Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+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 Good question — AM recruiting is a lot less transparent than IB, so the confusion is normal. kelvinmadris
+2 Thank you so much for the thorough reply. That paints a promising future to get excited about! Associate 1 in PE - Other
+2 If you can maintain your GPA (and sanity) while doing both, I think it's additive and differentiated for PE recruiting. SaaSChimp
+2 Thanks for doing this, OP. I wanted to ask about my chances of breaking into a HF in a Quant role. I have a STEM degree (Chemistry) from the equivalent of an Ivy League in the UK. Associate 3 in CorpDev
+2 I'm on a similar track myself. Looking to transition from bank associate to a MF CEO, lmk if anyone has made a similar move.  Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+2 Worked with one of these morons… she was legit the worst analyst in the class and her TikTok’s were so dumb  Intern in IB - Gen
+2 In the US not UK so unsure to what degree this may help. BBG STRU Enjoyer
+2 It’s worth transferring. I was in the same exact position as you (respectable non target with one of those programs ) and decided to transfer to a target after freshman year. youngbuffet
+2 “Have worked at multiple pod shops”. Think you’re part of the problem bud  Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 A good chunk of your finance professionals in BOS/NYC are your typical WASP offsprings. A good chunk of them know someone who lost a kid at Sandy Hook. Would not include. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+2 Your questions are just trying to glean if it’s hard as opposed to anything substantive. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Did it back when I was a student, def worth it so that you show first experience in transactional finance. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 UK clubs underrepresented here - Oxford Alpha Fund is not the only good club in the UK. CapitOx, CAMSIF are also huge names, look at committee placements for proof of this anonymousmonkey101
+2 i feel the point on avoiding baking but for someone who doesn’t want to code/be a SWE what are the other top $$$ outcomes? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 The honest truth is yes, it will be something taken into account. Anonymous Monkey
+2 Terrible to work with. Narcissist, high ego, can’t perform for shit. Gives terrible advice to prospects and somehow thinks she's a role model. SomeCaliberTalent
+2 Baggier pants are back. Way more comfortable.  IsItREPE
+2 From my experience, it’s a great team with solid deal flow and you get exposure to a lot of sponsor transactions. johnsimpson122
+2 If you've got money coming in, why do you even want to bother working in banking then? Matchabee
+2 As a FGLI student who grew up in a dysfunctional family and attended a Duke/Dartmouth/Brown type school via Questbridge, I thought I saw the dark side of life and had overcome it forever when I was able to get a MF PE SA i Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Doing ER for 2 years at a top II ranked team (BB?) is better for your development than trying to find another shop that may not have a structured training program. Determined
+2 Biggest advice for that price range is buy on Jomashop. Much better prices for the same thing. There's a few mechanical Hamilton Khaki Fields near the top of your price range, but otherwise just go Seiko/Orient/Citizen. Zyns_And_Excel
+2 I've seen some of these on my X feed. My take is that if you're gonna build a public persona around your profession, you better be a goddamn machine at it. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 No one cares about them so as long as you don’t do something monumentally stupid it’s entirely meaningless. Hence it’s farmed out VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Strange response Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 The types of software where you're not a system of record and just relying on consultants building your customs workflow solutions are probably right to be getting fucked.  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 You probably commented this trying to incite reactions but I’m like 90% sure more than half the ppl in this thread agree with you VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Really depends, some promotions are so political and other coworkers might get screwed in the process. At least where I'm at right now, that's how it is. NewIndustryHorizon
+2 Yes. So this year on paper I got $215 Cash Base + $205 Cash Bonus + $170 Deferred Bonus = $590 on paper.Cash in my acct is $215 + $205 + $130 from vesting of prior deferred = $550 Research Analyst in AM - Other
+2 OP update, I did - currently down 40%+. Buying more where I can Works at Centerview Partners
