Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+6 Sweatshop but will get a lot of transaction experience, have a solid rep in power space. As you noted they've been growing. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 Just saw that email, not happy Intern in IB - Gen
+6 Many T15 programs have solid placement into DCM and corporate banking, and if the MBA helps you to move from a back/middle office role in compliance into a front-office role, you should see a good financial return on the M David White
+6 Just remember, no matter how bad you do, the MBA associates will always be more retarded than you. Whenever I messed up in banking, I used that as a comforting thought and it helped me be a top bucket analyst. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+6 This is a pretty spot on response. Works at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
+6 You're an intern. I'm a senior associate at a top VC shop, ex-GS with friends at the boutiques. Here's reality: when you tell founders you were at Evercore, they don't care. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+6 Scotiabank or UBS ccbananaface
+6 I'm a senior banker in a C&R team in Lodnon, for what it's worth. Count WACCula
+6 I’m sorry I’m triggered and I have to go in. This post is just another example why hiring is broken. Developer in RE - Comm
+6 Hi I'm about your level. Maybe slightly more principal-ish. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+6 The agencies have the most onerous insurance requirements in lending. milkyway1420
+6 I used to work in TS and this is far too rosy of a projection of what actually goes down, esp at the Big 4: Lester Freamon
+6 Business, and life, is game theory. How good you are at playing it determines how successful you are. People less intelligent, but more savvy, can outpace those with higher IQs. Themaster441
+6 Pretty straight forward IB -> PE -> Remote Corp Strategy -> more senior remote corporate roles. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 Prospect in Non-profitWhich number is it tho that says she earned 581K gladtobeout
+6 For the guys who are so sure that environment is not worse for women - why don’t I give you a few examples and you can see if it’s something that happens routinely in this industry: 1) receive phone calls on weekends from Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+6 I was in the same boat and honestly regret not just doing banking. Early on in my analyst program I was looking through old decks and realized that most of the deal teams were almost entirely gone outside of the partners. Investment Analyst in PE - LBOs
+6 aw man, your closed-mindedness and racism will hold you back from getting to know some wonderful people. itoolikepeanuts
+6 Aptean to acquire LogilityBeacon Roofing Supply rejects QXO unsolicited tender offerAlcon to acquire LENSA Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+6 Did the IB/Capital Markets grind in my 20's then started getting an itch to move back home post-COVID (MCOL city). Transferred internally to a commercial lending RM then bounced to another bank. Senior VP in CB
+6 OP - what's the specific role you are taking? If it's on the investment side, in an area/asset class that you are interested in - it would be good hands on experience, as those seats are hard to find. i.e. Addinator
+6 I typed up the below in another post and it may be helpful for you.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 UBS not #18 Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+6 I had the same background as you and came to the same realization while working for a CM. Engineer in RE - Comm
+6 So easy to hide small dick energy behind an anonymous username on this forum.  Intern in IB-M&A
+6 You’re thinking about this all wrong. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+6 Every single one (besides RBC, which is a toxic shithole). FIG is paradise.  figenjoyer
+6 hedgehog9I genuinely do not know what point you making here. I am not a hyper lib or a MAGA dude, if anything I'm independent leaning conservative IsItREPE
+6 What's the point of all these EBs? VP in IB - Cov
+6 As a late-20s professional paying rent in one of the highest cost-of-living markets in the U.S., I can relate to your frustrations. confused underwriting monkey
+6 Definitely spend time with family, travel, do whatever else fulfills you (learn a new skill/hobby, go to the gym, etc)! Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+6 It depends on what you do now. If this is your way into development, and you want to get into development, and they actually hire you, take the chance. CRE
+6 A variation of this question has been asked for the last 10-15 years. Before the recent AI boom it was "why wouldn't you go work for FAANG instead of IB". Director in IB - Cov
+6 Intern in PropTradyes the economics don’t look great BUT that’s mainly due to RnD costs PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+6 It is objectively true that CVP does actually set up a lot more "check-ins" with their accounts between and beyond the times when a transaction is imminent. flipcup
+6 I think for careers, looking back at mine, the market mainly helped me decide what to do next. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+6 For more detailed context this is some info for class of 2027. Although there is plenty of overlap in these clubs in general seems like PEG most consistent with quality and quantity. Prospect in IB-M&A
+6 No, I don’t think it’s that black and white.  I’ve lived in SF since 2005, so I’ve seen “Florence during the Renaissance” happen in Silicon Valley, and despite that I stayed in Finance.   odog @digitalimmortality.com
+6 At one of the funds in the space. For full list, I’d check Sightline Climate’s investor / fund tracker, but you’ve got most of the bigger guys in the list above and in comments. Analyst 2 in VC
+6 ok will continue exercising everyone and losing deals on purpose tinyrat
+6 its just a white collar desk job I really dont care what happens  Research Analyst in HF - Other
+6 Your definition of "wealthy" and "young" are incredibly restrictive, which is why you can only think of celebrities, athletes, tech entrepreneurs etc.. Fred Fredburger
+6 Anecdotal data points but I have seen this worked for FAANG SWEs. Can argue they are more prestigious than IBD although their headcounts are like 5-10x of IBD every year. A few things here Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+6 Spoiler alert: Nothing wins, Double loses Director in IB - ECM
+6 I would never work at UBS, I'm not retarded Intern in PE - Growth
+6 EVR RX not included? Did your ex land an offer there or something? Was she a smokeshow? Can I have her number? Works at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R)
