Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+6 I bought a small business through a search fund model but also looked at starting one. I had spent several years in LMM PE and consulting prior.  VP in PE - Growth
+6 Many top MBA programs heavily weigh your work experience. That is not to say they never accept students right out of college, but those are few and far between. RCJ92
+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 Life throws many challenges your way, some you can predict and many you cannot. FinnesseGod
+6 I was in a slightly different TAS role (FDD), but had the same issue. I felt like my work was too specialized. Lester Freamon
+6 . James and the Giant Peach
+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 Tech is very boom and bust, it is not like other more stable industries. Manager in CorpDev
+6 shut up intern  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 It's not a bad idea, but it is inherently riskier of a career move than joining an established fund. Senior VP in CorpDev
+6 start an Only Fans Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 Enjoyed your stye of writing, well done. In all seriousness, that sounds brutal. Hang in there, take breathers and self care moments when you can. Rabbit
+6 how the fuck did someone as creative as you end up in banking Intern in IB-M&A
+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 Cornell is the more logical choice. It’s the “better” overall school so if you ever decide you don’t want to do finance, you have more optionality at Cornell. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+6 Anti-semitism has gone too far smh  IsItREPE
+6 what is this retard waffling about? equitymuncher
+6 Some Houston groups actually pay more than their New York counterparts. Jefferies is a good example. Its Houston group had a separate bonus pool and paid second-year analysts $300K back in around 2017/18 Associate 1 in PE - Other
+6 Because most people here are students or recently students and the type of intelligence you need to succeed in IB (and really much of the business world) is not the type of intelligence that is valued in academia or STEM f Managing Director in IB-M&A
+6 This VP in IB-Cov clearly works at Citi. He's been commenting on every single Citi thread hyping up his bank. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+6 Definition of rent-free nutmegger189
+6 The UK cannot accept it is simply a middle power that will continue to decline in relevance...serious identity issues...we should pay for their much needed therapy. VP in IB-M&A
+6 Yeah dude you hit some solid points.  Matchabee
+6 UBS slander 101 right here LendingFanatic1
+6 Isn’t the point of 2+2+2 to be for those getting pushed out / want to do something different? Bank Slut
+6 Okay, you had asked about going from merchandising to physical trading in your initial post. If you are talking about physical to futures at the firms you listed I can give some degree of insight.  thoroughbell
+6 Medical office (er medical 'outpatient') has great long-term tailwinds: (A) The fat part of baby boomer bell curve is hitting its very high (3x) medical spending years.  The silver tsunami is absolutely a thing. asmith_1
+6 Sea Org is 8 am - 11 pm. That’s better hours! And they give you three meals a day, whereas UBS only gives you one (for now).  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 "no face time, supportive team and a clear path to promotion" chill mate, that's not happening. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+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 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 are you the one VP that's in every ubs post claiming the firm is still good? Do you really have this little to do? steroidmonkey
+6 Wow. Groundbreaking stuff really  99twotwo1
+6 Determined: M_As_In_Mancy
+6 Don’t vote for a retard who tanks the economy and there will be jobs.  IsItREPE
+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 When the day comes where climate change has decimated the planet, collapsed governments, and caused the masses to line the streets with guillotines, your chances of survival as a hated Wall Street elite are certainly going waysky20
+6 How much of this work do top UG kids and MBA candidates really care about? This growth comes from their move downstream, selling long-term implementation projects. Intern in Consulting
+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 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 This is precisely why you cannot date these masculine, career-oriented "women." Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 As greenblatt would say it’s picking up pennies in front of a bull dozer. Arb tourism is an easy way to get burned so if you are trying to pitch an event trade, prob not where I’d go. M_As_In_Mancy
+6 Great questions! Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+6 QCOMM for sureWestern Ivey is a dumpster now Intern in HF - Other
+6 All of that sounds great. Three things I would add are:  CRE
+6 I left and don't regret it one bit. I now work in a cybersecurity scale up as a sales engineer. I love it. Don't miss banking. I'm responsible for revenue, and love the industry. Matchabee
+6 It doesn't matter. Go to Harvard. Go to Indiana. Fake your degree like Mike Ross. Everyone who's done it knows at the end of the day: investment banking fucking sucks.  yopierre
+6 Thanks for letting us know you got 2 offers.  anonymous panda 1
+6 because at the highest level of investing/trading, it requires passion + skills to succeed. for PE, id say the intelligence level required is much lower than those who trade public markets. equitystrat
+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 Why are you using AI to comment on fucking wso? You are not funnier than me. Intern in IB - CB
+6 You’re in a good spot. Like others have stated, it’s not quit doing anything sort of money but you have a great head start. You can do the math what that would become if you save a few IB bonuses with X% market return. ky9xnsz
+6 At MBB working on this kind of pure growth strategy right now… Analyst 1 in Consulting
+6 The kiss of death was merging with Credit Suisse while letting a bunch of clueless ex-Barclays bros believe they had all the answers. That level of hubris sealed the firm’s fate. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+6 So by your logic, the below is true: seekinthealpha1
+6 Are you A2A at the same firm? I had a similar issue as you when I was promoted to ASO, also on a lean team, especially in the first year. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Sales side? I’d major in bag and lax and you’ll be MS/GS/JPM SA 2029 fTheVix
+6 Okay, valid rebuttal. And I see your points. Investment Analyst in VC
+6 Delete the last line but looks good. I wouldn't go into the specifics of CDD / industry unless you can truly verify that on their LinkedIn.  Business School in CorpStrat
+6 I'm (maybe undeservedly) confident in my ability to get up to speed. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+6 Retarded stock picking and living like a rat.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+6 highly variable but your taking a discount on cash. also depends on if they have existing platform companies already or not. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+6 Arrive: 9am seekinthealpha1
+6 https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/ubs-executive-vice-ch… Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+6 Congrats on UBS! Intern in IB - Cov
+6 Because we (as Americans, at least) like to claim that our society is a meritocracy, and that social and class distinctions aren't semi-hereditary. Ozymandia
+6 Depends on the FIG vertical you cover and what bank you're at. Top BB/EB will still get looks from all solid exit opps, even non-FIG related. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+6 I should sincerely hope that a piece of software is faster at modeling than a junior analyst. Ozymandia
+6 Even the UBS haters don’t hate as much as they used to. It’s an irrelevant platform.  Intern in IB - Gen
+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 You’re an idiot if you think this is going to change hours at all. This is UBS just getting cheaper and cheaper. Everyone should push back against this; it’s a terrible idea. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+6 Definitely don’t want to use the healthcare benefits as an intern. johnnypython
+6 Your carry actually realized for $2m while being paid ~$500k/yr for showing up, eating your sandwich, and keeping your seat warm and you’re in your early 30s … Jesus, out of touch a bit. AnonymousMonkious
+6 Another bad take by the grinch of WallStreetOasis. foxtrot_1
+6 destroyallbananas Drizzle-Maker
+6 16 comments and only two people are getting ready to try it…take the plunge yourself don’t dawdle or you’ll become obsolete WSRaider
+6 Surprising to see GS #2 in EMEA. Also BNP Paribas is doing extremely well Intern in IB - Cov
+6 I am confident that I could sell you absolutely anything. VP in PE - LBOs
+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 Somewhat familiar with some folks from these groups: Q: Surprisingly chill culture. Make no mistake - you will get worked, so in that sense it is "sweaty" but the culture is relatively laid back Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+6 Warning — some blunt pushback inbound: VP in PE - LBOs
+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 idk why everyone is tripping abt this. i’m not at vista but a friend of mine is. you’re an analyst, not a VP, not a principal. All you have to worry about right now is brand name, then reps, then fund performance. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 Pahvlavi in if and only if the rest of IRGC apparatus is decapitated Soros_
+6 This is what happens when the finance soc leadership has found success doing it and thus recommend also the first years to do it. Apply as diversity they say! Intern in IB-M&A
+6 It has a lot less to do with your degree or you personally and just the job market right now. It is utter dogshit. CRE
+6 Ultimately you need to decide what you want to do and how much effort you want to put into your career. Everything comes with pros and cons.  Director in IB - Cov
+6 No name liberal arts school… definitely stole a more deserving prospects seat Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+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 "Blessed are those who pay for the first date, for they shall inherit an eternal wife" kellycriterion
+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 Pick a conferenceFind the exhibitor list / attendee list (they are all online, just on these shit javascript websites)Have Claude Code export the list to excel with company name, website link, busine Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 My summer roommate works there and absolutely hates it, says they just practice modeling tests all day because there aren’t real deals to work on Intern in IB - Cov
+6 It’s Canadian: Americas M&A League Table Q2 UPDATED Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎 FailedInFinance
+6 Looks about 20% better than UBS Intern in IB - Cov
+6 UBS working on a lot of subscale deals if their average deal size is around $500mm. Desjardins average deal size >$1bn… Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+6 Hey man, in no way shape or form am I saying this is your fault, life just isnt that straightforward.  Deal Team Six
+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 It's tough but the good news is that if you can crack it now, you will have an easier time going forward. I am not in REPE, but I do invest in it as an LP and I run a small PE op. m_1