+2 I don’t see the point of this argument… multiple paths can lead to the same seat, but one path is more likely to lead you there / is the parh of least resistance. Would pershing interview someone out of IB / another HF? Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 Not sure what you mean by ECM strategies, but if you’re asking about the profit that fundamental teams generate via their own books, then  it’s almost certainly a small portion of their broader firms’ profits.  Research Analyst in PropTrad
+2 Analyst 1 in IB-M&AWSO hates Indian people, you probably won’t get helpful responses on here VP in PE - Other
+2 All systematic strategies are farming risk premia PM in HF - RelVal
+2 " Does that mean the associates are handling the entire mark up and making commercial decisions around sticking points in the NDA?" Yes.  VP in PE - LBOs
+2 OP. This guy does not pull at all.  DTOWN34
+2 the honest read: an sa in er at a quant firm is not a pipeline into bb ib, but it does not need to be - your boutique ib experience is the actual anchor. LedgerShelf
+2 Everyday this site ratifies my pod’s decision to never hire out of the sellside  TopBoy.-
+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 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 Yeah pretty common, we have a template with riders of language we can and can't except. Does not take very long. IoPio77
+2 I doubt the title of 'dating' means as much to her as it does to you. You sure you're the only guy she's shagging while on her hippie free love escapade in your 'long distance' relationship? Singlebysunday
+2 I posted it on another thread recently... the gap between the male CV´s in Germany and the female CV´s... is gigantic. Men wouldnt even get an interview at KPMG Corporate Finance with these... afdhfg
+2 FIRE is appealing in theory, but lean-FIRE feels like a gamble on life events and markets — $40k/year isn’t much room for curveballs or fun. Fat-FIRE is more realistic, but requires serious upfront sacrifice and planning. andrevc
+2 Analyst 1 in PE - LBOsYes great fundraising thus far. Founder (Ude) is a really tough cookie to work for. Not a good guy. Trader in HF - Other
+2 Dude, chill tf out. For a SA role they probably wont even screen your experiences. They literally only care to see if you are actually a student and that you haven't committed heinous crimes.  nontrgetplz_
+2 typical WSO poster... ask a question about economics and provide no details about the fund structure... do you want us to assume fund structure/benchmark outperformance, etc.? Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 L ragebait  mara20
+2 Not uncommon to feel FOMO — banking has a weird pull. Jumping back in after a couple of years is doable, especially if you can leverage your Big 4 M&A experience. Realistic? andrevc
+2 Yeah, it’s wild — we went from inventing fire to burning ourselves out in Excel. Modern evolution: from spears to spreadsheets. At least the cavemen got more sunlight. andrevc
+2 Breaking into physical commodities trading can be challenging, but it's not impossible, especially if you play to your strengths and strategically address your weaknesses. WSO Monkey Bot
+2 Yes mate. Long book so maybe a summer read.  Intern in IB-M&A
+2 No mention of tiny float and Nasdaq changing rules to allow companies into the index wayyy early. Concerns over S&P500 doing the same. Like this to me just seems like an incredible way to shaft passive investors. Intern in IB-M&A
+2 Have been in a similar spot. It's unlikely to close any doors relative to what you could get now. Most senior PE people are massive pussies and they will respect you for pursuing an entrepreneurial ambition.  VP in PE - Growth
+2 the Lazard London tech team does not currently have an MD The ceo is kind of their MD since there is no one else Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Sounds like you're an absolute grinder - kudos to you. You're not cooked, you just need to be humble; you aren't entitled to an interview. dicky
+2 Their whole strategy is special sits lending. Have 4 funds all dedicated to that. Associate 3 in PE - Other
+2 “I may have the opportunity to go into partnership with someone into a very niche (but lucrative) RE/Operating strategy. Does anyone have any advice on how to think about this decision. IsItREPE
+2 I think this is a good summary overview Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Tech debt is now a lot worse than it used to be. If your product and workflows were not built to be AI first, it's much more difficult to move at the speed that AI-native software companies move. m_1
+2 Drink mostly black coffee, I enjoy Grand Avenue from For Five Coffee (NYC Roaster). Easily the smoothest coffee I've had and never had a headache from it. I find it to be the tastiest brand I've tried. NewIndustryHorizon
+2 It's like Christmas morning when you were a kid. Except it happens every day.  GS under Blankfein
+2 Rareliquid needs to stop. He’s been posting ”How to break into IB” content like he just quit… it’s been 10 YEARS. Please for the love of god the cow is completely milked already JadenAntMS
+2 Still can't get over you guys arguing purely by telling the other person they're not white.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 You don't need to make decisions based on what computer you will use professionally in 4 years. Whatever you buy will be old and beat to shit by then. Make a decision based on the computer you need now.  CRE
+2 Your post could have been written without the last sentence, and it would have been received a lot better. But then you wouldn't have felt like a badass. Miracle1111
+2 I wouldn't say targeting one is easier over the other. They both require different skill sets. biotechmonkey
+2 Strong profile — GPA isn’t perfect, but experience and impact matter more. Think getting accepted to all three unis you mentioned is safe. Sell your story, grades are secondary. andrevc
+2 Why? Your bank will either (1) provide a laptop or (2) you will remote into your work desktop, which means any laptop with a wifi card will work. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+2 I mean with how rough the job market is you may not even have a choice. Ricky Sargulesh
+2 I personally think it’s a bit delusional unless you have a trust fund / get significant help from parents. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+2 ESSEC is more flexible, while ESCP offers you more rigorous finance training.  EDHEC is not even close.  Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Bro honestly same. Love them, but they could be so much better Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Golden handcuffs, bro. Now or never Roy Ike
+2 Soros_
+2 That’s actually very close to how I’m thinking about it. Anonymous Monkey
+2 Congrats on baird war dog
+2 It’s not morally bad on its face. Just depends on how it’s handled. crazylifechoices
+2 Not insane at all — sounds like classic “maximize cash, minimize headache” mode. A lot of people do a short IB stint late in their careers for exactly that reason. andrevc
+2 Try Corporate dev. Escp + M&A internship should get you there.  Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Networking. The ceramics MDs at PJT look out for their own. Intern in PropTrad
+2 Germany has an age of consent of 14 GIVEN that the other partner is under 21.  Same with most of the other countries there.  Donny and Jeff were sure as hell not under 21 at the time Soros_
+2 Jeff is more hardo / frat. Dominates the middle market. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 iercurencThe age of consent in most states is 16-17 btw. Seek help  Geralt of Rivia
+2 Pro forma stabilized excluding capex reserve, TI/LCs, base building improvements, property tax reassessment, assuming 0% stabilized vacancy, growing market rents at 20/15/10% Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+2 Best sex generally comes with difficult personalities. You’re cooked Handy_panda
+2 Looks like TruthToLight was finally banned. If you click on his profile you get nothing. Loading account Truthtolight2 ? Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Not sure if this helps you actually feel better, but I think something to recognize is that if a place actually works like that, then the business can't sustain itself over any long enough period of time for you to want to Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 The most obvious sign will be an extended fundraising timeline but the internal team should have a good sense before the LPs do. PEanon
+2 It lets people get away with the bare minimum without risk of being fired usernameladiesman217
+2 honestly the formal training weeks are all the same. every bank licenses the same third party materials, and nobody comes out of them meaningfully better than the next class. LedgerShelf
+2 Begone clanker larry david
+2 I appreciate the response. I think your description is pretty accurate to where I sit except we don't necessarily spread anymore since offshore team does it. reddemon
+2 Please stop spreading misinformation. He clearly was working with Mossad. anonymous investor
+2 was in BB IB for 3y and then left for strat fin with a stint in VC - to be honest if i were you i d go to a start up / scale up first before starting your own start up if that is what you re going for - this will give you heyNK
+2 He definitely worked for Mossad LockedIn Bezos
+2 Is CIBC the best of the Canadian banks for p&u? I thought RBC then scotia were the best Canadian banks in the space. Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 None. Not even FIG davani1420
+2 Everybody who says evercore ecm is an intern makeIBgreatagain