Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 It depends on what your job is. If you’re in alpha research you can move to a risk taking seat with proven success. Analyst 1 in HF - Other
+2 Get some good Asian food like Soothr, Nubiani, or Mountain House, or you can get out to Flushing for the most expansive and authentic options.  hdhebsaaaa
+2 prestige lists like this are fun to argue about, but whether Evercore, Centerview or the other EB names sit at the top really depends on what niche or geography you care about. sophiasmith1
+2 Early stage VC and late stage VC/growth have distinctly different hiring profiles. Late stage VCs have more of a traditional finance background: tech PE, growth, or HF. VC_since13
+2 i have been interviewing for around 2 years now (similarly still at first role out of college, sr analyst/associate interviews) - seems like every process is insanely competitive up and down from MF to small company. bopbopbop
+2 Not to be a stonepeak apologist because obviously agree their performance is lackluster at best but at the time that they were raising their fund 4, funds 1-3 all were top quartile infrastructure funds (fund 3 was on track Associate 2 in PE - Other
+2 If i were you i would change your resume address to Chicago, and focus on applying to market rate associate roles in Chicago (middle market, wherever). Find an alumni connection in ER to talk to for every application. arbjunkie
+2 they are gonna catch you bro ur cooked  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Why should I recruit at a bank with terrible leadership and terrible pay Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 Had similar stats in high school. Got into a couple of NESCAC schools, but chose my state flagship because I was able to graduate with no debt, ended up interning in IB at a NYC MM . GrassToucher
+2 The week before they announced $3bn, $2.5bn, and $1.1bn deals (all US), not sure how they are "falling off".  Intern in IB-M&A
+2 Because that’s how democracy operates. Under democracy only the worst demagogues rise to the top and run the country like a cartel. WallStreettt
+2 Since both are generalist offers, I’d lean BMO NYC unless you have a specific tie to the South. olandaop
+2 90% of cims immediately waterboard you with a million vapid investment highlights without ever saying what the business does or how exactly it makes money  Director in IB - Gen
+2 A lot of it is probably friends and family of Josh Harris. I’ve heard mixed things about 26Norths PE arm so far - seems a bit scattered and doesn’t really have a cohesive strategy. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 I think a place you gotta check out at least one is Katz's. Overpriced? Yes. Incredibly long wait during rush hour? Also yes. Does anything even come close? Nope.  Substack_Guy
+2 Nothing says family values like cheating on your pregnant third wife with a pornstar and paying her hush money to stay quiet about it. Soros_
+2 It’s a lot harder to get an ER internship than your summer research. It will also give you an idea on the cutting edge and top of mind therapeutics that pharmaceutical, biotech companies are working on. anonymous_IV
+2 Started out of UG in the industry but have gotten delayed in promotion a few times. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 lol ubs cracked me up  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Soros_Is there a single country, other than maybe Israel, that is closer to that has moved towards America and away from China today vs the Biden administration? TLBandChill
+2 Chicago is better but stern is close enough that you should just go to the school you’ll be happier at. It’s not like UChicago vs UC Davis or some bs. rooseveltfan
+2 Depends which EVR group (which is not fully predictable for incoming analysts), but broadly speaking EVR M&A  and GS CRG over PJT M&A oogway0408
+2 The funny thing is the guy is prob striking out on SA recruiting he is prob jerking to this insult rn lmao Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Spent 5-6 years in appraisal. Got my MAI but left shortly after. I spent 3-4 years looking for an exit similar to your desire. Every opportunity was a pay cut which was tough for me. Full Stack
+2 Will your old firm take you back? Going there for 2-3 years is probably your best bet.  Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+2 The real cartel is what MV and his boys have done to UBS Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 LMM Industrials (Latest fund sub-$1B) Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 It depends on what your intentions are once dating, and what you define to be a “serious relationship”. Does that mean just dating and moving into together, cause a TON of people do that. legend1234
+2 How much does elevate pay james55
+2 Is there a single country, other than maybe Israel, that is closer to that has moved towards America and away from China today vs the Biden administration? Soros_
+2 I understand that the debate does not exist most of the time in DL and there is much more of a focus on deploying just to maintain a sponsor relationship, which can lead to sloppy underwriting (very similar dynamics to BSL Intern in IB - Gen
+2 1) Apollo doesn’t have an undergrad program for flagship PE, only FIG PE, which isn’t comparable to NAPE/BCP/KKR APE. Warburg should be the 4th MF here. Intern in IB - Restr
+2 Add MLP and BAM to this list? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Yeah. The MDs who cover Fiber and Satellites are the absolute worst people. Would much rather do DCs but that also sucks. Strongly advise avoiding the group. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 You’re referencing the UF -> Evercore pipeline. UF is considered a semi-target given the amount of placements they have had over the last decade. This isn’t a one off scenario. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 I'd recommend approximating based on common discount factors if you're expected to provide an answer.  FinnesseGod
+2 AN2 at UBS in a different group, sharing what I’ve heard secondhand, so take with appropriate grain of salt. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 300-350 post mba, 500 2-3 years out, varies from there. Probably 1mm like 10yrs out and not growing much beyond that without being a PM.  Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+2 Like the poster said above, focus on learning as much as possible, including where you think the firm went wrong with some of their bad bets. PEanon
+2 Let's hear some EB numbers people Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 it's kind of hard to define a "market" offer at this level since every firm's structure is so different. Developer in RE - Comm
+2 mmmmonkeyWhite men have been the most privileged men throughout history. The impact of DEI is like a drop in the bucket compared to history Director in CorpFin
+2 UK based so appreciate there are nuances due to brexit, however, a close friend of mine that has flown small planes from the age of 15 didn’t get a first officer seat until late 20s despite doing relevant degree and at a g ACATS
+2 This is, at best, empirical evidence.  "Reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. This is the final, most essential command." Corp_titan
+2 saw an offer for ICG on linkedin a week ago. not sure if its the same timeline your referencing but its for sa '26 Intern in IB-M&A
+2 RBC FIG Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Few, if any, IR Associates get any real carry allocation though you might get a few bps if you’re at a smaller firm that wants to give you more upside vs higher cash compensation (same thought process for the investment si IRR-Responsible IR
+2 Jesus, dude. Kudos to you but I can't imagine doing all that prior to freshman year of college, let alone prior to even graduating high school. You'll place very well once you recruit, but try and go have fun.. dicky
+2 No, this is just assuming first full-year compensation, not with multiple YOE. IRR-Responsible IR
+2 in this market no RO puts you down significantly because everywhere will ask if you got RO in first round.i had processes that occurred before my SA gave returns and got ghosted for even saying RO was still pending Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 I get it, it's rough. Personally feels like the current wave of AI is not going to lead to superintelligence (i.e. making all human jobs obsolete) but feels like a headwind to white collar worker growth hedgehog9
+2 Dumb question. You want to go where you can learn the most very quickly, get paid well, and work on deals/the side of the business that is most interesting to you and most accretive to your career. hardcode4u
+2 Yes, officially we only have one performance number a year, which is given to us on the bonus discussion.  Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+2 I mean why not, good to experience new and different things Developer in RE - Comm
+2 It is that simple, but assume that at OP’s shop, team is close enough to where he thinks he may slip up (fairly easy to do if you’re a sociable guy and are essentially living with your co-workers 80-100 hours a week). rolo25
+2 I understand this sentiment for a Hawaiian, but if I throw a dart at the map of the US, and half of markets have above-average growth and half have below-average growth, does this apply for the latter group? asmith_1
+2 If they've already raised the fund - that's great, take it (as others have said).  However, the skeptic in me wonders, if they have raised it (or a 99% lock to do so), why are they giving up so much carry? asmith_1
+2 Lincoln because Chicago is HQ and firm is growing fast. Chicago is also a desirable city. Rest are satellite offices in smaller cities wsofan11
+2 everyone getting an offer right now is a white and/or a woman, so shut up about race go cope somewhere else simplifiedclap
+2 Thanks for the replies, really appreciate people chiming in. mudasir2aa7
+2 It was real when I was there in S&T, granted that was over 20 years ago. Then they’d also do things like offer a 24 yo trader a $2M guarantee to come over from a MS for example. Had two buddies that happened to. TechBanking
+2 SDA is more an MBA /exec education school so I wouldn't say it's the worst thing in the world. Just for different types of students, at different points in their career. Brag680
+2 mk1984412 CRE
+2 not the artsy Brooklyn girl catching a stray Mike_wacczowski76
+2 If I was going to leave the investment side of the business, I’d probably want to pivot to working for a big brand (think a McDonald’s, Starbucks etc.) on their real estate team, focusing on site selection and expansion. mk1984412
+2 You have two sides of a company...the asset side and liability side. Most credit people myopically focus on the liability side and asset side analysis is rather cursory. Principal in HF - Event
+2 NASA's lead X-59 test pilot Nils Larson was at the controls in the single-crew cockpit for the flight, Roussel said. RestIess
+2 It starts at our level. Volunteer to do interviews and ding unqualified candidates. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 I mean I have the courage to ding unqualified female candidates Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Why would you get hate for HL? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 This is a very common dilemma, and you’re thinking about the right trade-offs. kelvinmadris
+2 On the surface, it seems like a solid shop, but expect a very strong focus on sourcing (cold calling and emailing), even at the junior level. Investment Analyst in IB - Gen
+2 agree, going to mbb and getting an interview as well as passing it are lowkey equally as hard; worst case scenario you are prepared for interviews but get no looks. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+2 On development the promote sharing can make sense because of how big the pre-dev spend can be and the risk the co-GP is taking. Analyst 3+ in RE - Res
+2 first of all, I have a frozen peak account with my main deck being made of level 8’s and whatnot. Levels don’t matter as much as the deck does. RestIess
+2 Seeing a lot of hate on Oxbridge recently - chill, it is by far and away the absolute top dog without a shadow of a doubt  in the UK and Europe. First_Lien_Larry
+2 That's good to hear. I don't think its the end of the world for you man. StillNomad
+2 Wow super helpful  [email protected]
+2 I’ve not heard good things about it.  No bonuses for many traders still.  Canada office in total disarray with plan to shutter Calgary. oil_quant
+2 Last I’ve heard chocolate milk is the only acceptable choice and ordering strawberry milk is a huge faux pas when recruiting… Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 I’ve found that to really, truly learn in this industry I always need to find time to post-mortem my deals and pitches, and periodically refresh my memory on other work I’ve done. Ruebenesque
+2 And to answer your other question, if there are no good / cheap buying opportunities, then the “smart” investment decision is to simply not buy. Partner in RE - Comm
+2 Gonna touch some grass for some of the people viewing this thread. Peg Leg
+2 Maybe, though I think BXPE, relative to BREIT which faced similar challenges in 2022, has better liquidity control with advanced notice, soft lock ups, and quarterly redemption caps. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 Do not spike your cortisol bro. Prioritize looks. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Found Lina’s account KageSelly
+2 BofA $35 Dinner weekdaysWeekend $30 lunch $35 dinnerAll days $20 snack past 12am Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Totally related. Dartmouth at least sometimes has something real and legit. IBmonkey2002
+2 I asked this once. After my boss stopped laughing, he told me to turn his comments and come up with better jokes. Smoke Frog
+2 It matters in every industry -- if you're going to move up the ladder internally, win business externally, etc. you will eventually need somebody to go to bat for you. PE-biz-dev
+2 Happy to hear an update, and thanks! I'm deciding between Booth MiF and Vanderbilt now.  pbgrxavel
+2 Theophastus' satirical portrait of old men attempting to act like young ones ("late learners") might reflect youthful criticisms: RestIess
+2 Associates - 4 is the absolute max, I lived it through my associate years and did not have bandwidth to look at a new platform. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Investment Analyst in HF - Other Works at The Family Office
+2 OHA Analyst 2 in IB - Restr
+2 Kind of hard to respond without the details. CRE
+2 Butter noodles - box of noodles - butter seekinthealpha1
+2 There's quite a bit of blatantly racist content in this thread that WSO doesn't seem to mind. Shouldn't half these posts be deleted? anonymous investor
+2 Depends on the bank but a lot of banks have shifted to 2.5 - 3 years for ANL and at least 3 years for ASO. There's a chance you won't be a VP by the time 6 years roll around. Would haircut expected comp. MMM6969