Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Honestly, if you value sleep and being able to take care of yourself / have a social life outside of work, IB / large cap PE is not for you. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 it's a bad option for 99% of people because 99% of people aren't good enough to even get in. of those who do, 50-60% aren't good enough to stay in more than a few years. Prospect in Research - FI
+1 My whole mental model going in was that commodities is a "golden ticket" industry  hard to get into, but career-defining once you're in. he_return
+1 If the team happens to be casual dress, then would you go in casual too instead of whole suit and tie monkey2145773
+1 Post is a good one for engaging users with what's been going on in the world. In my view there are two reasons that created a cycle where Jews head the world of finance: 1. Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 Harvard is the leading university of the American Empire which has spread its culture to every corner of the globe. Oxford was the leading university of the British Empire which did the same. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+1 Call up Jefferies, Lincoln International, Houlihan, Piper Sandler and all the other banks that deal with "storied" and "misunderstood" names. VP in Research - FI
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+1 Oh okay! makes sense. So that would make c. £95k base + bonus. You should finish around atleast c. £150k => $200k.  Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 OP Here - I don't disagree, but I think you are looking one-step further then I am...I am thinking about how to even get into the space to be around the people I can learn from to then figure out how to cultivate an edge, Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+1 Guess they appreciate him for standing up for what's right. Summer Associate in PE - Other
+1 Hey man, at 25/30 you are really not in a great position for a top MSc. I suggest to leverage the Bocconi undergrad brand and apply to jobs/internships for a while, do a solid GMAT and reapply to grad school after. internationalst
+1 You network, apply, and interview like any other job.  IsItREPE
+1 Definitely not a red flag. I spent most of the second year of my ASO program taking the GMAT, and the senior team was very understanding since they all had MBAs and knew what the process was like. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 what group Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Terrible culture and inhumane hours across all strategies Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 monkey2145773If the team happens to be casual dress, then would you go in casual too instead of whole suit and tie CRE
+1 I was in Wichita Kansas the other week. Nobody there know what Harvard, Oxford, or Cambridge was. Everyone however knew about Wichita State. Nobody Man
+1 Agree that bar is high (agree 740+ and even higher if over-represented group (i.e., white or Asian male) where I often see 750-780 for HBS/GSB). SaaSChimp
+1 Thank you for sharing your thoughts here and I’d tend to agree with you (am from a rural part of the states) that a good portion of his voting base will follow him around doing whatever he says, not seeing the direct contr seekinthealpha1
+1 Writing was on the wall the minute he pushed for accountability for the epstein files.  Protecting pedophiles is a pretty key part of the GOP platform bigbob123
+1 190k in £ give 250k USD$ Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 Any rbc group Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 No need to disclose it. It’s 2026; most people, especially under 35, won’t think twice about it. If anything, depending on the role, some people may view it strong (sourcing/BD roles). Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+1 Sorry friend. You are MORE important than those acq/dev losers. jmr206
+1 OP here, comp is low $200s and no equity. It’s good experience seeing the whole business and working cross functionally, but a lot of pressure at the executive level for what feels like not enough comp. Director in CorpFin
+1 BMO and TD Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+1 Lol who said he had to work at a MF/MM sweatshop? Plenty of buyside seats (especially in PC space) that offer substantial carry potential + solid wlb (~55 hr weeks) rolo25
+1 Disagree. I think it is common for there to be a split decision between candidates and at that point it is easy to just fall back on certain resume items to make the decision.  Assist. VP in PE - Growth
+1 You will be surprised how many have no shame and dignity if it benefits them in $ and career progression. Fair game from MD’s perspective, he gets to play inclusive leader while she gets handouts  Director in IB - Cov
+1 Usually with FT interviews, are they more forgiving with technicals because you now have job experience, and actual desk work, or do they push it more?  wannabeaxelrod
+1 INTERN $45,000-$60,000RESEARCH ANALYST $90,000-$120,000ANALYST $120,000-$180,000SENIOR ANALYST $180,000-$300,000JUNIOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER $300,000-$360,000PORTFOLIO MANAGER $300,000-$360,000 bomboclatinvestor
+1 I recruited FT last summer. FT technicals significantly more challenging than SA Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+1 I spent 10 years in MBB. Office selection matters, but not because there’s some magical “less competitive” office. The real question is where you have the cleanest story and the strongest recruiting channel. Ex-consultant in Tech
+1 At a MM. We have Gemini and co-pilot firm wide. Currently in pilot stage for Claude but being rolled out firm wide. Think they are going to switch over to Claude. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 I think quant funds have a high base but lower pnl linkage, even for fairly senior but non-partner people. cp5670
+1 use STC course for sie. practice exams are harder than actual test so you should be well prepared n1ck_kyrg1os
+1 Saar Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Just dropped a pod on the whole JMB story and legacy... hitsamty
+1 Anyone know if second attempt is same as first or completely new Associate Director in Consulting
+1 Believe initial screens went out but not sure past that Intern in IB - DCM
+1 I've seen it. Fortunately I'm in trading so like, doesn't work here, but the SALES desks were always full of those kinds of people. Not just things like sex. It could be literally anything.  usernameladiesman217
+1 Following whoooo
+1 Craig this is straight up lies and propaganda. Are you also a dual loyalty "American"? anonymous investor
+1 Happens in IB all the time as performance is subjective and not tied to P&L. DEI made a lot of these shady relationships kosher as they can disguise them under mentorship Director in IB - Cov
+1 how do you network with other people at other banks while an intern? Prospect in S&T - FI
+1 Thanks for the fun facts lil bro Intern in IB - Gen
+1 The Madison Group is know for being extremely shady and fing clients. Definitely not thr industry standard.  sallyg1
+1 I started Game of Thrones recently (never watched the show), has given me the love of reading I haven't felt for years (I only read nonfiction since college). Reservation at Dorsias
+1 Yes but building a model from scratch is a great way to learn the model itself. franker014124
+1 Associate 1 in RE - Comm CRE
+1 You've spent ~20 years climbing a mountain. How about pausing to enjoy the view before you get back to hiking? Count WACCula
+1 Depending on the corporate job, could be reasonable, but nobody really takes on IB just for the immediate pay, more so for the opportunities it opens and the network is provides. Prospect in IB - Gen
+1 no clue Intern in IB - DCM
+1 It's more bank dependant than group dependant I think. Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+1 Think I read a WSJ article earlier this year about zombie funds and they quoted Onex multiple times…. asdf1248
+1 Larger deals at a well known corporate will likely be more complex and you will have to partner with many groups internally and externally. It would be easier to network with bankers through that context. Xhamster02
+1 Maybe my wording wasn't clear. By "take out Iran" I mean defeat the IRGC to a point where we can dictate the terms of an agreement. Given how weak they are now, this is very possible. usernameladiesman217
+1 Yeah, explore more. I changed majors/fields like 4 times before settling into something. And hell, I might leave trading at some point. When you explore more, you find more about yourself. That's a good thing.  usernameladiesman217
+1 you just answered your own question you mug. Yeah you apply like everyone else, get screened and do well on interviews Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 No - I meant the services team within EMEA Industrials Intern in IB - Cov
+1 I’d look less at “have I built enough skill” and more at “can this survive delays, financing changes and bad timing”. That seems to hit people harder than technical real estate knowledge. Hanlon
+1 Can you please say your group  hedopi3701
+1 Gotta be FF Intern in IB - Gen
+1 If the lawyer is good enough even the best prenups won't mean shit for anything that can be argued to the court to be marital assets, regardless of what you and your spouse agreed to contractually. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 Counter point - you have to live in Puerto Rico and be verifiably physically present there for half of the year. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 Would steer clear for the time being. Their First Brands exposure was massive. Investment Analyst in PE - Other
+1 What happened? 178888888
+1 bump bigdawgPAT
+1 As someone in this industry, seeing my colleagues use it and other teams with their own distinct philosophies also use these AI tools, it strikes me as odd how people say “AI can already do an RA job” etc. Laowai666
+1 If you’re having an “identity crisis” over summer networking I don’t think you’re made out for this Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Have you checked their previous client results and reviews before choosing an agency? I’d suggest looking for a team with proven results in SEO, social media, and lead generation rather than just flashy promises. alexcarter2195
+1 HC is by far the worse team at DB London. They do one good deal every few years and the juniors are not happy. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 Only their conduit program is still alive and kicking but every other vertical (warehouse, balance sheet and SASB) pretty much dead in the water. There has been a bunch of directors and VPs that left. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 it's exactly as glorious as how you pictured it as a sophomore in college :) asdf1248
+1 You also really don't need that many of these people either  usernameladiesman217
+1 thats where the low iq part comes in. no_home_jerome
+1 Back when we were dating, my (now) wife said “yes” to my proposal when I made $60K as an accountant in New York. VP in IB - Cov
+1 I'm not from the UK: is reading GGS recommended for uni applications? Why?? StandardHardo
+1 "patiently" waiting wsoreader101111
+1 off cycle recruiting. almost every top fund will have off cycle spots. recruiting is just much more idiosyncratic in terms of timelines, rounds of interviews etc. asdf1248
+1 Its been awhile since this has been updated - has anyone seen either of these funds on notable LMEs? Or in interesting credit trades? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Fund A no feedback, Fund B feedback was provided and was intuition based on a specific concept which I have studied up on since then, Fund C ghosted, Fund D no feedback. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+1 Bump hsc_2020
+1 some kid at Vanderbilt going to pjt exposed people with offers for sending messages with slurs to hr and revoked their offers. no_home_jerome
+1 Stability is definitely a positive. The transition from one location to another is unstable itself but so is the unknown. boondock.lake
+1 My guy it don’t matter since before or after you didn’t get enough to not make a post on wso. If you got to ask you you clear ain’t getting enough regardless.  hedopi3701
+1 In a similar position in several ways: interest in opportunistic credit is very similar to OP for those same reasons (uninterested in PE/DL) but keeps coming into question for a few reasons. Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+1 Got hit up by a head hunter. Comp is well below street Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 With transfer, you can honestly get into most places. If you have a really good why transfer story + good grades/ECs, it's not terribly hard. Most people just skimp on the story and then aren't strong enough elsewhere. Prospect in IB-M&A
+1 CoinEnjoyer GordonGekko87
+1 ojapar20 GordonGekko87
+1 CoinEnjoyerIran only has issues with the US because of Israel. Our foreign policy should be focused on restraining Israel, not Iran GordonGekko87
+1 Just be chill, don’t be annoying. Be well liked in the office. Being well liked is something you can’t really control, it’s up to how the other people in the office feel about you. ilhbwc
+1 Again, if you want to keep being disingenuous you can, but it’s literally very very common behaviour amongst high schoolers and even first year university kids, especially within friend groups. Intern in IB - DCM
+1 No, I haven't, because I have an IQ above room temperature Intern in Consulting
+1 You can coast in most coverage groups by being bottom-mid bucket but the comp is already bad so wouldn’t recommend. Theres some groups like PFG and sponsors where hours are pretty chill  Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Mostly multiples, then add a layer of vibes on top Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+1 This but in some cases they do have you come into the office and let you sit in a room alone for the time period , with occasional time checks kinda like a college exam. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 can confirm - I got my invite wednesday MonkeyJames