Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+8 "There is a widespread conviction in the minds of the American people that the great corporations known as trusts are in certain of their features and tendencies hurtful to the general welfare.  Buyside Credit
+8 Quality Learing Center in Minnesota GS under Blankfein
+8 Sounds like we're in a similar boat, appreciate the comments. Principal in RE - Comm
+8 I work in LA and have friends that worked in NYC - pay is standardized and won’t be much different in major cities. You probably take home more too given rent is 25-30% cheaper. Intern in IB - Gen
+8 TLDR: it’s a slippery slope but honestly I wish we reverted back to pre-AI times as it hasn’t changed much yet everyone thinks it’s a superhero and doesn’t think independently anymore Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+8 This. I did a S&T internship at one of the BBs and damn most of the chicks there were absolute rockets. Terrible internship program and group, but man, somethin about babes making markets got me through it. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+8 No, you are banished to the gulag of acc*unting with that gpa Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+8 Nothing Mason or any of the other kids in that article said was controversial at all.  Just listing their hobbies, job, etc.   Soros_
+8 Putting in my two cents here. My firm recently implemented Claude and, so far, it performs materially better than OpenAI when working in Excel and PowerPoint. SquirtLebitda
+8 looksmax.org and wallstreetoasis.com crossover. Age of Aquarius baby. Dgjauwvwbsj
+8 UBS LevFin intern spotted VP in IB - Gen
+8 Start by asking your manager for a dedicated meeting to discuss compensation and your long term growth at the firm. You don't want to blindside them with the conversation--they may get defensive vs. westcoastq
+8 Yea I got some thoughts on this. My guess is that Goldman led the deal and shopped the financing hard and pushed lenders to get the best deal. Hags28
+8 Age: 32 Title: 1st year Principal Fund Size: $250-500M Industry: Services Geography: VHCOL, non-NYC Years of Experience: 8 years in PE, 2 years in IBD, 10 years total Principal in PE - LBOs
+8 I agree with your points, but I’m not sure if you’re trying to advocate for the hf life or push us to try something new in PE. If you’re still pushing for the new PE life I’ll have to disagree however. Works at Blackstone Group
+8 Do you look at this post when you jerk off? Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+8 Just make up some story about your family going through estate issues and have to jump on quick calls with lawyers or something. ImagineSisyphusHappy
+8 Interested in joining a country club in the nyc area for golf. Ozymandia
+8 Citi is $35 - same for all offices in the US  Why is everyone so afraid of saying which bank they work at...  Works at Citigroup
+8 That, or have something/someone to look forward to seeing when you go home everyday. Determined
+8 fwiw u sound miserable to chat with - genuinely feel bad for those you networked with Prospect in IB-M&A
+8 It wasn't even that long ago that people cared about their appearance. I remember going to NYC in 2013/14 and you'd see your fair share of people, both men and women, dressed to the nines. neil88
+8 If you only want to do tech buyout, the only place worth working is Thoma Bravo. Everyone else can’t compete. TB underwrites the highest margins the majority of the time. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+8 This is a pretty normal progression. Up until 30, you're hitting so many big milestones that keep you motivated for the next one. NoEquityResearch
+8 So I worked at Marcus directly after college. It sucks. the_mantis
+8 Get to $10m net worth at 40 and then Dagestan & forget Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+8 Lol I played lax at college and was part of a frat, I know how to shoot the shit. But in my class it’s always people knocking other people down when they don’t even know each other that well yet. LMEao
+8 i guess ubs analysts can't take jokes now. it was clearly a joke ubs def gets overhated but still a prestigious bank i would want to work at for sure idkwhatimdoing123
+8 UBS Nazi lovers Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+8 I'll take a pass at this to help clear things up: IRR-Responsible IR
+8 real wealth creation is in understanding covenant triggers and DIP financing bros talking about "DIP financing" as if it's the 90s Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+8 All I see are excuses as to why it’s too hard. Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. Yes, it takes sacrifice and yes it’s hard work, but it’s absolutely doable. Partner in RE - Comm
