Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+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
+1 I’ve had referrals when applying to two of the big banks for ER roles and still no interview which I’m just lost on why. Trying123
+1 For the first you’re actually using your brain. Intern in IB - CB
+1 To break into investment banking now, your strategy must be aggressive and highly tactical, given that 2026 summer analyst recruitment for most major banks has already closed. RestIess
+1 Sex warfare? Oh no, that's terrible. Where?  kiltedlowlander
+1 You won’t have difficulty getting people to interview you, most are excited to see it. rxconswarr
+1 not easier:  a better investment.  because datacenters are, like BTR, overhyped as fuck because of ridiculous capex and a history of obsolescence  HuskiesRE
+1 RUFUS DU SOL or bust Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+1 could also look at credit HFs, liquid credit if you want to stay in markets. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some effective relaxation techniques tailored for high-stress environments like hedge funds (HF). These can be done solo or with a group, depending on your preference: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Ardea ppl get worked so doubt it Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Adding my input here. I am a recently promoted associate at KKR\BX/APO in the fundraising team. My second year out of college, so a second year analyst, I made $120k base + $80k bonus. Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+1 Steely Dan - Hey 19, Tears for Fears - Everbody Wants to Rule the World, Talking Heads - Wild Wild Life, New Order - True Faith brianplord
+1 Time to be more creative than a classic template. Like why should they respond to you specifically and why specifically are you reaching out to them? Hobbies, industry coverage, clubs, undergrad, fraternity, etc. LBOnlyFans
+1 Moving to a new, better-fitting job addresses the root cause of your stress and dissatisfaction, unlike relying on stimulants, which only masks underlying issues and can create dependency and serious health risks. RestIess
+1 Unrelated to OP but people will move across the country for a job only to move away and call it a prison. For some people it is already home. Associate 3 in HF - Other
+1 Heard GS only gives out superdays to kids with 10k+ trophies ILOVEBANANAS123
+1 Did anyone hear back? morning_star
+1 M&A, corporate development, or strategy consulting Associate 3 in HF - Other
+1 Likely not “shutting down” but facing the same pressures most PE are experiencing today... unless you're in the tier above S. donkeykong_prw
+1 Did 2 years EB and 2 years MF and have essentially nearly cried every other day for the past 4 years. Sure my resume was top tier on paper, but I was so empty. So miserable and nothing to look forward to. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Did GCM OC TI few weeks ago and have a friend with IBD TI shortly... based off your guys' experience last year, when did ACs start coming out for Aug OC? Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 At least two cuc*s on that team Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Good take here.Feel like everyone looks to the buyside like the holy grail but fails to realize the very real drawbacks of the gig Associate 2 in ER
+1 Send pm zarqqq
+1 Thanks everyone for the responses  Chattur
+1 BofA without a doubt. It's a hands down better role and the horizontal comparison to JPM would be GCB not CSI. Analyst 1 in IB - DCM
+1 Been listening to hardstyle mostly johnny-mnemonic
+1 Happens to us all, just take up kickboxing and square up. Russians wrestle bears, Aussies box kangaroos. As for the barbie, bring a couple of VBs, she’ll be right Deal Kangaroo
+1 Anyone heard back from Barclays after AC? Pray4Ex1t5
+1 You are a Canadian loser who is trying to gate-keep. Let’s be consistent then. How about we cancel all existing work authorizations on TN visa.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 JPM hands down the better bank (biased) but I will agree with others and say BoA offer you have would be better for IB. Unknown-
+1 Take FAANG, Big 4 is a fucking joke. Easy to lateral to something tech-oriented on the biz side w/ that branding.  PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 Wondering the exact same thing, I had a Coffee chat with a VP who also ran recruitment out of my school. zyrenfxar
+1 looks like its time for you to get an mba  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Scotia promotes women out of charity. Beckies that can barely run files independently are promoted to VP within 4 years. What a joke Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 There’s so much wrong with this question that I don’t even know how I’d start clearing things up for you Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Anyone heard back after AC for batch 2？ Shi1237883
+1 If you think being a banker is your call, say you perfectly envision yourself becoming an MD and your wife is also very supportive of the entire grind that takes place to get there, then go for it. GS under Blankfein
+1 in the academy rn. its brutal in that its a giant political d*ck sucking game and the coaches are pretty shameless about it Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Had one on the 24th for CSG and haven't heard yet Hockey_9188
+1 Fair point — I’ve heard that a lot from the buy side. That said, I think SS ER still serves a purpose. andrevc
+1 Guess the “improved market environment” didn’t quite extend to headcount. Classic Goldman — great quarter, terrible timing. andrevc
+1 At the associate level, you can expect a mix of technicals and deal-focused questions. andrevc
+1 For a case study, most interviewers care that you can justify why one stock should outperform the other. andrevc
+1 Thank you so much, I really appreciate it. I’m currently in process with one of the funds for a direct associate-level position on their team. OuilouIBD
+1 If you’d genuinely enjoy the work, it sounds like a rare opportunity — sometimes taking a niche path is worth it for the experience and satisfaction, even if it narrows exit options. andrevc
+1 Welcome to finance, where “late” is just 27 and “early bedtime” is a myth. andrevc
+1 I am aware, also sort of the point of this career move.  Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+1 bump for td? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Here we go again! not complicated, this place just isn’t what it seems.  NA in IB-M&A
