Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 Wouldn’t recommend returning to FIG…   Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Tbh I get more puh than I want. Also, I’d try and focus on studying accounting and getting your gpa up! Let me know if you want any tutoring or help! Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Broski - Under 1 year is on the company, and not on you, unless you were on some sort PIP which I don’t think even is possible within a year. Seems like business issues for the firm.  VP in IB-M&A
+2 Curious about this firm, seems to have high turnover and their recent performance on Calpers is negative. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+2 Since you’re still pre-college, I’d focus less on advanced modeling and more on building strong fundamentals and good habits. Jasmin123
+2 Morgan Stanley Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Thread is not my cup of tea either but I see you just edited your comment, which was much more angry. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+2 Curious about VP numbers from MS - pls post more numbers!  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 i liked liquidityshark but also found a ton of questions on quizlet and here on wso i_hate_my_life_21
+2 As one of the people above mentioned, "Fad" risk is often ignored. People simply get tired and bored of certain concepts. Example, Crumbl Cookies, when it started was a big hit. teddythebear
+2 Nah u got mogged here. No point in trying to justify yourself cmo2424
+2 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know: WSO Monkey Bot
+2 You simply didn’t make the cut kid. Funny you mentioned how your MDs and team love you and yet didn’t receive a return offer from a less “prestigious” place. Green Zeus
+2 I applied to Atlanta Business Services and only networked with one alum who works there currently! Ended up being a 30-minute mostly behavioral interview, much more chill than I expected. user_120808
+2 Each is a little different. Generally trade shops are more focused on getting you into a seat while e&ps have rotational programs that are better for learning the industry more broadly. Analyst 1 in S&T - Comm
+2 In b4 "I voted for Trump, but I didn't vote for this!" Wish_I_HadTrustFund
+2 I guess UBS thinks all news is good news by getting airtime here Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 I think you should be more situationally aware VP in IB - Restr
+2 It's a 2-year analyst program. A2A promotion is basically automatic if you're mediocre or better, the bar is very low. There are some truly terrible A2A's who can't even do basic financial models. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Anyone received the email about San Francisco Investment Banking Group Preference Survey? I guess it's not a bad sign, but does that mean a superday is expected or it means nothing? Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 I recently (voluntarily) left a well-known “operational” MM PE firm and this was exactly the case. Everyone completely crushed doing the exact portco work you’re describing. Chicken with head cut off. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 BAML and MS are incredible but long hours. Evercore/GS/JPM/WF/DB/Barclays/UBS/Eastdil are all exceptional with strong exits. Prospect in RE - Comm
+2 sus67676767are you being honest or do you work there Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 True, looks like JPM, UBS been taking market share from the big players as well at least in SF.  leahbell
+2 Your current mindset is getting in your own way. Welcome to the real world, you have to play the cards you're dealt and build some resilience. 714_Lemmon_Legend
+2 I appreciate the points you’re making. For what it’s worth, I agree that if an officer (or anyone with a gun really) tells you to do something, you should probably obey. CntrlShiftDown
+2 All are very solid choices, and each will open paths to IB at reputable firms across Europe. A few notes below I think you should consider: Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 zero risk, I’d rec doing this. Js don’t be an idiot and make it smth far fetched but yes this works well. Be able to think on your feet too though in case you get a follow up you aren’t prepped for. Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 I'd say as a general rule (obv there are exceptions) that MM payouts are better than SM IF you're performing (obv it's a different world if you're a CIO/PM/sector head at a scaled SM who gets a meaningful chunk of P&L, Warren Icahn
+2 This you? LOL anon1019
+2 You just called me a retard, insulted all interns, and told me to fix logos all because I said you have no argument. You're literally doing exactly what I said you'd do. Thanks for the free demonstration. Intern in ER
+2 anon1019
+2 not that important parkeranger
+2 Ubs is bigger in Asia, because Asians like to flex and show off and seek western and euro prestige and having a "Swiss banker" seems mysterious and prestigious to them. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 All four matter. But I’d flag your table has some clear errors. Managing Director in HF - Other
+2 Beauty influencer who gets plastic surgery, denies it, and then sells you a product that they claim is the reason their lips or their ass grew 5x.  CRE
+2 Prepare for those meetings like you’re preparing for a first round interview, but do not waste time getting them scheduled. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 CVP screens for a 3.95+. Sorry bud ur probably just retarded Prospect in IB - Restr
+2 @Willerspillers  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Esque_ CEO in RE - Comm
+2 I never understood how you can be such a pussy on an already anonymous site to anonymize yourself even further lol. You were def stuffed in lockers OrdellRobbie
+2 Can't speak much about Fordham or Villanova, but if you're leaning towards Penn State at all, it's definitely a great choice. EvilSamAltman69
+2 Best advice I got from my grandparents (happily married for over 60 years) is that your values (e.g., religion, children, finances, health, etc) are the foundation of the relationship. marketsigma
+2 You're on the right path. Live off base, bank the bonus, that's the prudent finanical move in HCOL cities. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 I don’t think I’ve ever felt this motivated to prove ppl wrong. Intern in IB-M&A
+2 Aso 1: $330k (140k base, $190k bonus) Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 And there it is again. Thanks for proving my point. Intern in ER
+2 NYC Just finished AN1 @ BB: 110k base, 45k mid bucket bonus ~75k net worth:  ~30k pre AN1 savings  + base savings: ~24k 401k (incl. match to date) Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+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 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 Let's immigrate to a country to work inside their financial system just to exclude the native there. Great idea!  chickennugget801
+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 It depends on the platform. Associate 3 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 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 Culture? Sure. Rainmaker…not so much Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Ok that is good but then you probably just won't be happy because those are all very unlikely and involve a lot that is out of your control (as did landing at a top BB). jacobcrawford
+2 Even philosophy majors getting returns Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Where does cre banking/ lending fit in this mm2473
+2 As Ass1 said, there aren't necessarily target schools, attributable to the fact that entry level roles are still a newer concept in the space. VP in Consulting
+2 Bro Commercial banking is also deal making as well. You structure loans and cov structures. And the financing js primarily debt. Could also syndicate or negotiate new structures. fuku
+2 we had best intern class in years and had 100% offer rate hire better and be more involved in coffee chats etc. instead of outsourcing it to HR Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Thank you. Your point about the "juniors" having a closer or longer-standing relationship with the SVP and more tenure at the firm is an important one. Very much agree that can play into more than I would like it to. Developer in RE - Comm
+2 Listening to the FT podcast on this, I take away a point one of the hosts made, when they said something to the effect of "This will permanently stain whoever comes after Powell, in the minds of other Fed members and the m usernameladiesman217
+2 Congrats on UBS! Intern in ER
+2 only reason I can think on the emphasis on target/non-target, is that when you send the teasers/pitches to clients showing your team, they can put some nice universities at the bottom of ur name to make them look more prep GS under Blankfein
+2 Aight bro we get it you are loved. Now stop flexing and making us jealous, and go put a ring on it...also I hope for your sake she isn't on WSO  moneymaker03
+2 Odd that they would say you were the most qualified and then not hire you. But also, when hiring college kids, it's unfortunately one of the only indicators we have about you. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Full disclosure up front: I build one of these, so weight my take accordingly. afiga
+2 Idk the size of the school. And level of alumni matters a lot. 22 at bcg sounds promising, but your networking will mostly be with just the entry-level people. Intern in Consulting
+2 Full disclosure up front: I build one of these, so weight my take accordingly. afiga
+2 you need to think of the office relative to the competition. Swathmore is a pretty good school, but there are dozens of schools above it. Intern in Consulting
+2 I only need argus / excel / email tbh I find costar useless credev99
+2 HIG jumps to mind PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+2 MS NYC CoverageASO 1 -> ASO 2  (finished first full year after stub period) Base: 175K -> 225K Bonus - 130K Was told top  QuietQuittingAnalyst
+2 stop shilling your stupid app tino you made fucking a month ago.... Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 This isn’t just about a building renovation. angelds98t
+2 I like how you roasted the OP and also Jefferies bankers at the same time 👌 Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+2 I was in your shoes once. Sounds very similar to how I got my start. DEVMGMT Consultant
+2 Same situation man, don’t let this be a reflection of yourself. This is just a job, and those are just their opinions at the end of the day. We gotta prove them wrong Intern in IB-M&A
+2 I didn’t get a return offer from my internship. caffeinated_finance
+2 Imo the most time consuming part of the application process is the GMAT/GRE. You already have that out of the way there's no downside to applying now. Prospect in Consulting
+2 Does anyone know how P72 Ventures and BAM Elevate usually recruit? Are they covered by headhunters? Analyst 3+ in VC
+2 How is this an own? The tariffs clearly worked based on the #s... CowardlySEC
+2 OzymandiaGameTimeisSaneTime GameTimeisSaneTime
+2 Guessing this is Wells Fargo, very similar situation. Cuts in my group made no sense Intern in IB - Gen
+2 All of the above.speaking to VPs like they were there friends, doom scrolling throughout the day Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Public finance exit opportunities are limited, but you can still do it because you will be at a bulge bracket in New York. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 I'll use it for a few things: Multif@mily4Life
+2 When you call someone retarded repeatedly, it means you have no other argument. Intern in ER
+2 Bumping after on cycle, how did people in these groups do? + MOE? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 And there it is, the great deflection. This is exactly why I poke and prod. anon1019
+2 Typically if no one posts or complains heavily. It means the return rate aligns with historical data Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Exotics Pulisic69
+2 Looks like no one is complaining here, so it means the return rate is fine Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Your inability to write concisely is going to hurt you more than lack of reps  Not a jab; serious Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 PM > VV. Although some of your waspy northeast coworkers would appreciate VV for nostalgic reasons. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 The truth of the matter is you get discriminated against voraciously for being apart of the group that created this country + western civilization. Need to take our country back and then our industry. fucktwitter
+2 Perfectly acceptable thing to do. Just reach out and ask to catch up (they’ll know immediately what you are trying to do before you even have to ask). sleepygoat