Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 if your family income qualifies, QuestBridge should be the first thing you look into this fall. OFFERGOBLIN
+2 Society makes us obsess over prestige but the truth is it's the wrong way to look at a career. I would take the commercial banking role over risk, and learn as much as possible in this role. Incoming cfa level 1 charterholder
+2 I think it's just a different group than it was pre-split. Again for what it's worth, it seem like great culture group with great hours. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 You got good outcomes with a low GMAT, which suggests you must have decent experience. I think the chance you get into a better school with current GMAT is very low. Chief Chimp
+2 Just change your status to Brown with "explosive diarrhea". No one will bother you. goodL1fe
+2 Tell him you got hacked Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 This is a new low Mr. BritanniaAmericana... even for you... Traveling back in time to create a fake post just to be able to reply to yourself and call Cambridge the #1 university in the world? Wow Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 I’m not sure about Eastern Europe, but as someone who’s done an internship in an APAC Emerging Market, it’s mostly bs. cirrusvii
+2  Canadian banks in the US should be sued for gender discrimination  against men  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 I covered energy, specifically upstream and midstream. You're probably right, not exactly a hot sector either, so maybe that's part of the problem. landonjay
+2 whoever has better jokes at closing dinners prolly milkyway1420
+2 If it does go ahead, UBS is uniquely placed for a role as M&A advisor. anon1982
+2 This is incredibly helpful—thank you for providing an example and taking the time to write this.  和平
+2 How does Bill Pulte feel about your mortgage fraud? Asking for a friend Teller in IB - Cov
+2 You never know how marriage will turn out. Job market is absolutely brutal so if you don't have a job to quit to then that is dangerous. fds
+2 And in other countries you’ll be arrested for mean tweets or questioning why the police cover for rape gangs. Nowhere is perfect.  MMBanker14
+2 Really appreciate the perspective from a fellow veteran—and congrats on earning your CIB. You've made a CO very happy ;) 和平
+2 Appreciate you taking this seriously—I initially read your message yesterday and thought it was either trolling or creative brainstorming, but given your background, I'm taking a second look at the strategy. 和平
+2 As an American it makes me laugh how crazy the UK news papers are about the redistricting going on in the US. When the UK's parliment is one of the most gerrymandered governmental organizations in the world. PEarbitrage
+2 drop the caffeine and zyns gordoongeekoo
+2 Good question—and I appreciate you pushing on this because it's worth being clear about. 和平
+2 Haha, I appreciate the contrarian take—and you're right that I could theoretically go straight into independent distressed consulting/turnaround work given the operational experience. 和平
+2 Honestly, you sound a bit lost. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 You've definitely handed me a puzzle piece I needed. 和平
+2 top 10 is basically EBs + HL/GHL/DUC/GUGG. other than that, jeff, roths, PS ( TRS), stifel (MB), GLC, baird, raymond james, intrepid are all mm rx practices that do some work. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+2 ojapar20 CRE
+2 I'll let others chime in on reasonable A&M pay expectations because I've never worked there. Lester Freamon
+2 What sector did you cover? If it's something generic like consumer, good luck. nutmegger189
+2 Greatly appreciate the full landscape breakdown. 和平
+2 Didn't take either of these offers, but as an additional data point was making ~$375k as a second-year PE associate and got (a) an offer at a publicly traded tech company for ~$300k all-in (base + bonus + annual equity)… Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 M&A (focusing on coverage/industry groups) = more focus on client work (developing relationships w companies / PE firms by putting useless decks in front of them); potential to start developing industry knowledge (buz Intern in IB-M&A
+2 The differences between the five semi's you mentioned are mostly marginal. If you’re deciding purely on prestige, go with Durham (mostly Oxbridge rejectees, traditional feeling). Lorderic
+2 What I take away from your question is you believe that getting rich is predicated on being smart and I think that's wrong. Wish_I_HadTrustFund
+2 Please stop commenting on funds that you have never once interacted with, intern. Your comment history ranges from a Point72 SA comment to opining on funds as if you’re in the industry. Pretty funny. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+2 How does your dad net worth compare? VP in IB - Cov
+2 congrats on UBS ecm! Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Maybe your home country is different, but here in the States you need to have ~$150M+ to justify opening a family office. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 it is tricky because you basically have to prove that you are not releasing (or even hinting) at any material non public information (mnpi) Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 From a SecOps perspective - I worked at one of the largest security operations tech companies, with clients including Nasdaq, BNY Mellon, Regions, and Bridgewater. 和平
+2 Speaking as a local CRE broker in Norman, I’d focus on the skills that help you make better credit decisions, not just build cleaner models. browncre.andrew
+2 After having a return offer from GS/MS/JPM. I was basically fast tracked to every single final rd AC at EBs like CVP/EVR/PJT. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Didn’t read like AI slop at all. liquidiot
+2 Associate 2 in PE - OtherThanks for the response! I'm based in NYC, sorry for the confusion, that was why I was asking about recruiting in the US. Associate 1 in Private Credit
+2 I don't work in corp dev but have recruited for it before (i.e. others may know more)... my impression is there are very few dedicated headhunters who cover this space. PE-biz-dev
+2 I don’t call asian girls DEI, I call them ABGs zeroto100nrq
+2 I was also a college athlete who had to be up early. I get what you're saying, but that's just not how IB works. TechBanking
+2 It only takes 6 months of midtown happy hour to realize that Becky's reaction to hearing you're an Investment Banker at Lazard vs BMO is the same, and only another 6 months to realize that the incremental 30 hours/week isn rolo25
+2 I almost feel bad that I'm posting this on another one of your threads. Determined
+2 Really solid profile, if you don’t get in that won’t be because of these stats Sassewere
+2 The same CPP role has been up for over 6 months realestateAM
+2 As a former banker-turned-RX consultant, I thought I had bad hours in banking until I actually started having to track billables…. Director in Consulting
+2 Strongly recc NOT working at UBS Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 following - curious about capital solutions group / financing.  oggggggg
+2 The finance and legal side gives you a strong foundation, but the “real estate instinct” usually comes from pattern recognition rather than something people are born with. russellsimp.s.on7.09.1
+2 Pretty sure networking doesn't hold much weight Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 These are my 2 cents: First priority I think should be reading Investment Banking by Joshua Rosenbaum + Pearl - super helpful + explains every concept you will need to know sc_30
+2 It's just commical to me that a bunch of media in one of the most gerrymandered countries on earth is chastising another country for doing a redistricting process in places that for the most part are overly represented by PEarbitrage
+2 “If the GP ‘doesn’t want to sell at a discount’ and uses a CV to avoid marking down the asset, but then ‘~90% of LPs don’t roll and sell their interest at a discount,’ doesn’t that discount effectively whatnext
+2 It was 100k for Sn Analyst which was 3 YOE at that time Associate 1 in CorpDev
+2 250 interviews and 1 offer. How is this conversion rate so low?  anyonymous610
+2 asdfghjck123Anyone news on when SD decisions will be out? any update on this? MissMissMake
+2 It can be nice. It can also suck. I would doubt you'd be in such a cushy seat if your pod/PM blew up. HF, IME, is the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.  usernameladiesman217
+2 Find what similar ground lease sales cap rates look like (usually about 25-50bps wider). Then run a PV/Discounted CF analysis of the future cash flows.  CRESEA
+2 You're not OP retard Associate 1 in PE - Other
+2 Analyst doing private M&A only, in tech / media. Answers to your questions based on my coverage below: What would you say the pace of IB is?  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Dallas has much more old money wealth. There's something like 20+ billionaires in DFW versus less than 5 in Atlanta. Southern_cre
