Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+6 Retarded stock picking and living like a rat.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+6 yeah this website here has a really good collection.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+6 Strange post and strange replies. I'm familiar with both unis recruiting so will weigh in. wolfofthecity1
+6 I don't think you'll have trouble getting into any of these, and these are all top tier programs.  If you want recognition in both Paris and London then ESCP or HEC.  Goj5979
+6 Another bad take by the grinch of WallStreetOasis. foxtrot_1
+6 I am generally on the side of 'there will not be a real estate jobs apocalypse' due to AI for the 'hands on' operators close to the assets, which are by definition illiquid and unique.   asmith_1
+6 Hey - Congrats on your offer! Happy to share some of my advice: equiconsultant
+6 Strategy/Asset Class/Scale: Boutique LO Equity in NYC/SF, >$1 billion in AUM/Investment Professional.Buyside Experience: 6 years of buy-side experience all with current fi FriedMonkey
+6 Analyst 2 in IB - Covis having money worth the sacrifice  I love it so much Jaded Rainmaker
+6 Here's my opinion. I work at an endowment/foundation, so my perspective will vary from an investment professional.  Associate 1 in AM - Other
+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 In what world is WF same tier as Cain and BMO, and below WB & RJ lmao. In terms of deal flow and momentum from this year alone, they are at least B+ or higher. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+6 I have a friend who’s in IB and has been investing most of his personal capital into rental properties for years. He’s done well. A few observations: Sonny LoSpecchio
+6 I think that you’re 1000% right on NSC/UNP. That is one situation where the models matter. Personally, I don’t feel as if I have edge there, either qualitatively or quantitatively. PeterEater
+6 Got some bad news for you, brother  CRE
+6 I did 2 years in a horrible sweatshop group in New York. Your mental and physical health will all get way worse regardless of what you do. it’s all about not digging the hole deeper and damage reduction. Intern in IB - Gen
+6 My read is this guy is having a mental episode lmao you sound like an oracle trying to decipher deeper meaning from a set of exposed entrails. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+6 The cleanest perspective is: would you lateral go a VP of Finance role outside of this setup? Principal in PE - LBOs
+6 See? I told you guys NYU and UChi were the same Prospect in IB-M&A
+6 Jonathan Kaye. Pure class. No introduction needed other than punches above his weight. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Prestige has destroyed minds. Lack of appreciation, they all want the next best thing. CEO in IB - Gen
+6 Lol i feel you too well, ASEANalyst
+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 What high performing PE firm in 2026 is not sweaty? The answer is none. VP in PE - LBOs
+6 $3.0mm this year. This is my 6th year on this team, 7th year on the buy side, and 10th total YoE. This is my best year so far, but every year I’ve seen YoY increases. Principal in HF - Event
+6 average banker fantasy Associate 1 in PropTrad
+6 One man's opinion: there's no 'best source' of cap rate data because the 'data' or comps in general are presented like they're all apples-to-apples when in fact the buyer, seller and broker on the same deal often have thre asmith_1
+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 What about a really cool guy from Illinois Analyst 1 in IB - CB
+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 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 repeating 2 years (versus 1) is somewhat meaningful given as you said it’s like starting over in that “class of 10” mentality fighting to prove you are even a human being (depending on how bad the culture is etc). Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 The only times I have read about Platinum are in restructuring newsletters meatrocket
+6 Yes that is the plan. I have a couple of buddies in RX consulting and IBs. In RX consulting, I have some finance backgrounds who made the switch there and love their life.  Associate 2 in PE - Other
+6 Everything depends on the bonus but the bases being quoted are pretty low for those other roles. A good year for me would be $750k+. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+6 Before you continue with this ageist rant, how about we discuss how Canadian IB implement worse form of DEI to favor women? Well, that is kosher as it mainly benefits white women. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 I have no dog in this fight, but I think you should listen to your gut on this one. Yale is probably a bit more prestigious and you're in a bit of an odd situation where the more "prestigious" school is also cheaper. Lester Freamon
+6 Prestige is the biggest impediment to happiness in finance. Director in IB - Gen
+6 This is a compelling opportunity, especially given your long-term goal. Anonymous Monkey
+6 Not that I could tell, I don't think I did so poorly as to have the firms pass along negative feedback to the HH and the HH understand that these firms are only hiring a small portion of those that they interview + the fir Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+6 Don't use this shitty website, bad and inaccurate questions Works at Morgan Stanley
+6 Don't use this shitty website, bad and inaccurate questions Works at Morgan Stanley
+6 There is basically no chance to go from an allocator to REIT LO, much less to a REIT HF. Associate 2 in AM - Other
+6 What kind of retarded post is this based off one quarters earning report coolguy22
+6 This felt like a personal attack so let me just gently reply that I'm not advocating for rate cuts, I'm merely stating an observation that I don't see any other way for the private capital industry to return to the glory d Managing Director in PE - LBOs
+6 only convertible bond equivalent SEA women Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+6 How is IB not skill-developing? Excel modeling is absolutely a “hard skill.” Some of these models are like software in terms of their complexity and the amount of creativity required in creating them. Bankasaurus
+6 Hey guys -  terabyte
+6 Isn’t the point of 2+2+2 to be for those getting pushed out / want to do something different? Bank Slut
+6 I wholeheartedly agree with this, and think it's well-documented on this site. I think it's much harder starting out today to establish a long-term career in buyout consumer-oriented PE. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 Probably isn’t too late to look at big 4 audit Intern in IB - Gen
+6 Yes, 100%. This shit is honestly unbearable. As others have mentioned, the value prop for MF investing is just not there anymore. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+6 Analyst 1 in Consulting PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+6 Glad I am not the only one who observed this  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+6 Basically two or three buckets that actually matter.1. How quick do you learn (which is a function of your intelligence / desire / curiousity about the job) Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 “I met my gf at the beginning of undergrad when we were both broke.” Stop. Write that down on paper with a pen so you remember it. Tattoo it on your brain. Sonny LoSpecchio
+6 Learn how to write first. Are you retarded? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 This reddit midwit style of arguing isn't very interesting and I don't plan on responding again. Heavy on non-sequiturs and missing pretty basic concepts. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+6 The market cycles have gotten wonkier and wonkier over the last few decades - we've made it a policy choice, in my view, to 'smooth' out markets as much as possible with incredibly accommodative policies both fiscally and Addinator
+6 I see people join at a later age in their mid to late 20s as an analyst in US too, usually working in some relevant role before making the jump to IB. Prospect in IB - Gen
+6 I would expect an internally promoted VP to get around $160-175k as base, but again depends on where you joined as an associate. Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+6 A few things I missed from my previous post that the forum ate: FinanceBrah
+6 Usually a terrible idea. Sonny LoSpecchio
+6 Software PE guy here... you guys are building models?!? TRJamesGatz
+6 Hey man so sorry about your loss, that must be devastating and scary given this new responsibility. I only have a second for some quick thoughts. tronicz
+6 Wells Fargo is paradise! Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 In North America, taxable income is modelled to be as close to true cash flow. The tax authorities generally want you to recognize large cash collections upfront in taxable income. First_Lien_Larry
+6 Hey mate, yes, it’s definitely possible to break into IB from an economics degree, and no need to do a full accounting degree. You will however start with a bit of a gap compared to finance or accounting students. Deal Kangaroo
+6 I'm (maybe undeservedly) confident in my ability to get up to speed. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+6 Can't emphasize this enough... left SS for the buyside and then switched over to fundraising (on an actual sales track) and it's what can't be replicated by AI... Works at JPMorgan
+6 Sales side? I’d major in bag and lax and you’ll be MS/GS/JPM SA 2029 fTheVix
+6 I also used First Republic but haven't had to do anything new since they went under. Ozymandia
+6 Wealth mgmt is revenue generating. Revenue is business. Without revenue, there is no business, jobs, etc. Revenue generation is typically client facing.  rickle
+6 What about removing one more 0? $4.5 million would be like being the “poorest rich person in America. The world’s tallest dwarf.” Pokemon Master
+6 I always recommend M&I's resume template (https://mergersandinquisitions.com/free-investment-banking-resume-temp PEPrincess
+6 Ditto Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+6 Great question. Investment Analyst in AM - Equities
+6 Okay, valid rebuttal. And I see your points. Investment Analyst in VC
+6 1.The hourly wage argument only works if you assume the hours are fungible ( that an analyst could just take those same 30 extra hours per week and dump them into a second job or a side hustle at the same marginal rate.) T rolo25
+6 Hiring Americans instead of H1Bs is a good business practice when you’re trying to grow your Americas IB franchise!  UBS should learn from WF… Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+6 What do you think about the job prospect of an incoming 27 FT in a non-US office? fraudmonkey
+6 Caveat that I haven't made MD yet, so don't have the full perspective. But I feel reasonably well positioned to make MD at a BB in the next 1-2 years Director in IB - Cov
+6 Agree with a lot of what was said above, but will add another specific point - for context I recently graduated from HSW. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+6 thanks gpt! Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+6 The biggest issue I don't think anyone has really raised in this thread are the hardware costs. jarstar1
+6 Associate 2 in IB-M&AYeah that’s how a country works lmao. The audacity of entitled foreigners good lord  Managing Director in IB-M&A
+6 If you like gold for some reason, invest in gold. It doesn't really have any fundamentals to go off of, but I generally think that you're fine using 5% - 10% of your investment portfolio for "fun". overandout
+6 Probably one of the least traditional exits from banking, but I was in a similar situation at the end of 2022. Completely burnt out and hating my life. I quit and pivoted into wealth advisory for HNW / UHNW clients. Prospect in IB - Gen
+6 As dumb as these threads by the same disgruntled aso/analyst are, if you’re an intern, would strongly recommend starting your career literally anywhere else - do not accept the return offer  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+6 Sometimes I wonder what life would be like if I could just tell my tail chasing 15 year old self to LOCK TF IN Ozymandia
+6 I can only speak for MBB Europe. If you are a hardo and set on doing PE, you will get good exits from MBB. The distinction though is being a hardo. Don't expect to just fall into a PE offer.  Associate 2 in PE - Other
+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 “Fent bent”, accusing of “trailer park vocabulary” LOL rolo25
+6 Reminds me of that “Umm…moving away from salary discussion…I was just wondering if we could talk about…like…the culture…” W kid from the crashing recruiting events vid. The chudification continues 😂  SevenElevenDeven
+6 Older than you (experienced VP in PE) and have seen and heard of increasing cases of PE associates going back to IB. In hindsight, I would have made more cash comp staying in IB plus my carry is underwater. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+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 don't know how much of an upside career PE can provide anyone who started in this industry all the way up to 10 years ago..." jl12
+6 You’ll arrive at a bullpen that is frustrated, tired and ready to go work elsewhere Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+6 I think the terms are good, but the bigger question revolves around netting risk / what team you are joining. Trader in HF - Macro
+6 Bingo - if all the juniors upvote we can raise awareness  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov