Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+1 Careful, I know about a dozen unemployed deal guys who would gladly take your job right now. Director in RE - Comm
+1 I went to a top MSRE program (easier admissions, shorter timeline, and cheaper than a comparable MBA) and one of the smartest guys in my class ultimately turned down a top tier development job for a Tech sales job after gr Director in RE - Comm
+1 It's not viewed as a T2. Business School in CorpStrat
+1 I watched an episode recently where there was a pissing match to become Managing Partner and the goal was to get the other’s client to divest a division to avoid a conflict of interest, with no consideration as to whether acardboardmonkey
+1 Thanks for your kind comment. So do you recommend not applying them before joining the Uni? User11221312
+1 Yes, Macro research exists in banks and in-house on the buy-side. E.g. Emerging Monkey EMBA
+1 It's less realistic than Star Wars MonopolyMoney
+1 lol i'm trying jCRE_1
+1 MBA user_5991
+1 How do you feel about leaving? Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 They still focus on that stuff, tough niche but I think a lot of the institutional platforms don’t want to touch the things they do. People go to them when the big banks have turned them away.  VP in PE - Other
+1 Go private credit and thank me later. You have higher pay ceiling and far more career optionality going the corporate investing route  Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 If you are in ER for just the money, then you are in the wrong job. ER is fun, challenging and rewarding intellectually.  You get to become an expert in your industry. ER 15
+1 Why people leave / exits: I have not noticed one specific issue consistently driving people out. I'd say most are going into banking, pe, or another advisory based platform. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+1 Extremely insightful. Research Analyst in ER
+1 As I said, no offense but you are likely a terrible prompter. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 This scenario does come up occasionally. In my experience, the Partners will adjust their analysis and diligence expectations accordingly.  VP in PE - LBOs
+1 +1 it's amazing to see what highly motivated students can do for a T3 school rainbowdroptop
+1 bro doesn't work on a specified investment and therefore does not need to be regulated as per FSMA 2000 😂😂😂 anonf0fty
+1 Good. Fucking scumbag.  IsItREPE
+1 Great show? Are you a big NCIS fan too? IsItREPE
+1 It was alot more common pre-2020 but some flow/sr lending shops should be fine if you can perform in the interviews. VP in PE - Other
+1 Do you have the more advanced Claude models available? kuf135
+1 Really comes down to how active your market is with ULI activities. My market always had tons of happy hours and other great ways to meet people in the business.  MonopolyMoney
+1 This is the problem when all you people wanna go do a “startup” you join a company as a worker and not really chasing entrepreneurship. You chase a title. You were probably better off doing ib in the beginning. hankpim
+1 Depends a bit on the overall touch points with the LevFin space of juniors and could be a topic for a more technical interview but would not expect it in most cases. LevFin Lab Newsletter
+1 You got  like a week or 2 I’m guessing and you’ll find out. Stop worrying.  Intern in ER
+1 Are you asking about real estate debt or private credit? Two different things. Investment Analyst in RE - Comm
+1 How big is the fund? How many funds? Whats the founders background? Gold-ManSacks
+1 Every time I come across handwritten notes, two sides of my brain go to war with eachother.  Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+1 PM comes first. You are literally choosing a hedge fund within a hedge fund. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+1 If you can’t do well on TTS then you’ll probably get fired anyways Amazon Prime
+1 You can keep specifics vague and speak at a high level on the business/transaction. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Associate 1 in PE - LBOsWhats the differentiation? Senior VP in PE - Other
+1 5’8 but I’ve been told it’s the new 6’2 Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 Is this satire? Every single large manager now has multiple strategies. Principal in PE - LBOs
+1 Bump Financial Analyst 2.5
+1 5'7 Analyst 1 in IB - CB
+1  all current and former analysts are jaded / disgruntled  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+1 1. This isn't how most people would expect to see it; I would keep them in past tense (OP is not currently screening 300+ companies, OP screened 300+ companies). starsinthesky
+1 plot twist its a girl Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 Is it less deployed in general or just for your specific firm? If the former, I might be more concerned for LT career if your current fund wants to cut coverage and there aren't many other roles. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+1 6'5" (also intelligent, handsome, jacked, medium-sized hog but well-girthed, and have an amazing hairline) Intern in Consulting
+1 worst mistake was thinking the silver lining of MM was that it was going to be more chill, lol Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+1 FLDP, assuming recognizable and respectable company with decent track record of program alumni having good trajectories. Skip the consulting rat race entirely, particularly something non-MBB. Director in CorpStrat
+1 Also had 88 ATAR. It generally won’t matter if you have a strong WAM & ECs. Did BB internship & converted to FT then PE with no issues. Just don’t put it on your CV.  Mr_305
+1 Bouse 🦑 Based-Monké
+1 If Carlsberg did shit advice VP in RE - Comm
+1 GTCR are genuinely great investors and prob one of the only large cap PE firms with actual upward mobility and fund growth. BDT I know less abt but heard can be sharp elbowed. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 You’d be surprised at how similar the work will be. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+1 State Bank of India GS under Blankfein
