation proportions? Analyst 2 in HF - RelVal
+2 What guarantee is there that this VP will always be there? You can't latch onto him forever. Spread your wings butterfly and try new things. SonicBoom12
+2 Ivy students are usually dumber/worse interviews during recruiting  simplyapple2019
+2 Similar to the other user, I'm not really seeing where advice would be beneficial without more information.  It's very simple.  You have two options. Tonyt22
+2 Used to think fragrance didn’t matter, was having an amazing date w a bombshell, then I made the worse fart this world has ever smelled. Like a cloud of decay just emanating. analyzinganalyst
+2 Are you looking to use an MBA to pivot into banking? Top MBA programs usually like to see 3-5 years of work experience then just crush the GMAT or GRE. Probably not worth applying to schools outside the T15. Works at Wells Fargo and Company
+2 One of my favorite people I ever worked under, she is high up in their SF office. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+2 Don't listen to this non-sense about leaving the industry. Find a better team, with a better culture. You are also super junior so you are learning things. Feels like shit right now but keep going, do not quit. First_Lien_Larry
+2 Holy? In what way? CuriousGeorge1024
+2 Well, he said that he’s annoyed by the fact that many Iranians who hate the current regime are “full on Zionists.” GordonGekko87
+2 Recruited at the MBA level at a BB, and my school has 1 club that coordinates everything from prepping to recruiting. I think dues are ~$150ish for both years so no significant barrier to entry.  SmoothStripes
+2 Never heard of salary this low…..even for an entry level associate. You may as well leave for a corporate job and try again at a real research shop in a few years. anonymous_IV
+2 Ken Carson has a song titled Yale. So Yale.  danimono
+2 They have a senior / junior analyst model and I don’t think they lost both analysts in any sector. Also they run with more analysts on the hedge fund side than others + lastly its a trader driven model. VP in PE - Other
+2 Ok so for context I'm an incoming analyst at Accenture Strategy and I always messed a lot with coding with AI and recently Claude code. Let me tell you that the capabilities are INSANE. 200kman
+2 Most beautiful comment I've seen posted on this site award. Total bloomer > doomer. Love to see it Raijin
+2 That’s because most sellside seats are dead end jobs with no chance of becoming lead analysts. So naturally people want to leave for either buyside or corporate. anonymous_IV
+2 It sounds like the partners are lacking foresight on what I would consider to be a key part of running a fund... Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 This angle is a bit ridiculous.  While your gender may not be entirely the reason your comment is ridiculous, it seems to be impacting it. nontraditionalchimpforbillions
+2 WS Raider - I’ve only used the Claude excel plugin and Claude Sonnet for drafting memos and charts, but my experience so far doesn’t really match yours. larry david
+2 I'd report to HR and IT asap. Wouldn't be surprised if this wasn't the first time it's happened.  Prospect in Risk Mnmgt
+2 Would gently encourage you to be open to Benson's perspective. I was part of a SM LO launch in the hundreds of millions, backed by blue chip investors (peers to Stanford endowment). RoleTied
+2 Thank you for this, I needed honesty here.  openbox00
+2 You can’t just say something is rare when it doesn’t happen in your world. And this happens more and more given the shitty job market those days. Analyst 2 in S&T - FI
+2 We were working with a client that owns a roofing business during one of my internships at a local boutique, The guy started the business 5 years prior and had funded a $3M real estate portfolio, funded his retirment (~$2- PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+2 Fuck no CRE
+2 Yea and I think a lot hinges on where you plan to live. I could easily go back to the Midwest and fund a great lifestyle today if I wanted. If I want to be in NYC, that’s a much more expensive lifestyle to maintain. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+2 During a job interview I was asked if I have any other questions. Sharky286
+2 I hear Venezuela is looking for a new President The Fool of Finances
+2 Dubai by the beach overlooking straight of Hormuz  Associate 1 in IB - Cov