Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+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 Hey, apologies for the late response here - been on PTO over the holidays recently. Re your question, for me it was almost entirely network driven. johnb2001
+2 We barely have an FSG team, now we have an FSG MidCap team? Works at JPMorgan
+2 Study up on builder baskets and non pro rata uptiers Intern in IB - Gen
+2 It feels like the decision hinges more on city preference as opposed to anything else. It’s early career so they are all good platforms. Hags28
+2 Age: just turned 32 YO YoE: 9 years Current role: VP > Director in IB Comp: $675 - $700k ky9xnsz
+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 “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 Feel like it’s not useless because the goal of a college education should be to learn how to think etc, not solely vocational. omsos20032
+2 Marco destroyed the platform and made him and many of his closet friends really rich in the process Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+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 tf else you wanna know Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 I’m not very familiar with MSTV or GS Hybrid, but I took a quick look at their websites and they do seem like interesting opportunities. Analyst 3+ in HF - Event
+2 They also recently acquired a U.S. boutique called Consensus Advisors - it’s an extremely small shop - basically a true mom-and-pop IB boutique. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 X Investment Analyst in IB - Cov
+2 I’ve personally seen a good amount of laterals from Valuation and Corporate Banking. Intern in IB - Cov
+2 You're a sicko Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+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 don't think this guy needs more help conquering the fridge tbf wallstreetbroker
+2 And the group head who was leading that deal team is still there LOL. they just took away a vertical from his umbrella as punishment. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+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 2 YOE Debt Fund Tier 1 market +/- 300k target 60-70 hours Investment Analyst in RE - Comm
+2 Oxford PPE and Cambridge economics are comparable targets, but I suspect at lower targets like Warwick or UCL, economics would be slightly better than PPE. jasper4
+2 1) Yes, the difference really is night and day. Previously, I was covering so many names that new issue and earnings alone took up 90%+ of my time. Analyst 3+ in HF - Event
+2 They killed a veteran  Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Yes u can be better than medical background guy but goodluck getting credit for it. LiquidER
+2 Indonesia.  usernameladiesman217
+2 I wouldn't say targeting one is easier over the other. They both require different skill sets. biotechmonkey
+2 Nut tree capital management in the credit space PeterClemenza
+2 I left because the pay divide really started to get huge as I became a VP. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 What are your thoughts on debt originations (core to high yield) vs asset management experience for someone looking to transition into acquisitions Hardo Intern
+2 Model tests timed to begin at the ball drop Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Prospect in RE - OtherOP, you're spitting absolute gospel, but you're still being way too polite about this catastrophe unfolding in front of our eyes. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Have friends in both LBS and INSEAD in London Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+2 The people behind the counter were all African Americans who spoke perfect, if mumbled, English Balance.of.Payments
+2 Age: 32 Years of Work: 10, no MBA Current Role: VP at LMM buyout firm in tier 2-3 city Total 2025 Cash Comp: $400k, plus small carry payout ($50k) Principal in PE - LBOs
+2 dhshjejsPity they werent shap elbowed enough to get into a better bank VP in IB - Cov
+2 You need to ignore party lines. Clinton in 2000 was a moderate dem at most. Look at his policies, would seem far right by todays standards (Illegal Immigration Act of 1996 for example). figureditout
+2 I mean with how rough the job market is you may not even have a choice. Ricky Sargulesh
+2 There are a lot of reasons that contributed to this. brtfedd1312
+2 Well what is your current situation? Are you at a MM shop in the mid-west looking to lateral to a BB in NYC? Are you at a MM in NYC? What is your reason for leaving your current group? Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Agreed. Co signed. Notarized, PE Midwit But Im bout to run it up on you hoes Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 HEAR ME OUT: DB NYC Georgington Washington
+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 Thank you so much for the response — I really appreciate it. I’m still a bit confused since this is a pretty complex topic, so I just want to make sure I’m understanding it correctly. wso warrior
+2 Damn, I can say coming from a southern college where there were a lot of food service workers who were black, they can be either the rudest or kindest service workers out there, no in between.  usernameladiesman217
+2 Literally right after I posted this I opened LinkedIn to see that one of our Vice Chairs of M&A was just poached by JPM. Can’t make this stuff up. Anyone that is talented or worthwhile is running for the hills. Works at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
+2 Let them hoard all the 32 year olds they want bro goldmanworker
+2 mtnmaster1 longandshort
+2 Fucking legendary last sentence Intern in ER
+2 CB → LevFin is a common path; CB → IB coverage is less so. Aim to lateral after your first year, although waiting two years is perfectly acceptable. Senior VP in IB - Cov
+2 Thanks, it’s honestly hard to gauge. I genuinely find learning about companies interesting (otherwise I wouldn’t want to build one), so investing could be a good fit… but I can’t tell how much of that is real vs. Prospect in IB - Restr
+2 But how does this affect lebron's legacy? dcfdestroying
+2 Says the bottom bucket DEI Beckie  VP in IB - Cov
+2 moneymaker03
+2 Thank you so much for your comment! I'm currently a finance + accounting major, so I should be CPA eligible if I go into an accounting-focused role. Mr. Disagreeable
+2 Encouraging to see two dishwashers trying to use logic.  VP in IB - Cov
+2 Depends as you naturally have a ranked approach ie tier 1 LPs who likely have a higher chance of success in underwriting the deal with sizeable tickets, tier 2 LPs who can do small tickets and might be able to the deal and Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+2 You already have so much going for you, best thing you can do is avoid making finance your whole personality because that's the one way I've seen kids with the same background mess it up Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Someone said E) Smash and then ghost her. I'll add something to that, ask for her resume and then blacklist her after iBateman
+2 What on earth is motivating truthtolight? Does he have Stockholm syndrome or something? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Unpopular opinion from a native European who worked there for several years : France and Paris. Pros:-Higher salaries compared to London because of lower rents Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+2 Stock pitches  Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Auto HV -> phone screening -> SPD Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+2 TruthtoLight blame your MDs for leaking to the press that there will be October layoffs Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 This is cope. The power shift has already occurred to a great degree. Women are the majority in colleges, law schools, medical schools and the below 30s are making more than men in some markets. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 The 2020 fund I think is not a great view of where the firm is headed because they frankly have a couple large assets (Trellix for example) that are not performing and still figuring out how to get out. Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Heard 3-4 kids already got offers cause they accelerated with point CEO in IB - Cov
+2 Your list is  pretty good. I’d add Villanova, Boston College, Wake Forest, Emory, Northeastern, and maybe Richmond Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 Can i send you my resume for advice? breakingbetter
+2 Wall Street happened.  No one seems to respect businesses that do a good job, are going concerns, and don't have plans to grow by double digits every year.  Where was Chipotle supposed to go? Ozymandia
+2 I truly appreciate your comments, and OP listen to this guy! Having something you always are "driving towards" is huge for the mental game. Dev_WanaBe
+2 Thing is that it's not just the 2020 fund but also the 2022 one in terms of where things are marked. It's not a good sign when you have 2 bad funds, really hard to justify it. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 A truly profound post here. I would try and contact a VP in the team and inform that it was well ironed. Ap_123
+2 Banking is only better than MBB if you are dead set on PE/HF or Corp Dev. MBB is significantly better for corporate strategy exits/owning a P&L/joining a top startup. Intern in PE - Other
+2 Incoherent blabbering, not a single point being made Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 send an email to sadiq khans office wallstreetbroker
+2 Can confirm have seen crying on the floors, especially delusional MDs on bonus days Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Idiotic take  Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+2 As opposed to other investments that aren't research-driven... CRE
+2 Look at the recruiting pipeline, the interview difficulty, and the competition in the job market. Investment Analyst in PE - LBOs
+2 Just say it you hate men. You and your supporters are eternal victims. Get a life freeloaders. The only liability is l*sers like you who want handouts virtue of their gender while handicapping hardworking men. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 It's important to remember that all of these guys play on the naivety and greed of retail investors. Ozymandia
+2 Dyal should get an honorable mention Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 I’ve worked with quite a few very successful HF PMs. A few common traits: - extremely impressive ability to multi task or juggle a lot of stuff investor45
+2 Yeah it's nuts lol. did the buyside thing for a few years before switching to fundraising. best move of my career i hated equity investing as an actual job to wake up to everyday. Works at JPMorgan
+2 FX & rates are different than credit, so hard to compare across those. Rates & FX are obvious feeders to macro HF, whereas credit has slightly wider application (but I defer to experts). bobzen
+2 del aluvibd123
+2 Investment Analyst in IB - Cov Associate 1 in IB - Restr
+2 OP - as someone with 10+ yrs experience in IB/PE (now VP in MM PE) would 100% agree with this. falconeagle
+2 "Smart, conscientious, and financially literate types are a very rare commodity in the construction world" Do you mind elaborating? How much financial literacy is needed in construction? Fred Fredburger
+2 Best teams are REGLL, Industrials and Levfin Intern in IB-M&A
+2 This is very good question... What would be the value added (e.g. for the seller) from engaging an IB team at the various levels? Basic stuff: (LLM? Or better) models + in-house m&a hungaroe
+2 Feel like people (specifically VP and below) are split into 3 main categories: Nontarget grinders, Mid-pack target kids and french/Quebecois Recruiter in CorpStrat
+2 Make her pay during a first coffee chat, schedule a second one, and stand her up (repeat as necessary).  Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Update to all, recheck your portal I had this issue but I believe it has been fixed! Django@NYC
+2 Super helpful answer! Research Analyst in Research - Other
+2 Fair enough. I probably won’t go for the MPhil right now but it may be something I get down the line in my life when I’m older and retired. Donkey from Shrek
+2 U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! (Everyone on the forum joins in) U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Thanks for your detailed reply, very kind of you. Some context on why I'm leaning LO over the MM offer. HKmonki