+1 Only if they don’t share their Adderall script Amazon Prime
+1 Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some key takeaways and advice for engaging in an equity research Q&A forum with a seasoned analyst: WSO Monkey Bot
+1 Agreed with starsinthesky’s comments, as well as everything else anon said Analyst 3+ in Risk Mnmgt
+1 Why would you do 2 years of PE if you’re happy yo end up at an MM…? We hire a lot from ER and IB, I’d suggest IB first in case you want to do something else  Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+1 Do you have a prompt you've been using for the cases you could share?  Thanks in advance :) GeneralM
+1 I'm 21 fresh out of undergrad. I feel I'd prefer the more challenging environment associated with IB/PE/PC (correct me if I'm wrong).  ap1705
+1 GTCR super sweaty but great returns. BDT culture is ass. MDP zombi fund. Do what you will with that. Investment Analyst in IB - Gen
+1 Sounds like MS levfin Intern in IB - Cov
+1 They changed it to be about law because faking a law degree to become a lawyer is actually illegal which made the stakes higher. theone777
+1 Wouldn't be surprised if total cash comp falls between $150-$200k. VP in PE - LBOs
+1 arguably closest to this now is some random crypto outfit.. rug pulls galore. dlrulz
+1 i feel like believing in that version of finance is like believing the stripper is into you... superinv123
+1 this was a thing back then, not only belfort did it boiler room was launched in the 90s (before this dumbass wrote wolf of wall street), which captures the same business model GS under Blankfein
+1 Heard they have to compete with Ensis partners on deals and exits have been poor wallstreetgoat201
+1 JFK. seminarydropout
+1 Has anyone heard back on anything? investmentbanker_334
+1 And to add to this, IB recruiting by the percentages is easier to land than other hot tickets especially in this shaky job market - buyside, strategy consulting at T2 / MBB firms. Business School in CorpStrat
+1 yeah definitely, but from what I understand $300k strategic finance jobs are few and far between, with more common comp for these roles significantly lower than that. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+1 Have a friend at MDP, avoid it like the plague. The firm has great marketing, but is absolutely a horrible place to work. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+1 Yes - I AM the competitive edge. The Real Donnie Azoff
+1 Echoing the note above - make sure you specifically understand if they are in IB or IS. I’m on the investment sales side and have had intro chats with students who didn’t even know we had that part of the house.  VP in RE - Comm
+1 If your concern is "we need to be able to spend enough on AI as a part of our process to keep generating alpha", I wouldn't imagine that's a meaningful hurdle at any scaled fund. PM in HF - Macro
+1 time to pivot careers and become interior decorators Developer in RE - Comm
+1 Hi I'm also an incoming ib analyst at west coast in one of the bulges, trying to break into biotech buyside/HF here. hz687
+1 It's easy. eg. GS TMT (both SF and NY) and industrials. They all have a couple of people who lateraled from the Houston Energy group Associate 1 in PE - Other
+1 What're your return requirements? Have some special situation stuff in some niche re spaces if you are open to connecting. There are good deals out there but have to get creative and have a broad reach.  terra879
+1 Office is dead  Traders game Can’t make real money in it long term outside of the fees Rick Kane
+1 Thought your title was a virus or STD or something. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+1 They wanted me to work in-office on the east coast. Manager in CorpFin
+1 I had 3...but also had a 4.0Now FT at a BB. You're good.  Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+1 Have a buddy who joined them recently. Says they don't really take the most qualified candidates and it's more connection-heavy. Interpret that how you'd like. Talking about interns.  Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+1 Align the word interests better loudest_safe
+1 Title skills and course work “additional information” loudest_safe
+1 The sample size here is so small, but there is like 1 person going each direction (true investment team for both) in recent years. In the past, I think it’s actually more in favor of BDT.  Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+1 FINRA has a content outline posted. PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+1 Depends what sort of deals you’re looking for - core, core plus, value add, redevelopment? Obviously the more work needed, the more deals there are, and vice versa. What market and what YOC or IRR do they underwrite to? MacBuilds
+1 I don't rlly think that london offers such an opportunity nowdays for asians. Gainone1572
+1 I’ve never understood people valuing Wells/JPM/BOA over large regional banks in CRE, some of the most unimpressive lazy people in the whole industry are money center bank lenders (and especially syndications people). leftcoastlenny
+1 Understand that the outcome isn't binary. It's not just offer or no offer. Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+1 A DI analyst told me he sold a company for $1 in some kind of carve out scenario so I imagine the deals are interesting at least. Intern in IB-M&A
+1 Heres a few— ERdumdum
+1 Piper Sandler Houston. Heard they typically sign off at 10 SMU Final Boss
+1 Its still alive and kicking in the cash advance industry DeeperSense
+1 NYC is generalist across industries. I'm pretty sure SF focuses on tech. I would keep in mind that centerview analysts work on M&A, capital raises, and also shareholder advisory (i.e. CuriousGeorge1024
+1 Horrible group. Went to shit after Jimmy Wang left for DB. He was the rainmaker. You should look into DB FIG instead. Chipoknot
+1 Run. They offer 70k base to work in a sweatshop. RECorp54
+1 The answers to your questions are so seat-dependent, and you also didn't provide much context. Quant in HF - Event
+1 1 Buy and sell companies ER 15
+1 Sounds like PJT Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs