Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Alexa play blood theme from Dexter  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Happy to help, most BBs (except my own) I think are ok if you're final year but I suppose even if you are, summer '26 is already done. leefbmp
+1 Use apollo.io to find his email address and send him a message Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 This is exactly right. Interned there, and just about everyone there is from Iowa, went through the program, and they never leave.  CRESF
+1 A very small minority. And those who could/do have this lifestyle certainly aren’t just answering phone calls and golfing. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 Better than being known for having bad teeth imo. Invisalign is also a thing... Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+1 Associate 1 in PE - LBOsI’m 5 YOE junior analyst. See 10+ YOE folks at 500k here Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 This is an interesting topic. I don’t think my feedback is relevant here since I’m a note buyer but we honestly don’t do much. Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+1 definitely got to be trolling if you’re denying LLM usage in writing your entire post lol liquidiot
+1 anyone? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 People that say AI will never replace humans are coping in my opinion. evcfluminense
+1 Yeah tho some firms will accept anyone they find qualified and just stop interviewing when theyre full. so they dont necessarily think to themselves that theyll make it harder as spots fill up Intern in IB-M&A
+1 You’re a squid dude, pack it up Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Regardless of this weird backstabbing analyst dynamic, if the fund is mediocre performance and low pay, you should probably be keeping an eye out for other opportunities regardless unless you feel you're somehow learning s Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1  all these prepubescent sophomores need to learn their high cortisol isn't going to land them an offer. obviously they are not moving their cycle this early  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 honestly deleting my acct and done with this site idk why i hang out here. Isaiah gave me some wisdom at my lowest and we got randos slandering im done deelcheef
+1 Mayb your carry might suck for a little, but the asset class is here to stay. It’s like of like asking if banking is dead post-2008 (not that we are seeing a GFC level scenario here. We’re not) mullah123
+1 GOATed show, not about finance tho. jarstar1
+1 It is unfortunate because as you said, the bullpen is an awesome bonding experience with a good group. Rabbit
+1 Just join a unicorn bro alex50
+1 WashU if you want to challenge yourself for fighting an uphill battle:) SMU Final Boss
+1 I hear good things about Solomon especially the consumer group. Great place to get exposure, amazing culture. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Enjoy the last summer of genuine freedom you have. Engineer Monke
+1 Maybe, it's a tough market. I just don't realistically see why you'd want to. Your background is clearly really strong in PWM and such, so you'd likely make more over the long term there while also working way less hours. usernameladiesman217
+1 I didn’t wanna be the guy but that is true  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 You could also test them and argue for 'shadow carry' to make you whole and bridge you to the fundraise (which would probably be more work to set-up and less tax advantaged than giving you real carry). SaaSChimp
+1 I think the problem is these guys come across as absolute chodes and they're publicly tying themselves to working at the bank. NuclearPenguins
+1 Missing PIPR Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 can be very good jobs. can make high 6 to 7 figures in 30s and not much stress and institutional stability. get to grill HF managers all day. hard job to get and arguably better than 60-70% of LO/HF jobs HFPM15
+1 bot begone Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 Its a target by now, and Dartmouth is full of nepos but that seemingly doesnt matter to how its perceived.  Atlcalling
+1 Anonymous Monkey: Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Anyone who thinks an IB analyst will do less work because of AI is an intern or freshman at best. Lester Grossman
+1 Genuine question, would anyone pick Baird/Blair/Lincoln over Jefferies just because of the Chicago presence? Engineer in Risk Mnmgt
+1 From my experience, I just started cold applying and getting more looks that way. At the end of the day no one is going to vouch for you from a couple of calls unless you invest heavily into a relationship. Engineer in Risk Mnmgt
+1 Ok but if this is the sole reason analysts will still be needed, that could still mean massive reductions in analyst class sizes. You can still get that power trip off 5 analysts instead of 15 Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 You will not be underpaid at Citadel. Sorry, I'm not willing or able to divulge further on personalities. Although worth mentioning that Edwin Lim - perhaps still on sabbatical - has a great reputation. Burke
+1 I guess bro IsItREPE
+1 Would be great to get some other takes, but personally tend to agree with the other commenters. Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+1 How much are uchi/nu/ preferred at these banks? what % of class do you think are at these schools? tg-sphinxpro
+1 Great comment. CRE = elite overproduction on steroids at this point.  Covid19Brah
+1 I think the main posts at issue are the “I’ve noticed xyz problem… has anyone else? Cardale Jones
+1 You should look to start out in Trade Support,  Trade Settlement, and Market Risk roles.  Substack_Guy
+1 All the EB’s ask hard multi step accounting and restructuring technicals. CVP and PWP tend to combine these with the more “out of the box” questions such as brain teasers, mental math, curve balls etc. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 bump Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Kipps, Raymond James, and Baird are your big three players focused on Gov and Defense. Other banks grab mandates here and there but are likely to be less attractive assets. anonfinance1
+1 As a Chicagoan, I must add that Chicago is a perfect mix of fun and affordability (assuming you can handle the cold coming from the north east) ImagineSisyphusHappy
+1 +1 SB wallstrett
+1 Generally little difference if you’re at a top firm, what matters a lot is your actual deal exp and direct involvement, which obviously varies by group within your firm so yea it matters to a certain extent but not for the Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 First off, congrats on South Carolina. Banana_Philosopher
+1 bump 99twotwo1
+1 Prob Asian Bwc shit  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 nobody gonna care about an undergrad club when your a 28 year old man  Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Start asking other groups for work or opportunities to shadow them  Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Most of the discussion here seems to center on equity, probably TMT and consumer specifically. Anyone have color on the macro and commodities side? Prospect in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Don’t bother, your bosses at your Big 4 firm don’t have any work either Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Bumping given the Eterna spin-off: which fund would you rather be at, the legacy PE or the new tech? flipcup
+1 Strongly do NOT recommend. The interview process was fine and not overly technical. 2937439
+1 Typically carry is awarded during fundraise but some funds tie it to promotions or allocate annually. You have a solid case to get carry in the current fund if they expect you to work on new deals or portcos in that fund. PEanon
+1 I (somehow) got an interview with Selby, but can confirm they are the worst. Have heard horror stories subsequently with others and would never risk interacting with them again. Same for AC as well as Dartmouth. Broketree Capital
+1 Hebbia is also so horrible it’s insane they’ve raised so much in VC funding. It takes so long and you can’t even adjust the intelligence of the model even though it’s LLM-agnostic Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 You can just say Dartmouth lol. All these “elite small schools” are far from what they sell themselves to be  Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Yes, its modeled in standard way, I just more mean looking at current market rents (which can be hard to pin down in Industrial right now with some LL's just looking to occupy space), and having the conviction to Dev_WanaBe
+1 So I'll speak a bit from an American perspective. GPA thresholds, I've seen usually the bar set at like 3.0 for the ABCD houses, but my guess is the unspoken bar is 3.5, so get that up. Substack_Guy
+1 More AI slop! Let’s go! Associate Consultant in Consulting
+1 What other JPM groups are in Chicago? What are they like Assistant in Acct - Audit
+1 yes you can, had a very similar path. unfortunately two things to consider - 1) make sure you’re largely tapped in with top clubs and OCR. especially because your bio classes and friends will be far from finance circles. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Clearly very solid but S&T grad roles are few and far between, I'd still recommend applying to summer internships or off-cycles if you have graduated already.  leefbmp
+1 Is SA for CHI really starting that soon? I am a little naive to the timeline. monoloco1
+1 Look into MTS Health Partners marlin_pardon2
+1 I did it a few years ago, was a sr loan with a pik mezz piece and they asked to make some sensitivity tables. Was not too complex Analyst 3+ in RE - Comm
+1 Also not a basis expert, but just to add to this. bobzen
+1 Looking back, I made the move from MBB > PC. If I could go back I would try to go into PE first (modelling and general commercial learning seems to be magnitudes higher). First_Lien_Larry
+1 Grant Cardone, Tai Lopez, these guysssss. johnstamosky
+1 That's a terrific fairytale of what you'd like to see. It's a stark contrast from the actual actions of the current administration. And don't mistake the trump administration to be moving within a vacuum. FinnesseGod
+1 Building football fields is a meticulous process, and based on the most helpful WSO content, here's how it's typically approached: Setup Options: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Data center, music royalties, legal settlements, cheese, solar zak22
+1 RBC mining is a bucket shop. Paradigm does more 😂 SniffinPanties
+1 No polo and khakis - button down and slacks at minimum and suit with no tie at most  Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Best WLB / Comp mix: PJT RX, MOE M&A, GS FIG, CVP M&A, JEFF O&G, MS M&A, PWP M&A, EVR M&A, HL RX Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 IB associate 1 is simply making $350K now for a mid bucket, mid bank and like $400K for an EB lol. For a way easier job. Only promise of PE is “carry” but every fund underperforms Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Haven’t heard anything either… maybe they’re running R1s into this week aswell? Surely someone would’ve gotten one by now Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Nothing worse than simps on here defending modern day women….the bias across banks exists, we all know it, women do a LOT less and get paid the same or more  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 I'm really confused bc at least someone would have mentioned a R2 by this point nalutubuib
+1 Just say major UK political party - as you say still useful exp ChrisMoltisanti11
+1 Trust me if I could’ve stopped it I would’ve. It was not a conscious decision. analyzinganalyst
+1 only if it is LibLabCon Uniparty.Greens/Restore/Reform would make you seem an unserious person.Homage to D. Cummings anonf0fty
+1 Hand an incompetent person a lot of money and give them access to lots of leverage. Easy. Ozymandia
+1 GS and MS were advising Comcast  Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 You thought the US was going to make the final?  ...really?  CRE
+1 The key is to never say the words “aura” or “-maxxing” again.  IsItREPE
+1 Welcome, Mohd Sadid! It’s great to see your enthusiasm for connecting and learning with others. WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Incoming analyst (already did SA) in CLT who grew up on Long Island (like 25 miles from Manhattan). I think the city is honestly great for people in your early 20’s. Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 I'm not sure if these posts are trolls? EQT, at least in Germany, is arguably one of the most sweatiest/toxic funds. Never heard anything good coming out of there. It is k*ss your a** goodbye kind of environment.  Associate 2 in PE - Other
+1 Had r1 couple weeks ago, haven’t heard back. Assuming I got cut dingus43521
+1 I’m pretty sure its the female banker who can take instagram brand deals while working in C&R SAoNothing
+1 The first time it's thrown in your face, unless you know the industry as a whole it's a pretty tough thing to confront head-on and feels demoralizing. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 Ah sorry - didn't realize it was a masters program. Regardless I don't think spending $5k on a program is worth it when you have AI + lots of information on WSO to leverage VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Principal in PE - LBOs Cold_Monkey_Draft_v3.7
+1 I really wanna say PJT lol. RSSG is deservedly elite, you could say M&A is rlly good etc, but those aren't the only two groups at the firm, and the rest are somewhat lacking. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A