Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Gugg Any 2 IB - Cov.
+1 Insert Joe Biden will you shut up man quote. Prob true for finance, but it costs more, is the least fun of the three (yes, even GT), and is worse at STEM than tech and prob no better at pre law than UGA  Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Here's my experience at a highly acquisitive HC CD role in a LCOL city. FWIW: we start at analyst and do not have a manager role. Alt+Path
+1 Shhhhh Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 I know what you mean, my Spanish colleagues won't stop talking about the Siete. Now I shine a bright blue flashlight into my webcam during meetings so they can't sleep during their nap time lucien_de_montclair
+1 When they go?? drewmar
+1 Lazard Frères Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 My little cousin goes to UF, I graduated there some years ago as you can see my reply so I asked him about this stuff because I was curious. Analyst0910
+1 Tried to do a joint-deal with the Madrid office. Every meeting somehow conflicted with their mandatory “Siesta.” Corporate later closed that office. I think it’s a 1500s museum now. anonymizeplease
+1 dude relax a little, valid concerns but uconn has placed pretty well the past two cycles. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Raijin flakeyassfriends
+1 Yeah it's what I've noticed on LinkedIn as well--to be frank, I haven't seen any Indians & Pakistanis in front office roles at any of the respectable funds, but 99% of the limited seats that there are go exclusively to Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 My previous firm had an office and a fund out of Dubai but the thing is - they really like people from London / Europe, and then you have competition from India and Pakistan. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 Every day until bonus hits is: PEPrincess
+1 I'm a current student and most of my friends and myself have landed offers so definitely possible, wouldn't worry about it. Just have to grind  BnnyG1
+1 Strongest GH office and incredible exits  overlord481216
+1 Larry LamdaBump - anyone care to add any internal communication/guidance. How many junior bankers is this likely to affect? high hopes
+1 Attended their info session. People can choose to select two of equity, macro, commodities, and credit in the application. The FT Equity Analyst program is still there as well. Prospect in HF - Macro
+1 Gugg Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Yeah I really did give US recruiting my all (I still am), but it is an abhorrent environment for internationals right now. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 They already closed up by the time I was asking around unfortunately cocainekenny
+1 This is so inaccurate Queens/Ivey still make up majority of hiring for the B5 and globals, Waterloo had less than 5 people on bay for last summer Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Be a cunning sociopath margin_calls
+1 . margin_calls
+1 Yeah very possible with Jefferies. Checked your post history I’d really try to focus on US domestic recruiting assuming you ended up doing the masters versus Toronto. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Oh dear imagine the uproar if this layoff had been at UBS Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
+1 Do you work on PE team or Infra? Have heard the two are quite different (namely Infra being much worse) Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 i casted a net across like 4 BBs, all EBs, 2-3 MMs, all MF PE/GE, Citadel/Point72 so not many high probability places Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Build the model from scratch and push until you get stuck. When you hit a wall, step back, figure out what's missing, and pick it back up. Repeat that process until it's done. IOS_associate1128
+1 You don't know my managing partner. Dude would kill his own mother to save 2-3% of revenues in cost (guess who is the beneficiary of those residual economics)? Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Anonymous Monkey: is that the only issue that's holding you back? I've always thought that experience trumps brand name in this industry... Senkee
+1 Definitely don’t stop taking testosterone. I’d rather work with a high testosterone beast than a lost testosterone beta male. anonymizeplease
+1 Would look into areas like O’Block/63rd/King Drive Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Summered and worked full-time at two different of MS/JPM/GS and was never asked for a transcript but this was a number of years ago. PEPrincess
+1 bump it again bro optimusprimerate
+1 thank you isaiah. +SB ILOVEBANANAS123
+1 They are going late bc of recent FT hire. Generally, they reach out the the investment clubs, or you network into the process warblingg
+1 I wonder if you are one of those "poor performers" who doesn't know when to use "it's" versus "its" DAFA
+1 If it’s financially feasible for you to do the MSF, I’d say go for it. You have good enough finance experience with the F500 bank that with a top MSF, I think you would be able to land a high finance role like IB. Analyst0910
+1 Del Intern in IB - Cov
+1 How realistic it is to get a MBB offer and whether or not they’ll let you defer are two separate questions.  PEPrincess
+1 This is interesting... Thanks for sharing.... Godbless. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 I think your list is pretty good. Would also have an answer for why you want to cover insurance even if it’s a lie Deter6895
+1 Then it’ll be like any other brokerage shop. Eastdil is a bonus pool so like banks lean teams mean people get paid more. [email protected]
+1 Thanks, guess I'll pick Western then. Are you an Ivey student? Would love to chat if so Achillesk
+1 Appreciate that, and glad it worked out for you! So did a HH inbound ultimately get you the offer?  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 All the funds you listed are staffed at the mid levels by now. They are less bloated in their mid levels because they haven't had the time to become bloated at the mid-level. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Agreed. Can't imagine HR is happy with this either Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 Nope. So I've had to be flexible, although SA seems like the sweet spot.  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 both are trash, go to TMU oldmanpushingcart
+1 I completed all of the courses offered by Break into CRE and I think it has been really impactful for me. I would say that on the job models may not always be structured in the same way that they teach. Associate 1 - REPE
+1 How did you reach the conclusion “Most firms won't hire me for a summer if I tell them I have full time offer to MBB?” And do they need to know your full-time status during the interview process? PEPrincess
+1 Not true in the slightest unless you limited distressed to be exclusively “buy mid market bank loans and try to gain control of business”. Managing Director in HF - Other
+1 Zone 2 cardio absolutely does. Doesn't have to be running, do incline walking or biking or swimming or elliptical. It 100% reduces my stress levels esp in this time of tumult. therealgekko
+1 Extremely behind the curve on AI adoption. Endless trying out tools because they are scared of spending money and worried about client data. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Thanks for this! Take it from your post history you've been a principal for a few years. Is this how you'd want to be approached?  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Agree with CRE. If you've dated long enough just marry her to stay. Sounds like an east asian international student if she's willing to chuck 100k for a masters, which I'm guessing her parents are paying for anyway. Raijin
+1 I bought a used lease return. I was 24-25 at the time so it was my first “fast” car. I enjoyed it but always wanted an AMG GT. TackoDonkey
+1 I have spent 15+ Years at a single-manager hedge fund, joining directly out of undergrad.  I would advise someone in your situation to do PE.  You will get better looks.  Gray Fox
+1 I think PPL 2x a week is already very high volume and most natties CNS cannot handle it for sure. Anyone that can I think is largely an outlier unless you have perfect sleep and diet for ample recovery. Raijin
+1 I can't tell you how to find a good partner, because I haven't myself. But as a mid 30s bachelor, who has flamed out of my fair share of relationships. Hopefully the below knowledge drop helps: SoldMySoul
+1 Should look at South Carolina if you want to work in IB in Charlotte. Some of their finance programs have some pipelines into the Charlotte IB scene. Anonymous_26267387
+1 Prob the single greatest placement in their history stlstep
+1 Would love to get feedback on this: I'm an experienced semi-systematic macro researcher building a fully systematic macro strategy - effectively synthesizing 100s of signals I've built over the years, with fully integrated Burke
+1 Their placements have been getting significantly better over the last 10 or so years. The Finance Scholars program has historically been their feeder program into IB. Anonymous_26267387
+1 Their placements have been getting significantly better over the last 10 or so years. Anonymous_26267387
+1 Construction costs better be stable. Honestly no deal is penciling anymore. Nearly every deal is negative leverage and even if we own the land outright it still doesnt make sense to build. VP in RE - Comm
+1 Do not listen to this troll. Pro Veritate
+1 Aggressively mid  Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Don’t think it’s sweatier compared top BB groups or other EBs. FWIW it’s a lot more institutionalized compared to 8-10 years ago when it was an absolute sweatshop. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 I'd say LinkedIn is a much better option, personally I look at it in a more relaxed attitude. Whenever I get a cold email for a coffee chat feels more like an interruption and I'll never answer Pedaltothemetal
+1 OP is there any option to go back to your UMM fund? I would imagine you would have the strongest network there and perhaps could get back in a desirable level. LMMPE_Associate
+1 Interesting. I'm just an anecdote, but at least from the tests I've run, my BMR seems to have dropped from around 1750-1800 to around 1600-1650 the last 5-7 years. Lester Freamon
+1 Thank you. Glad you have had some success with a few homeruns. When did you enter your current firm and at what level? Did you previously have experience at a funded sponsor? LMMPE_Associate
+1 Diminishing returns past 125 imo  Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 LF is very very sweaty. 2-3 am is accurate. Best deal experience and exits available at the bank though so worth it relative to other UBS groups.  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Wow, second Lehigh thread I’ve seen on WSO recently. I’m a mid-career alumnus (graduated a little over a decade ago). The name will certainly not hold you back if you put in the work. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Start by going to college Undergrad Sophomore
+1 Thank you. Super helpful to hear from someone who has been working in the model for awhile now. How many deals in total did you close over the course of your tenure there? And did you ever get a promo? LMMPE_Associate
+1 in OP's defense, what he's referencing isn't really news. Just a super cringe write-up on four 25-year old analysts/back office kids larping as Patrick Bateman, absolutely comical.  Zyn_God98
+1 Lmfao chill the fuck out kid Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 dog shit. being on f-1 with no TN in the U.S. is a pain in the ass. peely_banana
+1 Excuse my denseness  chrismoltisanti
+1 Whoever takes the NYP as a serious news source needs their brain checked. 8'Banana_Stacker'2
+1 anyone working there that can share  insights on whats going on internally? frankly, it seems odd they can still look credible to LPs after the founder mess with tax authorities and the co-founder being kicked out gtras12
+1 Some banks will give people zero bonus then perform layoffs after. The rationale is they want want to see if they can get people to leave on their own terms that way they don’t have to pay out severance packages. Associate 1 in AM - Other
+1 This is not true. 1) There are just some jobs that will only hire from certain PE firms. 2) Unless you are going in warm the odds are higher that you will probably get a lesser rank vs a PE associate. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+1 What about sponsors? Heard LevFin is more technical but how are sponsors hours considering they work hand in hand with LevFin and used to be FSLF when CS was still up Intern in IB - Cov
+1 This is the way. speedball
+1 No gym stipend, although there is a slight discount to Equinox. Only BXPW members can access the gym + shower within their department floors. Analyst 3+ in CorpStrat
+1 congrats on WIC fund manager, go to queens please for the love of god  Intern in IB - Gen
+1 If you need a change in perception.  odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 i had a 1550 but with that gpa honestly a 1400-1440 should be good enough bocoonobo
+1 There's barely any banks that accept Master's students in the US. Let's make that clear. brtfedd1312
+1 Bump - anyone care to add any internal communication/guidance. How many junior bankers is this likely to affect? Larry Lamda
+1 Weed out 2nd and 4th. They're joke programs qualea
+1 It's led by Josh Harris. Tons of stories on in WSO if you use the search function, but he was the worst culture person at Apollo, which is saying a lot since Apollo is known for being the most grindy firm in PE. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 From what I have seen, it is less like pitching an idea and more like handing regulators a case that is already halfway built. elsizinie939
+1 Cornball “HBO Industry” larper. “Thats literally me”🤓 as an intern chadmaxxer
+1 Missed that this is for FT. Associate 3 in IB-M&A