+6 What about a really cool guy from Illinois Analyst 1 in IB - CB
+6 nvm we back throaway56784
+6 If UBS were a baseball team they would be the Mets  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+6 Some quick thoughts. Ignore title. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+6 A few random thoughts on a lazy hungover day. I might come back and add to this. QE_Infinity
+6 Intern in PE - LBOs
+6 Bingo - if all the juniors upvote we can raise awareness  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+6 Agree.   hurts your ability to originate stressed opps in public markets? Hmm. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+6 pulling back can mean diff things to diff people - if ur a banking analyst, it could mean taking another junior role to pivot into different geos, asset classes, divisions, career paths, etc. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+6 I joined an institutional firm. I’ve seen people move from appraisal to all of the types you listed. Analyst 1 in RE - Comm
+6 Anti-semitism has gone too far smh  IsItREPE
+6 Going to go against the grain here, but do you actually know what ECM does? Would strongly suggest you just ask the ecm juniors of the deal you’re working on what their day to day looks like.  Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+6 I've had a similar thought on career trajectory. bzfracas
+6 None of the MF tech PE shops are great for promotion visibility right now, just are no MF PE shops are good for promotion visibility. VP in PE - LBOs
+6 I can't answer your questions directly as I have no PE experience and have not worked for a PB, although I work with some similar clients. However, the way I see it is you're in a very interesting position. rickle
+6 Bump. Although this post was from 2 years ago, the 10 year is at 5% as of this week. altoidman
+6 A convertible bond group in a BB bank is a great group where nobody from DCM can walk through the cost of capital math (incl. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+6 Guarantee they weren't expecting you to just spit out the answer right there. e.g. if they wanted sqrt of the number 54321, to me the "right answer" would be walking through these steps with the interviewer: Angus Macgyver
+6 UBS sucks but these hate farming posts get worse every week  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+6 You should be happy to be rejected by UBS Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 TD, RBC Intern in IB - Gen
+6 Assuming you mean front office in my response. Note there are plenty of Corp Dev opportunities across tech, healthcare, and industrials. VP in CB
+6 someone failed their 11+ speedbirdboi
+6 CIBC EIT is doing very well. Source: friend in PE who works with them  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+6 guy: i will help you outyou to strangers on the internet: will this guy help me out? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Automatic promote to MD  Intern in IB - Gen
+6 A big factor here is the limited number of jobs available in asset management. At CBS and Wharton, arguably the MBA programs most focused on this sector: David White
+6 You really need to decide whether you want to do M&A or S&T. Transitioning from S&T to M&A or coverage at UBS will be close to impossible as will be lateral move to another bank. Managing Director in IB - Cov
+6 I'll start by acknowledging that there's some truth in your arguments against the MBA.  It is true that post-MBA recruiting in the PE industry is highly competitive, which means it is not a guarantee of great post-MBA David White
+6 a child Intern in IB-M&A
+6 Your extracurriculars do not always have to match your overall narrative.  Successful MBA applicants often have more than one major interest or theme in their applications. The major considerations are: David White
+6 Booth is home of Fama and efficient market hypothesis. Also lot of behavioral economics leaders, so it is well rounded. Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+6 As a former BofA (or actually BAML) employee, will add Teller in IB - Cov
+6 Correct me if I am wrong but it sounds like you have less than 1 year of total experience, and it is with Big 4 IT Implementation consulting? RCJ92
+6 start an Only Fans Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 If your MD’s loved you, you would have been asked back. Holy cope. I agree with the comment below mine: big 4 welcomes you Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
+6 If we’re talking averages, there’s no question the opportunistic guys are smarter. Partner in RE - Comm
+6 Giving my perspective as a mid 30 year old who has been around this space since a teenager and did the EB -> MF recruiting and saw plenty of people do it and stay/leave.  Hags28
+6 Suspect 30-60% of their MDs have $0 advisory revenue this year Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 . James and the Giant Peach
+6 Prospect in IB - Gen Managing Director in IB-M&A
+6 Yeah dude you hit some solid points.  Matchabee
+6 Mods - this is a setup for a pig butchering crypto scam. Google what that is. A man posing as Radames Belfort will proceed to WhatsApp retirees and they’ll google him. This post will pop up and establish his legitimacy. ProbablyEngAnyway
+6 This had to be said out loud. To all the propsects glazing over EBs, know that it is more likely than not that you'll end up working on MM / low quality shit than on mega-cap M&A  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+6 It sounds like you don't really understand London housing stock which is fair, because you're German. nutmegger189
+6 Congratulations on winning the semantic argument while accidentally admitting that the best thing you can say about the place is that they pay some of their people enough to tolerate it. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+6 Like 5% of the analysts total are getting paid 3,3 top bucket  The median analyst comp is the real tragedy   Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Funny comment on CB. I will say this. CB has good culture if you are a total Wharton hardo who likes to live in the office and enjoy “free sushi/pizza” expensed on the company card. Hags28
+6 What do you mean "running" the LBO? Your firm or you personally are the buyer?  You are going to pay fees out of the wazoo if you hire a debt advisor. Rough estimates that I would use: Bass12
+6 UBS sucks trust me.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 They will be soon with this rate of layoffs. AI coming for all their jobs Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+6 they run their own interview process. or did when i interivewed despite the mizuho merger. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+6 Managers the day after layoffs Associate 2 in IB - ECM