+1 Boomer MD thinks switching into "large" IB/ER is easy, shocking. Get the MBA in a year or 2 and you should be fine BoweryScumbag
+1 "There is more to life" Hobbies, friends, family, trips, fav niche subjects.  Protein, omega 3 supplements, vitamin D. RestIess
+1 Totally different jobs. Go do GTM if that's what interests you. It's sales and marketing - you won't be doing any deals there. It's not an easy sell but some early stage funds are open for that "operator" experience. jpojpo
+1 "What are important things to review or identify at first and second glance?" Full Stack
+1 You can pivot to early stage from almost any tech role. Anything non-Seed/A you will almost always need consulting/IB/PE/corpDev/any other tech investing experience (including AM/ER/HF). jpojpo
+1 creamy chicken penneInterested to know if Chat actually does well with market/ sector updates or if it's just slop. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 This.  Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+1 3 weeks ago. Havent heard anything since.  adlkfeirwwf
+1 Congrats. Id go quant hands down. attempting_doingmybest
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's a breakdown to help you decide: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Id get your MS before trying to recruit, you will probably lose if you go against them currently. The path of BA to MBA or MS is common and works out from what I have seen. attempting_doingmybest
+1 Not sure I finished my process a couple years ago, so I’m not in the loop. Generally, my advice to kids looking to transfer is, if you’re so discontent then do it and ease your mind. But the grass isn’t always greener Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Quality of talent sucks, pods hiring from ex PE and ex banking instead now. Source: my buddies at pods and p72 Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 It’s like trying to put out a fire with a blowtorch  Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Is this some kind of copy pasta from the last white lotus season? Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Thanks!  consultingnerd613
+1 Finding information is easy. But discerning information is not. Even now I can ask Gemini (google AI) to give me a valuation estimate given EBIT margin, growth rate, revenue, CapEx, and assets. pbandjpartners
+1 I have a direct connection who left JPM credit risk for another gig… they absolutely do pay that. The CIM Is Useless
+1 As a Christian, I'm not sure if "Thy will be done in markets" is offensive or amazing. Probably amazing. +1 SB big_dawg
+1 I'm actually down in Perth for the first test. Tomorrow i'm going to Twickenham to watch England vs Australia (union). Flamingo44
+1 Which arab/ indian done the monkey shit? Rude. RestIess
+1 It’s a very real phenomenon in Houston  Associate 1 in IB - CB
+1 Thanks, yeah feels like a bit of a leap of faith but payoff is it seems like if successful it would be a lot more rewarding. Also given our financial situation I can fail without it blowing us up.  Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+1 I don't know you, but you shouldn't be bringing on men who were 1) heavily involved with Epstein for decades and 2) he and his wife were accused by multiple victims of exploitation and tr*fficking of very young people. zara1
+1 echo the above. If its what your passionate about then jump in with two feet. we work for the majority of hours we awake - its a shame to not allocate your time to something you enjoy for the sake of optionality.  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 I have severe anxiety issues, but usually nobody notices except me. So I just go through hell in the moment and try not to make a spectacle of myself and the moment passes.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 It's not hard to get interviews for FT QR positions, including at Citadel, Arrowstreet, Squarepoint, Optiver, Cubist. Intern in HF - RelVal
+1 On the medical side, I highly recommend as another commenter said to find a psychiatrist and therapist who are experienced, especially when dealing with more complicated issues as opposed to something like situational anxi Bud Fox 22
+1 IB is a death cult.  RestIess
+1 EB hours pretty rough across the board, but for what it’s worth my peers from EVC spoke more highly about the culture than most of the other EBs Manager in CorpStrat
+1 Solid 9-5. Occasional weekend work. Low PTO off tho. Explanation below hence, if you want to remain competitive, you should strive to get a better GPA. RestIess
+1 Yep but what if other people have worse lives.  Thats a fallacy and strawman. Cope. Ad hominem, already worked in the industry RestIess
+1 least obvious YSIG member drknightrogen
+1 Thanks - I’m definitely leaning towards going for it. Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+1 Yes first AC invites will go out next week. AC’s are weekly through November, first is next Friday.   Anon6
+1 or boss bandit  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Same old. Toxic af and staffer is a clown.  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 chief of staff  Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Getting interviews is actually a good sign! it means you are almost there. Haneen Maali
+1 How are Permira and TPG? Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+1 Helpful  kobeoffinance
+1 ANL: $150k area ASO: $250-400kVP: $500-800kPrincipal/Director: $850k-2MMMD: $1.5-5MM+ PFSynergies
+1 Heard sometimes they let u change groups after ur 2nd analyst year if ur a strong performer kittycat7831
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s a breakdown of insights and advice for someone in your position looking to break into Sales & Trading, specifically on the sales side: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 I guess CIBC is looking for new juniors now Intern in IB-M&A
+1 I was a consultant and enjoyed it immensely  WestCoastChimp4521
+1 What about HL? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 It’s a solid program great brand, deal exposure, and strong exit opportunities. Just make sure you understand whether the 0–2 year track leads to promotion or if it’s more of a “development then exit” setup. mattewwade
+1 Getting let go isn’t the scarlet letter it used to be — especially in this market where half of LinkedIn is “taking time to recharge.” If you own the story, show you learned from it, and still sound sharp technically, most andrevc