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+1 Yeah I don’t think sofset is a problem tbh. Her content is ok  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 I’m fascinated if true, did you use a LLM to write your original post? If so why / what’s the main appeal of it because to me this reads as a prime example of the awful ai slop people are complaining about. liquidiot
+1 Alexa play blood theme from Dexter  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 This is exactly right. Interned there, and just about everyone there is from Iowa, went through the program, and they never leave.  CRESF
+1 Better than being known for having bad teeth imo. Invisalign is also a thing... Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+1 definitely got to be trolling if you’re denying LLM usage in writing your entire post lol liquidiot
+1 anyone? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 It is unfortunate because as you said, the bullpen is an awesome bonding experience with a good group. Rabbit
+1 Maybe, it's a tough market. I just don't realistically see why you'd want to. Your background is clearly really strong in PWM and such, so you'd likely make more over the long term there while also working way less hours. usernameladiesman217
+1 I didn’t wanna be the guy but that is true  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Missing PIPR Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 can be very good jobs. can make high 6 to 7 figures in 30s and not much stress and institutional stability. get to grill HF managers all day. hard job to get and arguably better than 60-70% of LO/HF jobs HFPM15
+1 bot begone Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 Anonymous Monkey: Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Genuine question, would anyone pick Baird/Blair/Lincoln over Jefferies just because of the Chicago presence? Engineer in Risk Mnmgt
+1 From my experience, I just started cold applying and getting more looks that way. At the end of the day no one is going to vouch for you from a couple of calls unless you invest heavily into a relationship. Engineer in Risk Mnmgt
+1 Yes. You’ll highly likely need to do consulting first before your profile is interesting to PE Firms or recruiters. Relentlessly Pragmatic
+1 How much are uchi/nu/ preferred at these banks? what % of class do you think are at these schools? tg-sphinxpro
+1 I think the main posts at issue are the “I’ve noticed xyz problem… has anyone else? Cardale Jones
+1 +1 SB wallstrett
+1 Generally little difference if you’re at a top firm, what matters a lot is your actual deal exp and direct involvement, which obviously varies by group within your firm so yea it matters to a certain extent but not for the Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+1 Prob Asian Bwc shit  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 So I'll speak a bit from an American perspective. GPA thresholds, I've seen usually the bar set at like 3.0 for the ABCD houses, but my guess is the unspoken bar is 3.5, so get that up. Substack_Guy
+1 What other JPM groups are in Chicago? What are they like Assistant in Acct - Audit
+1 yes you can, had a very similar path. unfortunately two things to consider - 1) make sure you’re largely tapped in with top clubs and OCR. especially because your bio classes and friends will be far from finance circles. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Is SA for CHI really starting that soon? I am a little naive to the timeline. monoloco1
+1 Look into MTS Health Partners marlin_pardon2
+1 Building football fields is a meticulous process, and based on the most helpful WSO content, here's how it's typically approached: Setup Options: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 RBC mining is a bucket shop. Paradigm does more 😂 SniffinPanties
+1 Did the same, transferred into top SoCal school working at MM shop in NYC. PM if you want to talk Uglydataroom
+1 They'll host an information session in the coming fall semester. Just attend that. But if this director is involved in the recruiting process for IB, he'll probably know aswell.  Sterndegen
+1 Check out Glassdoor for comp. Or ask LLMs like Claude, GPT, Octum. johnstamosky
+1 I don’t get this thinking. It is literally the founders company. If it’s not a public company, the folks who founded it can do whatever they want. No one deserves more carry. No one deserves a way up. pudding
+1 Aren’t u tired of promoting this rubbish? melwhatup
+1 Yes you turn them in and the Barclays people put it on their desks to make it seem like they actually have deals Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Hi OP. Associate 2 in HF - Other
+1 I call this NOT having “skill set leverage.”  Work at a company surrounded by non-high finance folks.  Be the only one, even better.  odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 You go to Cornell which is one of the best schools dw you’ll place  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Agree with this! essec is possible with a non typical background. Otherwise OP should look at semi target programs like accounting & finance at target schools  Intern in Acct - Audit
+1 Join an ag company. Cargill will have you trading trucks of soybeans in 6 months. Up to you from there to turn that into a prop trading career. If speed is truly what you're optimizing for then ag is the path.  lake_michigan
+1 heard culture is intense but Asso/VP comp is nuts - know of a buddy who cashed out $700k one good year Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Throw on a belt with them, I hear they have the tendency to drop-down Perpetually_Unlucky
+1 Proof? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 How much do their mid levels / below MD make? 300k for vp/ 400k for director? Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Hey thanks much. Acrobat
+1 I took a slightly roundabout way (IB -> PE -> IB) but I find IB ASO to be pretty awesome. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 The pay isn’t nearly that high I think. Unless you’re high up and have decades of experience at a very large endowment You can look up their pay as it’s usually disclosed. investor45
+1 bump 2trim
+1 Low quality ad from law quality course, don't take it  nocarryinpe
+1 The only people on planet earth who would try to equate a UF degree with a Cornell degree are UF grads.  Flush the idea, severely chastise yourself for such a momemtary lapse in judgement and get the Cornell degree. CesarChimp
+1 JAI HIND YeeHund0
+1 cant be worse at basic math than the humanities majors right? Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 White collar jail NewIndustryHorizon
+1 Be a legend bro God's Sanest Cokehead
+1 They might be being bitches and trying to ice you because they want to get a return offer instead of you. Says more about them than about you. Just be yourself, get the return offer and then you’re chilling.  Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Multi is just not a good product type right now and won’t be for a while in most markets  The risk adjusted returns make no sense Rick Kane
+1 AI slop begone, you learn how to do a basic bar chart on day 1 of training. Pls find a better idea liquidiot
+1 Pokemon Master IsItREPE
+1 Associate 3 in Investor Relations at a US Credit Fund - made £245k last year working 9-6 Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 jpm ldn ibd does not do OC Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Step 1: Be socialable aka can you hold a conversation without freaking out. Step 2: Talk to as much EXEC as possible so they remember your name and hope that you did step 1 right Prospect in Research - FI
+1 A close friend in Boston worked here and I have heard terrible stories. He ended up leaving after one year  libret123
+1 No IBD OC in London. They do OCs in regional offices Acinas
+1 You raise a genuinely important point, and honestly, this kind of skepticism deserves a thoughtful response. Let's unpack it. Nurse Rahma Dikhinmabhatt
+1 Can confirm that AI is actually not great for excel modelling, which is why i regularly see AI companies on linkedin hiring bankers for 100+ an hour to do models lol.  Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 (Ignore title, was at a fund with a similar dynamic). As you mention, you have no leverage. They’ve already said no once. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Some have tried (e.g., Blair) and have since restarted the mba program. Very hard to get enough analysts to go a2a. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Staffer is perv  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 That was true maybe a decade ago. Since then, talented has diluted across funds (headcount has dramatically expanded and number of strategies has proliferated). Consultant in Consulting
+1 DB also restarted it in the US at least. Works at Deutsche Bank
+1 Definitely a path there (especially if at Barnard or Wellesley). Recommend networking early, reading about the industry, and keeping up with global markets. cornellmonkey96
+1 Nobody except the MD and HR want them there and they too are keen because they have DEI (gender) quotas to meet which dictate bonuses. Principal in IB - Cov
+1 Its wraps cuz the kid who isnt going out and drinking lots of beer is going to mog you Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 You’re right. There’s nothing more American than AI slop boomer Facebook images.  IsItREPE
+1 It's like you didn't read my comment. The world is yours to grab by the balls. If you want some plan laid out in front of you with a checklist attached then go into banking and be a checklist slave the rest of your life. lake_michigan
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, your plan to join the Navy nuclear program and leverage that experience for a future in finance, particularly in infrastructure PE, is both ambitious and well-structured. WSO Monkey Bot
+1 That sucks buddy, location > job 9/10. Gotta put the lifestyle and personal happiness over the role unless you're actually calling shots somewhere  ILovePrivateEquity
+1 Is chicago banking overrated I feel like it seems like a stretch compared to other places man.  bestman222
+1 No. A 3.8 from Wharton, Harvard, or Yale isn't going to be the reason you get rejected. Adrian.
+1 I'd take it, assuming the fund has a legitimate investment process and a PM with a decent track record. Adrian.
+1 IsItREPEPokemon Master Pokemon Master
+1 . AnonymousMonkious
+1 For US M7 MBA by far.  For London the pre experience MiF path is much more common through schools like  HEC, LBS, LSE, ESCP, oxbridge, Bocconi and similar. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Why would you even go back to IB? Have you never considered that there is a life outside of finance and working every weekends as a service provider on some shitty transactions?  Associate 2 in PE - Other
+1 Question is, if you double EBITDA, how much debt do you need to do 3x MOIC. (This is based on IRR to MOIC given a 5yr hold). SOFRsoGood
+1 You’re seeing more niche and independent ER outfits come up that monetize in different ways. acardboardmonkey
+1 jl12: Yeah...  swiss_monkey
+1 I’d say hold off until after ur first year. Pretty sure it’s only good for 2 years (that could be the other licensing exams) but the impact will stand out to recruiters more than clubs. seekinthealpha1
+1 It’s chill Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Nice people, very sharp seniors, and great training program, but super sweaty team as An or Asso Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 What's different about your personality vs. the other interns? You mention them being very different. That may be it... Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 You're asking why valuations for a SaaS company is lower than it used to be? Have you been living under a rock...? Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Sorry to say but very tough market - doesn’t hurt to cast a wide net Good luck Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Do pension fund employees get pensions?  If so, then you’re at the right age to maximize (early 30’s) and retire in 20 -25 years.  odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 Anonymous Monkey: VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Ouch! https://therealdeal.com/texas/2026/07/02/s2-capital-winds-down-first-fund/ Rick Kane
+1 Inaccurate - 2018 vintage is top quartile, led by Kioxia (15x+ deal). And 9 associates from most recent class going to HBS. bananananana123412341234
+1 thebrofessorhow do you feel about your prospects for financial independence? imsurance
+1 Thanks for the post! TheFunkyMunky
+1 Use the first internship as a springboard make it genuine that you want to live / work there, connect with alum Analyst 1 in IB - Gen