Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 That's good to hear. I don't think its the end of the world for you man. StillNomad
+2 Than there’s a guy like me watching you in my freetime spiral on this form making 100x you sipping and drinking almost every day. There’s levels to this lil bro  Intern in ER
+2 Wow super helpful  [email protected]
+2 Hi iguanasausage
+2 Does anyone know how P72 Ventures and BAM Elevate usually recruit? Are they covered by headhunters? Analyst 3+ in VC
+2 How is this an own? The tariffs clearly worked based on the #s... CowardlySEC
+2 OzymandiaGameTimeisSaneTime GameTimeisSaneTime
+2 IRR you ready to rumbleThe date of this article is 2010 There is a 16 year delay on this site.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+2 Late response here, but I would say maybe. usernameladiesman217
+2 Can’t believe CVP hasn’t come up. Just in the last year they did TFX breakup, Masimo to Danaher, buy side on Integer for KKR, Regenity to Cinven, Sanara to MiMedx, Foresight to Natera, Zimvie to Archimed, probably others. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 I’m boutta lie lmao Intern in CorpFin
+2 Public finance exit opportunities are limited, but you can still do it because you will be at a bulge bracket in New York. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 When you call someone retarded repeatedly, it means you have no other argument. Intern in ER
+2 Ok then just do ieco or gbus (if gbus is covered). You can also do the ibd certificate sophomore/junior year to get access to some of the MSB classes like accounting and corporate finance. Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 Where does cre banking/ lending fit in this mm2473
+2 Do you mind shedding some light on your first deal or perhaps the deal that made you think "Yup, I can quit my job and do this for a living?" What was it? What was the game plan? How did you finance it? Fred Fredburger
+2 It sucks when this happens because A) you want the higher bonus, closing dinners, etc. and B) the closed deal experience on your resume (probably what you care about most).  Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Some are good, the rest are living in the office to pretend Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Thanks a ton for this Bayesian - I've actually followed your posts for the past year or so. I'll go point by point: But why doesn't my background really matter, in that sense? petrainingprep001
+2 Typically if no one posts or complains heavily. It means the return rate aligns with historical data Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Personally this doesn't make sense to do with the loan. Why not just invest your family's proceeds alone minus the different that your scholarship doesnt cover? This is still quite lucrative with minimal downside. Raijin
+2 Looks like no one is complaining here, so it means the return rate is fine Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Sounds like a plan to me. Maybe consider serial acquirers/roll upa are an entry point? Eg. Constellation Group. They are almost always expanding and have open roles globally. CCE
+2 Two weeks ago a lot of prospects like you are glazing WF and said they would take it over BofA/Citi Whoever spoke a little bit negative about WF would receive bunch of ms from WF fanboys Associate 1 in PE - Other
+2 Think deal flow is slow in terms of deals happening because of lack of alignment on valuation between buyer and seller. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 I mean, what do you want to do? I get beggars can't be choosers, but if you want to keep doing investing though then going to downgrade brand MMIB is not the way to do so. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Yeah. In principle, you're right. And I know myself to be not the best when it comes to things like this. GEBanker
+2 For rich kids who want to party in London. Might only be useful if you are considering an MSc at LSE which may help your application designa888
+2 Perfectly acceptable thing to do. Just reach out and ask to catch up (they’ll know immediately what you are trying to do before you even have to ask). sleepygoat
+2 The truth of the matter is you get discriminated against voraciously for being apart of the group that created this country + western civilization. Need to take our country back and then our industry. fucktwitter
+2 Are you sure that you want another type A woman who will have her own goals and dreams and maybe not want to give them up for when you want kids? 1AB
+2 Happy to hear an update, and thanks! I'm deciding between Booth MiF and Vanderbilt now.  pbgrxavel
+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 Not worth it imo Pro Veritate
+2 yes.... reality is slightly more complicated... at least slightly more complicated than the pornographic passage from the 48 laws of power u quoted..... GS under Blankfein
+2 I'd say as a general rule (obv there are exceptions) that MM payouts are better than SM IF you're performing (obv it's a different world if you're a CIO/PM/sector head at a scaled SM who gets a meaningful chunk of P&L, Warren Icahn
+2 Totally related. Dartmouth at least sometimes has something real and legit. IBmonkey2002
+2 BofA $35 Dinner weekdaysWeekend $30 lunch $35 dinnerAll days $20 snack past 12am Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know: WSO Monkey Bot
+2 This you? LOL anon1019
+2 You simply didn’t make the cut kid. Funny you mentioned how your MDs and team love you and yet didn’t receive a return offer from a less “prestigious” place. Green Zeus
+2 anon1019
+2 Seems to me there has rarely been a better time to build, rather than buy, particularly with the goal of ultimately selling to one of the existing platform consolidators. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Each is a little different. Generally trade shops are more focused on getting you into a seat while e&ps have rotational programs that are better for learning the industry more broadly. Analyst 1 in S&T - Comm
+2 these IB kids doing mental hoolahoops over a dumb sweaty work for 2 years lol. most kids leave anyway so learn how to model and get out Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+2 I guess UBS thinks all news is good news by getting airtime here Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 dont worry it gets significantly worse after your return offer simbarawr264
+2 I think you should be more situationally aware VP in IB - Restr
+2 All four matter. But I’d flag your table has some clear errors. Managing Director in HF - Other
+2 It's a 2-year analyst program. A2A promotion is basically automatic if you're mediocre or better, the bar is very low. There are some truly terrible A2A's who can't even do basic financial models. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Beauty influencer who gets plastic surgery, denies it, and then sells you a product that they claim is the reason their lips or their ass grew 5x.  CRE
+2 I recently (voluntarily) left a well-known “operational” MM PE firm and this was exactly the case. Everyone completely crushed doing the exact portco work you’re describing. Chicken with head cut off. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 This is very relatable, if you grew up in a toxic home, especially with financial trauma, your perception of risk/reward is significantly different compared to kids who grew up in the middle class or above.  Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 if you want to work in London, Oxbridge/LSE > Bocconi > Icade  GS under Blankfein
+2 Prepare for those meetings like you’re preparing for a first round interview, but do not waste time getting them scheduled. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 In a rapidly declining software market with heavy headwinds, do you want to be at argubably the most exposed name out there? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 CVP screens for a 3.95+. Sorry bud ur probably just retarded Prospect in IB - Restr
+2 True, looks like JPM, UBS been taking market share from the big players as well at least in SF.  leahbell
+2 Do not spike your cortisol bro. Prioritize looks. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Your current mindset is getting in your own way. Welcome to the real world, you have to play the cards you're dealt and build some resilience. 714_Lemmon_Legend
+2 We did due diligence on Banner Ridge in 2025 and ultimately came in as an LP in their new fund. The partners didn't take any money out of the business from the Investcorp GP stake. Jon Glass
+2 He made the juniors on the team coffee chat his son VP in IB - Gen
+2 All are very solid choices, and each will open paths to IB at reputable firms across Europe. A few notes below I think you should consider: Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 zero risk, I’d rec doing this. Js don’t be an idiot and make it smth far fetched but yes this works well. Be able to think on your feet too though in case you get a follow up you aren’t prepped for. Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Is pendulum going to swing back to just buying scaled, strong businesses with organic growth prospects and operational value creation opportunities? Principal in PE - LBOs
+2 Can't speak much about Fordham or Villanova, but if you're leaning towards Penn State at all, it's definitely a great choice. EvilSamAltman69
+2 Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎Steak. No sides. Just steak. Whatever1984
+2 Best advice I got from my grandparents (happily married for over 60 years) is that your values (e.g., religion, children, finances, health, etc) are the foundation of the relationship. marketsigma
+2 Aso 1: $330k (140k base, $190k bonus) Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 You just called me a retard, insulted all interns, and told me to fix logos all because I said you have no argument. You're literally doing exactly what I said you'd do. Thanks for the free demonstration. Intern in ER
+2 bump Intern in IB-M&A
+2 An MM shop seeing a guy go to a target with a good GPA + experiences might elicit a response of 'This guy will probably get offers at better shops, so why bother interviewing.' tenthbox
+2 not that important parkeranger
+2 Ubs is bigger in Asia, because Asians like to flex and show off and seek western and euro prestige and having a "Swiss banker" seems mysterious and prestigious to them. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 WF and it ain’t close Intern in IB - Gen
+2 I think it varies from school to school, but it was very important in my school. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 OP here, thanks both again for this interesting debate. Would you say starting or buying out a business probably « easier » like a property management firm would make more sense? Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+2 I agree with you. I did like 2 IB internships, one PE and one VC. Went to a semi target school NYU CAS. Had like a 3.8 GPA. The only thing I lacked was access to a club at NYU. mahamasim
+2 Exotics Pulisic69
+2 Felt the same way at some points. Realized that if I was truly working hard, and the work wasn’t translating into interviews and offers then that could only mean one thing. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know: WSO Monkey Bot
+2 Dartmouth grad here. if he is serious about his career in finance obvious choice. Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+2 NYC Just finished AN1 @ BB: 110k base, 45k mid bucket bonus ~75k net worth:  ~30k pre AN1 savings  + base savings: ~24k 401k (incl. match to date) Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Merge with Cantor. #1 in crime league tables Leverage Hero
+2 Our office is consistently at 64 degrees and I’m thinking of complaining again. Everyone walks around in winter coats and scarves so I don’t know the rationale or who’s controlling the temp. IAmAnMABanker
+2 I wouldn’t get too excited. ICADE is absolutely a non-target in London, I’ve never seen any such placements except those 4 at JPM. That’s FOUR people. alexcokke
+2 I'll use it for a few things: Multif@mily4Life
+2 Let's immigrate to a country to work inside their financial system just to exclude the native there. Great idea!  chickennugget801
+2 Your inability to write concisely is going to hurt you more than lack of reps  Not a jab; serious Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 This firm is a joke, and embarrassing to Wall Street. Setting a lower standard every year. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Even philosophy majors getting returns Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Take it from someone, who like you, placed my top 1 EB from a non-target and then was also thinking about everything you are. I’d grind the gym / health while you have time and spend the rest having fun and enjoying life. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 PM > VV. Although some of your waspy northeast coworkers would appreciate VV for nostalgic reasons. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 They will keep shrinking the IB to irrelevancy, they can’t afford to not shrink the IB in half in the Americas  Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 Partner in RE - CommIt’s way easier to make excuses about why you can’t (it’s why most people never go off on their own). It takes real cojones. CRE
+2 Trackers have effectively made the lowest possible bar of knowing about a company and taking the time to actually click through their careers page to find open roles effectively moot. Intern in Private Credit
+2 Culture? Sure. Rainmaker…not so much Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 And there it is, the great deflection. This is exactly why I poke and prod. anon1019
+2 Extremely long promotion cycles, poor culture, low pay, push-out at mid-level not uncommon, insane upside if you make it into the GP. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 And there it is again. Thanks for proving my point. Intern in ER