Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Piss Abusement Park
+1 Canadian banks esp. TD Analyst 1 in S&T - FI
+1 Bump yellowmonkey6207
+1 Piss mara20
+1 Agree directionally but closer than you think, HL Chi focuses pretty heavily on manufacturing and not the headline bks that NY/LA get Incoming Analyst in IB - Restr
+1 Yes you’re correct there truly is a dearth of U.S. citizens looking to get into one of the highest paying industries in the world. No one want to make $200k at 22 that would just be torture! Associate 1 in AM - Other
+1 For the most part - it's only a problem if you make it one, and start incessantly talking about it or showing it off.  Worst case - someone thinks you are an ass for spending that much on a watch. Addinator
+1 Unfortunate reality is that you also can't work your way out of underperforming portcos but are expected to because you have "control." But if the markets are bad, company is bad, nothing you can really do and only so much Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 Sorry -NY Intern in IB - DCM
+1 For better or worse, I think the job inherently rewards personality traits that are often associated with men. Sonny LoSpecchio
+1 I often find myself looking up slang Gen Z words on my phone while talking to some of them. But all in all, they seem very individualistic and non-corporate (to an extent). I respect it honestly. NewIndustryHorizon
+1 Day of the rake can’t come soon enough, leaf larry david
+1 mara20Piss Instagram Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 Yeah if you have the chance to lateral, it’s a no brainer Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 I think BGL should be in C. It actually has a decent group in Chicago. overlord481216
+1 Quite a bit of healthcare was poached by Jefferies. Not really sure what is left.  overlord481216
+1 You'll be fine getting into them. In the top few clubs - they take few sophomores so it's hard regardless. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 I believe Baird adopted something like this after their entire Tampa team left in 2024. The team did end up working for a competitor, although that wasn’t the reason they left. laer_si_amrak
+1 Just accept the fact that this guy face fucked you.  DTOWN34
+1 cant offer much help but just want to say that having ur CFA III and military service at the same time shows insane grit. Your resume is going to stick out like a sore thumb in a good way. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Miami (Ohio) is on a run. Undefeated basketball team, ranked hockey, great bars & girls, but going under the radar is the fact that everyone in their investment banking club got an offer this year.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Living up to your own thesis about yourself haha. Love it.  PEPrincess
+1 One of us Abusement Park
+1 It’s mostly sales/pitching to other banks. Almost no modeling at all is what I heard. Analysts will be on powerpoint but the associates are on the phone. timriggins97
+1 Uphill battle, especially at those schools where most banks that target them are boutique/very selective; getting into New York is also not easy from those schools - you compete with everyone already on the east coast, ivi Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 wisco places really well in chicago and even out east mgw19
+1 Have a buddy there in an industry cov. group can say your read is right VP in PE - Other
+1 Looks like it's a new program they rolled out recently (at least after the 2024 SA cycle for GCB). Prospect in CB
+1 No one like that it’s pretty cool seat. Some larger funds like nuveen ex symphony group are like that(not gonna pay like Apollo). VP in PE - Other
+1 any info on exits ? REGAL_BANANA
+1 Tbh, I'd keep networking but you should shift your focus on processes that haven't started or going to consulting/fldps. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+1 FR LockedIn Bezos
+1 Homes in cities like DFW cost 1/3 the price of the ones in Toronto and the marriage and birth rates in the U.S. are way higher for young people than in CA. If you're happy with your life in Toronto, good for you. LockedIn Bezos
+1 What exactly does a VP do today? Mostly coordinate emails between different 3rd parties, keep the process “on track”, check work. Of those three things, only one is not replaceable by AI in 6-12 months. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+1 Same here - would be keen to hear how others think about it. I have a little savings enough to cover one year of travelling and having coffees with people to figure what I want to do professionally next. Investment Manager in PE - LBOs
+1 Your definition is likely too generous but depends on industry and how stressed we are talking.  Research Associate in HF - Other
+1 Negative PnL Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Bro has the least knowledge and is the loudest mf on this forum I swear Goj5979
+1 I got the same thing - Either they froze hiring or we are essentially waiting for someone to reject their offer? green_appls
+1 There's a lot of different threads of conversation happening.  PEPrincess
+1 Imagine being beaten by an international who has to find a bank that sponsors AND has to get the offer AND has to go through H1-B lottery might be a skill issue bro just saying Analyst 1 in S&T - FI
+1 Thank you — really appreciate the detailed response. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 We know what the VP at Apollo will make, because there is a pretty high base pay/floor. Bonus/promote is just the cherry on top. Director in RE - Comm
+1 Look into origination or structuring roles at banks or large energy companies to leverage your working knowledge of balance sheets, unique pay structures etc. Tandem21
+1 Same as it was in the WSO that was updated half a month ago. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 what dark rumor? please tell us other than terrible culture Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Charlesbank is a middle-of-the-pack JAMMBO. Ok returns but would be hard to see the fund differentiated in the next 10 years Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Yo honestly- you’re right bro. I’m just copemaxxing because our hedgemaxxing strategies got outperformed by the S&P (again). fuckshampoo21
+1 Honestly I would be worried doing that in this market. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 You can't underperform the benchmark if you don't have a benchmark Soros_
