Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Gotta disagree with a career in renewables unless you find single digit IRRs appealing.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Just to add to this, I’ve also noticed much lower quality work being pushed out by seniors. Some senior bankers I work with now will send a full AI deck or write up to a client. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Certainly more appealing than negative IRR's in Energy PE. I am not even trying to be snarky, it's just energy PE is a very unsustainable career by the very nature of the industry. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Pitching LPs on a $100m vehicle is tough, and finding true value in the lower middle market usually comes down to operational efficiency and digital transformation. Hanlon
+1 Do you think its worth  Analyst 1 in IB - CB
+1 Very, very difficult to get into a top 100 club post COVID with limited connections. Pre-COVID many of these clubs were begging for younger members. WSOBURNER69
+1 As an IB analyst with no PE experience… I think the answer is more of an Alex Hormozi style whereby M&A is an overlay. KKRKing
+1 Not personally attacking you, but I think “4x -5x” more is a complete joke. That thought process is asinine and rather textbook like; in the real world it never works like that. KKRKing
+1 Agree with this assessment, but really CONTI has very few properties left, last I checked it was less than five assets. Carlos was the face of CONTI but in reality he brought on a good team that knew what they were doing. Landman_Tex
+1 Mainly stuff like DTA/DTLs, leases, mental arithmetic, some basic probability questions, algorithmic time complexity (ie does this MnA model run in O(n)?), and my friends who were interested in TMT got asked basics about d Jeffery Montenbeauberg
+1 Can confirm homomorphic encryption is a topic you need to have mastered. Not good enough to memorize. And I am an EB (think GP Bullhound, Alkali Partners, UBS) so I know what I’m talking about. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Hardest thing in my life, pooping 20 emails a day for 4-5 months while prepping technicals. Sucks compared to rest of college tank_monkey
+1 Just re-recruit, no one cares. Amazon Prime
+1 Graduate early and take a big road trip - like drive across the country for 3-4 weeks with some friends and camp and hike and shitTake the GRE (GMAT is stupid hard in comparison) - getting a good one then usi tank_monkey
+1 Alkali partners? GP bullhound? this guy goes to northeastern Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 amen. Job has gotten materially less interesting in the last 6 months Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 UBS stray was uncalled for 🤣 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 * Did the work become more intellectually interesting? Yes* How did the hours, culture and autonomy compare? VP in PE - LBOs
+1 I'm just following what most comments say... By the way I saw RSM and SSE reject way better profiles than mine so I'm not really sure I can get into them... Mvrc
+1 3 year timeline. 100-105-110 base. 125k associate base. Bonus 15%-25%. Holds across all locations. Analyst 2 in IB - CB
+1 Im also putting Escp as the best choice but targeting a broad range of schools in Europe. Are you aiming for any in Germany? Lmk if I can dm  Operations Analyst in Acct - Other
+1 I’m currently in a group this site would consider a top 3. My VPs average 70+ hours a week and are shit on by the Ds and MDs. Do with that what you will.  user_5991
+1 It’s way worse than associate - even if the hours are slightly less the stress compounds 10x more Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 I’m not tax credit expert and I’ve only looked at a few deals as we are starting to try and do them at the company I work for. Specifically in Florida. pudding
+1 VP at an investment bank is the worst job in finance. You get squeezed and shit on above and below and you are literally the funnel for every single deliverable. JuulAddict
+1 Work on your story and social skills. Intern in IB - Cov
+1 None of this shocks me. Meeting him it was just painfully obvious he didn’t comprehend the business, social cues, and relationships. QueefLatifah69
+1 Principal in PE - LBOs odog @digitalimmortality.com
+1 Yes, it got changed last year. It used to be 2.5 years or 3.5 depending on if you got the promote or not. Analyst 2 in IB - CB
+1 It’s a general rule of thumb that both the places I’ve worked for target. It all depends on your project and what type of returns you are seeking. You also want to be paid for the capital / risk you are deploying. Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+1 In my opinion, that's where it starts to get interesting for investors. I don't see every machine builder going to build a SaaS model out of that right away, though. portelizabeth
