Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 Not worth it imo Pro Veritate
+2 yuck1 CRE
+2 Damn. I just know this guys a straight stud carolina_tarheel
+2 I'm not sure it's such a big deal. PE is super busy, but you also have periods of downtime. overandout
+2 Tell him you got hacked Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Just change your status to Brown with "explosive diarrhea". No one will bother you. goodL1fe
+2 Very strong. The most revenue generating vertical within the Greentech team in recent years Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 congrats on 92Y Bud streetfeen
+2 Big data... Machine learning... Quantum communications... Analyst 2 in IB - DCM
+2 My buddy got Barclays 6 months late in the fall for his recruiting cycle. Yeah, it happens. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 The problem is people leave but it is usually just the top performers. The bank is infested with bottom buckets that never leave so everyone is mostly okay with the rat pellet pay. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Legit just talk to people. Also, it sounds like you're trying to go into conversations with an agenda, with that agenda being to make a friend. Don't. Just go in with the sole intention to have fun in every conversation. usernameladiesman217
+2 Happened to me in 2023 and was totally out of the blue. As others have said, it takes time to adjust... Unfortunately mine happened while on holiday, so I had to extend and miss a work offsite marketMergerMaddie
+2 Take that ridiculous risk you keep talking about; the failure costs less now than later.Don't worry so much about your first job title; focus on the skills you actually use daily. khan.mmua
+2 Managing Director in IB-M&APeople think I’m smarter than I actually am. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 To transition from custody operations to a middle office (MO) or front office (FO) role, here’s a structured approach based on the most helpful WSO content: WSO Monkey Bot
+2 Trust me, power trading can be quite glamorous. Just need to find your niche to become competitive. I’m biased, but I think it’s way more interesting and fun than oil/gas trading/scheduling. Themaster441
+2 Covered here: https://www.thepromote.com/p/orbach-gotlib-pull-it-off-signature-vet-ge… newuser99
+2 Oh, and regarding the MSc in Energy Systems - I honestly don't think this is necessary, nor will it serve you particularly well, unless the course study includes power flow modeling. Themaster441
+2 Just pull similar hours / files as other hardworking analysts on your team. Don’t require special accommodations by virtue of your gender. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 203 is more selective than any MiFs  Toulouse, ebs you should forget Bander77
+2 lol you’re gonna do very poorly trading binary readouts if you solely rely on ER reports. Probably better that you don’t see any of the puff pieces they put out and instead learn to form your own opinions. Benson Says
+2 I lateraled out of WF and recruited FT after my SA stint to one of the banks you mentioned. It was hard, but manageable. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Second the sales role out of college. That’s how I started and now i’m a revenue generating machine for my own business. Investment Analyst in VC
+2 Nice write-up and explanation of many aspects of the Rx space. However, I'm going to have to strongly disagree that it's more technical than Rx IB (although definitely more so than healthy IB). VP in IB - Restr
+2 You are not liked nor loved Intern in IB - CB
+2 To be frank with you this sounds retarded and doomed to fail. You will have plenty of opportunities to take a big career swing between now and the time you're 40. KoolAidManOHHHHHYEAHHHH
+2 oh boy this is exactly how i felt - i am an immigrant as well - so fighting for the positions but also needing a visa and living in a different country too was definitely a mess at the time. heyNK
+2 In AI right now - every single company in the world has budget to try out stuff. hnx
+2 All same arguments made during the original computer revolution. Computers can process millions of calculations a second, an unreal amount for any human to do, but we have used them to help us progress. Anonymous Monkey
+2 There are multiple groups where Internationals make up vast majority of the associate's and up. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Thanks for sharing your perspective! I get where you’re coming from. virginiagoffredi
+2 Most traditional search funds are failing to deploy and closing up shop. SPVs are a different animal, but I’m referring to traditional (often post-MBA) search.  SaaSChimp
+2 If you wanted to really lean into the “no CLO / exclusively focused on distressed debt”, the above list (which I think is quite good) can actually be whittled down even further: - Redwood - Mudrick Prospect in IB-M&A
+2 fair point, Stifel is the beacon of the manifest destiny mantra our country was built on. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 Haha, love the succinct logic! Sounds like you’ve got the classic “high savings, patient, and capital-efficient” setup. virginiagoffredi
+2 I hear you — and you’re right, the analysis is intentionally oversimplistic by focusing on the peaks and how long it takes to catch back up. virginiagoffredi
+2 Hey man, I’m going to honest at this point you should pivot to everything else in the market outside of finance. Möbius'
+2 Naw i went to a public school. I know of alot of nepo from loomis whoooo
+2 was in BB IB for 3y and then left for strat fin with a stint in VC - to be honest if i were you i d go to a start up / scale up first before starting your own start up if that is what you re going for - this will give you heyNK
+2 Very good point. OP, if you are already thinking like this, odds are it will build as things become more serious and as your responsibilities continue to ramp. zoo84
+2 idk but i fucking hated it. hope to renege for a better offer Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+2 Why do you have to be conservative to be smart in credit? Doesn't take a branniac to kill a deal, anybody can do that. Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+2 My main point is that every previous technological revolution destroyed certain jobs and made way for new fields. 2cxpsqcf8t
+2 Yeah dude every industry’s comp growth has been garbage since covid. We know. Not much we can do about it, but complaining that this comp is nothing is just stupid. crustycrustacean
+2 Well I’m sorry you’re confused. I’ve been in secondaries for 20 years and I don’t even like GP-leds, but I felt it necessary to call out your most blatant misconception, among many, on the market. m8
+2 have u tried not being a bitch? slime_
+2 You should definitely insult their accent while you are there. Locals love that.   PokerSlopWars
+2 even more Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 Del Generic Banker
+2 Referencing Microsoft’s list of the 40 jobs most likely to be replaced by AI, sales representatives of services ranks #4 most likely. Intern in RE - Other
+2 I don’t think you understand the nature of my comment. There are funds raised to buy the asset from some additional LPs, but the asset does not change hands. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Best sex generally comes with difficult personalities. You’re cooked Handy_panda
+2 People posting on this forum tend to be weak socially. Recruiting at small schools like Middlebury are more social skills based since everyone knows everyone. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 this is definitely helpful, thanks a lot. have a few follow ups if you dont mind. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 there was this one dude who had a funny little brainteaser at the bottom of his email.my assoc got frustrated he couldnt solve it and blacklisted the dude  anonf0fty
+2 At the BB I was at in wealth management we used Aladdin for a bit. Associate 3 in AM - Other
+2 $200K in a LCOL city with max 65 hours in a week and you think that's low? Am I hearing that right? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Did they offer any clarification as to whether this change is permanent or temporary? Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+2 Networking. The ceramics MDs at PJT look out for their own. Intern in PropTrad
+2 TD Cowen  Heard through grapevine (I’m associate 1) AN2 top: 100k AN1 top: ~ 80k Pretty hilarious considering the firm does 0 deals and just fires people every 2 months  millerbruce554
+2 I am on the board of one of the economic development entities for my city. This is a glorified way of saying, in addition to my own real estate investing, I have significant insight into real estate market for a t-3 city. jl12
+2 Very well written — reads a bit like Matt Levine’s Money Stuff. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Another trash quarter for ubs gb. Just $238mm in m&a revenue globally lol. Not even run-rating to $1bn for the year. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 I think it depends what you're trying to recover to. Are you optimizing for money, lack of regret, different experiences, time with family etc?   kuf135
+2 Derivatives trading is basically the entire global banking revenue now…  All the people working in M&A/M&T/FIG/tech are just pissing away their lives for no reason lmao  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 RV trader/junior PM, not really sure what title to exactly give myself but I do have a well sized book. I can do some discretionary stuff too, it's a macro pod as a whole. I just like the RV stuff the most usernameladiesman217
+2 Know someone who worked there - can't say more to not dox as only a few have left. You mean strategic equity not regular secondaries. Associates do get carry (and charge 2/20), so not below market pay. Principal in PE - LBOs
+2 Dubai-based MM HF Analyst here. Use the banks S&T for coverage. Yes, mostly sales folk covering HFs and SWFs, few traders but way less than London. Some research but light. In my experience, anyway. Emerging Monkey EMBA
+2 Associate 3 in PE - LBOs Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 incoming mbb, would say of the schools you listed: umich, berk, uva, notre dame, georgetown > usc, ut, unc, emory, washu, ucla, vandy, rice > cmu Analyst 1 in Consulting
+2 In a similar position to you. Have decided to take august and september and grind gmat and do  msfin next year, seriously considering doing it outside the us. EddieHalsted
+2 kys if you are being serious Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+2 I think you're on to something and probability-weighted, you likely end up better in big law. Right tails are obviously much bigger in HF and PE, but that is always an extremely unlikely outcome. MMPM
+2 Hey this is a great question, you are definitely not "behind" in the way you may think. Quality is key. I probably had under 10 quality chats and I now have an offer for Summer 26 at a great MM IB n the West Coast. bulgebrackethater
+2 Good group from what I hear with a good junior culture. Very decent deal flow and mining focused. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+2 Congrats on UBS! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Ignore title. Have experienced both, and the only thing we would offshore to India is presentation design. DaraprimMoneyline
+2 Don't underestimate the need to ride out a rough stretch by pulling in some fees. jarstar1
+2 Enjoy your senior year bro  ezdollasnipa7
+2 Incoming MBB full time in Midwest Office UnknownChimp5
+2 Senior VP in IB-M&A Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 I see. So then, to take that logic back to your original comment and tie it up. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 You should just have a rough framework in mind. If you’re a sector banker interviewing for a sector PE (same sector) you should definetely have a view. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Is this a troll comment? Please enlighten me on where Jesus gave a sermon on first dates. VP in IB-M&A
+2 What about the international MBA asos? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 No way you think a LevFin ED can access retail accounts lmfao. Back to Reddit you go Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+2 And they do. Harder for them to leave but they still find their way out. Generally only lower middle bucket / bottom bucket internationals stay at UBS (some exceptions)  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+2 It will not be hard to move from Dallas to NYC. In fact, I would argue that it will be easy. Getting a BB on your resume is more important than location. This might be the most optimal situation in my eyes. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+2 There’s only one correct answer and it’s to hit the gym. Good luck lil bro Amazon Prime
+2 If this is true, it’s obviously very serious, but at this stage it’s hard to comment based on alleged information circulating online. wirkutskijkarl
+2 I transferred to UVA after freshman year as an Econ student and it was one of the best decisions I made in my life. I went there hoping to get better IB opportunities and a better college experience and I got both. Intern in IB - Gen
+2 I have become violently allergic to anything written by ChatGPT  Damn tin cans  Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+2 All really good points pbandjpartners
+2 Come get their analyst?!? I am saving peoples careers here.  Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Those person 3 are the super DEI advocates in reality, to hide their incompetence and sneak his/her daughter in to the firm without actually trying ngl. Gainone1572
+2 @IsItREPE can you help o Works at CBRE
+2 Develop taste and surround yourself with those who have taste. To develop taste you gotta stop succumbing to peer pressure. Then comes finding the way you like to do things. pbandjpartners
+2 heard rbc was strong tho? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
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