+1 Going here summer 2027, will I make it out? Have a few other interviews lined up but don’t know if it’s worth pursuing. AlexD4325
+1 Yes, I still have it! It’s called Phixy (wso won’t let me link anything, but the site’s just phixy dot ai). Daven1098
+1 I was thinking of doing this but with AI coming on so fast I'm trying to save as much money as I can. Future is pretty bleak and uncertain imo.  Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 bump, yeah bro you got it... addylover67
+1 At the bank I was at they did for any time there was bank balance sheet being used. guyfromct
+1 Golden handcuffs and opportunity cost will always exist, and the job market will always appear challenging. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 2nd this. alternatively Coinbase offers leveraged futures on crypto and a handful of commodities (gold and oil included 👀👀) Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Not sure why you’d use WSO as your primary source for a view on this. The core user base here is prospects, interns, analysts, and jaded mid-levels. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Based on ur profile, I wouldn’t be worried tho. I’m sure you will land something incredible. Just keep grinding and working hard. That's_My_Quant
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here’s what you need to know: IB Firms Sponsoring International Students Bulge Bracket Banks (BBs): WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Congrats on Eastdil Secured Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 sweat, i heard i heard GERMS has the best placement compared to GUSIF and even GV. At least that's what my second year analyst said... MrInconspicious6769
+1 Got into H deferred last year and denied at S after interview. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+1 Yeah, I mean it’s banking so it’s unfortunately gonna suck. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 he is right though. people in US with your title make multiples of what you make. Kevin25
+1 quants fresh out of school here earn more than what you make Kevin25
+1 Ironic I just saw the posting go down for An1. Don't know much on the group, I interviewed but ended up in coverage at one of the following firms RBC, UBS, DB. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 How many girls did you bang freshman year wuandale33
+1 I like this.  Except you probably staying up to 2am to work on your own things. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 Congratulations on the position. The hotel modeling course offered by "Adventures in CRE" might be of interest to you. They have some excellent hospitality resources that are quite useful. dollyartasia
+1 Gugg Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 del IB Intern in IB-RX
+1 Right 😂 boib_1
+1 Obviously the answer depends on the specific location that we're talking about. Yes, specific countries can experience population growth even in the context of global population stagnation or decline. ResMan
+1 It feels like a reach to describe the junior experience as positive given the massive turnover last two years (voluntary and RIFs), two years of very low pay, and consistently high number of open reqs for associates.  VP in IB - Cov
+1 you sound like a condescending control freak, respectfully Bank Slut
+1 On the off chance you aren’t a monkey lying about doing both public finance and ABF, the fundamentals of municipal bonds and handbook of municipal bonds are classics. Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 mango n limehey thanks for sharing your thoughts, appreciate it.to reply to your points: SECfinance
+1 Yes you can get hyper local about it, but my only point is that broadly pushing net migration negative on a national level is never going to help a situation when birth rates are falling. Invalid_CREdentials
+1 If your name is uncommon they could use an email address validator to test with the firms email format. This would be really weird though and I guarantee they will forget about you the next week Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Or I’m just a lazy Gen Zer who wants to mog on these corporate bots stuck in the rat race until they’re 59.5 yo lol (includes you bro) versaceicy
+1 Probably would take Gugg for RX.. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 or just redirect this energy into doing something better / more aligned with your goals? MnIGuy
+1 bump Intern in ER
+1 In almost all cases PE will pay more in the medium-term. Sr ASO in PE will be making 400-600k cash comp + maybe carry which could be $500k+. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+1 You earnestly using the word "mog" shows that you are a dork and a loser.  DTOWN34
+1 Top of the top funds by team and performance, would work here over a couple MFs. Team is insanely smart although still grindy and from what I've heard, comp is above street. Intern in PE - LBOs
+1 It used to be. In this job market, most firms will only hire you if you’re already doing that same job elsewhere.  Assist. VP in RE - Comm
+1 versaceicyOr I’m just a lazy Gen Zer who wants to mog on these corporate bots stuck in the rat race until they’re 59.5 yo lol (includes you bro) SECfinance
+1 I think you're probably fine. I always assume anyone under 25/30 with a really nice watch is insanely bad with their money, or has rich parents, and you can usually tell by how they act. MonopolyMoney
+1 Following. I'm far from an expert, but there was a lengthy Bloomberg article today on this topic which arrived at the same conclusion. Intern in IB - Cov
+1 No SA program, its Satellite. adams46
+1 Only real ones know the true bank that bleeds purple is Truist Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 VC internship is great, definitely a step above something like PWM which is what I did freshman year I know someone who did VC freshman year, went back to that VC sophomore year and landed BB IB SA  Analyst 1 in IB - CB
+1 Bump Whopper.Jr
+1 Bump Whopper.Jr
+1 Private credit (PC) and private equity (PE) are deeply interconnected, especially given that private credit funds often finance a significant portion of leveraged buyouts (LBOs). WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Congrats on Blair!  Bump_monkey
+1 bro just cursed the entire thread nobody landing National anymore gkk1234
+1 If you have a prorated offer you get paid a set amount, doesn’t matter if you work 20 hours or 200. Hourly / OT isn’t a factor. You will make less than peers at banks that pay hourly (and thus OT) wages. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov