Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+7 Im the UofA guy he talks about. I can confirm i got that dawg in me (a chihuahua). In all seriousness, i took this as a compliment. Grinded my way here, got no shame in my background. VP in PE - LBOs
+7 SIR YES SIR! InvestmentMonkeyBanker
+7 wtf is this expectation? The interns I had basically sat in a supply closet pulling comps and did research all summer. I doubt even skilled full-time employees can pull it off in 3-hrs.  JBK
+7 Comparing Laz to Manchester United is criminal haha. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+7 lol from everything ive heard about dare its a tough choice between them vs unemployment Intern in Private Credit
+7 So the master plan is to drop 20k-25k a year on a membership just for the chance (a faint, flickering chance) to run into a CEO from some specific subvertical that your team covers. Associate 2 in IB - Restr
+7 Crazy take, but could you work for 2-3 years in the field - say oil field, oil rig, exploration, something upstream or downstream in oil or natural gas exports?  Not for the money, but for the experience. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+7 What’s another way to look at the question. Say 10 years from now, under what circumstances are you elated that you pocketed $200k and went to philly? Ovid
+7 This thread screams of embellishment / bsing to me The amount of people that supposedly know the precise # of MF/UMM placements for their non top group is odd  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+7 One of the important topics to address early is choosing meaningful extracurriculars.  Sometimes, taking the right steps years in advance allows you to have a much larger impact than if you started those activiti David White
+7 They also abuse the least powerful in their organizations Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+7 I’m a power trader of over ten years, currently run a pod with three other traders for a medium sized prop shop. Spec only. Themaster441
+7 When I realized I would never do better than being an investment banker, and would always be a loser compared to PE and HF gods, I decided to beat them in the other half of life, the personal life. Smoke Frog
+7 OP, you're spitting absolute gospel, but you're still being way too polite about this catastrophe unfolding in front of our eyes. Prospect in RE - Other
+7 Not sure what year you  graduated Wharton (I graduated ‘25) but my experience and I think even for GBS/HBS what you mentioned is false when it comes to post MBA PE outcomes. VP in PE - LBOs
+7 no... crying is gay... GS under Blankfein
+7 Intern in IB - Cov
+7 You cannot get back the time with your parents later on in life. Far more important than any job and certainly more important than a job that largely is pleasing LPs at your level. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+7 So let's get Mickey Mouse simple on terminology for clarification: MidasMulligan
+7 The profile of most people in my role is late 30s and an MBA and/or really strong work experience. Developer in RE - Res
+7 What made you decide to leave? Also GIG is probably the best group at UBS at this point .  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+7 Holy shit you always post the most retarded takes Partner in IB - Gen
+7 2 things. Use the search function and avoid Whitechapel like your life depends on it.  Intern in IB-M&A
+7 they need me man. feel bad that they dont have my talents. no_home_jerome
+7 best = apax services nyc lunaticman1
+7 Can’t believe people are missing the obvious. If you’re American, Florida is the best. If you’re not American, Dubai is the best.  Analyst 3+ in HF - Other
+7 Sunlight is the best disinfectant Intern in IB - Cov
+7 Why is moving to a "sweatshop" the only option? Quaneaser
+7 Dumbest post I've ever read Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+7 Imagine if someone said to you; "I know how to setup my own home WiFi can I become a software engineer at a tech company?" Your options portfolio outcomes are like winning at roulette because there isn't enough data to dem Associate 3 in HF - Other
+7 tonythebrief odog @digitalimmortality.com
+7 I think there is a somewhat justified pressure toward "bigger, later, and more prestigious" at the ASO 1 level. flipcup
+7 Sorry about your losses.  I'd say business school is going to be your best bet. You have a compelling story. PaulAllenIsInLondon
+7 I imagine he is referring to the coveted C&R M&A vertical within Deloitte Corporate Finance - extension of the internationally renown, Big 4 Advisory firm, Deloitte Monaco Man
+7 Associate 2 in PE - LBOsThank you - this is a super helpful overview.  PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+7 Yes I’m an intern in AMERICA with LOTS of opportunity!!!! 30-40% unemployment rate for Indian grads btw!!! Good luck with your life buddy and have fun with the unpaid internships!!!! Intern in IB - Cov
+7 Among the worst hours at the bank, alongside DIG (but probably worse) but better than M&M. Strong Canadian exits. Pay on par with rest of group / bank / B5. Pros Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+7 I'm obviously not a women, so take anything I say with a grain of salt. Though I can probably give a non-jaded perspective SoldMySoul
+7 i got excited and thought this was going to rate nightclubs, my fault for thinking kids here touch grass Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+7 Don’t be harsh on yourself bro. I have been on both sides of the pond. I’ll break it down for you.  Director in IB - Restr
+7 Bunch of cheap bastards who charge analysts to use the fucking gym  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+7 I’ve run basically the same split my entire life. Works wonders. I do 3 sets of everything and like 4-8 reps. Principal in PE - Growth
+7 Yes Cap group/TRP/Wel/Fid RAs carry more weight and higher prestige on buyside recruiting than BB IB as you'll be doing real stock pitch/investment memos/learning from investors. luckyball730
+7 Banking is still very much a conservative, professional environment grooming/ dressing wise. I came from the military and it honestly felt pretty similar in terms of appearance norms. teez
+7 Don’t doubt the pipeline. My MD is projecting out a “gorillion dollars” in 2027 for our group. We might even pass Desjardins!  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+7 mate entire team looks odd. There is just something sleazy about their pictures and profiles Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+7 Seems like there's 2 different broad questions here. xxx-ThrowAway-xxx
+7 You are doing great relative to vast majority your age. Threads like these have huge confirmation bias as those that aren't saving very well or are closer to the average probably aren't sharing. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+7 This doesn’t happen IRL, it’s not a Mean Girls drama where all the IB senior ppl at different banks gossip about how their sons are doing at other shops Research Analyst in HF - Other
+7 Oh no, other banks would never do something like this... Imagine taking in MD or client kids and undermining meritocracy in banking... loser1234
+7 Why did you take 6 months off without recruiting? I quit my IB job and traveled for 6 months but I was recruiting that whole time. Risk Weighted Ass
+7 Based and kinship-pilled. If any other race was doing this (they do) no one would care. Manager in CorpFin
+7 Your all in comp is great given the work-life balance, what's the breakdown of base play and bonus and are you at a bank or non bank Agency shop? Director in RE - Comm
+7 Dems in California once supported three strikes laws and similar which reduced crime. Gov Patterson was a Dem but wasn't soft on crime. This shouldn't be a political left-right issue. JulianRobertson
+7 This ranking is retarded Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+7 Congrats on hating ubs! Intern in IB - Gen
+7 Feel like LevFin, Industrials, CR and Tech are decent spots at least for 2 year analyst programs. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+7 These are less do xyz to be a good analyst and more rules of the road. Congrats on landing the offer! Rabbit
+7 Go back. Vp title is a good title bump too Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+7 Very cool way to have profitability growth, very cool… Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+7 This is classic EVR behaviour. GordonDebtCo
+7 Trust me, don’t join an SM out of undergrad. I know many people who went down this path, even to prestigious SMs, and the success rate is extremely low. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+7 TD is paradise Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+7 That’s honestly fucked up  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+7 I think its pretty simple. You look at compensation and exits. Guggenheim is a top tier firm in both categories so I do not think it is ridiculous to call them an EB alphaAndy
+7 I hate to be that guy but someone needs to help manage your expectations. BPD is going to be a prohibitive condition to having a successful career in finance. CowardlySEC
+7 Bullish for UBS recruiting if it comes with no late night work Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+7 I can only speak from my experience and say that I hear you... worked in ER at a top shop under a top analyst and it was just that, a job. Knew I didn't want to become a senior and got recruited to a scaled LO... Associate 2 in ER
+7 My first piece of advice - stop listening if anyone says Marketing shouldn't be taken seriously. It's a great career, and if you are passionate about it you should absolutely pursue it. Addinator
+7 Basically no difference. Actually I'd argue that UCL/Warwick recruit equally if not better than some of the super targets. I study at Oxbridge and it's kinda disappointing how school name doesn't matter at all in finance. Prospect in S&T - Other
+7 I think everyone just spams upvotes to give visibility to threads  Intern in IB - Gen
+7 Ozymandia DrunkeyMonkey
+7 Don't think any MFs are "underrated" per say UMM (depending on how you define it): AIP, KPS, TJC Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+7 For the record, I haven’t responded to a single email outreach so far this year from students, and if other people are nearly as busy as I am, it’s probably similar for them. It’s not you. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+7 Man no one is going to fucking trek out to Queens fr tf are you talking abt Capital of Structure
+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 I’m not really sure what you are asking exactly- there are a few concepts you might be touching on.   oil_quant
+7 I recently lateraled to WF. The platform is making a lot of strong hires at the top level and that's reflected in the growing market share. It isn't the same WF as it was just 3 or 4 years ago, in a good way. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+7 They will know the Guggenheim Museum  Prospect in Non-profit
+7 Don’t ruin the confidence your manager has in you and escalate things. I say this because you’re leaving - it won’t affect you at all but will likely have a negative impact on your manager. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+7 I do duplex and triplex rentals. I live in a tier 1 market, so real estate is very expensive here and it is nearly impossible to find a cash flowing property where you are net positive after paying opex and debt service. Fred Fredburger
+7 This is an outdated take on the bank. When WF brought Scharf on in 2019, he began mass layoffs spanning multiple layers of management and replaced them with compentent workers from competing banks. Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+7 Cool story, Hansel ky9xnsz
+7 I get the feeling. I had a lot of issues in college with the same thing. Others have good recommendations, I'll recommend some too usernameladiesman217
+7 Nobody ever says DEI Jamal. It is always DEI Emma. Don’t try to lump hard working men of color with freeloading women unless you can provide evidence they are part of DEI. Only black / Hispanic men are DEI.  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+7 If she was bald maybe they wouldn’t of fired her Prospect in IB - Cov
+7 Sup homie. Energy trader of over ten years here. I honestly don’t think trading is a good or reliable extra income stream for beginners. Themaster441
+7 back officenot a number monkey I do intelligence How do you "do" something you so obviously fundamentally lack? Assistant PM in HF - RelVal
+7 Yeah, this is an interesting thought experiment. Vinod Khosla went on a podcast a while back and painted a picture of the world like the one you mention. neil88
+7 >So why are we so angry about 1B in Minnesota and not the 64B in the entire US from the PPP fraud? lordbendtner
+7 Most pitches I have seen from candidates are along the lines of “high-quality business, here are all the reasons, reasonably valued or trading at a lower multiple than it typically trades at”. Secyh62
+7 Correction Mr Karofsky: UBS conduct and behavior continues to be terrible and shameful to this day Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+7 Any post of banking Maxwell or being accused by the US senate of obstructing their investigation into Nazi ties? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+7 Hate the word prestigious andits connotations, but I'll bite since it seems like this is being asked in good faith.  I would think of this as pros and cons.  MM IB Pros Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+7 Prospect in IB - Cov
+7 If I was 5 years older I’d probably be worth $5M more. Sometimes it’s just a matter of getting lucky. CRE
+7 I exited MBB post-MBA with 1 year of consulting, 3 years finance pre-MBA, and went to a "true" corp strat team (i.e. we did M&A DD and board decks) at a F500. arbjunkie
+7 You need to have an unbreakable vow to make sure this doesn't leak and no one finds about this. Sounds like a good gig if and only if you can trust him to take it to the grave. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+7 Not knowing if you can get another payday like this again (in your current profession and nearing middle age), is likely going to make you quite risk adverse with that after-tax carry.   odog @digitalimmortality.com
+7 Associate 2 in PE - LBOs