Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Chinese people specifically (not other east asians) are always happy to sell other chinese people out. No comment on other ethnicities. 1AB
+1 Gotta slack a bit or make up some excuses lol. I was a proper middle bucket analyst purposely and placed at a MF. Being too good comes at a cost. Milk you dry stephen4056
+1 Congrats on ubs!  Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Wait till Daddy Sergio finds this out, and slashes the bank by another 50% Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Both firms can get you with the end goal, chose the firm you like the most in terms of culture / people you mesh with.  Business School in CorpStrat
+1 The core component that people are missing about this is that hiring is a key metric indicator on the institutional capital raising decision making side. ioncewenttoschool
+1 Congrats on Ducera! Whopper.Jr
+1 161 Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Multifamily is wildly overpriced. ioncewenttoschool
+1 Brother. Have not heard about some of these banks + you're missing some huge ones. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 "I don’t want a nation of thinkers, I want a nation of workers” that’s the top-down model created by Rockefeller. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 JS rolo25
+1 Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 I would argue that it is actually significantly higher than most people on this website believe. ioncewenttoschool
+1 As others said techinical skills are important for breaking into any job, but being interesting and engaging to be around is important as well. Sup_Bro23
+1 Sharp group. Extremely bullish on SF multifamily.  austerechart
+1 I d definitely be open about it and why you re picking one over the other - dont think people would take that as burning bridges - but if you dont proactively mention it to people that sponsored you in the process thats wh Manager in CorpStrat
+1 Would say that joining IB is the "easiest" through internships - in Europe even if you missed summers you could still go into off cycles - although it is difficult unless you re still in uni - but i have seen people join s Manager in CorpStrat
+1 Same boat and I've found it pretty tough. 1) You're competing against people who did 2-5 years of IB/PE and then have a few years of startup experience. This is a more attractive profile on paper. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 5 year vest and then payout based on fund performance (relative to benchmark hurdle)...some pensions might do 3 years but I think it's typically 5.  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 my SMID fund placed much greater emphasis on mgt team facetime and would literally push for hundreds of meetings w mgt per quarter across the team with high turnover of not just shorts as youd expect but longs as well. Factor
+1 Late to this. But reading the answers, the regrets cluster on two things: not networking earlier, and not picking the harder-to-repeat path (engineering, CM, structural). stephengeluz
+1 Yeah suddenly statistics don't matter and logic goes out the window. I've yet to understand how this case with a male victim (if true) invalidates the many more women who got sexually harassed.  1AB
+1 really good summarize but believe you miss Italy. My two cents: long hours and lowest internship pay, bad culture and can be discriminating if you are girl or if you are non-Europeans Intern in CorpFin
+1 bumping for Deutsche Bank NYC Intern in IB - Cov
+1 bankbankzzzLazard? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 It’s a no regardless of your position, but it’s no big deal. You’ll be fine. concavesphere
+1 i still think all of this is because of that fuck ass "bull or bear" commercial from the end of 2021 Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Does anyone have any info on who the rainmakers are in the group? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 unfortunately, I found the move from large-cap to SMID less natural than expected. Factor
+1 It’s a no but agree not a huge deal no one will care that much or even likely notice Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 What does sponsors day to day look like?  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 I was at Bocconi as a exchange student and shared a flat with an Italian BB intern. He (no joking) came home like 2-3 every night. I would say 2 was on the early side. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+1 I was at a firm that had a “good” culture and this was still the norm. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Yeah you are right, it is chill and REB is one of the more chill CRE groups. Didn't know if you were referencing the new associate PM position or not.  Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+1 Well, I am in the same boat. Not sure what to do but keep applying for sure s3aport
+1 I left in the past year so may have change but FT Partners SF:  blehblehbleh_1
+1 Climb ladder or go to smaller place to run IR is what I’ve seen most often. Or more rare but lateral into something else in the company stephen4056
+1 I don't believe you got a job in IB being this dumb.  DTOWN34
+1 It's not the work. Let's just say cultural differences and it happens that her report shares the same culture.  Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+1 I found out that my grandfather had the potential to be the richest man ($50B+) in his home city (NYC, Monaco, Hong Kong). Fred Fredburger
+1 All those words and you didn't say if you were 21 or not? Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+1 How was the case study and what kind of things did they ask? Just wanna know how I should prepare for it  AceFlipper
+1 Citi? Justaslappymonkey
+1 Nobody in Budapest is running an M&A deal or doing remotely the same work as NY. This sounds like graphics team or whatever GS had in SLC where it was a support function  high hopes
+1 Summer 2027 recruiting is mostly wrapped up for BB/EB SA positions. With that said, there should still be opportunities at MMs. mossfarmer
+1 Yes man, do your best to keep it simple. Modest collar, uniform color, standard fabrics, etc. You can also have the monograms unstitched from your other shirts. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 I lived in the loop during my analyst years (was very easy and convenient for walking to work). I had a 1b1b with good views and a high floor, in unit washer dryer, but building had no real amenities like pool, gym, etc. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Some people on here are incapable of recognizing humor johnnypython
+1 Looking for teams that also do music, pharma, and litigation royalty securitization as well as IP rights. Would prefer to know teams who focus on this vertical exclusively (not infra,aviation etc)  Intern in IB - Cov
+1 in france essec is better than escp in reputation, but it makes no damn difference in S&T.at escp MiM, you have a finance track but is not amazing, it covers basics.   Victorgrad123
