Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+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 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 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
+1 Any insights into how lifestyle changes at VP/principal/partner levels?   Like do people have girlfriends or is Ramzi your gf at that point? VP in PE - LBOs
+1 no worries man. it’s still a lot of money so just try your best and good luck Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 funny how you call "miscommunication" a straight-up lie, is that how you miscommunicate with your gf? ahahaha. Proud_Monkey
+1 Possible?In theory, yes. However, I barely see any S&T spots open. Desks continue to get smaller and smaller.  Substack_Guy
+1 ACA is a well recognised qualification but if you want to move towards an investing related role, I reckon CFA is going to help you a lot more in terms of industry recognition. ShadowAllocator
+1 Networked with the NYC Mid Cap team a good bit during group placement. Overall everyone seemed very chill and laid-back. Deal sized seem to be ~500mm—4bn, with decent deal flow. Intern in IB - Gen
+1 That is for Year 1 Assoc though? Investment Analyst in IB - Gen
+1 They used to be looking for lgbtq types... Principal in HF - Other
+1 therealgekkodriving negotiating concessions offers long-lasting benefits that couple drive tens of billions / hundreds of billions in value over time sl55amg
+1 The school has some things in place to help students (campus recruiting, alumni networking events for IB roles on campus, specialized "backdoor" resume drops for IB summer analyst positions, etc). Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Just curious, but is coffee chatting/networking before applications open typical for HK SA recruiting? victoriacho
+1 Last summer it was Uber after 9, dinner ($30 Uber Eats) at 6 but you have to stay till 8, gym in building and they give banker bags. On weekends, they give 2 meals and Uber to / from home. Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 Operationally we’re hands off aside from hiring executives and anything strategic finance related (LTIPs, M&A, refinancings, etc.). We defer to our above market comp executives to execute. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 The question is for the wrong side of the Atlantic. It’s completely fine to ask for time off as a Grad, hell, even a Long Term intern. stayfrosty1337
+1 Thanks everyone. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Not a zero, but this company has had cap structure issues for 20 years investor45
+1 me too got the call from the recruiter this morning! congrats! Prospect in Consulting
+1 From my experience they do not do any significant underwriting / modeling. Syndications is all about networking so people do move banks. Analyst 3+ in RE - Comm
+1 Generally you’re stuck with (really) bad companies , with too much capital chasing too few situations investor45
+1 70 usually, Shea is paradise Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 I always have to resist laughing when banking analysts tell me they can’t wait for their personal lives to improve after they get into PE, especially when it’s a UMM or MF Devils Advocate
+1 Investment Analyst in HF - Event Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 Investment Analyst in HF - Event Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 This was just a debate about the argument - ok so if you can't be proven right with logic then just turn it into personal comments and talk about DM’ing someone to flirt on WSO. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1  BofA barely pays their associates  A2A a joke because associates get paid like analysts  Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 Everybody wants to be a career banker until they spend a couple full-time months on the job.  I’ll see you in off cycle recruiting, kid. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Funnily enough, I did study hard sciences. Rebutting with logic does not equate to feminism. It's not right to make up stuff no one said, and turn it into unfounded personal comments/attacks. Good night. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Can someone internally confirm any of these threads Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Del Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+1 They are always doing cuspy deals. And as a counterparty they are not the easiest to deal with because you have to watch out for yourselves every step of the way. Analyst 2 in HF - Event
+1 The prestige trap is real. We spend years obsessed with getting the right internship and the right analyst role, only to realize we're just trading our best years for a line on a resume.  dean787
+1 Bump NSS64
+1 Not convertible. Useful for gaining some connections, but my advice is do not go into it expecting convertibility. I did it last year. AlphaJoe47
+1 You can choose to believe me or not - I’m sharing what I’ve seen based on my experience and my cohort of bankers I followed  through the ranks. RBOB_squarepants
+1 Very hard, focus on off-cycles. Analyst 1 in S&T - FI
+1 the more dcm is important to the platform then the better the pay will be. Is DCM important to MS/GS or Mizuho? VP in IB - Gen
+1 As someone who's in an analyst sort of role currently an developer/owner-operator shop, and paid pretty well with a pretty solid WLB, I'd go with being a broker. fillerm
+1 If you get fired for trying, it’s a clear cut retaliation lawsuit  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 It took automation around 40 years to really displace factory jobs. Its not apples to apples but these things do not happen as quickly as we think. Manufacturing was 40% of the workforce in the 40s before automation. ahjeezrick
+1 their inv in ABA / Action is looking good  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 I hear you — city life can definitely swing wildly depending on the area and times. bobybryan
+1 I took Fundamental Edge a couple years back before starting my seat and honestly most of it was fluff. Brett going through long decks of info that sounds good but isn't practical. Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge