Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Kevin25you can be "male, white and strongly republican" and don't support Trump True. There's like 7 of you.  PokerSlopWars
+1 Reminds me of one of those backup QBs who has ~15 years in the NFL but on 9 teams. Sometimes it's just lucky, you take an open role as they come. ironman32
+1 ATP it is basically MM IB salaries lowk. I mean living in NYC or some other HCOL area is gonna hurt, but that's a pretty good bump considering they also pay for your MBA too. wannabeaxelrod
+1 Yes pretty common to see people who interned or even were FT in IB move to ER nutmegger189
+1 There was another comment here that got deleted but I can only second what they said. PrintoMinto
+1 Why would AI weakening your thinking ability be a negative externality? CheetahsInCities
+1 She's an absolute nutjob for sure, but she isn't necessarily wrong about the dire state of the world, the economy, and its effect on our ecosystem. earthwalker7
+1 Drown yourself monkey bot greatmonkey
+1 The Senior Risk Associate (Peter Sullivan) wasn't doing normal work. He was finishing Eric Dale's model on his own time. Prospect in Risk Mnmgt
+1 Ubs blows Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 have heard UBS M&A quite toxic  Intern in IB - Gen
+1 Lmao is this Marathon  dawgbrew
+1 FP&A / random ad-hoc returns analyses / helping w external presentations / classic junior level admin tasks. Nothing glamorous. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+1 Makes sense. The PE firm I am joining is about to raise another fund, I think roughly in the ~$500M range, and has 2 senior associate and 3 associates (+ 2 of us joining in the summer). Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 Not an old timer (its all relative). But legends never die.  We miss you Pablo. Principal in HF - Other
+1 Yeah sadly this happens alot tbh. Bofa jef and shit. But thankfully that isnt us. nachocheese
+1 Honestly, all three place great into IB so you can't really make a wrong pick here. peterjames33
+1 Hello, thank you for your feedback. I just had the initial interview with them, and man, I still don't know exactly what they do. Sure I understand they manage the cash, liq and risk. bigmani3169
+1 You're networking hard, which is good, but the "we aren't hiring right now" feedback means you're talking to the wrong people. Hanlon
+1 Yes, for sure! rose25
+1 Analyst 1 in IB-M&AManaging Director in IB-M&A Managing Director in IB-M&A
+1 This was 20 years ago and the internet barely existed, pretty much the stone ages Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+1 you gotta chill dawg when I was in your shoes I was cranking 90s on fortnite and everything worked out for me. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Ok. This is the most common mistake I see in this strategy larry david
+1 It all depends on headcount. How many interns they’re looking for etc. just because you haven’t been invited or haven’t heard doesn’t mean that these processes aren’t progressing. Intern in S&T - Other
+1 So everyone agrees OP tried to change management in some way and ultimately lost, only to have management turn around and use their ideas? IsItREPE
+1 Everyone does it all the time - just be very polite about it and vague as possible if they ask about the other opportunity you're pursuing. In this tough market, it's always important to look out for yourself. Prospect in IB - Cov
+1 Lol, I would but my wife is my father in this case. Not as many perks as a wife other than multiples, and the breath of life.  Joey Freshwater
+1 Yeah I've got a ton of time thankfully. I liked learning about businesses and what makes them tick really, which I'd hate to give up in a non-investing role.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 You think on your deathbed that you'll be very proud you worked at Blackstone or McKinsey?  The Penguin
+1 Binge drinking with mates is a phase for a lot of students, drinking alone to cope is a different pattern and it's the one that tends to stick. khan.mmua
+1 You're late to the party bud energymania
+1 Chapter 7 on personal credit card debt totaling $70K. Had a 2007 property sale in which the title attorney transfered the properties in the buyer's name before funds were delivered. Joey Freshwater
+1 . larry david
+1 Sweatshop, deep value, distressed investors  MrHuman
+1 Makes sense. Works at CBRE
+1 10 calls from 100 cold emails is a pretty good hit rate. You're doing better than you think. MadMaxMergers
+1 is that Hirevue or VI after hirevue jennyd_ng
+1 Why business school? Just start interviewing / talking for non IB-PE roles now. Unless you want to take a career break and want to party / travel for 2 years. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+1 You already included this in another comment, but I would just echo that, on your borrower principal forms, you are only required to disclose BK events within the last 10 years. jmr206
+1 Things have gotten much darker. The vibes are quite bad.   larry david
+1 Tbh idt anyone at jef cares ab other firms. U join for a reason - kind of a league of their own situation and much closer to what was seen pre gfc. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+1 there are a lot of us. I wouldn't be surprised if it was the majority of republicans in big cities in blue states. Kevin25
+1 What you say why you change it  hankpim
+1 Somewhat mixed bag answer, as they say "it's because you're in a pre-review state (Louisiana), a first time borrower, and a negative credit event on your history". Joey Freshwater
+1 Volume shop - you'll be on 4-6 deals at a time. Not necessarily a bad thing, but your inbox will be full and will be writing a lot of CIMs. Team is good. It won't be as chill as you think from a WLB standpoint Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Still working this one. valueadhd
+1 Banks had full bonus depreciation and R&D expensing from 2018 to 2022, and pricing was strong. When R&D amortization kicked in and raised their taxable income, pricing fell anyway. larrysellers
+1 It's funny how much these dynamics vary by country. Where I'm from, PwC dominates the (L)MM M&A market among the Big Four and is significantly ahead of the others, with KPMG second. loser1234
+1 That’s true jalenbruhsen
+1 This firm has been permanently recruiting for the last 3 years and have seen a number of people currently / previously there to leave the firm at my shop during the same period. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 They have plenty of gays calvin3
+1 (1) "The point I was making is that IB is almost never worth it in 2026." jl12
+1 Put "LAST CALL: BLACKSTONE SUPERDAY" instead if you want a higher hit rate Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Is this the JPM team that does growth equity / late stage growth and invested in Rogo, Island, Harvey, etc.)? Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 There is 1 key factor which is inclusiveness. Low rates, no AI —> many large and mid-sized firms, seats for many people. High rates, AI —> fewer large/midsized firms, fewer seats. SOFRsoGood
+1 Likelihood of getting another offer completely depends on what kind of candidate you are now vs when you previously applied (i.e. what have you done in the last 2 years). LBOtomized
+1 I definitely think you’d be competitive for AN2/AN3 roles depending on bank analyst program. Use WSP and CFI courses for modeling exposure in the meantime. rolo25
+1 Yeah, I'll be a generalist in Morgan Private Capital, which from my understanding includes funds like JPM Growth Equity Partners. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 My two cents is that the quality of the choice depends on if you plan on returning to the South. Mouth breathers who are insisting Colby is not prestigious are detached from reality. Kenn099
+1 Wait this is just for a summer internship? You should be clear about that in the initial post, I assumed this was for FT.  Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 Is this fund solutions group (FSG)? tacotuesday123
+1 I’m curious about another topic and since you all are so well versed in finance, if I have multiple 43-101’s and I control the JV for each mine, showing hundreds in B’s or T’s of in-ground assets, from a QP. howardkn
+1 Yes, that is true. Had a bad experience with the FSG group, an unprofessional recruiting process, and found it odd that no reimbursements were provided for in-person interviews. tacotuesday123
+1 In my opinion mid-level/senior bankers will sometimes be a little harsh when giving directions or feedback, but I would typically just say it’s either A) They’re stressed or B) putting extra pressure gets more work out of TerminalCoffee839
+1 Is that annualized or total return ? Welcome to distressed, where it’s all downside, no upside. investor45
+1 Haha I promise you I don’t spend every gym session listening to DCF’s and LBO’s (nobody does), I was over exaggerating but sometimes I’ll watch a quick video just because I’ll be bored (I’m someone who likes learning about astonmartindb5
+1 literally the worst culture lately, would not recommend. High junior turnover monkei
+1 That's helpful advice, thank you. It is not Deloitte CF. anon1232026
+1 I networked with upper classmem for like a month before reaching out to bankers. Helps a lot. Know whats a checkmark and whats a needle mover. Technicals (i.e M&I400 down before Sophomore qnd semester)? - Checkmark. Gold-ManSacks
+1 Move HL to tier 2. Swap Cvp and lazard Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+1 Comment removed  Tldr: Many shops have an AI analyst prototype  Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Thanks ChatGPT virtuallypleasent111
+1 Are there MM and LMM firms in Boston with a a more focused investment strategy and good culture vs super grindy MF and UMM? Like 50-60 hour week associate seats (+ much more on live deals of course)? justanothermonkey1234
+1 Social skills and executive presence.  Associate 3 in IB - CB
+1 My mindset on this changed once I got to associate and saw how deals really work. clowngrade_
+1 Sue your psychologist CheetahsInCities
+1 This guy is neither of those - just a former bottom-bucket analyst that clearly hasn’t moved on  Anon01747103701
+1 Use a custom framework, not a boilerplate market entry framework.  AceTheSolve
+1 LEK ...  EY-P if you want to stay in strat roles  AceTheSolve
+1 Had such a negative experience with them they are shit  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+1 Yeah they aren’t that helpful. I believe I only ever gotten one interview from them lol Flying_Monkey24
+1 Culturally engrained, as in they foster it? No, I don't believe so. They do select for it though. More so than other firms.  I believe it's changing and it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be.  AceTheSolve
+1 Ah so maybe that's why Amex has been down/slow all day  CRE
+1 Yeah all the big FIs are having a kinipshit right now. Would recommend avoiding logging into any accounts through a browser for at least a week because HTTPS is swiss cheese right now.  PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+1 Went through the process a few months ago. Did not get it. Good shop, comp is street for infra (excl brookfield), sharp guys.  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+1 As someone who moved over to a portco and now has to sit on the management side of those board meetings, you should know the grass is absolutely not greener Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+1 Lincoln PV team is great experience, much better pay than B4, with good clients, respectable brand, solid exits. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 SSG if tech, LEK if healthcare/industrials  GreenSweatpants
+1 Lol. I always wondered if I was the only one board out of my mind in those 3+ hour meetings  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 If it makes you feel any better, I’m in your exact shoes (AN2 at a reputable shop) and I feel the exact same way about myself and have had similar feelings from my reviews. midhardo
+1 Couple pieces of advice..  Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 Sometimes people like you but once they go back to their team, others say no on your profile, timelines don’t match, they no longer have space for someone else to join, just politics, etc  lbarry
+1 it is 150% marathon, Marathon Distressed Credit Fund (2020) has a 9% bloomberg reported IRR and Marathon Distressed Credit Fund II has 6% (started raising in 2023 and final close in 2025). Research Associate in HF - Event
+1 careful ur going to give the old man a stroke Intern in IB - Cov
+1 If AI is writing emails for AI to read, one wonders what the point is IsItREPE
+1 I was not factually incorrect. I can explain basic concepts to you but I can’t understand them for you, lil bro. You’ve been consistent on nothing except lacking brain cells this entire thread. arossi11637
+1 I didnt know GS still had VP level. I rmb they  inflated to ED few years ago Regardless, its mid level who's in the progress of bbeing executive. Definitely not senior.  Works at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
+1 Have some experience in the matter. Are you open to private universities or would you be only looking at state unis? And the most important question. Do you speak German? If not you will struggle to get internships Intern in S&T - Other
+1 Ok no worries. Best is to have a plan and get that German as good as possible. There are a lot of internships and working students jobs to be had, but it’s important to know what you want and why. Intern in S&T - Other