Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+6 In general I see affordable housing as an exciting field to be in. For the first time since I started my career almost a decade ago it seems like there is strong bipartisan support for directing resources here. StringerBellRE
+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 I am a developer that contemplated the move to PE for a while, so the opposite of you. The only reason I would make this move is for the WLB. pajero
+6 start an Only Fans Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+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 These are some of the best positions to start at within LO AM's, IMO, outside of directly on the investment team (if that's what interests you) as a research analyst, etc.  Addinator
+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 Can't agree more. As soon as I got into an Ivy League I left A2C and joined WSO  Prospect in S&T - Other
+6 You see this is the plainly obvious conclusion of DEI to anyone with a brain and why (competent) women and minorities should have been against it from day one.  Research Associate in HF - Other
+6 Successful power trader of 11 years here. Themaster441
+6 Last note here, perhaps a bit of optimism - go work your butt off, out-perform in the role, and make them roll out the red carpet to keep you happy (and avoid losing you to another firm).  SaaSChimp
+6 It depends on what you do now. If this is your way into development, and you want to get into development, and they actually hire you, take the chance. CRE
+6 ^Really depends on which group your Leerink offer is for. The_Biotech_Banking_Expert
+6 it was a calculated risk  RogerTheAlien
+6 Small family office sponsor... we bought a company that benefitted from a once-in-forever generational pull forward of demand during covid, peak earnings on peak multiple (topped the winning bid in the 11th hour). PM in PE - Other
+6 Typical inaccurate post made by a college freshman. UBS LA doesn’t even exist anymore. Remaining team of FT/Interns got absorbed into WF LA. Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+6 If your old group is a top shop (e.g. GS/MS/Q/EVR) then it probably shouldn't be your last resort. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+6 Terrible place ran by terrible people Prospect in IB - Cov
+6 No offense - you’re an H1B taking a job that a lot of Americans would kill for and are more than qualified to do. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+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 Analyst 2 in IB - Covis having money worth the sacrifice  I love it so much Jaded Rainmaker
+6 Just be intellectually curious.  That is it. Ozymandia
+6 I have seen this with others before, and I hear you. I have seen ex-PE associates / VPs end up with VP Finance / CFO / chief of staff roles at a portco. I personally think it is a terrible path. Ventimacchiato
+6 sounds like you'd make a great MBA associate! Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+6 It depends on what sectors or industries he would like to specialise eventually. CCE
+6 The challenge in these software PE-backed companies isn't the decision to invest in R&D vs. not or even the underwriting - I view all of those capabilities as largely commoditized. risingscholar
+6 I'm surprised you don't seem to approach this from your own personal interest/reputation perspective. MMPM
+6 You know, I'd get on board with this. That said, the US left has gone all-in on racial extremism that their old policies of looking out for the working class/union workers have gone out the window. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+6 Passive aggressive remarks like “good to hear from you after a few quiet years” in fact do not demonstrate that you are not to be walked over and instead make you come across as a strange person who depends on attent Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+6 Let me chime in here with a perspective from a MBB consultant. PE_prep
+6 To your first paragraph, that's largely why many multis force you to increase risk or lose capital + why hiring is so consistently aggressive. PM in HF - Macro
+6 Finding a good PM is far and wide the most important factor in early/mid hf career development. econometricks
+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 UGA UBSTopBucket
+6 SM HF analyst thinking about moving to an LO for 2-3 years to get better mentorship here. HKmonki
+6 Looks about 20% better than UBS Intern in IB - Cov
+6 Look man, you're welcome to call me every name in the dictionary, but we're not doing this anymore. Oh wow you're so edgy and cool that you said "f*ck" with that asterisk in the middle. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+6 This forum can make it seem like if you start at GS TMT you’re guaranteed to print money and if you’re anywhere else you’re cooked. Reality is way less deterministic. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 There is effectively zero an analyst can do about whether a deal closes. VP in PE - LBOs
+6 It's over, got to commit sudoku VP in IB - Cov
+6 I also used First Republic but haven't had to do anything new since they went under. Ozymandia
