Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Lateraling to a top rx IB is not as “easy” as this dude makes it sound…. But it’s been done before from FTI rx (certainly relatively easier to get into rx IB from there vs a BDO).  Prospect in IB - Restr
+1 Worked for me for my previous SA stint - would highly recommend given you have a proper plan on how to approach recruiting proactively going forward. Bud Fox 22
+1 GoingGoingCaught Ozymandia
+1 Best answer - huge emphasis on exercising, seeing a therapist if you have trauma/any type of anxiety or depression + magnesium-l threonate if your body tolerates it properly. Bud Fox 22
+1 True, there have never been pogroms committed by the Hindus upon Jews. Matchabee
+1 More is  better, and you can absolutely get 100 calls by January. You started earlier than I did so you’re already at an advantage there. attempting_doingmybest
+1 bump finance--------------------
+1 He outed himself as an actual Schizoid lol.  Hoping he's here with rebuttals for all of us. Daemon145
+1 What the ever loving fuck is that other guy’s problem?! Prospect in Consulting
+1 Experience will vary based on fund and background, but 200k is not uncommon if your 2/3 years out of solid IB program. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 He does well in the Near East do to the mafia/boss culture of the vast majority of nations there, whether its the sheiks, or aliyev in azerbaijan. Daemon145
+1 Lease. Planes and engines in demand given Boeing issues, don’t need to worry about travel fluctuations, can part out pieces at the end  Anonymous Monkey
+1 Not in HF, but some thoughts: Off the bat, because there are so many options, I knock out Lessors and Travel agencies. omsos20032
+1 del liquitity-justquit
+1 The construction industry is becoming more competitive than ever, and accurate estimating is the foundation of every successful bid. johnhoward
+1 Let's be real - Penn State is a non-target unless you have nepo or something else. However, if you're paying 5K a year versus 95K at target, I personally would leverage Penn State to the hilt. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Tbh I don’t, sorry. Was involved the in grad process this ur, I only know of that summer AC anecdotally  professional.form.filler
+1 Meaning he burnt out or made enough money not to? BuySideIntern
+1 Did one of the big 3 SA a few years ago and didn’t get offer (ended up getting FT at another big 3 grad program whilst interning at their peer so it worked out in the end).  Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 If you hate a job so much you want to shoot yourself, you really should consider leaving. WSO is full of hardos, but end of the day it's just a job. It's not worth your life.  usernameladiesman217
+1 Haha this made me laugh but honestly, don’t stress too much — no one’s bonus ever got docked over a YoCrunch. Everyone’s too busy worrying about their own stuff to really care what you’re eating. andrevc
+1 Totally valid concern — 26 isn’t too old at all, but banking with a family will be tough. If it’s something you’ve always wanted and your wife’s on board, it could be worth it for the long-term upside. andrevc
+1 crazy tough Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 PrivateTechquity 🚀GME🚀Don't mind him, he's just a resident condescending credentialism worshipper. Ozymandia
+1 How popular is Bluey in the office? VP in PE - LBOs
+1 I did the interview last year and got an offer for the course. It's not hard at all and doesn't require much prep. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 FYI all my loans are full recourse. Fred Fredburger
+1 Doubts? Look at fundraising and how tight the credit market is right now. Maybe the pace of fundraising has slowed to lower levels as PC has increased penetration but the shift to privates is here to stay. Associate 3 in PE - Other
+1 Least obvious bot lmao VP in PE - LBOs
+1 For me it changed a lot depending on why I was using it. When I was younger and just smoked with friends, it made me feel slow and kind of unmotivated. elsizinie939
+1 You’re definitely not too old. Many people start banking at 26–28, especially if they’ve had other finance roles first. Banks care more about capability and attitude than exact age. elsizinie939
+1 Good question — this kind of setup is basically where crowding meets forced de-risking. elsizinie939
+1 Correct, they decided to use a placement agent and are relying heavily on an outsourced fund administration team. pa512
+1 Given your investment banking experience maybe you could see if you could join one of the private placement arms (Evercore, UBS, PJT, etc.) within an investment bank? IRR-Responsible IR
+1 Thanks for the advice, I'm indeed not familiar with how things work, so this really helps. I saw another post earlier that suggested directly sending write-ups to (MM) PMs on LinkedIn. Prospect in HF - Macro
+1 CRE Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 andrevc Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 Bring a Tomahawk steak in and just devour it, hand on the bone. That will change things.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 I'm with you on what they say vs.  what they choose wsa007
+1 Alright bro "collapse under the pressure" - this isn't Navy Seals bootcamp lol she'd just have to be alone most of the time and take care of the household by herself M-F. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 would have to be close to the water on the west side highway side anywhere from around meatpacking down to battery park city.  Fast and Fiduciary
+1 Have the same question around the combination of yield compression with declining rates and increased competition. Why would a PC fund grow if S+450 suddenly becomes a 6.5% yield vs. lbhoes8
+1 xyzdonttell TechBanking
+1 You can add Notre Dame (Mendoza). I think that is the last target you can add. Otherwise, you can add semi-targets or schools that you live close to. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Thanks for the input. Do you think Emory's rep is growing on the street? There's been a lot more on-campus recruiting, from what I've heard from seniors. keep_pounding
+1 Also depends on the firm - at some places SA is just what they call third or fourth year assos whereas at others it's the VP/post-MBA equivalent. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Would add some strengths and weaknesses of D&C orororangejuice
+1 I'd say it helps, because it shows interest, but not necessarily. It's more helpful if you are reaching out to people you don't have a connection with.. Works at Other
+1 if you want to do PC rx co is probably easier, very applicable sell and you will get inbounds from DL firms constantly. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+1 chiming in here as I work in LMM / MM and would eventually want to buy out my own business. One of the constraints in my geos is that I‘l need to provide at least 25% cash on hand equity. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 Prospect in IB - Genthats because of internal fuck ups, the business model isnt bad boeing just fucked up basic principles of airplane manufacturing Analyst 1 in AM - FI
+1 alcohol, then weed C.R.E. Shervin
+1 Thanks for the clarity here. That sounds like something I’m more interested in. I’m a little less worried about breaking into late stage VC at my stage. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Cmon, how/why is this question being asked. To give you some context, last week worked ~95 hours at EVR. That's not uncommon, obviously not always the case but happens semi-frequently.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Lol super realistic and insightful take right here. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 No background check company checks what deals you worked on. You’re not prominent enough as an associate for anyone to go any deeper on your experience than firm name, start date, end date, title. NeonOyster
+1 Hey everyone. I’ve  following Rise 48 Equity for many years as.a very engaged LP in the syndication space and feel deeply for anyone that’s been caught up in this nightmare. loavesfishcapital
+1 Do Sounds like consulting is more up your alley than banking. Depending on your internships you would absolutely have a chance to get into MBB or B4. NeonOyster
+1 You're full of shit. Middle market doesn't refer to a ranking, it refers to the size of the clients, i.e. MEDIUM sized. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 Do you have a masters? I’m not sure this holds true across the industry but all people I know in research value education to a higher extent than other finance careers (PhD preferred, masters okay). NeonOyster
+1 I would add that moving to city B if your team is in city A will hurt your career, no matter how you package your motivations behind the move. If you’re set on your current job, try to embrace city A. NeonOyster
+1 Agreed. It's still doable, but you are on a tight timeline. Either stay until your hours get better (maybe even at associate level if its a local boutique) or exit after a year or two. Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Dude got one-shotted by a hyperborea edit on his fyp. sasha_j24
+1 Probably not what you want to hear but have been in same boat (advisory) to S&T. HastyPorpoise55
+1 Give it up unc Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+1 Totally get how you feel — recruiting can be brutal, especially after putting in so much work. andrevc
+1 This website is a disaster  CRE
+1 Not crazy at all — having a clear end goal can actually help you survive the grind. Just keep in mind 6 years in IB is no joke, and your outlook might change once you’re in it. andrevc
+1 If IB is the end goal, BofA GCIB Credit is the better option. You’ll work closer to deal flow, modeling, and capital structure — all directly relevant to IB or private credit exits. andrevc
+1 Yeah, background checks in IB usually focus on employment verification, education, and criminal records — not deal details. andrevc
+1 It sounds like you’re clear on what you want, which is huge. andrevc
+1 You should be fine, from experience, being at LBS a few years back.  If you want to get a job in London, definitely go for LBS. andrevc
+1 You can frame it as a preference rather than a demand / formal request. andrevc
+1 SMBC FIG is a solid spot if you want broader exposure to financial institutions and a potential path toward buy-side later, especially if you land in Asset Management or Specialty Finance. andrevc
+1 That’s rough — sorry you’re dealing with this. Unfortunately, some banks are super cautious about sponsorship language even if you technically don’t need it for a summer role. andrevc
+1 For ny based PC investing roles at large funds like the ones you mention median cash comp is 600-650 for VP, 900-950 for director, and 1.5mm or so for MD. Top quartile is around 700-750 VP, 1.1-1.2mm director. VP in Private Credit
+1 That's awesome man congrats VP in PE - LBOs
+1 This is 100% false.  VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Agree with this post completely  BofA wholesale credit is still a tough jump to IB but less tough than commercial and specialized industries (I.e. commercial banking) Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Most likely going to be AS2/3. CowardlySEC
+1 Wonderful write-up +SB VP in PE - LBOs
+1 no harm in trying re graduate/lateral but think a) unlikely and b) crazy competitive already means it's gonna be an uphill battle. re my path, feel free to pm and happy to discuss HastyPorpoise55
+1 How long does it usually take from HV to TI? IBIBIBIB123
+1 Hey man, it's not like you left to wait tables at IHOP.  brianplord
+1 Anyone has pjt status changed to "interview" but have yet to receive interview invitation? incoming_analyst
+1 How well can you speak those languages. If your fluent great do it. Look at there profiles see where they went to uni for example or high school and also what language they post in if they have any posts.  solarmonkey
+1 I think they're trying to hire less for FT positions and hire more from their summer class so less AC's.  Intern in IB-M&A
+1 autoblacklist time to learn big4 buddy Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 same situation with a lot of the kids I have been mentoring as well, just have to keep pushing out more emails as it is a numbers game at the end of the day Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Yes power and digital infra are sucking up most of the capital these days given the sectoral tail winds. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 pay is top of street around 200k+ at EVR, exit opps to PE/VC are pretty much non existent, most exits are to secondaries funds, investor relations, and other non investment based exits Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 A lot of the people you’re emailing are burnt out and some don’t even want to bring someone into this  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 vaprsn loavesfishcapital
+1 Best way to learn is by reviewing as many real deals as you can and asking seniors how they think through risk. Patterns start to click fast once you’ve seen enough reps. elsizinie939
+1 Maybe.  The existing solutions (even for the basic stuff) are still not very efficient / well built though. andrevc
+1 Is surfing a good extracurric? I shred with the brahs daily Theophastus' satirical portrait of old men attempting to act like young ones ("late learners") might reflect youthful criticisms: RestIess
+1 Inability to figure things out independently or even with breadcrumbs tracks with my experience. StJamesPark
+1 recoveringalc
+1 Besides tourneys and gems here are the ways : RestIess
+1 I think some of it is driven by what I believe to be the majority of the forum not working in industry. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen