Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+2 Dude what are you on FixedincomeFalcon
+2 It's very, very hard making new friends after college. Take solace in it being something that plagues nearly everyone.  PaulAllenIsInLondon
+2 Bro be fr woundedfox
+2 as someone at an EB, just take GS TMT. this is sort of an easy decision unless u care about totally maximizing comp, where even then, GS TMT probably is better esp from an exits perspective. Intern in IB-M&A
+2 Don’t waste your time with Kroll. Lincoln is a better Val shop and pays miles better. If you’re looking to do PE, the PV team at Lincoln supposedly places decently into small shops. unpaidintern
+2 Golden handcuffs, bro. Now or never Roy Ike
+2 Gonna touch some grass for some of the people viewing this thread. Peg Leg
+2 on the assignment process: after the offer you'll get a preference form, and teams also weigh your case study, interviews, and who they've actually met. LedgerShelf
+2 It’s not saving a week, it’s saving ~4-6 weeks, which is a massive difference. Another point is BSL  can’t do unitranche - BSL is willing to take the same amount of risk but not in one tranche. deas7
+2 “Being elegible” does not necessarily mean that they will promote you. In my view, getting promoted internally and then lateraling as a fresh ASO is a much cleaner exit. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Congrats on GS! samspink
+2 To answer your question, if you have the pedigree, you should go the banking route and pivot from there; but since you're asking about WLB I'd point you to financial advising / private wealth management especially for HNW Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+2 This has to be a joke, I had 2 banking classmates work at Carlyle and it was by far the most hellish PE experience of anyone I knew. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 George Men's Watch: Matte Silver Tone CaseGood non standout watch with great looks,  aarsare332
+2 Effectively it's mostly a couple BB's? Most notably BofA/Citi/UBS/MS(?). Most EB's will do inhouse M&A and so will GS/Barc. FIGchimp
+2 Didn’t give me an interview a couple years ago when I was struggling to lateral and now I’m somewhere hot. Spitting Hennessy on their grave flipcup
+2 Im with you except cornell does not have pedigree man. Both it and stern are sweatshops with top-school rejects and no innovative spirit sm17
+2 Paid internships through the SRP are structured differently depending on the firm you get placed with. PM in S&T - Comm
+2 If you’re not a cookie cutter candidate, they are taking a risk. Notably, they run the risk of spending a bunch of time training you only for you to jump ship a year or two later. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 Very arbitrary split between “isolated pods” and “center book MMs” from someone who doesn’t know what’s actually going on. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+2 EVR PCA LondonAssociate 2Base: 120 GBPBonus: ~240 GBPApp bonus materially higher than M&A griffith7
+2 Thanks for posting this, really informative and helpful  Whopper.Jr
+2 If you’re actually fine being unemployed go ahead and ask…no downside. I would advise against being so happy to be unemployed in this market where AI can probably already do your ‘niche’ job.  Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+2 I'll expand. Stuff like this is why many have such an adverse reaction to DEI. JulianRobertson
+2 James Stewart went from Private to Colonel in just 4 years during WWII. Needs must.  thisisanexampleofausername
+2 This is an excellent take and I do see the value there in being one of the lawyers with a finance mentality which might mean I can make it far in the legal world - the fundamental issue is not just money to me but also in MOICProtection
+2 I was in your shoes once. Sounds very similar to how I got my start. DEVMGMT Consultant
+2 I'm not sure it's such a big deal. PE is super busy, but you also have periods of downtime. overandout
+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 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 You guys all overlooked the one true answer: PEAK Technology Partners Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+2 Feel like you missed ECON101. Your main point is correct. But the bank’s goal is not economic parity from the banks perspective. Their goal is to get the best talent at the cheapest rate possible. Cave With A View
+2 Damn what are y’all’s backgrounds? I’m feeling pretty weird about not receiving an interview with a pretty objectively stacked résumé, but it might just be typical exited-founder delusion. randomstring29381
+2 Analyst 2 in IB - Gen RestIess
+2 Not as pronounced in banking but HYP, especially Harvard, places lights out for top buy-side roles sourcesanduses
+2 Maybe a little. Try not to do that again. Your word is your bond. If you say you are going to do something, you should do your best to do that.  Hags28
+2 I don’t have a horse in this since I’m not a guy, but I think you’re confusing favourable response to the confidence that comes from being a naturally good looking guy all your life, and “just” being a good looking guy. 1AB
+2 past 48 hours isn't dead. offers go out fast to the top of the pile, but waitlist movement and second-batch calls can take a week or two, and some banks hold everyone until the class starts signing. LedgerShelf
+2 The problem is ultimately that the HF commodities industry and PE commodities industries look at things very differently. For HFs, it's all about the spread. usernameladiesman217
+2 Half this forum agrees with the sentiment in those screenshots, don’t expect much intelligent conversation here. StandardHardo
+2 JPM has a much nicer office building; Citi has a better office location. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+2 I couldn't put a precise number on my interview rate, but getting through the initial screening generally wasn't the main issue. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+2 Depends so much on the bank. At a BB or cheap MM (like Blair or Piper) no way in hell the hiring processes are so dysfunctional there.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+2 And to answer your other question, if there are no good / cheap buying opportunities, then the “smart” investment decision is to simply not buy. Partner in RE - Comm
+2 makakent223Internal Audit Consensus: Good pay, stable hours, slow growth, boring RestIess
+2 Likely yes, but also you have to deal with a Neurotic Josh Harris. One of the greatest WSO comments that I remember is this story about him from an apollo associate: Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+2 Guess they appreciate him for standing up for what's right. Summer Associate in PE - Other
+2 Why would you do investment sales over private equity lol Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+2 Does anyone know how P72 Ventures and BAM Elevate usually recruit? Are they covered by headhunters? Analyst 3+ in VC
+2 Why is this ChatGPT lol, what’s going on Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+2 They’ll just shift the blame to juniors. They’ll do everything but to take responsibilities in that group. Every client that is even contemplating doing business with RBC FIG should come to WSO first lol Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 Haveli and 26N are not "incredible brands" yet. Their founders have incredible personal brands but literally no one outside of PE and alot of people in investing world even have no idea what these funds. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 Huh? 300k is not a small amount of money. 300k at a 8% interest rate, by the time you retire that's 7.3M dollars. Like, fuck the placements, a full ride is absolutely insanely good. usernameladiesman217
+2 Yes, this will definitely end well! Jeffery Montenbeauberg
+2 How is this an own? The tariffs clearly worked based on the #s... CowardlySEC
+2 Middle market growth buyouts fund (part of a larger platform) software focused  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 So my read through from this comment is that the firm has a bad culture and processes, or that you’ve been pushed to your complete limit and snapped, maybe both. LendingFanatic1
+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 Q: What kind of comp expectations came with your offer? Anonymous Monkey
+2 Bumping this up.  Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+2 i feel the point on avoiding baking but for someone who doesn’t want to code/be a SWE what are the other top $$$ outcomes? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+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 Notice how the valuation came in below the offering range? That group is experiencing some structural issues, and every vertical shares responsibility that caused them. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+2 EB Asso 1->2 Base: 200k -> 225kBonus is 225k (top bucket) Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Unpopular opinion, but my remote analysts are actually more productive. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+2 It’s a tough job market. Try to and something and maximize chances on the limited opportunities you get. Unfortunately, this industry is tough and churn is high. sick_willy
+2 Survive to 25 has become renegotiate to 28 SamZell
+2 Devils AdvocateThis place has consistently bad takes on politics . financeabc
+2 Barclays 65 an1 80 an2  userlsewarrior
+2 Contrarian for the sake of being contrarian won’t make you money if you’re talking about specific stocks rather than buy the dip for a broad based index. 1AB
+2 As anyone in platform HF will tell you -- whatever is possible is completely depedent on your PM and your relationship with him/her. I've seen PMs at both ends of the spectrum. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+2 L ragebait  mara20
+2 Yup definitely agree. Seemed rock solid at the time. burningboat
+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 Seeing a lot of hate on Oxbridge recently - chill, it is by far and away the absolute top dog without a shadow of a doubt  in the UK and Europe. First_Lien_Larry
+2 Hi, reddemon
+2 Half of those were purely US teams... You dont work at the firm Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+2 Thanks - super helpful and I take the point on not rerouting to ER just to learn things I can pick up in-seat. petrainingprep001
+2 Bro a 3.7 is fine network and shit and youll be fine.  Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+2 UBS LevFin. All the group does all day every day is long internal credit memos that are heavily templated. There are good PC exits, but who wants to be in PC, which is blowing up right now? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+2 If you do want a job in Asia, I would think that being in Asia would be a benefit. Employers in Asia would probably have more interest in you because they do not have to worry about you relocating. financeabc
+2 Sophomore from target, 3.8 GPA with internships and experience, feeling the same. Prospect in IB - Gen
+2 It personally helps me a lot. Having said that, if it only helped a little, then I’d rather not take it - the benefits don’t always outweigh the costs. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+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 Thank you for a good question. I did not think about this task, as I tested my platform mostly on the futures. Let me think about it. TheorPhysicist
+2 Just stumbled on this while searching for a thread we posted on some time ago (trying to put together a little note on style for my jr's).  longandshort
+2 Our M&A team is like that except they keep trying to encroach on the more interesting stuff. VP in IB - Cov
+2 Please stop with the AI posts :-( Associate Consultant in Consulting
+2 Why are you interviewing "bottom 25%" from anywhere in the first place?  Analyst 1 in Consulting
+2 Nah biology is still interesting.  hedopi3701
+2 Trump has full control of MAGA and Israel has at the very least, significant influence on Trump, so I think the associative property applies here. Not to mention AIPAC throwing millions behind his opponent. anonymous investor
+2 You spend two weeks preparing 94 pages laying out every conceivable option: sell-side, buy-side, spin, recap, JV, minority raise, partnership, strategic review, do nothing. The client selects the final option. loser1234
+2 Agree with the comment that clear you don’t work there and understand what teams did what.  WSOJuniorMonkey
+2 Very minimal info here, but it’s something: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/real-estate/ CRE
+2 Biggest advice for that price range is buy on Jomashop. Much better prices for the same thing. There's a few mechanical Hamilton Khaki Fields near the top of your price range, but otherwise just go Seiko/Orient/Citizen. Zyns_And_Excel
+2 You should definitely insult their accent while you are there. Locals love that.   PokerSlopWars
+2 I doubt the title of 'dating' means as much to her as it does to you. You sure you're the only guy she's shagging while on her hippie free love escapade in your 'long distance' relationship? Singlebysunday
+2 Enjoy your last bits of school life. Start with cohort you will be fine. Have fun and have great stories then work hard when you start. You will be fine.  WSOJuniorMonkey
+2 Oh, so the UK needs this many finance jobs solely to cover its own economy? loser1234
+2 Are you also looking for MFs or choosing UMMs by choice? Feel like HH outreach to top candidates are for MF and top UMM. Same candidates getting KKR, APO, CD&R will be getting GTCR, Veritas Analyst 1 in IB-M&A