Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 Something honest about an MBB guy being annoyed at how business-ified the airport lounges are eh SOFRsoGood
+2 Is this the same Isiah that has been a big WSO user for like 10y++? Seems like same profile pic and diamond emojis in the name SOFRsoGood
+2 Adebayo Ogunlesi: Oxford PPE (1st Class) --> JD/ MBA from Harvard --> Law Clerk to SCOTUS Judge Thurgood Marshall --> Cravath Associate --> Credit Suisse First Boston (Vice Chairman, Chief Client Officer, Globa Gratisfaction
+2 del liquitity-justquit
+2 ojapar20 CRE
+2 I’ve taken ozempic for a 1.5 months and it works pretty great. Lost 5-7kg on it while maintaining muscle. VeryVeryDmb
+2 It is near-criminal that we could have solved several pressing social problems with the money that's been wasted on AI ojapar20
+2 I disagree that the responses needed to be political. Look at my final paragraph and you’ll see that those questions don’t necessitate a political response. elephantsfoot
+2 Sure, but should I then plan a future where I never leave London? What happens if I want to visit my in-laws? My parents? elephantsfoot
+2 Uh yeah sounds like you should do an MBA and get back into M&A banking then cuz the ideal role you describe is rare with that exact job description. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 Do you currently work in that position or are you a student contemplating career path? I’d say anything is possible from there, but a REAGL team would of course provide more of a guarantee and optionality. Holidayinn
+2 It is not a one-to-one comparison, but I am in the process of trying something similar. im not very creative
+2 There is nothing wrong with being introverted - just as you progress in banking/finance more of the work is shifted to talking to people. Be it in the company or clients. im not very creative
+2 It looks to be primarily an accounting role, which is much easier than CFO at an opco. Obviously, being involved in capital raises is not needed…the best paid CFOs that I know spend a lot of their time on that.  TechBanking
+2 brofessor found jesus over the last few years, so he isn't much different these days.  PokerSlopWars
+2 Why not pursue all of the above simultaneously? You can prioritize dev over the others but no reason not to cast a wide net, network and apply to anything you see that is interesting and see what sticks. bananaboat55
+2 This should be an easy move to make as long as you're willing to take the haircut on compensation.  MidasMulligan
+2 Congrats on Cavendish Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Hey, thx for doing this. I have a few questions:  csgopro
+2 Have you ever read Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller? I would highly recommend it prior to starting. Studentofthegame
+2 Appreciate the comment. 1) Uncommon as you mention but would you be able to name a few that do operate with more flexibility or scope for creativity? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 UBS jaolino
+2 Bitcoin is really the only cryptocurrency that has grown significantly in value over a respectable period of time, and will continue to. brianplord
+2 Yeah for how much he posts, I assumed he was in a finance role already. Didn't realize he was LARPing Associate 1 in PE - Other
+2 I want to butter you up buster. You deserve a good punishment, are you ready? Call me papi already before I make you  Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+2 war dogYou only get a ‘congrats on’ when you try to slot your bank / role in an undeserved rank Nobody Man
+2 No welcome to bofa. Enjoy life -> take no responsibility -> realized fucked things up -> avoidance -> things get more fucked up is exactly how we run ERGC or EGRC. Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 Some ppl will never get it - that’s fine. You can’t save everyone nor should you bother trying. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 “Cut their losses” is an asinine comment to make when LGP made like 10x their money on Mister Car Wash… Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Hi there. It definitely doesn't close off other areas, and it's very common to go from physical trading into financial trading, that's how most traders start off. Themaster441
+2 VP in IB - Cov: Funny, it is a CFA admitting their weak modeling skills. Mostly it’s them trying to sabotage or badmouth fresh MBAs. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 I used to volunteer a lot of time to local meal services type places when I was a kid. Now mostly money to those places.  I like that it's hard to fuck up giving people free food. m_1
+2 You use the forward multiple if the LTM multiple doesn’t get you the number your boss wants. JohnCBelfort
+2 If you stay at Marriotts, I would highly recommend getting a Bonvoy card. It gives you a good entry bonus but the ultimate reason is after a year, you can call them to upgrade you to a Ritz Carlton card. ImagineSisyphusHappy
+2 Congrats on BofA Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 Believe that’s the case. VP in PE - LBOs
+2 Yea. Just pulled a 100 hour week for a bake (fake) off we have no chance of winning. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 PCA means a few different things depending on the bank. Generic Banker
+2 Bump Intern in IB - Gen
+2 “Long-time lurker” *checks account life and sees 2 days 7 hours* asdf1248
+2 I have an MBA in Real Estate/Finance from Schulich but took a lot of classes with the MREI kids. Shakram
+2 No one is gonna care dude. It’s a minor comment to say you left the old job in recent weeks. If anything having a current job listed makes you more desirable. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 Interested as well given that I just joined a LMM and hope to move upstream in 2 years after my analyst program (not 100% sure on this point  - hours are not as bad as other firms and comp is supposedly competitive, w coolmowgli52
+2 Yes. Changed my life for the better in so many ways and I didn’t even take it for weight loss even remotely (my BMI was and is around 20). u7o2q0qla4
+2 The recourse is leaving this toxic shithole behind and everyone has already done it or is working on doing it  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Yeah but the intern/analyst quality is definitely going down. This years interns sucked.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 It’s almost impossible to break out of impressions once someone has developed one about you. thewageslave
+2 People are always quick to say banking if you really want to get into vc early-career but I disagree heavily. anon_vc
