Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Initially I thought hv was automatic, but I got it a week after my submission. Ah I see, I must have missed that, thx for the context. Patrick_Belfort101
+1 Oh right of course! How could we forget. This analyst will definitely have a shot at TCI, may even run for PM later on. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 To reconcile these very different comments on culture^, I have two friends there on different teams, and they say very different things: one is in the flagship fund, who says culture is awful, and the other in their tech f Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 after, Aug-Nov hijsjsj1234
+1 Probably follows a power law / Zipf’s law.That is, the probability of earning / having net worth x being larger than S is given by: P(S>x) = k x^{-1}. Where k is some constant. LongRho7
+1 clubcel Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 I'm not Indian, just trying to prevent hatred. You seem like a low IQ piece of shit though Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Now that Ros is gone surely we’ll win deals Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Bro everyone reaches the same conclusion. Unless she is clearly some hardcore feminist that wants to be the "man"(i hope you are into pegging), this is not going to work. Coconut1983
+1 An Emira with the 3.5L and a manual would be an incredible car to get, while they still make cars like that.  kiltedlowlander
+1 Maybe work on other traits that make you feel secure.  Wrestling, boxing, gym. Singing, stand-up comedy, improv. Personal stylist. Less invasive and risky. pjm.priv
+1 Thanks for the insights! It’s interesting to see the comp divide between ex-CS and legacy talent. What does this dynamic mean for new joiners coming from a non-CS background? Analyst 2 in IB - Restr
+1 Need more descriptors than this. What does he look like johnnypython
+1 . morgantire
+1 Love this Luke, super helpful. Thanks for spending the time doing this. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 that's a very short-sighted view imo. Again, speaking through the lens of someone who wants to make an MD / stay in IB, being at GS has just more benefits  VP in IB - Cov
+1 I don't think your actual banking skills will help beyond being a hard worker, organized, good at comms, ability or learn quickly, etc. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 I’ve been involved for ~2 years on an Associate Board for a nonprofit, where I’ve helped with fundraising and programming for some events. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 I’m hearing it might still happen Managing Director in IB - Cov
+1 I second the above. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 But why??? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Major difference at the 3 schools you mentioned. At UNC, ur completely fucked. At Vandy it’s probably fine, see if you can change to economics (both should be in CAS) but doesn’t matter. Washu you still have a shot. rooseveltfan
+1 If goal is purely for a longer-term career in IB, yes. He thinks the EB's are just terrible places to be career bankers as the business model favors hiring from outside over developing internal talent. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Bump qw4452t
+1 As a fellow Oxon, the most prestigious uni globally is clearly Harvard, and Oxford is certainly 2nd. Prospect in IB - Restr
+1 Having a wooden speed boat. Takes a TON of maintenance which is incredibly expensive unless you do it yourself, they’re usually +50% more than their non-wooden counterparts, and scream old money. seekinthealpha1
+1 Depends which group at GS, right? If you're at CMG or NRG, then those don't necessarily have an advantage over EBs. VP in IB - Cov
+1 While I agree to a certain extent, I would say NYC is less like London. usernameladiesman217
+1 Age: Mid-30sTitle: PrincipalFund size: Megafund in NYCYears of experience: 13Base + Bonus: ~$1M (pre-tax) paper hands
+1 Western addiction treatment is moronic because it puts the bulk of the work on the individual and not the environment. Daemon145
+1 If your parents are angry about you dropping a class in order to secure a six figure salary right out of college (and that college was paid for by a scholarship) then they are being unreasonable. seekinthealpha1
+1 i'll believe that when i see tel aviv bombed by the USAF lmao kibel23812
+1 lol bro it's kinda full over there i dont think they need to convince you with that half-assed motivation biscuitsandgravery
+1 Keep it. Every interview I have ever had I have been asked about my 10+ years in combat sports and earning a black belt. stateskool
+1 Not in this process but just curious about simplified TE / project financing assumptions for renewables tests. losing interest
+1 If you got the internship, your GPA is totally irrelevant in RO decisions. ghez14
+1 I doubt we'll have massive job losses in 5yrs due to AI. therealgekko
+1 White bosses fire their non-white workers. History repeats itself Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 I've been where you are with quitting tobacco, and honestly, swapping out habits made a huge difference for me. I was a dipper for years and found that breaking the routine was just as important as battling the nicotine. Hanlon
+1 It’s for DEI rooseveltfan
+1 Sorry — mistaken there. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 I admit at first I thought your title meant something else by "brown." Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 ERdumdumNgl ur a retard if u can’t pass the finra tests thewageslave
+1 Info on Ares Credit/PE? Prospect in PE - Other
+1 just my club/competition experience Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Mostly whole assets at PGIM as well as some of the mentioned. Bellwether not sure 8.43 13.5
+1 they’ve been looking at your resume for 8 months Intern in IB - CB
+1 Lol is this rage bait? Citi is garbage Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 No they're not? Nobody doing a Phd is working 14 hour days modelling or building pitchbooks. He's lucky he got an offer at all. BananasIBMonkey
+1 anyone hear back regarding placement? southernfinancebro
+1 You can move from quant to IB if you want to until like you second or even third year but you’d prob have to start from AN1 but you CANNOT DO THE OPPOSITE. enlightenedfinancebro
+1 Very few over the past few years as fundraising has been difficult for everyone. Town Lane is one of the few. goodL1fe
+1 Head of Berenberg US ECM did it, he also has a pretty famous fiance Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 "Hey guys I put a CIM in claude this is pretty groundbreaking right??" anonymous investor
+1 If this is really Trill Impact, then that's pretty damning. Moonshallow
+1 Thanks. This is very comprehensive. My gut just says why the hell didn’t the owner just get better software and make my life easier? pbandjpartners
+1 This is one of the most helpful comments I've seen on this site, thank you. Any chance you can opine on the smaller firms below? All for NYC area  hc8765
+1 Had boxing on my resume when I was recruiting. I have a couple fights (5+) as well. Found it worked very well to my benefit, when it came to standing out and building rapport with my interviewers. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Looking at this being based in the UK and i'm like wtf  dank.knight
+1 Most definitely target MM shops. Most UMM ones I see it’s mostly people from LevFin, occasion odd group here and there. PC is still growing as an industry, all of these firms seem to be hiring lateral positions. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Don’t pigeon hole yourself so early. If you keep pinning yourself as the awkward numbers guy it will become a self-fulfilling prophecy Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 No. This isn’t the 1960s chromium73
+1 Unfortunately there is $5M frozen in a bank account that he cannot access. He just needs $1,000 to pay the fees to unlock the account. Determined
+1 I heard little green Italians don’t like them. rooseveltfan
+1 Feel like half the comments are misunderstanding the main point of the post - going to a prestigious and traditional target school still helps significantly throughout recruitment and one's career, but top students at semi Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Distressed Debt is a waste of time, if that is still a thing lol davani1420
+1 I added this comment as a reply, I'm adding it here for others to read as well. FinnesseGod
+1 Be cautious about making accusations like "you people" without starting to sound coy.  ohyeahfinnancé
+1 Absolutely second this, India's investing market is significantly smaller than you would imagine, the potential for things going wrong is also higher than most anticipate (especially given the kind of people you will be wo klpd_klpd
+1 Bros trying to photoshop his unofficial one Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+1 bump monkeyblues
+1 bump! - from what I heard you don't progress quickly (app. promotions have been frozen and lack of work going around at accenture only) at all not until 3 years and stuck on same base for 3 years but hey PM me! mrgogetit
+1 Can confirm real 👍 Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 Try for scholarships? ESCP is one of the most generous ones, a lot of people from my cohort didn't pay anything. Add to that 1€ meals through crous, housing help through apl and you're good. Associate 2 in IB - Restr
+1 To be frank, neither will really move the needle much from a global PoV  klpd_klpd
+1 Not going to waste my time here but absolutely ignorant to think banks are making their comp decisions based on international headcount. Do you seriously think that the management is loooking at no. VP in IB - Cov
+1 60 - 75 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 onlyfans Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Could you elaborate? bankerbag
+1 Wasn’t in any clubs at Penn and landed two EB offers last cycle frozengrape20
+1 dont troll bro we all know hes natty Legramos
+1 Can speak on my experiences at UVA, IMO it depends on where you're actually from as an international. laxy
+1 In the arms of the angels war dog
+1 Follow up question to this, how would you recommend building software industry knowledge? jackson78790
+1 Fantastic post, SB’d. Glad to hear you’re doing better too. Prospect in Consulting
+1 FBIF has has really good EB placement recently, SEED has had kids that kind of flame out, GIS has had relatively solid placement. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 To crush your goals of transferring to a top-tier school like Cornell (Dyson) or Michigan (Ross) and breaking into consulting or high finance, here’s what you need to know: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Trumps $100k/year for H1Bs would end this shenanigans  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Harvard AB and Oxford MA Prospect in IB - Restr
+1 You're having MS thrown by the incels of WSO, lol. They don't seem to like the idea that it's possible women have brains, or can do finance... BananasIBMonkey
+1 America is for Americans, I think a point that people are missing even if they are more talented I really dont care. financialrepublic
+1 Did anyone hear back post-HireVue? Intern in IB - Cov
+1 yea, i should specifiy that i save 40-50% of my post tax earnings these days. was much lower in banking because i blew a lot of it on expensive rent in NY + having fun. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Fair. I just don’t think you can say the internationals that are brought over here are rare gods who were only accepted because they are insanely talented (something many people in this thread are claiming). VP in IB - Gen
+1 I also think a good IB is usually good for the sellers, not for the buyside client, Q represented HP on a different acquisition prior to the falling out and HP mgmt felt Q pushed them to overpay. Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Is the purpose of your move to obtain WLB? If so, I would not make the move until you have clarity on their off hours expectations and culture. It seems like a lot of responsibility for a WLB move. Associate 1 in CorpFin
+1 What is "EGRC"? Analyst 3+ in Private Credit
+1 Congrats on Citi/BofA/Barc buddy. Don't ever put them in the same sentence as the other firms again. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 sure HastyPorpoise55