+1 could be, it is completely different for every group. There is zero specific answer, you just might mesh well with some people and not so much with others. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Stern or IU? Associate Director in IB-M&A
+1 People are tired man, the job slowly sucks the life out of you. Being friendly and a team player isn't rewarded, a lot of those people get pushed out. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 GS used to have actual junior M&A bankers in SLC (not pres or data resources) at the end of Blankfein’s and beginning of Solomon’s leadership 2015-2019. They paid those kids trash too. Works at Goldman Sachs
+1 Agreed. Wish we could get rid of videos on zoom calls. Totally unnecessary.  Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 Everyone gets Solve Intern in Consulting
+1 Just reneg. Fuck them. You won't care about their grievances 6 months from now. BuySideIntern
+1 No one is taking Tidal over BofA, Citi, Barc lmao nice try Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Would echo the above comment unless you are in a top club at stern you are not going to place well probably have a better shot actually networking with good grades at UVA will also enjoy college more. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 They asked me a market sizing-type question. I think mine regarded how a certain Starbucks promotion during the Superbowl would impact sales. Raoul_Duke4
+1 Placement is alright. Is it common to break into IB without TFA? Yes. Is the bank/team usually "prestigious" by WSO standards? Likely not. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 stop tweaking unc johncena2548
+1 What the hell is 501 nutmegger189
+1 STEM wouldn’t even really have “nontargets” as we hire based on real college-built skills, not high school senior stats 😂 My school was/is recruited by top companies regardless. arossi11637
+1 Brotha you doxxed yourself with the username. Anyways I say stay at TCU for sure. UVA Econ will be hard to place + don’t have strong access to clubs that place as a transfer and non business major. mulchygatorade
+1 My two cents are to recruit Houston. It is certainly doable to place JPM/EVR/JEF or other great Houston shops out of TCU, but not so much so in NYC or Chicago. mulchygatorade
+1 Evercore? Intern in IB-M&A
+1 At UVA Econ, placed into EB. Know plenty of others who’ve done the same. You’d be an idiot to choose TCU over UVA. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 spent 3y in IB and left to strategic finance once got promoted to assoc - honestly never looked back.  The work is so much more interesting. Manager in CorpStrat
+1 ESCP >> ESSEC for you. Especially if you don't speak French.  Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 can someone provide thoughts on collars from CT? Tbh I don’t like the way the classic one looks and the spread collar looks more natural imo. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 CCAAC Claim credit at all costs Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov Presto732
+1 Jefferies? Analyst 1 in Consulting
+1 Jefferies Finana1
+1 “Generalise” LMAO we found a London mate!!!! Welcome to NEW YORK PUSSY Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Ok I understand how shitty this is to some extent but slavery? Really? Is drama now mandatory curriculum in schools? Rabbit
+1 I don't see why emailing contacts from another bank would trip any alarm bells. Banks work with other banks all the time (e.g. as co-advisors, on the other side of the deal etc.) so it is pretty normal. Associate 3 in CorpDev
+1 God I miss pre-covid...*beep* "who just joined?"...bring back conference call dial-ins instead of zoom meetings Leverage Hero
+1 It isn't exactly a secret most people in IB come from wealthy families. I don't know if they're getting them jobs outright (i.e. Leverage Hero
+1 HR can not be replaced by AI fast enough.  ioncewenttoschool
+1 “College sophomores please ignore” *proceeds to drop a tier list created by a collection of college sophomore posts on wso* rolo25
+1 even if you don't, you'll eventually get replaced by one. it's all about economics - if it's cheaper to replace you, you'll be replaced no matter how you act. Kevin25
+1 Thanks for the feedback all (op here), super helpful - maybe just needed a quick vent/talk off the ledge! Agree that is this is manageable and probably the ‘right’ amount especially given the level of support. Developer in RE - Comm
+1 Would agree with the comments above. Most of the single manager distressed/ stressed credit HFs in the 20bn-30bn AUM zip code are only declining. Even if AUM grows LSD % p.a. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 That's not a team you want to be on.  It tells me the position they are "hiring" for isn't real.   ioncewenttoschool
+1 The distribution is heavy on the tails. Most people in their mid-30s are either coasting in solid mid-level roles or they've jumped to the PM track where the comp structure changes entirely. elsizinie939
+1 Unfortunately, yes that is the case. That is why many people shoot for many different teams and hopefully have 2-4 super days during recruitment. I think generally, interviewers want you to do well and succeed. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Sick AI use DTOWN34
+1 Networking is certainly important. Know a kid who was able to land off cycle offer through a cold call. Not that cold calling is always the best approach though Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Unsure what your point is? If you re read my statement, I literally said that if you are not converting multiple superdays I would be cautious on pinning that as “culture fits”. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Hahaha I actually wrote this out myself so I'm flattered! I'll take it🤣 tari_wallstreetbound.com
+1 I’ve done it from time to time and haven’t run into issues. Always been in relation to a transaction we’re both a part of though. Irlyjustwantajob
+1 It’s called leveling the playing field. How else are them international kids gonna stand a chance against the MD’s son that went to Andover and Choate? Do you consider that cheating? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Why not much higher comp small team boutique feel if you are interested in tech advisory I think it still makes perfect sense. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 I mean if you have a good idea go an do it. If you don’t there’s no point forcing one. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 As an LP are you really working long enough hours to use those perks? I'm also in an allocator seat and work 8-5pm. Business class must be nice for onsites and AGMs, though Associate 1 in AM - Other
+1 Please actually get the Job and try using all these AI tools on real deals. See if you can consistently deliver work product that doesn’t piss your VP off then get back to me. Larry Lamda
+1 It’s higher for sure, likely similar to street at 95-100k but not 100% confident. Analyst 2 in IB - CB