+8 God forbid that kid gets some actual insight. Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
+8 I went to UConn and got multiple SA offers at banks/HFs/PE etc. I am at a large SM HF now. I did it through hard work, cold emailing, and networking. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+8 Mane I’m not gonna hold you. You are leaving something out you just don’t get hit for a year for just using ai once you did it multiple times or you did it on something big. Intern in ER
+8 Lots of copium from the PE b0is here lol. You leave PE, you ain't going back. Benson Says
+8 Whatever you do, please do not listen to this person. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+8 Went to Emory and landed in IB. Know a ton of people who did the same. Got interviews at practically every bank I wanted by being smart and strategic with the process. Prospect in IB - Gen
+8 Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+8 Biggest con of fundless sponsors is there often aren't jobs for juniors (and if there are, they don't pay well). PE-biz-dev
+8 Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+8 STFU Marco  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+8 Thanks daddy zerocontinuum
+8 I would encourage women on this forum (to the extent you have questions) to post them here. Would like to be helpful where I can. James' Bond
+8 When you apply for front-office roles, coming across as a natural conversationalist is basically evaluating your long term potential to be client facing. Sounds like you had an engineering background? liquidiot
+8 MOE and PWP over LAZ? GUGG…here? masterbeast
+8 UBS management clearly the worst IB management on Wall Street right now Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+8 Crazy how UBS use to be respected 5, 10, 15 years ago. CS acquisition was the biggest fumble of the 21st century Prospect in IB - Cov
+8 I've been studying ib techs for like the longest time and found guiding wall streets guides to actually be good Prospect in IB - Gen
+8 Hearing rumors of some high level departures for the IB in the coming months Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+8 Very easy that being 10% down in revenue the discretionary IB bonus pool, outside of guarantees, could be down 50% plus. Explains the apparently very low numbers we’re seeing  Intern in IB - Cov
+8 Classic. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+8 Hours and culture, yes both very bad and very sweaty. Inaccurate to say FIG doesn’t do deals, as FIG contributes a lot of IB revenue though, primarily through lead left LF deals/financings.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+8 the silence is telling… UBS provides no Americas IB breakdown, while explicitly calling out strength elsewhere, a massive red flag Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+8 Greylock's lost a step. Haven't been as successful in AI as the other top names. VC_since13
+8 UBS management actually thinks this is the problem  Instead of getting their lazy retarded MDs to originate  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+8 I'd put it this way regarding stern: if you are smart and willing to put your head down and work, there are very few schools that will get you better opportunities (HYPSMW, Columbia, and maybe UChicago) on both sellside an 188m
+8 Agree with oil_quant.  thelad
+8 Either share datapoints or stop commenting for your tabloid level interest  BofA Product - Aso3
+8 I GUESS YOU GOTTA PAY IT FORWARD MAN Prospect in IB-M&A
+8 Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+8 Dude, dollar cost averaging into vanguard is literally fool proof way to retire early with wealth. It’s such a basic life hack. Smoke Frog
+8 Yes and no. You can’t know everything about everything so you’ll never feel totally prepared — or when you do feel totally prepared, it will be too late, as you’ll be old and comfortable, and at the end of your career. Partner in RE - Comm
+8 Anyone who knew pre-UG they wanted to work in finance is the type of person I would never want to grab a beer with  Deal Team Six
+8 It kind of depends on the shop. If you're talking a smaller shop, they may not want to even give you a guarantee (i saw this last year). sick_willy
+8 can confirm.  feels like knowing hindi or mandarin is potentially the best way to get far in this bank. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+8 Don’t listen to these dumbasses telling you deal flow is great - it’s not, unless you want to be a career banker, which I am guessing you don’t because who tf with any self respect would want to do that. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+8 A shop that did not have a presence in debt brokerage approached me for a lead/senior role (but still effective being a broker). I ran numbers up and down, very attractive economics.  REDebt
+8 Hard disagree. As a former assistant branch manager at the Wells Fargo Anchorage branch, I had a lot of resumes come across my desk. lucien_de_montclair
+8 One of the few times I get to chime in on an area of expertise on this forum, so here goes.  First off, generally agree with Director in IB - Restr, golden takes, and extremely accurate. Associate 3 in Legal
+8 Think there's a real risk you run into red tape, bad management, lack of rope/growth pathway etc in a larger platform even if year 1 comp is higher.  Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+8 My Bank is higher than usual therefore this list is completely accurate  can'treadsocialcues
+8 So many “Anonymous Monkey” posts lmao, I’m pretty sure half the comments are the same guy. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+8 Yeah cash not including stock that’s worth another $50-100K but vests over 5 years so idk if you want to count that.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+8 How long will it take for DEI complainers to realize they didn’t get X job, opportunity, whatever because they fucking aren’t good enough? We could have expunged every minority on the U.S. liquidiot
+8 Can confirm, have heard it will be brutal Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+8 Why are you all acting like this is a "sign of the times"? This has been standard operating procedure since the dawn of finance. Nepos and kids of clients get hired at fkn Stifel for crying out loud.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+8 I actually somehow have insider info and can confirm the likely new head of sponsors is pretty capable. UBS will truly be one of the banks of all time after the hire. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+8 Here is the PERE 100 Credit. If someone wants to format feel free 1 BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts disre
+8 I love WF femboys  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+8 I did this transition successfully. A few tidbits: Principal in PE - LBOs
+8 Credit Ag - $0 because we all leave before 7 Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+8 Marco when? Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+8 Mods delete for kid’s privacy liquidiot
+8 In defence of UBS, it's not like they had a choice in acquiring Credit Suisse - government and Central Bank pressure meant they HAD to.  unders
+8 make a list of past error and use it as a checklist to go through before submitting something to superiors Mike_wacczowski76
+8 Ended up getting the return for anyone looking at this in the future. Intern in IB - Gen
+8 This thread is wild. I can see why all of you fight tooth and nail to keep anon posting going. Rabbit
+8 Employers are remaining pretty cautious because no one knows what will happen in the next couple months. We're in both a highly speculative and highly propped up economy. usernameladiesman217
+8 yep, it's definitely stress. it's probably one of their first jobs, and it's obviously very important for them, so they're stressing about making a great impression. Kevin25
+8 People here don’t seem to understand their privilege, even at a D-tier bank they’re already in the top 1% income bracket. Intern in IB-M&A
+8 Hah Half of all bankers are autistic IMO Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+8 Rather than speak hypothetically about Capex since that seems to be the primary unconsidered risk you are referencing, let's use specific numbers.  Director in RE - Other
+8 When I was in college I, like many of you kids now, was disheartened by all the nepo kids in finance. As I grew older, I realized that was a stupid and naive POV. Some points: VC_since13
+8 Don’t know why the MS You’re right It was only 11pm day threePeople stay up all night during finals to study all the time and are completely fine and I guarantee they didn’t stay up all night day 3 of training Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+8 TLDR: A2A is no longer the "default" if you don't exit for PE / Corp Dev / whatever and you actually have to be a strong analyst to be considered for it. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+8 I’m looking for a girl in finance, Trust fund, cannons, blue eyes. Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+8 I’m not a billionaire.  But built a “boring” company once.  I also used to work in a fancy building in the financial district doing finance, but have been working from home for almost the past 10 years.  odog @digitalimmortality.com
+8 Having a 3.8 rounded GPA from a semi-target instead of a 3.8+. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+8 If it's standard DL then expect a standard LBO financing case study. E.g. they given you a CIM and they ask your thoughts. For a 2hr case I'd focus on e.g.: Associate 3 in IB - Gen