+2 A lot of strategics are aggressively using M&A to reposition themselves for an AI-first world and to deal with accumulated tech debt. That alone is creating meaningful flow. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Just to clarify, you’re saying that it’s annoying that transfer students are working harder than you to place? You just sound like a loser. Maybe try harder and stop complaining. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Couple things. 1, Many banks haven't ended. You only need 1. EBs, MMs, and some other boutiques are still out there. usernameladiesman217
+2 Just curious... how are those all reaches with a 1590 and 3.9? Is it that rough out there these days? brianplord
+2 On a New Order kick lately. 'Bizarre Love Triangle', 'True Faith' are a couple good ones. They give 1980s NYC club vibes. brianplord
+2 Lester Freamon VP in IB - Restr
+2 Mate does "you have a chance of joining" mean that you just applied, or have they moved to interviews already? Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 lol who cares Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+2 what does your baseball card stat sheet say about you and what you need to improve on (i forget what they call it) ? Are you below 50% ranking in your class as an IA? stateschool_FIRV
+2 Hey, congrats on the FT offer! I’m just a first-year finance student in Alberta so I’m no professional, but from what I’ve read and people I know, accepting your FT offer is probably the better move. CanadianMonke
+2 Not sure why the MS, i literally work there lol Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 I can't tell whether you're saying you did this by accident, as a joke, or on purpose? I don't think any which way is better than the others though  nutmegger189
+2 I would love to read it! Really appreciate your input! poppooi
+2 Have been working at the top shop for Secondary Advisory for about 1.5 years now, and I can attest that 90% of this post is 100% accurate. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Interviewed for a VP role on the digital infrastructure team in Chicago last year. Quoted 225K base + 100% bonus + carry  Analyst 1 in CorpFin
+2 I think you should also consider UVA, NYU, Columbia. GL. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+2 People generally see UCL and Warwick as low target, not top semi, with UCL > Warwick  professional.form.filler
+2 I get that there's periodic charges and those are handled the same way property taxes  / millage is handled. wso_4
+2 Great post — very relatable for anyone at MBB right now. A few thoughts from what I'm seeing on the ground: Ishtvan.moysa
+2 NOI margins are already high in CA due to lower fixed costs, particularly property tax (even before prop 13) and lower R&M costs vs. places like FL and TX.  Exec VP in RE - Other
+2 It’s essentially any time you’re not making money (i.e. while in MBA school or while starting / growing a business), when you could’ve been bringing in a very high income in your previous finance job. Enlightenment
+2 Let me try to reply again (keeps getting removed...) Mastery 7 IB Shitter
+2 Oxford is the only British university that carries significant weight in every corner of the world Donkey from Shrek
+2 LP equity investors. Fly all over the country 10-20 times a year. Nice dinners. Fishing trips. Hunting trips. Golf trips. High fives from committee for pitching a pro forma 20% irr in an overbuilt sunbelt market. Full Stack
+2 Intuitively, I'd think name brand matters a bit here. Working at Bain Cap/ Oaktree/ Apollo and their SS/ Hybrid Value teams would greatly expand your exit universe compared to a smaller distressed/ hybrid fund. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 adding on they have a separate fintech research team that produces those, they are paid less as well i think Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Friends dont let friends work at UBS Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Both offices will likely be on-campus for cali targets for coffee chats / informal r1's in the fall. okokokokokok
+2 The bandwagon BofA hate on this website is insane. Don't get me wrong, EGRC is a joke. And BofA isn't necessarily climbing the ranks right now. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Carlyle ASO 1 is 110 + 110 from what a HH recently told me KKR ASO 2 is 120 base (not sure on bonus) Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Pick the HF, life will probably be better and you'll probably be paid more. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+2 F that. Got to expose them for the frauds that they are especially with all the mismanagement. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Got the wrong guy2. Touch grass3. Get a job Broker in IB - Cov
+2 PJT M&A is 1/10 of Evercore anytime of the year.  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A