Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 I am curious why you think the girl is only dating you for the money. Substack_Guy
+2 EVR PCA LondonAssociate 2Base: 120 GBPBonus: ~240 GBPApp bonus materially higher than M&A griffith7
+2 Went to UF. From what I remember about 90% of high finance recruiting runs through the MSF program. Analyst0910
+2 She knew I was rich though. The after mentioned city is historical relevant yet currently irrelevant and basically just a big village. VP in IB - Cov
+2 In terms of having fun in the city, there are lots of ways to save money. tbg2103
+2 i think asso is the level where personal preferences, location, and family start to come into play especially if this is as a MBA asso(?). do you want to live in chicago/SF or ny? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Project stages or probability can be kept on a whiteboard or excel sheet you use all the time. calculatedrisk
+2 Well said that’s kinda why I was bad at banking. SOFRsoGood
+2 Agreed on the takeaways. Size of the fund and whether participation is on a deal by deal basis is highly relevant to the perk as well though. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 I've thought about this and my concerns are (I) industry is small and don't want to burn bridges with my current team and (II) could make recruiting for other roles challenging (e.g., new firms calls current firm for refer Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 I was a solidly middle bucket analyst doing mostly just not doing any extra effort to get higher and making sure not to get let go. Pretty much just thought banking was dumb and I didn't care enough to engage too hard. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Have you considered giving up? I’m sure the firm would understand if you let them know you were lying and don’t want to waste their time CadStud
+2 Been happening for like the last 3 years lol where you been Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 x shawnlyork
+2 I've thought about this topic a lot actually. ResMan
+2 RBC M&A B+/A- anonyyyymous
+2 Every year thousands of kids get the bocconi brand on their CV. Not everyone lands into London Finance. Yes it's a good school but its not automatic Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 I think the pity party is because doctors and lawyers see how others in their field are getting rich and acknowledge it takes time to get there. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Can talk to MS SF. If you’re talking exits, it’s just as good as NY my class went to various MFs across verticals. Culturally I enjoyed it, good people and more casual culture than NY. asdf1248
+2 Thanks for the insights. Returning to running a much larger pod sleeve (think 3 yards, with $150mm drawdown limit), how do you typically structure your book in rates, fx. vainFly
+2 Heard DB culture is great in SF, and my friend said they’re hiring aggressively at senior level for tech group. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 I'd not reneg a FT offer in this hiring environment, although I don't know what you mean by MM - is it reputable? Take it and run. TechBanking
+2 Agree with everyone else that says to go with the EB. Two standout things: JetsTanksSubmarine
+2 These are for North America. kegari
+2 got the return over many of those intimidating eurosnever doom Intern in IB-M&A
+2 It likely depends on the bank and the individual you're talking to. Some banks have referral programs so helping you out potentially benefits them. Lacost
+2 Can confirm, I think I know who you are talking about Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 The vast majority of these comments absolutely check out and they are absolutely 100% wrong. VP in IB - Cov
+2 30K more yearly is quite a significant amount, honestly speaking I’d go with Schulich, plenty of pipelines into Big 5 Across IB/CB, just make sure to prep basic techs + macro before you even start the program so u can get Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+2 Yeah a big issue is that my earnings are very awkward. Some of my companies do pre-closes pre QTR end and then go into quiet period from beginning of next Q. Others don't their pre closes until 2-4 weeks post Q end. Research Analyst in ER
+2 ark01VP Currency deadCRE
+2 In certain firms or pods the work may be highly specific to that firm's process, and after 2-3 years there you are not viewed as a fresh grad anymore and BD will not put you in the fresh grad bucket. cp5670
+2 In transition phase from anti-pod, pod, to real pod.  Some talented folks.  Your individual experience will be more team dependent than other MMs - all teams are run slightly differently, particularly Fins. Base21
+2 Not really 100% fit to your question, but I was generally a subpar IB analyst and then did well both in corp dev and then various PE PortCo roles (corp fin, corp dev, FP&A). Sil
+2 Pretending that charlie kirk was debating in good faith and not fishing for sound bites to dunk on libs and farm social media engagement and clicks is one of the worst takes i’ve ever heard of in my life prospectieape
+2 Remember when that airplane landed upside down? Ehmerica
+2 blue torch? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 jewslayer1944I think any posh + white region will have what you're looking for AKA tall attractive rich guys, think like Dallas/Boston flakeyassfriends
+2 i'm here to collect poo from the wells fargo shills. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Of course it’s relevant. Why wouldn’t it be? No one expects an intern to close a deal. Almost impossible unless you joined at the tail end of the deal. Mastery 7 IB Shitter
+2 I mean you have a stubborn Fed that is hyper focused on its credibility, so it’s going to prioritize inflation data over any other metrics. You have tariffs delaying deals (emphasis on delay not cancel). FinGuy123
+2 This guy is horrible he literally spiraled for 3 comments straight. Hes just proving analyst's point. The guy made some comment that was so bad it mods cleared it. Anyone knows what he said. Intern in IB-M&A
+2 Thanks man that's fair. To be frank my case is a lil different - got personal issues and I'm a sophomore in college. Just went through the 27SA process and had a few mid placements. Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 A few things. Keep melatonin usage limited to like 1-3mg. Pair that with magnesium; ashwaganda if anxious. There are other supplements that can help with quality sleep I don’t know what they are nor use them. GoldEnergyBonds
+2 College admissions advisor here (former IB myself) - Texas A&M is by far your best bet here. If you can swing it, it might be worth transferring to SMU (if you want to work in Dallas), UT or Rice after a year. Manager in CorpStrat
+2 Interesting Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 Go to ross or nu. Please also know you will land ib as long as you network. Please Please build a life outside of the job man.  bestman222
+2 “Immortal Life: A Soon To Be True Story” by Stanley Bing.  It’s a sci-fi story written in 2017 by a CBS executive and narrated by him in the audiobook. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+2 Yeah. Tulane seems to have a pipeline into Moelis’ Capital Markets group. If I had to guess it’s because the co-head of capital markets at Moelis (Halperin) went to Tulane for undergrad  CuriousGeorge1024
+2 You mean it's irrelevant if you're at GS or another firm bc you won't get rich anyways/ lifestyle will roughly be the same anywhere in the finance rat race? Intern in IB-M&A
+2 Do something cool. IMO that is gonna be a huge differentiator. I got 4 offers this cycle, and I honestly think a lot of it was bc I talked about starting a niche business and restoring an old Nissan car. akpsiontop
+2 This resonated w/ me because  in a normal workplace this is one of those things that's just a mistake and no biggie but there's an off chance the analyst will take it personally. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Escp hands down.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Cove Hill has historically been known to be a very tough place to work, hours wise. Looking on LinkedIn, exits seems good and have heard that the comp is above market.  Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Experiencing the same issues here. Broadly targeting opportunistic credit and special situations investing. Feedback I have gotten has mainly been that they aren’t hiring or funds want prior buyside experience. Analyst 2 in IB - Restr
+2 This is extremely on point. I saw the same trend and moved from IB to corp dev to head of finance. Corp dev got me foot in the door and I pivoted immediately to strategic finance & fp&a. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Monkey Business: Swinging Through the Wall Street Jungle smfshill
+2 Exits: Evercore (PJT still great and the gap is getting smaller). Experience: PJT (can't comment on Evercore, haven't started yet) Just choose what u want Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Big 4 merchant. You don’t belong here. Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Just wait till you have to take it for the job no point in worrying about until than.  Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+2 Is this bizzaro world? Enjoying your youth means working 80+ hour weeks? Typically that means getting off work before 10pm and not working weekends so you can hang out with friends while you’re young. local_finance_bro
+2 Bezos and musks are still slaves. They are just like everyone else performing for other peoples approval and shit. No reason to put them on a pedestal. They are very insecure like the rest of us. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 The way every bank recruits is different, so you can never know if it’s more or less helpful to connect with an analyst > MD, for example. Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 jl12 Works at The Family Office
+2 This! I cannot stress how much of a reflection men are of their wives. My PM's wife is a gem & his kids are well raised. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+2 this is the only incorrect answer lol  Fast and Fiduciary
+2 I applied to JPM on the first day and immediately did the HV. No news since then TooBigToBail
+2 PM in RE - Comm Ozymandia
+2 staylor1490 Ozymandia
+2 Looks like somebody got their feelings hurt. Haha. Throwing a bunch of monkey sh*t around. U mad bro? john.immovable716
+2 The thinkpad T line is the gold standard for business laptops.  The only thing else that matters is the screen size and ram. PEarbitrage
+2 RO is mandatory. I did around 10 1R interviews recruiting for FT, and in every single 1R interview, they asked me about my RO and they will judge you on it. Incoming Analyst in Private Credit
+2 WorstOfBothWorlds TechBanking
+2 Nah biology is still interesting.  hedopi3701
+2 It’s a trend. Personally I have nothing against people dressing how they want to dress but I will say seeing yet another fast fashion trend is a bit disheartening. Substack_Guy
+2 obviously not, nobody is going to care and will just want your work to be the best it can be. never heard of someone calling it "workstation equipment" before lol.  keanbeut
+2 I'm pretty sure we are in a recession right now. Everyone I talk to only talks about how bad the economy is and that their business or employer is slowing down and laying off. Fred Fredburger
+2 Curious too - some of the assets going at 10x today would easily have traded at 6-7x if acquired a couple years back. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 A bit of tough love - make it a priority or move on. Addinator
+2 Raising capital is usually much harder than generating returns. Plenty of talented investors never get to meaningful AUM because fundraising is a completely different skill. Adrian.
