Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 As a former GIG junior, this doesn’t surprise me at all. The group has been going downhill for years but is still extremely toxic and sweaty. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 You dont need a 3 statement model in your real estate acquisition model. that's the main difference. carrying
+1 Take the offer I’m on the verge of jumping off a bridge. Ken Moelis's illegitimate son
+1 process been done  Analyst 1 in HF - Other
+1 Depends on the role of the person you’re speaking with, I would imagine. Likewise, the purpose of the conversation. “BX RE” isn’t a hive mind.  CRE
+1 The same reason anyone goes into IB in general: risk aversion.  CRE
+1 You're obviously a moron who thinks of the world in black and white (or more likely just turn a blind eye because it is beneficial for you to do so). GordonGekko87
+1 just got my offer keep going clLLOALL
+1 Sure, there's tailwinds with data centers and such but honestly, I just kind of assumed it's a good safe way for large AAMs to park cash. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 what kinda real estate pc shop are even here in toronto? Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 I haven't seen SS ER -> buyside IR happen, and even though I would be in/contribute to pitch meetings as a buyside ER guy I never got much traction via LinkedIn or with recruiters. Associate 2 in ER
+1 Lmao at the Chief of Staff comment, most mind numbing shit possible. For all its faults, the work in PE is very much at the top of what constitutes interesting work in white collar professions. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 bump considering infra as well Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Two things. 1) Once you leave the industry, it's very difficult to get back in. GoingGoingCaught
+1 i got a return from a much better bank than Lazardand also the streets are saying he takes naps in the park during his internship and didn't get a return so whats the truth. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 No I haven’t unfortunately Luke75
+1 Has anyone heard anything about O&A Chicago? person77
+1 The letters of support for leniency are such an odd thing. FinanceBrah
+1 Either HF or Market maker. Quant in HF - Other
+1 Add Roger Altman, Partner at Lehman, at age 28. The youngest Partner in Lehman's history. A job he accidentally got over Howard Marks. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 You’re not getting 7 figures as a junior associate. Expect closer to $500k (or less) and ask for clear expectations around growth and comp trajectory. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 I don't know that "lowest ranked" is even the best way to try to understand the non-target struggle. Alabama is ranked 169th (U.S. News), but it still places people at great shops. WSOstudent51235
+1 Welcome to Moelis SF! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 My new MD sounds exactly like this, 7-8 firms in the last 15 years Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 There are pods pretty much everywhere particuarly MLP which is very flexible location wise.  Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+1 honestly do trust WSO more than Citi PWM Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 nyc bbgasp
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, the best REGL (Real Estate, Gaming, Lodging) groups on the street are: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Unless you are at Audax. Widely known the firm has no regard for its people and will cut underperformers a year in Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Good poinf bulgebrackethater
+1 This. Plus in the grand scheme of things it will make you a better banker. Also lets you try operating, see other areas in PE (IR, BD, CM) or b school if you decide you want to do something entirely different. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Define comeback? It is not like they came back to being close to their recognition in the 00/10s, but they are definitely doing better nowadays. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 EVR sent a new VI batch. Is R1 more behavioural or technical Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 Oh put a sock in it mate. I know several FTE's at Laz who had other analysts do effectively 90% of their intern project. The hotter you were, the more likely you were to get said help. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Put a 3.8 on the application and you better make sure by the time processes wrap up you have a 3.8… Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 I wonder if those PMs who are up this year will still get paid. Also, i guess some traders must be busy unwinding the books- especially for complex OTC derivative portfolios that's not trivial and may take some time. VP in HF - Macro
+1 If you're dead set on PE, then S& deals is a very solid choice. But if you're open to any exits and just want a breadth of exposure, then you can't go wrong with either. Associate Consultant in Consulting
+1 Tbh - I’d recommend you put the 3.8 and resubmit a new resume if you don’t hit your target. They don’t check your transcript until months after you’ve received your offer. Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 how longs a piece of string Intern in IB-M&A
+1 i don’t follow akashiwiwhn__jahwh
+1 Recruiting has begun. I actually have a superday for this next week. supersoldier_intern
+1 Does that surprise you? Over the years I've literally seen so many people on this forum say they'd rather hire a hot white girl than some white/Asian nerd when they have to sit around them 20 hours a day. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 r1 ~3 weeks ago now, r2 was earlier this week supersoldier_intern
+1 yeah of course. its been the most positive experience I have had with any recruitment process, not to mention a great job that will allow me to keep some hair on my head. fingers crossed for the two of us supersoldier_intern
+1 To be entirely honest I don’t think you can just come out and say Open AI and Anthropic are better than Palantir. pbandjpartners
+1 Truist and PNC both have robust capital markets teams. I’d say Citizens is definitely under both of those especially for exit ops. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Finepoint, abrams, baupost Incoming Analyst in HF - Other
+1 Same here OP. 6 months in and hate this every single day. Feel like I am constantly underwater and at this point think I will try to leave after I get my first bonus. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+1 Depends on your interests of course. But yes I’d suggest pursuing regular PE over infra unless you know for sure you love this asset class over PE Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Yeah I deserve all the MS for a technological eventuality. Debt issuers don’t care whether it’s called private debt or whatever. They care it’s underwritten in a way that works for them.  pbandjpartners
+1 bad seat bobbiwso
+1 Where do you see all this converging to? pbandjpartners
+1 Used to work with their team a good amount, everyone there is super sharp. They work on some of the most interesting deals. CREmonke
+1 Shit culture if you can’t roll up at 10 without any work / after getting cranked night before. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 The masters that you just enumerated will care more about you having less than 3 years of work experience, you will need to come up with a good Letter of Statement though, be able to explain and convey a good story for you AdamEget
+1 Honestly you guys on here create so many horrible rumours about this guy when none of you were there. He’s done more for the community than most people. Leave him alone its obsession at this point mfamo
+1 Interviewed for HC Chicago, I haven’t heard anything yet so I’m assuming cooked. Ur paper LBO stuff is right yeah, nothing ab growth  attempting_doingmybest
+1 Bump captprice
+1 Bump captprice
+1 any lateral openings? am at jeff rn so having the opp experience Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 I think with some good networking/interviewing you could probably get into BB DCM. ProjectFinanceGuru2020
+1 del  Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Truist's CIB Credit Delivery really means underwriting live deals and portfolio management. dickch3ney
+1 what's the common denominator with those people? Not to say they're not smart/didn't deserve it, but no one from waterloo is getting interviews at EVR M&A unless they fit that criteria    Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Likely very difficult to go to special sits / distressed (speaking as someone who came from distressed to ABF). VP in PE - Other
+1 It is below market assuming you joined through their entry level program. The program is  two years and everyone has the same base and bonus targets. Analyst 1 in AM - FI
+1 very spot on. Intern in HF - Macro
+1 FirstNY  longandshort
+1 What has been your approach to reaching out directly to BD at MMs and have they been responsive? Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 Add a cover letter when you can. Also, keep applying. I’ve had recruiters call 3 weeks later and recruiters call the next day. I’ve had job interview processes take a week and job interviews take 4 months. Ehmerica
+1 I would like to think so, but might be a bit optimistic. IB job market is still sort of sheit and banks are not too keen to pass any extra profits to employees. Kowalzky
+1 No, it came from micro dosing shrooms and you know it. Ehmerica
+1 We have two under construction now in California.  Both had groundbreaking in Spring 2025.  One for 140 units (conventional financing). odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 I would… unless very elite bank / group Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Same end result. Choose the one who's work you'll like jackqwerty
+1 whats that for plzftm
+1 This is not true. Sr Analyst at a very large multistrat HF platform within a MFPE firm. Delphi
+1 Think the # is wrong  VP in PE - LBOs
+1 I've seen kids with piper sandler/keybanc internships for sophomore summer  Intern in IB - Cov
+1 was in the same spot, didnt get a return at my MM regional this summer, really didnt click w/ the people and felt like total crap at the end of the summer knowing it was pretty inevitable. Intern in IB - Cov
+1 I was able to. Nothing was too out there. Compared to some of the others like HL it was walk in the park davidgabrick
+1 Middy_RE odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 well i was from NYC so it was an easy sell going from regional back to nyc. Intern in IB - Cov
+1 most of them really focus on alts with the exception of CVP. CVP does some banks and card but they’re largely the outlier in these verticals. Not counting KBW or Piper in this (both do banks). Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 dont have too much info but I’ve heard WB / Gugg Chicago / Baird(lol) are middle market sell-side focused shops but have bigger teams than Greenhill and Moelis. AnonChimp132
+1 What the hell is wrong with Americans and their obsession with therapy. Yeah I'm sure speaking to a liberal woman will do wonders for my mental health Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 This seems very true. Assist. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Senior Associate VP in PE - LBOs
+1 More about collecting consistent management fees than generating high returns, especially at behemoths like BX/Apollo return2monke99
+1 Checking your own work is unfortunately just a requirement of the job. return2monke99
+1 When did you compete VI ibprospective20011002
+1 You can always submit the 3.8 and if you miss it say it was correct as of the date you submitted based on the grades in your current classes and you can prove it to them with assignment/midterm grades if they really make a Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Thanks for your reply again. Still a bit confused by owning the operating company, from what I understood, it's like owning the Portco's shares like the direct PEs but with fewer hours?  BesoinMi
+1 You're going to be a groom in a few weeks and you don't have your outfit yet?? Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 Team: Guy and Robert come across as quite smart - don't know about others  Career: No idea - but growing fund (seemingly) so should be room to grow with it Assist. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Quite standard questions and some basic technicals.  Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 majority of women in Eastern Europe and Caucasus fits this typology, so it's not country-specific GS under Blankfein
+1 carryingOkay, you're right. Continue being rude and attacking OP. You cannot possibly be this fragile of a person  CRE
+1 Depends on which office / group. Citizens acquired a bunch of middle market advisory banks over last few years that have different sector focus areas. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 does it happen to be a country with 2 current UFC champions by chance Analyst 2 in IB - Gen