Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 Nice try Anthropic.  Prospect in Risk Mnmgt
+2 [Taking a break from editing AI slop to respond to posts on WSO]  MadMaxMergers
+2 Great, thank you so much for the comprehensive answer! wso warrior
+2 Jews are safer in america than in israel lol and that won't change with momdani  green_duck
+2 still working through this exact issue (5+ YOE in banking), i think the simple solutions are taking time off (as possible understand it's harder to as a junior), manually blocking off some time for gym / health / just a br MnIGuy
+2 portal has conflicting campus events. UVA says Sep 8th (clearly not open), UT Austin says Fall 2026, and Notre Dame says Winter 2026. Wouldn't 100% relax, but curious what other ppl think mrkrabs1989
+2 Developer friends - my point is it’s not about a deal penciling to build something ing and either sell or recap in 5 years. That’s purely a developer mindset. fluffnstuff
+2 Above stuff looks good. Classic RX material, Moyer, etc. Hags28
+2 I'm an FP&A manager and I'm bored out of my mind. A literal monkey could do this job. I literally drag tasks out so it takes longer so I look busier. Manager in CorpFin
+2 This. I was a CS major and didn't particularly enjoy it. I ended up at a more business-adjacent role anyways and am using 0 of what I learned in college. Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 Analyst 1 in IB - Gen financeghostgirl
+2 The other comments are misleading. The internal project management process at a PE firm doesn’t really matter. You are asking the wrong question.  Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+2 mandatory from now on to have the final interview round at a restaurant  also good test for communist inclinations, you know, in case he goes full Mamdani on the plate GS under Blankfein
+2 This when developers nut up. palm_beach_ll
+2 EVR NY M&AAs4 -> VP1Base: $250k -> $275kBonus: $300kTotal Comp: $550k Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+2 I was approached, but they’re all terrible roles where you lack support needed for major deals Managing Director in IB - Cov
+2 take jpm good name brand and more optionality in pivoting what was ur citi process like? specifically how was r1? shishkebabb
+2 Not exactly like this but several years ago we bought a portfolio of Class C industrial buildings from an owner/user that was going out of business. larry david
+2 Take Warburg. Megafund pe analyst roles are difficult to come by and after doing one, you’ll have a million different doors open to you, including going to Q as an associate. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Stage in life: University Status: Single, no kids  Michiegeo
+2 I think it's very clunky to ask why from an evolutionary biology standpoint why finance pays well. The labor market just doesn't operate on that level it seems to me. larry david
+2 If you are looking for optionality and to do PE, even if it's for a short stint, it seems like now is a good time to make the move. StrategyJunkie
+2 The vast majority of H1B is low quality at WITCH adjacent out of degree mills  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Canadians ruined the country in the last ten years  because they increased immigration at a 16% CAGR from 2016-2024.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 They’re a newer group after splitting from Consumer (formerly CRB), and from what I’ve heard the transition hasn’t been perfectly smooth culture/workflow-wise — others can chime in. Chimp444
+2 Generally, unless you’re a top tier bank, GOOD associates are almost impossible to hire. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 My man has correctly identified that Gen X is the enemy. Ruebenesque
+2 It’s paradise Works at Apollo Global Management
+2 Really enjoyed these questions, thanks for asking! Quant in PropTrad
+2 ABGs, come find me for wall street secrets. Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+2 Its pretty simple, the bankers at UBS are not good. All the best UBS and CS folks left, and were replaced by Marco and crew who were essentially pushed out of Barclays. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 I love slamming the chick in these scenarios, but you’re the chick in this case. She should dump your ass. Smoke Frog
+2 has anyone heard back about a second round? Anonymous12123
+2 For the non-billable hour based groups, collaborative. Peope are nice, the hours are long, yes, but the people make it manageable. Comp is great. Benefits are ok. Nothing outstandingly negative to say. Manager in CorpDev
