Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+7 They remove and displace men from the workforce, then claim men are willingly opting out and working less.  Associate 3 in IB - CB
+7 Yeah you're an idiot wolfofwallstreetchestbeat
+7 Wells Fargo Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+7 Yea I got it back - came back with no prior arrests. Clean record! I feel much much better - I am def in the clear and can put this behind me. Thank you for helping me chill out on this lol ghost211
+7 I don’t think anyone knows what’s going on Anonymous12345678901
+7 The NYPD is also involved as you know. This is not a joke URI place
+7 Quick thoughts this afternoon  Hags28
+7 And to take advantage of an employee’s rights because they are not American is the lowest you could go URI place
+7 I think everyone just spams upvotes to give visibility to threads  Intern in IB - Gen
+7 Most sane wso post starwars1234
+7 Could so pros and cons to each. If you can try to find a way to communicate with them directly about your career goals and see which may be the better option that seems like the best paths. Hags28
+7 The whole idea of prestige is a scam. No one cares. devildog2067
+7 MBAs naturally ramp over 1-2 years, which is why A2As almost always rank top bucket. Part of it's performance, part of it's having 2 years of group knowledge and political capital. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+7 A/W Alum here. I didn’t love my experience there and didn’t find much of the academics directly useful for finance. That said, the school absolutely matters — brand and network open doors, especially early on. DAVEYJONES
+7 Associate 2 in PE - LBOsThank you - this is a super helpful overview.  PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+7 GS under Blankfein Gamer_Gravel
+7 tbf equally annoying for "consulting day in a lifes". Associate 2 in PE - Other
+7 Used to work there. Dont know everything and might be outdated Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+7 Yes, have seen coups a couple of times from the outside-in as an LP. It happens all the time in the mid-market, most of the times unsuccessfully which leads to spinouts. VP in PE - LBOs
+7 Think about AI risk, easy choice CQ2
+7 their rx team is full of weirdo analysts and associates, that's for sure Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+7 TD NY Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+7 no one is taking any of those over ubs or db monkeybiz117
+7 This reads less like analysis and more like a Reddit prophecy thread. WSOBURNER69
+7 The current administration can’t even rationalize this illegal act of war so the fact that some people on here think they can is hysterical. IRR you ready to rumble
+7 DingalingMagnet
+7 Updated list of banks MrIBanker
+7 Generally, at FTFs, you are compensated for risk relative to seniority. The rationale, from my view as a founding GP, is that Associate's have much more optionality from a lateral perspective. EightAceTres
+7 Fuck this I’m moving to the states 💀 Prospect in IB-M&A
+7 It seems like people are a little confused and/or are speculating. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+7 Lehman had invested in real estate (not a liquid investment) using their balance sheet. At the same time, real estate is an asset class with opaque price discovery. The price is determined at the time of transaction. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+7 I think the kool-aid for an 'investing career' has kinda dried out? I would not say people are less interested. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+7 Yeah bro she be going tho one of my bois cracked lol  Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+7 Lmao these replies are funny because McK is the better choice. The S&P team is not what makes JS special Intern in Consulting
+7 From weak groups, maybe 1 gets UMM+, and its most likely they landed it on cycle and had good pedigree (Ivy, 3.9+ etc) or nepo connections already. Not impossible but wouldn’t bet on it happening.   Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+7 My prediction is one of two scenarios: 1. We are done in one week, then in a few years we return with more force. seekinthealpha1
+7 Discretionary Macro PM thoughts (I run about 300mm so in line with the 'mid' level as described) -  PM in HF - Macro
+7 Made the same move several years ago. Primaries has it's pros and cons and isn't for everyone.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+7 Who would they acquire? Intern in IB - Gen
+7 sp1313 I think your instinct is closer to right than the engagement-bait framing suggests. The reason people switch providers after a bad update is exactly because accuracy is what they're paying for. Dr.Leigh
+7 Honestly, sounds like you made a choice most people never dare to. Money and prestige are tempting, but they don’t buy daily happiness or health. andrevc
+7 I read this as "why is buddy's build attractive" Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+7 Some additional comments on the post above. I agree with most of what they said: Associate 1 in AM - Other
+7 Real estate is not a path worth pursuing. Unless you're able to become a broker on a top team, do not get into real estate. Do not get into development. Do not get into acquisitions. commercialrainmaker
+7 Increasingly, these factor tolerances are getting tighter. The reason is 2-fold. COO in HF - RelVal
+7 I'm sure there are openings / places that will take a 2 and 2 UMM PE associate, particularly newer LMM funds. That being said, is that really what you want to do? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+7   Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+7 Honestly, that's not what pisses me off. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+7 Live your dream, not anybody else's.  smolchimp
+7 Maple Sirup SlurperWhy is this guy on every WSO thread?💀😭🙏🏻 GordonGekko87
+7 Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas IsItREPE
+7 Congrats on Barclays AlexanderHamiltonLover
+7 Have seen this happen before at a mentors firm. My two cents are below but I’m still a mid-level so take with a grain of salt. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+7 terrible nontarget_2026
+7 Good question. You can leave the rollover of debt off both Sources and Uses if you wish. Doesn’t really matter. It just comes down to presentation and what each firm prefers to show in outputs. Mastery 7 IB Shitter
+7 TMU Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+7 Yes. They gave her a medical exemption and reneged. HR person that did that definitely got fired acardboardmonkey
+7 If you genuinely hold religious beliefs, banks will respect it. Especially if you are actually good at your job. jl12
+7 Objectively almost every single hire was a miss. I don’t know how you honestly can miss that often if you are objectively evaluating potential MD candidates in the interview process Managing Director in IB - Gen
+7 I Take a look at the matriculation list: https://exeter.edu/academics/college-counseling/college-matriculation/ Portnoy's Complaint
+7 As someone who worked in BofA Corp Credit, I wouldn't say it's a strong feeder to IB (still a feeder). Associate 3 in PE - Other
+7 what a profound display of autism Intern in IB - Cov
+7 I wouldn’t want to be at any other bank. Great hours, great pay, great culture Intern in IB - Gen
+7 I don't know about the Charlotte office but Chattanooga is paradise. After work I stop by the municipal golf course to hit 15 below par before heading back to my 1bd ($750 plus change after rent increase and tip). lucien_de_montclair
+7 They will know the Guggenheim Museum  Prospect in Non-profit
+7 It's funny how OP mentioned Babson. I used to informally mentor a family friend's kid who went to Babson after four years at Exeter. Deo et Patriae
+7 Some of the names you listed are factually incorrect and have never been UBS exits. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+7 I've worked for two BX real estate portcos. What's solid is that individual relationships with BX from the first job set up the second. Exec VP in RE - Other
+7 Being this picky without a single offer in hand is how you wind up with nothing at all lined up post-grad. You're not owed anything just because you interned at GS jacobcrawford
+7 OP on speedrun for Partner, congrats GS under Blankfein
+7 "Now I feel like I was just naive. I’m 21 and somehow it feels like the hierarchy has already been set." Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+7 One data point as someone at a large LO.  Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+7 Hey Jeremey, Please provide updates on the following properties.  Thx Rise at the Preserve - NOI DSCR of 0.64x w/ pending maturity 07/26 Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+7 prolly wouldnt really recommend using videos. just grind this site i'll link here which was solid Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+7 Would absolutely not say in 2026 that Berkley is a bigger brand globally than Northwestern Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+7 Corporate development jobs at mining companies in Mali and the DRC jp222
+7 I don’t know what you mean by millions or billions question. I’ve met the senior guys at StepStone a couple times and know their model… bought an AKKR asset and just assume they a lot function like every other PE firm. VP in PE - LBOs
+7 OP here. Update 9 months in. I have partially gone gray and I feel deep dread every day. So whoever said give it 6 months, it was about 9. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+7 MM IBK you will be able to exit into MM PE (not guaranteed) and corp dev mainly. If you realize you don't like finance you could get stuck. It's not that easy to shift away from finance. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+7 Trump asking our allies and even China for help and them saying "nah, man" is peak comedy. The man is a bumbling vegetable at this point. CRE
+7 in the above example, assuming your "FV" is in the 60s if your thesis plays out (recovery maybe even lower), would you short that bond at mid 90s-par? what would give you comfort shorting the bond at those levels? Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+7 I agree with the above. Im now in a 4th yr assoc position and getting promoted later this year so fortunate to have associates beneath me on almost all of my work. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+7 How are u enjoying NYU bro lol Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+7 Sure why not, life is too short. VP in PE - LBOs
+7 Update: thank you ALL for your invaluable thoughts, insights, stories, and experiences. You made me realize that all the prestige in the world wouldn’t make up for a lack of pickles. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+7 I think the headhunter point is driven by perceived cultural differences that have some merit on average. VP in PE - LBOs
+7 have fun in nyc. VP in PE - LBOs
+7 All very different. Would not focus on year 1 or 2 comp but on upside. Publics are not a good place to shoot for median outcomes. Managing Director in HF - Other
+7 Xhamster02Maybe RE expanded too hard post covid and now there’s a hangover effect in the industry MultifamilyGuy
+7 It’s interesting to see him viewed as important in all these threads. I see the perspective but he wasn’t an investment banker. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+7 Moelis or Evecore  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+7 Focus on the ways in which you can be improved by this environment. seekinthealpha1
+7 I think you have to frame your job as a series of stepping stones you take to build a career you “care” about. Yes IB grunt work is stupid. liquidiot
+7 I studied while working full-time and achieved a score similar to your target. SearchLookFind
+7 pik_floyd
+7 2-3 years Houston and forget  wuandale33
+7 Good question, this is something most people overthink at the beginning. Kevin W.
+7 I studied quant finance / financial engineering and had two classmates who went into quant trading / research roles. (I personally didn't do QR/trading but have looked into this space before). Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+7 mortgage-backed insecurities Nobody Man
+7 Dude's enjoyed the last 4 years if it’s PSU/fordham rooseveltfan