+1 Even if it were only two years, it would still be too soon for me to write off PE permanently. In 2025, there was already more movement in deal value and exits again, albeit not everywhere. portelizabeth
+1 If you asked this question a few years ago, I'd say its door #2: know the right people.  That's because initiation fees were low enough that clubs selected for the right crowd. Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+1 Well how can I make a 1980s shithole deal work at $110k lender basis with deferred maintenance? You can make buying notes at par work too with backleverage... Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+1 The PenguinThis is idiotic.  CRE
+1 Seems like you haven’t considered the alternatives. Just about all jobs are BS and lack fulfillment. It’s just work, do your job and be grateful that you get to do BS for a bigger paycheck than 95% of Americans. Amazon Prime
+1 Just get your exit then you can focus on not giving a crap while not being fired OhMy
+1 Agreed but they care more ab selling their coaching now moreso than the forum otherwise they wouldnt have let it descend to the husk it now is deelcheef
+1 JuulAddict gelato_cuspids1d
+1 TopBoy.-It is a particularly aggressive form of assimilation and partial erasure of one’s ethnic/cultural rootsSo yes IsItREPE
+1 If you need to ask... DrunkeyMonkey
+1 MergerzAwful name CRE
+1 Make sure the firm will give you reps and ideally growing. lots of zombie firms now JC2021
+1 The literally could not care less if you reneg. They probably already forgot what you look like and your last name by now. Smoke Frog
+1 Leerink HR too busy laying off half of services team juniors for no fault of their own! More edgemont than evercore behavior.  Teller in IB - Cov
+1 How long does it typically take to hear back from SD for FT heize
+1 What? My point is that it’s demonstrating them integrating, to the point at which they’re willing to forego their historical method of naming TopBoy.-
+1 rsm ans sse great value but weak placement in ldn. escp very strong placement with the gap year to build some experience and target a good summer/oc in ldn stewart28
+1 Could you please explain how a campus recruiting event looks like, is it like school careers fair where companies set up stalls and you go and ask them questions or is it more formal? jameswaller
+1 Fixing AI slop is arguably more manual and more painful than everything AI automated. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Bump Intern in IB - Cov
+1 you definitely won't burn any bridges. I have had multiple friends renege (some reneging more than once, which is a little heinous) and no real consequences.  sadstormtrooper
+1 Replying as someone who was in the same boat last year with no return offer. Honestly it’s not worth your mental energy to go and try to prove a bunch of assholes wrong who only knew 1 aspect about you for 10 weeks. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 pbandjpartners
+1 Fine to include. Obviously won't get as much credit as a closed deal but people will understand the work that went into it + can voiceover the details in an interview. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 1) Societies. LSE has a lot of good ones but the best for getting some actual practice in are M&A group and PE society. 2) Do some M&A competitions Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Yeah I shed no tears for the lender.  The issue is that other borrowers, and indeed tenants and taxpayers in general, are left holding the bag. Ozymandia
+1 50-60 depending on group. TMT and E&P the sweatiest. C&R and HC the closest to 9-5. Analyst 2 in IB - CB
+1 Junior partners at a JAMMBO pushing out old timers who they blame for the funds lack of fundraising (haven't raised flagship fund since 5+ years).  This is also why the tech opportunities team spun out. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Beautiful tank_monkey
+1 Know a guy who went from ankura rx to HL Rx IB. Absolutely possible from any of the three Director in Consulting
+1 Sounds like a mismatch between your background and the culture / focus of the firms you were targeting. Listen to yourself on which interviews felt more natural. People you could actually work with day to day. johnny-mnemonic
+1 Two is fine nutmegger189
+1 Wow if I had access to this guide a few years back I probably could’ve saved myself from paying Sam Shiah / Wall Street Mastermind nearly $8,000. This is truly God’s work. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Hello and thank you for your input!  I have not spoken to adcoms yet but I am in the process of reaching out to some veterans clubs at a few programs. USNtoMBAtoUndecided
+1 (1) I'll definitely check out the resources you've mentioned, thank you for that direction.   USNtoMBAtoUndecided
+1 Just wait until the client starts raving about AI. Even more painful Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Thanks Odog, always grateful for your insightful comments! Your words and thoughts have inspired me a lot in the past, and I recently find an analyst job in a big-name lending shop but they mainly focus on core/core+. MoneyEUMonkey
+1 Appreciate it! Your posts here have actually helped me a lot before, CRE Credit! MoneyEUMonkey
+1 From the moves I've seen on my network, it's usually at the associate level and via internal transfer. petight
+1 would be interested to hear from someone who's done it moving to another bank. Wanting to make the move myself but current shop doesn't have american presence. Analyst 1 in IB - DCM
+1 Nope, escp does place really well in London.  Investment Analyst in RE - Comm
+1 I heard Monday - Friday ~09am - 2/3am and Saturday ~10h and Sunday ~15h workdays are happening a lot. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+1 You can wear your RM Williams and bump into Steve Smith having a schooner  Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+1 For NYC around Christmas, I’ve seen reimbursements get awkward once you’re north of like $350ish a night unless the firm specifically says “book whatever.” When I had interviews there I tried to stay walking distance or a benjvh
+1 “Shoot for the moon, live long enough to be happy for what you have or however the quote goes” - my friend from Chicago ImagineSisyphusHappy
+1 Why would you hire a 32 year old with a ton of debt and potentially a family when you could get a 24 year old with zero responsibilities outside of work who can work 110 hours a week? monkeyvjit
+1 Hello Mr. Björn Kowalski pbandjpartners
+1 Looking through your past comments, you seem like a generally negative person. I hope you find happiness… ImagineSisyphusHappy
+1 It got a chuckle but the schtick got a bit long-winded Source: Uchicago grad seminarydropout
+1 It's probably not worth it. I like golf, but I'd rather pay to play a variety of courses instead of forking over tons of money to only play 1 course. kiltedlowlander
+1 this is the right way to think about this pbandjpartners
+1 A2A in SF - have worn a suit twice, both for formal pitches. Do a shirt and pants for the first week and see how the rest of your team dresses. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Do not wear a suit. It’s chinos, q zips, polos, linen button downs. Business casual sneakers. But ultimately just follow what your team does. war dog
+1 Sounded pretty profound to me. Nice quote, SB for you. NineHead
+1 I mean if I moved abroad I'd most likely go by something else, too.  readthe10k
+1 The mandatory monthly food spend will get you. Only so many times you can eat the same slightly above average meals versus going to actually good restaurants. IsItREPE
+1 Would stay away - they are very sneaky and not transparent about their processes so you will not get straight feedback from them. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+1 If the meals are only slightly above average, hate to be the bearer of bad news but you're probably a member of a suboptimal country club. Not much alpha to be generated.  PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 With the shit you sometimes get used to seeing in privates, it's probably a welcome reprieve for many lol PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 I I know for a fact that JPM corporate banking often gets poached by coverage, levfin, and DCM within JPM. Intern in IB - CB
+1 It's the combo of politically connected Dad and being in a blue state. To those of us in LIHTC in CA, California housing is synonymous with tax fraud and administrate bloat. Associate 2 in RE - Other
+1 That's my point. He was hired by Harris for a reason. Culture is going to align to the personality of the founder. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 Had some terrible experiences with a boomer MD who thought AI could do everything. When I'd give him work to review that was done using AI per his instructions, he'd say that this wasn't what he wanted. Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+1 Could not agree more on TA - crazy to me that they still have the "growth" reputation TRJamesGatz
+1 Not gonna ready the whole paragraph 🥀 IBmishaf.afeen
+1 Was there a 5 minute OA after submission? Paul7829
+1 What’s the rumor ? Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 sales is the only skill that matters in life, no matter if it's for career, relationships, pitching the broccoli to ur kids, etc... so fully agree GS under Blankfein
+1 Sometimes I'll just paste its output back in without reading and ask "why are there errors in this?" and it will respond with "Good Catch! GS under Blankfein