+2 LPrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀Counter point - you have to live in Puerto Rico and be verifiably physically present there for half of the year. Pokemon Master
+2 lazard is not going down, u just see evr hiring 100+ ppl a year now. chances are if u arent in RX at PJT/EVR or GS TMT/MS M&A or some other top group, MF PE is gonna be a tough hill to climb. Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Be the intern who removes work, not creates work. Show up early, write stuff down, send clean follow ups, ask questions once not five times. People remember reliable way more than “smart”. Hanlon
+2 Would recommend emailing instead. Finance professionals, especially those in Senior positions, don't tend to be active on LinkedIn. You really don't need to overthink it. averagemonkey12
+2 It's a standard SWF style firm; great WLB relative to other PE, but harder to get promoted and a very different skill-set. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 You're not at all socially broken. Your emotions are typical.  You put too much pressure on yourself to sound impressive, which makes coffee conversations uncomfortable. dollyartasia
+2 2011 called. m_1
+2 Hey if you are a good private equity investor - you should have conviction and differentiation vs just being I need something safe. Teller in IB - Cov
+2 Apparently the NY office re-opened their MBA summer associate program. Sad! qazwsx246
+2 DEI CAN HELP, BUT NOT TO THE SAME EXTENT IT'S SET OUT TO BE. reddemon
+2 Great question.  I offered a sliver of the promote.  Not enough that it meaningfully hurt me, but enough to radically expand their returns.    HuskiesRE
+2 Since we already have a 9 year bump… I’ll answer my own question. Rich dudes spending 6 months out of the year in Puerto Rico has taken off. Especially post-Covid where WFH flexibility is an option at a lot of places. Pokemon Master
+2 In summary, like the propaganda agent Xuequin Jiang rightly said: "whoever you're not allowed to question is who is ruling you". Period. Intern in IB-M&A
+2 Associate at an EB in Houston. Going to be blunt…I don’t think we’ve ever given an interview to anyone from UTD, let alone an offer. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 I never knew what that group’s value proposition was during deals. The industry team knew the sector, did comps, industry data, etc, and the M&A team handled the modeling and process stuff. RBOB_squarepants
+2 Absolutely not. You can’t have 3 women competing for 2 VP spots while 8 men fight off for similar spots. On merit alone, mostly these 3 women are mid-to-bottom bucket and usually only 1 is marginally promotable. Exec VP in IB-M&A
+2 I come from a different financial background from you OP, so take this with a grain of salt, but it will only get harder from here on out to take extended trips/vacations UNLESS you get a job in tech that has flexible/unli thewageslave
+2 Posted this in another thread. I have some classmates in this group and hours are great because you don't do anything. They got, or are getting new leadership, and rumors are cuts will be made. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+2 Just keep below in minds, when you make the comparison, you really need to account for the turnover/blowup probability at C/M (not quite P). There isn't much learning if your pod blows up in 1~2 years. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Senior Living will be a very interesting asset class in the next few years. First, there is a huge shortage of units for the aging population which will likely drive up occupancy across the board. wallherder