Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 Finally someone gets it. This is the best take on this thread. Software is fucked. All these PE funds that took software companies private few years ago, are all sitting on mega losses now. Analyst 3+ in HF - Other
+2 I think you’re thinking of SymphonyAI which is a separate company from STG. Romesh left STG in 2017 to founder SymphonyAI kuf135
+2 There’s a high possibility this list is going to Ken. Commodity.Chimp
+2 Very minimal info here, but it’s something: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/real-estate/ CRE
+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 I generally agree with the analyst above, but keep in mind you’re still hearing from someone working off a similar level of publicly available info. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Tech is reasonable move. CPDDOUGH
+2 Associate 3 in PE - OtherL42 looks super cool on paper but has no return history and is like 6 months old. Should not be on list…. At least yet VP in Research - FI
+2 If it’s not good enough what are you gonna do? Lie about it? Probably good for Baird and the like   Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 Sophomore from target, 3.8 GPA with internships and experience, feeling the same. Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 What’s your level/ title in the industry? And why do you want to go back to SS? To answer your question, It’s not unreasonable to get $200k base and $300K TC at lower tier shops as a VP associate. anonymous_IV
+2 Why is this ChatGPT lol, what’s going on Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+2 Then tell me why all sponsors keep coming back to JEFF for sell-side mandates? Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Did my SA at GSAM. Incoming Analyst in Private Credit
+2 Idk man, have you worked in PE before? Not saying IB is heaven, but a lot of what you said here also applies to PE. kuf135
+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 Really enjoyed these questions, thanks for asking! Quant in PropTrad
+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 I think a lot of the tension between H1B workers and American employees has escalated recently, mainly due to the weak U.S. job market and the high youth unemployment rate. vepesax950
+2 Lazard more than doubled my salary so they can be whatever they want IRRcentric
+2 Consuming way too much Clavicular content? Quant in HF - Other
+2 Never thought I'd see those words written on WSO... Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Son😭😭😭😭😭😭 Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+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 octog Works at The Family Office
+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 In tech consulting. Absolutely hating it. Business School in CorpStrat
+2 Columbia post lmao. The struggle is real! ibmonkey27
+2 Pay - base is street, bonus is slightly below golden handcuff
+2 Do it. I’m someone that always reccomends you do something that your passionate about. You’re young and take a shot and don’t look back. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Candidly I deal with it because my parents are very well off and I value my free time and flexibility more than salary.  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 I did a good job & asked my boss to advocate for me. It’s all about advocates and cheerleaders. You don’t need to be the best, you just need to be likeable and competent.  pudding
+2 2 YOE Debt Fund Tier 1 market +/- 300k target 60-70 hours Investment Analyst in RE - Comm
+2 Slave-aaS 😂 ojapar20
+2 I agree, an MBA is likely the easiest way to go. If you're willing to take a chance, though, I would recommend pursuing a master’s degree in finance. CartPathOnly
+2 Escp only takes like a 100 each year (7% ish acceptance rate) and the outcomes are quality. I'd move it up one group.  Bander77
+2 stick it out.  i tried to bail 4 months in to S&T but couldn't.  thank god.  20yrs later and it rules.   CPDDOUGH
+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 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 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 I genuinely think they’re all great opportunities in their own way. rolo25
+2 Talking to yourself out loud, mirror practice, writing your key points and then practicing talking around them (i.e. Addinator
+2 $200 - $235 is fairly standard Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 cpgameHow is everyone staying busy? Are you offering on sites / optioning land? CRE
+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 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 cornell hotel Intern in IB - Cov
+2 A lot of MBA Asos have pre-MBA finance experience but definitely not all of them. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Shops I would work for in Washington state are: Urban renaissance group Security propertyHolland partner group Lake union partners CREmk25
+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 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 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 Thanks for the detailed answer, helpful perspective. Anonymous Monkey
+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 Communicate to him/her these concerns. If they are receptive of the feedback and improves, they should be fine Intern in IB - Gen
+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 Not sure why there is a huge push for learning modeling when preparing for IB SA interviews. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+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 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