Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+6 Galaxy brain - make life so bad that people quit on their own and you don’t need to pay out severance Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+6 Genuine question: How many YoE do you have? If you’re younger, that’s fine, but that guy’s perspective is one you may gain in time. Assist. VP in PE - LBOs
+6 There's like 20 people from Warwick in evercore. Not a typical "feeder" , but still strong.  I'd say Exeter JPM is a decent example  Revama69
+6 Do you realize how sketchy it is for the IRGC, the largest funder of terrorism over the past 40 years, to have a nuke? hipp0
+6 All generally good comments in the above. I'll add a data point just because I comp checked this type of role with a recruiter very recently: I'm just going to copy the raw notes below, hope this helps. mrharveyspecter
+6 Anything but real estate, macro sensitive asset with boomers controlling significant portion of capital flows with little alpha left to be captured. Prospect in RE - Comm
+6 GS Hybrid Capital is basically the former Special Situations Group's (SSG) Multi Strategy Investing (MSI) arm, just without the public markets mandate and with a heavier focus on sponsor involved deals. Prospect in IB-M&A
+6 This is complex and highly personal to you, of course. tcbflash
+6 Get a life bro...who has time to write a full essay in the morning lmaoooo Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+6 This has been a worrisome trend at my bank post-covid. More than half of the analysts and associates who started post 2021 have zero M&A reps. And I’m not even in a bad bank or slow group. RBOB_squarepants
+6 the bank is on pretty weak footing since almost all of its dealmakers have left this year after multiple years of fantastically crummy pay. Analyst 3+ in Private Credit
+6 Finally! Someone thinking about some actual trends with big potential impacts to real estate. Developer in RE - Comm
+6 Fund size / strategy: MM buyoutRole / YoE: Sr. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 yes obviously but to say it out loud is preposterous CharlesCheese
+6 If you are already technically sound, with skills/experience in niche products that allow you to transfer those quickly to either more niche, or the more popular ones, and you are getting the type Addinator
+6 When first years have 1mo of exp on the job and they start acting like hot shit lol. For anyone who’s networking, do it whenever you want. People who you want in your corner won’t be like this. gunebees
+6 bumping this for all you gatekeepers. Fuck you I hope Edward Wang from Phillips Andover takes your spot Prospect in IB-M&A
+6 I’m 40+, so no time soon. I do have enlisted family, so I understand the sensitivity. The hope right now is that this can be solved without US boots on the ground. If that changes, so does the calculus. WSOBURNER69
+6 hello OSG Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+6 there are actually "global macro" valuation models for FX, yield curves, sovereign credit, and commodities (idk about equity indices) they are just more econometrics/machine learning based deriving fair value as a product Research Analyst in AM - FI
+6 Can comment here as I was interviewing for a BB and EB in this cycle with 2 offers - UK final year Prospect in IB - Gen
+6 Point72 academy is a shitshow and is not at all guaranteed return if you performed lol. They have over hired in all the academies. Benson Says
+6 Have also noticed this and always found it very bizarre.I think it stems from a couple things:1. General european belief that you start your working life later. Less pressure to start work at age 21. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+6 The “I heard” threads never end 🤣 First fake meal stipend news now this Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
+6 #2Likely higher verbal iq but definitely not overall  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 Agree with most of what’s been said here. Top product groups: LevFin, DCM Top coverage groups: REGAL, FIG, IND VP in IB - Gen
+6 I bought a small landscaping business last year for under $2M. Self funded. SBA loan. I’ll try to provide some insight as shortly as I can. Enlightenment
+6 I worked in financial services for many years before starting my own business and doing the digital nomad route. I can provide some perspective, but I also want to clarify some things as well: Manager in CorpStrat
+6 This applies beyond recruiting - I do this with my network, even after I landed SA and FT positions. big_dawg
+6 regardless of whether or not Trump is better than Kamala would've been (completely unknowable and dependent upon your metrics), he's being absolutely awful at present. thebrofessor
+6 First Boston when? Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+6 I would just say you left your role due to an urgent family emergency that made it impossible for you to work while meeting your family obligations.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 Been reading you comments for a while now and rare are the occasions where I do not agree with you, however he does seem to have quite a few points here (despite the obvious copium he’s smoking). Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+6 MoneyEUMonkeyDon't want to hi-jack but where would you start today if you were 22? many thanks! TechBanking
+6 I think there's a contrarian mindset that all good public investors have to some degree. Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+6 Not at a pod but will guess at the answer mtnmaster1
+6 Congratulations on landing UBS! That’s a huge accomplishment, especially coming from a non-target school. WSO Monkey Bot
+6 Great initial response for the sake of “playing along”, but going back to OP, for 99% of people in PE it’s pretty stupid / pointless / absurd / ridiculous / waste of time to ask about the “attractiveness” of lateraling to Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 +2 this +2 that means you can work >80hrs, but as a consequence of the intensity many juniors don't know how to "think".  SmoothStripes
+6 Yes, they will sue. They will also either notify your next employer about this, or your next employer will require that you disclose any existing lawsuits against you. MMPM
+6 It doesn’t make that much difference if it’s 15 or 30min unless your team has a strict entry time. I had a flexible 9.30-10 so it never really mattered Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+6 Alright, I'll bite. FinnesseGod
+6 change your namemore about the person, would i want to work with this person for 10 hours a day type of thing Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+6 Research Associate in AM - FI. Nobody wants to help you get rich... accept maybe the people selling courses on social media lol.   Ozymandia
+6 Let's focus on ships. Republic of Korea + Japan's raw civilian shipbuilding capacity is a near peer to China's, and they are far more aligned with the US than China. What are these container ships for? kellycriterion
+6 As it pertains to multi (though these effect every asset class, in and outside of RE): Traderade
+6 Frankly, I'd be surprised if they gave you full-time work as an employee without a stipulated end date. FinnesseGod
+6 When I say PM, i mean R&M as well. For large institutional firms, I understand why they split up PM, R&M, etc.. Fred Fredburger
+6 Started in ER 10+ yrs ago covering TMT. Got a ton of responsibility early on. The day I passed my licenses I started taking client calls. Determined
+6 I always recommend M&I's resume template (https://mergersandinquisitions.com/free-investment-banking-resume-temp PEPrincess
+6 BofA took a step back over the past couple years primarily due to very low pay (this was not just unique to industrials). Lost a few good MDs and a ton of solid mid levels. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 Intern in PropTradyes the economics don’t look great BUT that’s mainly due to RnD costs PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+6 Developer in RE - Commodog @digitalimmortality.com odog @digitalimmortality.com
+6 Real estate, like other equities, is a cyclical industry. We were on an extended bull run from 2011-2022, but the market turn was always coming and we saw elements of that in 2023. CRESF
+6 Not that I have a ton of wisdom to contribute here, but one thing you mentioned doesn't sound great imo mtnmaster1
+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 Ex-CS people now at Santander. afdhfg
+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 Pray, brother. You can’t imagine how powerful and useful it is. MacchiatoBach
+6 OzymandiaHardly surprising. GoingGoingCaught
+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 On top of that, living lower-stress life will make you live longer and stay healthier, and wealth grows exponentially with time, so even if your sole goal in life is to get rich, it may be a better strategy to work less st Kevin25
+6 A few things I missed from my previous post that the forum ate: FinanceBrah
+6 Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas Ozymandia
+6 Hey man just wanted to let you know its an extremely brutal market and so many people are in the same boat as you. That being said, there is no benefit of being complacent, and I recommend the following: Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+6 Step 1 is don’t filter all your posts/comments through chatgpt  wahoo9719
+6 Overall, CRE will have some bright spots that are sector or location dependent.  However, the biggest drag will be the lack of demand and incomes growth in the population compared to costs. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+6 Solid platform, comp is going to be somewhat below megafunds, but OK. This is compensated with carry, from associate you get decent numbers (1 to several millions depending on level). Las_vvvegas
+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 Brush up on your technical indicators like bollinger bands, RSI, moving averages (50 vs. 200 day), Fibonacci sequences, non-euclidean surfaces, and non-newtonian fluid dynamics.  Determined
+6 So there’s a few books out on faster reading with max comprehension. Specifically I think it mentioned start with the index, intro and conclusion, first and last lage of each chapter.  setarcos
+6 Software PE guy here... you guys are building models?!? TRJamesGatz
+6 If we’re talking averages, there’s no question the opportunistic guys are smarter. Partner in RE - Comm
+6 Usually a terrible idea. Sonny LoSpecchio
+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 hedgehog9 Ozymandia
+6 Was very ill and had 10mins to prepare for an interview, literally received an email while in bed asking if I can jump on a call right away. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+6 They can answer me here.   Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+6 I had the same background as you and came to the same realization while working for a CM. Engineer in RE - Comm
+6 This has to be rage bait. 300k portfolio but “not a nepo” bruh Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+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 This is really good advice.  If it does resonate with you, the only thing I'd add is an old sports cliche which is "make mistakes full speed". CharlesCheese
+6 The most probable exits in AM - portfolio manager, investment strategist/relationship manager/sales (as, well, trading is relationship driven and clients love those who 'did' the work at one point often), or pivot to trade Addinator
+6 bro thinks life is all sunshine and rainbows Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+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 Email drafting, Excel cleanup, going through filings, and putting together comps are already being streamlined by tools like Grok and new features firms like BamSEC are testing. khumbu
+6 Ecclesiastes 1:14 (NIV): dcfdestroying
+6 Agree with the others. This is like saying "I'm 40 and want to be a doctor because I saw they make a lot of money. I took Chem 101 a while back - how do I start tomorrow?" Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+6 Analyst 1 in RE - CommEasy there Trotsky Ozymandia
+6 May I ask what you do for work? Sounds like you’re in the business, so curious your thoughts on the following: Mastery 7 IB Shitter
+6 People really need to go back and read the old school Mergers and Inquisitions articles and old school WSO posts about recruiting… yes grades and internships matter but what matters way more is networking. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 Choosing the lifestyle you want from a career is a trilemma where you can pick 2, but not all 3: work-life balance, interesting/meaningful work, and pay. Lester Freamon
+6 Catch-all broad and vague term to define interns that just are not suitableReasons I have seen:  Intern in IB-M&A
+6 I got an MS for speaking the truth. GS does not get the best kids bc of all the BS they do in American recruiting. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+6 The founder and the entire firm have an ungodly amount of AUTISM Rumbler
+6 yes ky9xnsz ur right, these posts need to be done at least 5 years down the line, but it just goes to show how delusional ppl in IBD are, and how seriously they take themselves Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+6 Lol i feel you too well, ASEANalyst
+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 (1) Have significant finance experience from before law school. For example, if you graduated from undergrad with a finance a degree with multiple, highly relevant finance-related internships. jl12