Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 Brokers run their own practice. That in itself makes them an entrepreneur. Sure - some brokers provide corporate services like assistance with marketing - but many brokers have to pay for those services. pudding
+2 People will have their takes but PGIM acquisitions will give you more options. I think PGIM AM vs Eastdil is more equal in my mind but honestly PGIM still edges out a bit. Eastdil is in decline among brokerages imo. 8.43 13.5
+2 Went through something similar. Not sure if it's healthy but one thing that really helped me was thinking about how she won if I failed. Intern in PE - Growth
+2 Making it to mainland China? VP in IB - DCM
+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 iercurencThe age of consent in most states is 16-17 btw. PDF sympathizer confirmed  dukeblue2019
+2 Take a look at the CAIA as well - that's specifically for alternatives and two levels - not certain of specific requirements, however think you should be able to sit for it at this point.  Addinator
+2 They aren’t empty, but no one regrets that they didn’t contribute more shareholder value on their deathbed.  IsItREPE
+2 "Intern in IB-M&A: Agree" Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Personally I think retail is undervalued. The future will quickly transform these assets and I don’t believe they are priced accurately, especially malls and power centers. 8.43 13.5
+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 Eventually becoming the President of France odog @digitalimmortality.com
+2 I’d think about it less as “which side pays more” and more as what type of work you want to get good at. browncre.andrew
+2 I was just having this conversation with some friends. Bro beans
+2 On_The_Edge flakeyassfriends
+2 Thank you so much for the thoughtful response. CanadianFinanceMonkey
+2 Fascinating seeing the reactions here from those sucked into red vs. blue world. CharlesCheese
+2 Do you like working with people? Physicians are the only group of professionals that have to deal with the masses. The general public varies between great and absolute assholes. guyfromct
+2 ignore title - I was in CB, then hopped to a capital markets team at same bank, and left for PC Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 This has to be a joke right? Yale will practically guarantee an interview with mbb lol Analyst 1 in Consulting
+2 University of Florida punched well above their weight class. GSIF (Gator Student Investment Fund) placed near 100% Touse of Cards
+2 if you're like my relative, you need to completely reframe what you mean by exercise. what previously could've been 30 minutes in the gym lifting weights maybe now is 20 minutes on the rower/seated bike at a slow pace thebrofessor
+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 Appreciate it. Please feel free to not answer anything you aren't comfortable disclosing. Incoming freshman
+2 Did you hear this from a first-hand source (current / ex employee) or just from this forum? I know there's some negative stuff said about culture on WSO but they seem to be doing very well fund growth wise Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 +1 for PWP, in my humble opinion. Great bunch of guys, good culture, fantastic exits. I knew an associate that left PWP London for a HF. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Guessing this is Wells Fargo, very similar situation. Cuts in my group made no sense Intern in IB - Gen
+2 I'll take that as a yes Spreadsheet Sasquatch
+2 Find a backup. NewIndustryHorizon
+2 Found the SMU graduate Managing Director in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Already many goood comments, let me add something and try not to overlap.  Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+2 No, they were less attractive because they are far behind GS/MS and either have smaller deals or less important roles on larger deals.  Works at Citigroup
+2 Thanks for looping me into the thread. It gets a little nuanced, but the first thing I look at is the order in which the advisors are listed in the announcement. The_Biotech_Banking_Expert
+2 OzymandiaGameTimeisSaneTime GameTimeisSaneTime
+2 Wife is a doctor and now a full-time attending. As long as you genuinely have an interest in medicine (sounds like you do), it's not a bad career at all.  NuclearPenguins
+2 Q: What kind of comp expectations came with your offer? Anonymous Monkey
+2 It’s a tough job market. Try to and something and maximize chances on the limited opportunities you get. Unfortunately, this industry is tough and churn is high. sick_willy
+2 It is a decent firm, in the same way that BlackRock is a decent firm, brand name does attract talent at the start. But with experience you will know it is not in the same league as the top macro shops  PM in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Dr. Rahma DikhinmahasYou want it to matter so badly.  So, so badly.  And it doesn't.  How sad for you. PokerSlopWars
+2 Also the 'well-to-do' upper middle class kids of the respective minorities that the company's schemes may be trying to target. I.e the kids that would have been fine anyway VP in IB-M&A
+2 Esade for mif would be better. Warwick MiF does not place nearly as well as their bachelors. You'd be an international in UK market so it's even worse if you want to land those entry level roles.  Bander77
+2 How is this an own? The tariffs clearly worked based on the #s... CowardlySEC
+2 It’s a misconception that only good looking people get raped, some perpetrators are driven by lust, others are driven by desire for power, this applies to both men and women. miranmiran
+2 Good POV, I echo the sentiment on learning and interesting work, but I will caution you that I get 4-5 hours of sleep a night (about 3 last night) with stress through the roof pretty much as soon as i wake up until I go to Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Ya this is wrong i’m going through placement and not going into sponsors (aiming for coverage groups) but networked with them and juniors def model isjejdjrejs
+2 Does anyone know how P72 Ventures and BAM Elevate usually recruit? Are they covered by headhunters? Analyst 3+ in VC
+2 Hi, reddemon
+2 I had a parent pass away from alcoholism in my late teens. I don't know if I have a solution but definitely try and help him. All it takes is one night to cross the line permanently. Job Trunicht
+2 Bunch of cry baby virgins here Rick_Sanchez009
+2 Supposedly the founder was involved in managing the AI and reviewing its responses. Ruebenesque
+2 Damn, reason I even asked is because I had a friend at a bb who told me about their own buddies experience (hence, I am aware of which 14 list class this is) and from what was floated around -> some got passed up even w pt134
+2 People are busy and if the aren’t working they want to be with their families this time of year.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Fuck no Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Not really given the bulk of it is unrealized vested carry ( at 2.0x MOIC likely) - doesn’t translate into net of tax liquid net worth, far from it. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 GAM = FIG basically? Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+2 To be honest, I've seen people continue photography, art, and history on the side as a hobby—often on a much larger scale than a casual hobbyist, because a finance career eventually removes any real financial constraints. missingrayquaza
+2 We got blown out of the water two times by FP in $1bn+ EV deals in software. Anyone who thinks they do value investing is off their rocker. Do with that what you will - they seem like nice folks to be fair.  VP in PE - LBOs
+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 MS NYC CoverageASO 1 -> ASO 2  (finished first full year after stub period) Base: 175K -> 225K Bonus - 130K Was told top  QuietQuittingAnalyst
+2 That’s actually very close to how I’m thinking about it. Anonymous Monkey
+2 this career is not at all a good fit for you if $25k in base makes a material diff cannot emphasize this enough  qnt12345
+2 LOL, nothing is new or ground breaking in Finance. Bankers are not geniuses!  davani1420
+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 I recently did! Time to see if my own advice translates Works at Barclays
+2 that's crazy. time well tell I guess how poor Vista returns get then. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Stop replying to yourself bro, it’s really obvious when there’s a slew of comments posted in a one hour stretch that have the exact same writing style. Get some help lol Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 I was in a similar position to you. I had 10 days to prep for mck case interview and ended up getting an offer. bananabean
+2 While you should realistically still expect to hear within 24-48 hours (with offer chances getting lower by the day) unlike on-cycle recruiting even if it takes a bit longer I don't think its a bad thing and logistically i VP in PE - LBOs
+2 perspiratingmonkey
+2 stop shilling your stupid app tino you made fucking a month ago.... Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Just stumbled on this while searching for a thread we posted on some time ago (trying to put together a little note on style for my jr's).  longandshort
+2 I wouldn’t get too excited. ICADE is absolutely a non-target in London, I’ve never seen any such placements except those 4 at JPM. That’s FOUR people. alexcokke
+2 Houston auto bouse costadelmar
+2 Merge with Cantor. #1 in crime league tables Leverage Hero
+2 This isn’t just about a building renovation. angelds98t
+2 Oh, so the UK needs this many finance jobs solely to cover its own economy? loser1234
+2 I wouldn’t even bother showing up to the office tomorrow. In all honesty I’d be surprised if you ever find employment again yes16688
+2 Totally. I wouldn't advise a traditional PE professional to attempt to be the operator. Rather I was thinking to assemble a team of operators and let them fly. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 I like how you roasted the OP and also Jefferies bankers at the same time 👌 Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+2 “Intrest” IsItREPE
+2 I really wish Dartmouth College would loosen ties with the cult that is Bridgewater Associates. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Ah the weekly background check meltdown post Intern in IB - Gen
+2 In the professional world American brands dominate. Oxbridge doesnt carry the same amount of aura as HYPSM. Every international kid at Oxbridge I know said if they got into HYPSM they would have taken it.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 I’m a pedo Darius abuser and I think that’s why I’m slaving away at Baird Industrials 😔 Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 destroy her wit a laser beam throaway56784
+2 Barclays 65 an1 80 an2  userlsewarrior
+2 PWP pays more than any boutique besides Centerview I don’t give a fuck if “revenue is down this quarter bro” dumb intern 💀 Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Yes, this will definitely end well! Jeffery Montenbeauberg
+2 They’ll just shift the blame to juniors. They’ll do everything but to take responsibilities in that group. Every client that is even contemplating doing business with RBC FIG should come to WSO first lol Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+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 This. It's not like you're going to talk your way into a position at one of these. If BD at Citadel introduces you to a team, you can ask about track and longevity, and see whether you like what you hear. MMPM
+2 Depends on group. Getting a lower UMM offer is fairly common at some groups and there are cases of top UMM/MF offers. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 This sounds a bit abnormal to me, even for commercial banking. Is this a large bank? Most banks I work with (though not all) are actually quite knowledgeable and go much deeper into analysis. PuppyBackedSecurities
+2 Literally do whatever you want. $1M at a 7% return over 33 years (age 60) is $9.3M. Unless you need more that.. just chill, save whatever, and take it easy. Investment Analyst in RE - Comm
+2 Analyst 2 in IB - Cov Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Half of those were purely US teams... You dont work at the firm Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Dude don't move lmao....just move to a satellite office of a PC shop that you seldom have to goto the office for.,,,,ride the wave - you're not gonn able to command the decent paying corp dev roles unless you are ok going VP in PE - Other
+2 Starting off - im 21y live in São Paulo, Brasil - Come from a good background. Macaco765
+2 Gonna pick stern, I am confident going in and it seems to do better at the top end. Plus NYC appeals to me more than Ithaca  Intern in IB-M&A
+2 Good question — AM recruiting is a lot less transparent than IB, so the confusion is normal. kelvinmadris