+2 How has that worked? Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 30 yo, $1.4mm, took 2 years for MBA. Scholarship for undergrad and all loans for MBA Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+2 when your executives are your retard sons and a stripper pimp it can be pretty hard Intern in IB-M&A
+2 Agree way too many hardos Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+2 really suprised blair isnt on here, regardless of recent news Intern in IB - Cov
+2 He's trolling you retard Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 No - hope this helps  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Sorry not reading allat. But the premise makes no sense. An intern would never be the face of BD. Interns may do the leg work but a partner will have their name on it. local_finance_bro
+2 Is two years of partying worth being viewed as a loser the rest of your life? Not saying I agree but that is the sentiment on Wall Street. local_finance_bro
+2 Momentum doesn't really matter; headhunters don't really change what groups/banks they recruit out of in such a short period of time. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 Maybe my wife regrets leaving me InvestmentMonkeyBanker
+2 Can you imagine all the juniors that have to support all these preretirement terrible senior bankers. It’s like the juniors are maintaining a nursing home Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 I think the mistake many people make is trying to value Bitcoin the same way they value a business. josh15
+2 PEG, FS, IAG  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 All it takes is one. Just keep going  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Thanks ChatGPT. Maybe you should try having an original fucking opinion next time. What the hell is happening to this forum Prospect in Consulting
+2 It is generally allowed in theory, but multiple times a day, hardly anyone does that. MMPM
+2 Graduated last year, currently unemployed. Have plenty of time to guest speak! ✌️ issabanker
+2 They’ve stopped taking outside capital and are effectively a family office now VP in PE - LBOs
+2 To answer directly: Ownership is under 20/over 10, relatively illiquid (only real exit is IPO / acquihire). So not as glamorous as you might think, but yes, still much more than I'd make at a megafund. summerhousing2023
+2 Director in IB - Restr Associate 1 in IB - Restr
+2 I have the 2022 version of CEL Associates and would love to trade anyone with a more recent version. asmith_1
+2 "There are plenty of happy fat and stupid people" - it really doesn't take an elite education to understand how this is an incredibly incoherent argument. Prospect in VC
+2 industrials/regl/M&A are the best Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Every time you post, you reinforce my point. Ozymandia
+2 Do people typically say C&R is complicated? I get ECM but I feel as though the general presumption around C&R is that it’s as barebones as you could get in terms of modeling and understanding. bigdawgPAT
+2 From what little I skimmed they are a placement agent so a lot of what some of you are looking for is a search in the wrong direction.  Associate 3 in HF - Other
+2 lol you’re an analyst 1 you can’t do shit KageSelly
+2 Lesson learned here - bonuses are NEVER guaranteed unless they hit your bank account. I don’t care what HR or your VP or MD says. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 34. Want to get to the financial independence portion of my life especially given how bleak employment in finance looks with AI. imsurance
+2 There's so few MF spots, I would not recommend geting hyperfixated on that especially if you are not a first year analyst. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+2 Few things. bobzen
+2 HL deal committee when they see a 20 mm ebitda sellside Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+2 Yeah they care a lot about DEI including social class as well as cultural fit. Able001
+2 EBs are where all the hardos go and where all the $$$ is. It’s the closest thing to the “true” IB days. You will get absolutely cooked tho RBOB_squarepants
+2 Bodybuilders indeed do have it down to a science - however don’t think this is from natural causes? im not very creative
+2 Everyone is saying that London is tough but I'll just give you my perspective (as a PE intern here). It's actually getting a easier for studnets in the UK. Intern in PE - Other
+2 Hey just to check do you mean you got an offer for the 2025 academy? Just because the 2026 one seems kinda far away unless they’ve completely changed the process (mine was in October of 2024).   anonymous_finance_25
+2 Thanks for the detailed response. I just summered in audit at a Big4 and was wondering if Big4 experience carries weight for IB Recruitment in the UK. RickyDicky
+2 gotta love the hustle thebrofessor
+2 Went to Baruch- broke into IB, was at PE/Corp Dev and now in Strategic Finance (ignore title on WSO). Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Something feels off here — Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Hi Aaron, it's really cool that you're offering this info. I'm currently considering a master's program in energy management for a career in power trading. pbgrxavel
+2 Anyone know anything about C&R and Healthcare? How’s dealflow and WLB? Anonymous monkey MD
+2 Absolutely do not do the MRED, you already have the background needed for the job and need to step up the networking. Worst case work the job for a few years and get your MBA in real estate from a good program. Engineer in RE - Comm
+2 this is definitely tricky bc if you constrain yourself to the just base to your point you will certainly be prudent but arguably will be taking an excessive "quality of life" discount. Research Analyst in AM - FI
+2 lol 2.5 min? If you rattle all of this off in 2.5 min, 100% anyone listening is going to be absolutely lost. There’s way too much info you’re trying to pack together and it’s just too hard to follow. More is not better. Benson Says
+2 31 here, HCOL but not VHCOL. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Depends on what you enjoy doing, which you only can really know after trying it out imo (mentors can help). Banking is more salesy and client services. PE is investing but with heavy involvement post-deal (i.e. kuf135
+2 The most productive thing you can be doing with your time is laying the groundwork for when the market recalibrates (whatever that means). CRESF
+2 Agreed they are lagging in Q2 vs where they would probably like to be, but they had an absolute monster Q1 - and this list doesn't count ROW M&A professional.form.filler
+2 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov Managing Director in IB-M&A