+2 Chat is this real? Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 i def agree w/ sentiment above about trying as best as you can for RO although ill share story as i just came out of FT recruiting w offer at MM  Analyst 1 in IB - DCM
+2 Goon and doomscroll Assistant in Non-profit
+2 Neither one of us can prove what developers are underwriting so this is a moot point. Anyone can plug numbers into a proforma. fluffnstuff
+2 Apollo is only attractive to hardo's on WSO, it's a publicly traded insurance company at the end of the day, as per Rowan's description of the business. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Lmao  Intern in IB - Gen
+2 Sure man, but in this universe I have 7 figures in my brokerage account. What about you? Neebard
+2 Curiosity and being a self-starter /proactive is the #1 most important thing to being a good associate. It seems like you are doing that well through reading and keeping up with companies. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Sorry these people told you about their military training and work with the Party? Or are you just observing some people who happen to be Chinese and insinuating the above? acardboardmonkey
+2 Ah yes, when $100k of facebook ads were purchased by a Russian (with some in support of HRC). Can't wait to buy the next election with my brokerage account. Corp_titan
+2 Well, I should have known most people here probably lean conservative, given how many are privileged little guys pretending to be self-made. But come on, man. loser1234
+2 There are a lot of reasons that contributed to this. brtfedd1312
+2 Honestly, this plan doesn't take many things into consideration, and it's much harder than you think to achieve the goals you've set. analystbabooon
+2 Grades are important as it shows that you took your education and yourself seriously and had the discipline to stay focused to get the results which lead to success. adam_30
+2 Nothing he said is wrong. People on the right pretend to be centrists or not into politics. There is even a term for it (shy Trump voter). Pathaan
+2 Tbh you should just use the search on MM vs SM. Not being sarcastic - it's actually one of the most discussed topics by juniors on WSO and you'll find a lot of relevant threads on this. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 Sit down with your staffer and ask why you’re not getting put on deals (assuming there is deal flow). If there is real feedback, then internalize it and try to improve. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+2 None of our sons and daughters will be sent to Ukraine? This is such a bizarre point when it's just Ukrainians fighting.  fixedincomeregard
+2 James Stewart went from Private to Colonel in just 4 years during WWII. Needs must.  thisisanexampleofausername
+2 Trump is currently mass deporting. He's just a moron that can't do it correctly so it comes off as cruel. Trump talked out of both sides of his mouth about wars. Pathaan
+2 I'll expand. Stuff like this is why many have such an adverse reaction to DEI. JulianRobertson
+2 it was a big fund tho lucien_de_montclair
+2 Its actually hilarious the brainwashing that a senile orange PDF has done to the world. kvaradona
+2 Just giving an update for ppl: i did TI on 20th (delayed by 3 days) but knew people who did it week before. Seems there's been 2 ACs (24th and 17th Oct) and there'll be another one on 31st Oct. wahala251
+2 Plenty of ex college athletes/ healthy types just don't drink anymore  investmenttbanking
+2 I think there are certain personality traits that likely make a better trader, but I don't think there's a particular personality that's required. I've worked with people who are quiet, loud, PhDs and coal miners. Quant in PropTrad
+2 Can confirm these tutoring services exist and the kids underneath it all are retarded Research Analyst in ER
+2 Definitely not stock pitch competitions, can tell you that for sure. VIC is mostly trash these days imo as well. Benson Says
+2 I love how I’m getting monkey shit thrown at me as an Israeli American Jew who’s talking about my lived experience as if what I’m saying is invalid because y’all refuse to see the perspective of Jews. Matchabee
+2 Work is entirely capital markets based. Their main job is to yell at High Yield or TLB sales teams to sell the bond or loan. maestro_
+2 Who cares if you would be willing to die for Ukraine? Is anybody asking you to? Can you provide a source for your claim that Ukrainians don’t want to die for their national freedom? doobeedoobeedoo
+2 Sounds like a helpful iteration. I am not going to tell you where to look or the viability of this, my only advice is iterate faster. PM in HF - Other
+2 Who got the emails?  Prospect in IB - Cov
+2 Congrats on GS! samspink
+2 My PM has been underperforming in my market for the past 2 years now. I’ve been covering the market for the past year. The previous analyst under him left due to anxiety and was underperforming as well. chimpychimp123
+2 1st part right, second part wrong. rooseveltfan
+2 I heard big 4 audit has some open spots still Intern in IB - Gen
+2 true, I'm far more likely to read  till the end a post by someone that has lots of typos than one perfectly crafted by AI GS under Blankfein
+2 Depends on lifestyle too though. Say you’re making more money each year and, sure, have likely saved a good chunk of change, your lifestyle costs inevitably creep higher too. Enlightenment
+2 Just do it. It's the only regret I have from college. Every time I'm abroad, I usually think "shit, man, I could have done this for an entire semester."  CRE
+2 Not sure why there is a huge push for learning modeling when preparing for IB SA interviews. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 I agree with the others on how you should put your money. Live off the dividends, after a year they get taxed different and 4.5M, with a good yield you can make easily over 100k.  usernameladiesman217
+2 Communicate to him/her these concerns. If they are receptive of the feedback and improves, they should be fine Intern in IB - Gen
+2 My intern did not meet my expectations, but I still wanna keep him. Don't wanna do more mandatory random coffee chats, acting nice, and wake up at 8 AM for a random superday CSHouston
+2 Thanks for the detailed answer, helpful perspective. Anonymous Monkey
+2 IQ is not the differentiator as to who makes it to a BB. Sure if you have 70 IQ you’re probably ngmi but 92nd percentile vs 99th means way less than willingness to work 80+ hr weeks alex50
+2 questions worth answering for yourself first: is it the deal process you miss, or the structure? and how many hours can you actually tolerate this time - that answer does a lot of the choosing for you. LedgerShelf
+2 Hmmm I get your point. I just think you’re placing too much importance on the CV screening round and what they’re looking for. The BB don’t do a CV screening for OA or HV usually. They’re almost all automatic. Intern in S&T - Other
+2 Shops I would work for in Washington state are: Urban renaissance group Security propertyHolland partner group Lake union partners CREmk25
+2 A lot of MBA Asos have pre-MBA finance experience but definitely not all of them. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 cornell hotel Intern in IB - Cov
+2 Larry and Sergey, tried to sell google for $1m, when the buyer pulled out they dropped the price to $750k to try get rid. They wanted to focus on their studies. Ap_123
+2 Ok so racism and sticking your head in the sand aside, there is one important point here that I surprisingly haven’t seen made yet. You could easily answer OP’s question by simply Chat GPTing H1-B Visa Purposes. Houseofmorgan2278
+2 cpgameHow is everyone staying busy? Are you offering on sites / optioning land? CRE
+2 $200 - $235 is fairly standard Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Talking to yourself out loud, mirror practice, writing your key points and then practicing talking around them (i.e. Addinator
+2 I genuinely think they’re all great opportunities in their own way. rolo25
+2 If you/your parents give a damn (which, you probably do), Washington is financially the worst state to retire and die in. Look at the estate tax. Traderade
+2 Sales and trading sets you up best for this with hours (earlier leaning) + often times facetime need shuts down after market close. VP in Research - FI
+2 Never thought I'd see those words written on WSO... Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 In tech consulting. Absolutely hating it. Business School in CorpStrat
+2 Bad. Those 2020/2021 funds are all screwed, and even some of the 2022/2023 ones. Even then, the DPI numbers have been bad across the board. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 octog Works at The Family Office
+2 key difference is that you have a ton of flags for CPI indexation and debt is usually sized based on DSCR. So learn how to: 1 - Size debt based on DSCR and get accustomed to DSCR, LLCR, LTV covenants Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Son😭😭😭😭😭😭 Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Lazard more than doubled my salary so they can be whatever they want IRRcentric