Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 While I don't think pay is compelling coming from PE, I do not think you should expect any pay outside of the finance industry to be comparable. Way better WLB which was priceless for me personally. xlsx_chimp1126
+1 Yeah penny loafers play, make sure to put a penny in them though. Analyst 1 in Non-profit
+1 This wouldn't be a problem if people in finance stopped pretending they have money pbandjpartners
+1 definitely agree with the UK semi targets, seen a lot more in my AC's and the few in my past intern classes performed very well. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Why no equity % now? Why would someone leave a lucrative track and take a massive pay cut for a high risk startup and not even get equity? Sounds like you’re underpaying  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 When did I ever say that everyone else is wrong. I merely pointed out that OP has no idea what the fuck he is talking about.  PEarbitrage
+1 i applied to their junior summer internship program for the nyc office and had a first round through dartmouth partners and was just invited to a superday next week, i'm a bit confused as to like what kind of path a placem ryan_y
+1 I forgot the name of the article and had to go to ole faithful. Mike_wacczowski76
+1 Was quoted at ~150-160 base + 70%+ bonus Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+1 Brutal culture. Long hours, tough seniors. It improved a bit after some of the bad apples were fired during the bullying scandal last year but still not great Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 While I get the point, people would be interested to switch for the same reason i was interested to switch: You want to work to live and not live to work.  It is a large public company. xlsx_chimp1126
+1 Many recreational druggies in that team Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 £110k + 75% bonus last year Associate 2 in PE - Other
+1 This is false. While some rare MFs can pay in the $300s for 1st year associates (most are in $250-$280k for that level except APO), you will always be at a discount to corporate PE. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 Doesn't matter - it's not like you send your transcript with your application. Maybe they ask for it once you already have the job but as long as the GPA matches what you put you're good. Quaneaser
+1 If only there was a tool where you can filter for ppl based on their past jobs………….. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Post the comp and you’ll get your answer Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 any offers out? yes12341
+1 heard one of the interns last summer had it so bad he left the industry entirely and went into engineering. also heard none of them returned despite all getting return offers Intern in IB-M&A
+1 We are in dire need of a great “__ is paradise” post ImagineSisyphusHappy
+1 I like your concept, but feel you would have to spend a lot of money on advertising to educate the consumer with the only exception being if your product took off with strong word of mouth advertising. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 Here’s a breakdown of networking tips based on the most helpful WSO content: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 The programs you listed are good programs. You're not guaranteed a job, but I think they will give you a good chance.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 You do NOT want to work at HIG  Analyst 1 in HF - Other
+1 If a one day 2% drop causes this reaction, just pack it up and drop your money in a mutual fund. Stop whining, it's gonna happen when you have a petulant toddler in the White House.  usernameladiesman217
+1 CRE made good points, I'd also point out that while smoking is very present in much of Europe, here in the US I've seen far more vaping and e cig stuff in recent decades compared to Europe. usernameladiesman217
+1 Yep. Also, it was a spot where the controls on speech were minimal. There was generally a level of respect. Ehmerica
+1 I spent a bit of time researching more into this topic and now It's even more clear that your goal is to shill for Israel, not have any substantive discussion. Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 It’s victim mentality. I think I’ve seen one or two comments that I’d consider racist on this site. Ehmerica
+1 Similar to you, got on this site in high school and didn’t experience peak of the personalities from late 00’s. Greenspan's Panties
+1 Oh and don’t join that school club shit, they are dying breed. Clubs are having issues getting the younger generations to buy in and are trying to get them to by limiting the referrals necessary to join. attempting_doingmybest
+1 What’s the total comp package? Not posted here, and I think lots of people from high finance / consulting won’t waste their time if they don’t have a decent range of what they’ll make. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+1 In case you missed it, BNP does not even appear on the IB Fees rankings. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Any insights on RBC?  Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Lol, good luck and welcome to hell. Spring Weeks are highly competitive programs that will determine whether many people will ever get into IB. AMB54372
+1 Lloyd Blankfein also an OG. Got burned going max long on Beyond Meat, never posted again unfortunately. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 Anecdotally, we've found better candidates at non-targets who have performed well on the job. Associate Director in IB-M&A
+1 Legit, bottombuckethardo was alright Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 https://x.com/brewmarkets/status/197533144711341308PTJ says it feels like Oct 1999. pbandjpartners
+1 Read all the reports (EVR, LAZ, PJT), know what secondaries are - the types, motivation for sellers etc, know the trends (rise of GP leds), know the rough outline of pricing (tail-end vs younger vintages) and most importan Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 The only answer is start recruiting your butt off until your probation ends. You're probably going to need to heavily downgrade roles but it's going to be way easier to find something while you have a job still. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 10 years total RE underwriting experience - 7 at large national bank and 3 at a regional, international bank.  maccs1818
+1 probably because European cultures revolve more around gathering at cafes or outdoor with friends, starting from adolescence, so they pick it up from others / see it at other tables  GS under Blankfein
+1 Will the pod shops remain attractive for systematic trading where you literally waste 12 months building/duplicating the same stuff which 30-40 other teams are doing? asgardian
+1 What horizon usually means high frequency stat arb? Mid frequency usually means 1d-2 weeks asgardian
+1 Did you recover from this ? Polon
+1 Pay ur way son. Nothing free is good, invest in yourself  Homage to kevin Samuels Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Prob 2 of the 4 best groups at the firm (others being tech and hc). Levfin natrually is busy bc of their massive balance sheet they toss around and cm&t is consistently adivising on $B deals Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Unironically WSO. But need to be able to filter out the slop. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 In London, it is as follows... Culture: CVP > EVR > LAZ Dealflow: LAZ > EVR > CVP (though CVP average size tends to be the largest) Analyst 2 in IB - Restr
+1 These are the kids who seek all their validation and prestige through work and make everyone else's life miserable when they become senior.   Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 I'll add because I interned here. Tech, Lev Fin and CM&T are pretty great. Intern in IB - Cov
+1 Long VOO. Buying after each pay check….yeah boiiii JonnyDrama
+1 Lol same with the Patient Square comment, they can't even hit their fund II target and have 0 exits but people drool over them on this site for some reason.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 You’ve described one of the most unhealthy parts of accommodation of your life to corporate conformity and you call it healthy lol? Ruebenesque
+1 If you aren't trying to burn bridges, still put in 80% effort and give facetime.  Business School in CorpStrat
+1 Your comp isn’t competitive  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Huh Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Hmm I think that is actually pretty good given you say south east us. Assuming even ATL or Miami. patrick_bateman_
+1 Getting into a hedge fund is much like working at a hedge fund. To get into hedge fund you will need to: Find out what the bar isBeat the bar  Hope this is helpful. thisisanexampleofausername
+1 Honestly hope we get more vol. Hating this grindy carry market we've been having Balance.of.Payments
+1 Just post them here instead of advertising your shitty services, bot Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 I think the speed of AI and also energy consumption of AI will be big places to improve. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 I think the anonymous posting / commenting feature is largely to blame for this site's decline. iggs99988
+1 What are you gonna spend you AIPAC check on? Gold-ManSacks
+1 Forums just aren't a thing anymore. This is a web 1.0 relic. Impressive honestly that it's still going. JulianRobertson
+1 man ngl i have no idea how this works. interest rate change changes terminal growth rate???? Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 They’re doing well but def have their problems. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Obviously a joke post, but answering as if real: Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Did an MD from the team get with your mom or something? This level of hatred appears irrational. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 "masochistic" was the word you're looking for FYI Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 Just IB vine to brush up technicals. How’s your first round go, what did they ask? I got my super later in the week  MarvinGayeBoogies
+1 GP Stakes News does headhunting for GP Stakes https://gpstakesnews.com/ Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 And look at Lowell.... Retired in AM - Other
+1 That comparison is fundamentally flawed - the Brits that come in as OCs are typically less experienced than their European peers, and therefore have to learn/do more to match the bar. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 I fell for this trap. Tech corp dev doesn't have cushy WLB. I worked every weekend for a year before getting illegally laid off. Getting in is also hard because they don't use headhunters etc. FinanceHardess708
+1 Depending on your firm and project experience/office you may not need to lateral. Ex: being in SF office for OW/LEK will set you up well for tech opportunities. anon_consulting_wizard
+1 Relax on trying to move all the way to PM. It's good to have ambition, it's another to set yourself on a 15+ year path when you don't know what you're doing.  usernameladiesman217
+1 DB punches above its weight for exits. People have been exiting into MF for years. CVP and EVR are overrated in LDN. Its not the US Intern in IB-M&A
+1 thanks for this insight! I’m also in the works for a corporate banking role with another foreign bank but with a bit better reputation and it’s in their TMT team. misskels.tb
+1 Joshua Carr has a number of different case studies for sale. You can also look into AdventuresinCRE case studies. Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+1 No work laptop is weird. The rest are hit or miss in finance. My company doesn’t match 401k, but instead put in 3% of your base up to 300k without a match and then makes a once a year profit sharing contribution. CRE Credit
+1 Lots of people tend to overestimate how 'good' they are... human nature. I've seen first-hand so many times, where interns say they are doing so well, but the teams say otherwise...lol.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Based on how this forum was talking, I thougt  UBS was down 20 - 30% at minimum, very shocked it's essentially flat. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Ignore title, can do a scheduled send for Monday AM (but when doing scheduled send, make sure it’s like 9:03 or an odd time so it doesn’t look like scheduled send.) Honestly, as long as it’s a thoughtfully written and genu captainserious
+1 There used to be a lot of good content here. Eddie Braverman and some other characters. A lot of them probably wound up with families and moved on or made their exit from this line of work.  Peg Leg
+1 I am not in any place to give you advice as you are much more experienced than me. But I am sure someone as smart and talented as you will bounce back, don't give up and lose hope. yopierre
+1 Congrats! yopierre
+1 yeah I know lol. I’m just messing with you. Congratulations!! Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Great write up, thank you! I've been reading the FT everyday for about two years now since I've always been interested in general econ/business news. Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 Heard that progression is actually not too bad up to principal because on the flip side, there’s not as much job security. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 I think it's just gonna get more competitive to be honest, if it even can. Substack_Guy
+1 Did a quick Mergermarket search and was surprised by some of the recent UBS deal flow. Maybe I’m reading it wrong, but it looks like activity’s picked up quite a bit in the last month or so. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Bump Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Mizuho cooking Summer Associate in Risk Mnmgt
+1 Yes, would expect this to be drastically different interview process from PE/PC. Assist. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Betting on whether it’s bar beat or bar miss is fun. It’s fun to win at the game. thisisanexampleofausername
+1 When you win, yes. Unfortunately, when you lose, it sucks twice as bad. Stocks have an important psychological angle that PE or IB don't have. MMPM
+1 Its on par with going to med school. Highly selective and competitive because of the pay. Ehmerica
+1 CFA is not mandatory when you make it in. It will help you shine, but solid academic achievement and good experience is more important than passing a couple tests. Ehmerica