+6 Sounds like TD and Scotia in Canada Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 Marcos next Job if he keeps it up Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+6 I’d go with Piper in 2026, you’d have actual deals you could talk to at Piper Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+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
+6 Like Parn0n, getting my MBA was the best thing I did for my career, but unlike them, I disagree that the only value for an MBA in 2026 is entrepreneurship. jarstar1
+6 No, he’s an asshole but he’s right. Software buyout has been basically a single formula, buy a company, lever it up, raise prices to the breaking point and sell before it blows up. Partner in PE - LBOs
+6 Everyone at this level is really bright, but I’ve seen a noteworthy difference in EQ. By the time people are 33-35, they should have the technical skills down pat.  maverick77
+6 Unless it's some major surprise (fraud, a deal out of the left field, etc.) you should ideally be prepared for the range of outcomes for your premkt news... if it's earnings, you have your bear, base, bull cases.. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+6 Used to pray for times like these. No more UofT kids terrorizing my group’s off cycle pls give me some desperate Ivey chuds I can work into the ground canadianibftw
+6 To try and give a reasonable answer, you're honestly not going to find the perfect job right out of school, your criteria just aren't suited for an entry level job from a masters program. jarstar1
+6 GS is GS lol. PWP is glorified mm. Prospect in IB - Gen
+6 Believe it’s $175/$200/225 Intern in IB - Gen
+6 The consequences of merit-based hiring have been a disaster for banking Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+6 It’s Canadian: Americas M&A League Table Q2 UPDATED Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 I was a raging alcoholic and got pushed out of my last fund. Found a way to lateral. Had to leave my hometown and restart at my seniority level path wise, but overall it was good for me. Principal in PE - LBOs
+6 i.e some calls may have been made Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+6 Glad I am not the only one who observed this  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+6 More worried about the continued amount of brainrot it will cause. Students are already outsourcing their learning. Grown adults are sending AI workslop in emails. CRE
+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 Brothers, it's easy to make a joke out of this and say something like "why is he complaining" or "some die from thirst while others drown" or something along those lines.  differentbrained
+6 Off the top of my head Wells got some crazy mandates this year. I think Lincolns honestly doing really well as well. Curious to know how Deutsche is going they really invested heavily into their IBD. Gold-ManSacks
+6 A website where bots play poker against each other and you can bet on which bot wins.  PokerSlopWars
+6 They made a large donation to an Ivy and their son is at that same Ivy, which is telling Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+6 Liquid stressed / distressed will not come back… see first brands group. The strategy is too volatile to be scalable - can’t be sold to many growth channels such as wealth, retail. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+6 Recruit for Barclays and rejoin UBS on a guaranteed bonus. Thank me later  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 With our luck he could be the leading candidate to be the next CEO. He can simply distance himself from America’s performance and exaggerate the direct impact he’s had on EMEA and Asia Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+6 I think you're in a great position for a 23 year old in your first job. Fred Fredburger
+6 For reference, what are the As1/As2/As3 base salaries? Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 BadgersRE Works at The Family Office
+6 So are you that guy or disproving this is all one guy with your post? Prospect in IB - Gen
+6 Because western society is built off high trust. Once you get scammed you realize just how much of daily commercial interaction only works because of trust.  miscer
+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 A mixture of selection bias, opportunity set, and what you are qualified for. Would say the best coverage groups even at UBS are just going to be better than LF for PE exits. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 Which industry/region are you in? What is the comp like - cash and equity? How large a portco? Partner in PE - LBOs
+6 We are going to win and win so much that you will be tired of winning.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+6 Probably because you keep posting a gif leading up to a murder, that also doesn’t show what you claim it does. CRE
+6 Life is pretty stress free at Desjardins ngl, can live a normal life Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+6 yeah I had boomer parents that didn't give direction either. Make lemonade and give your children the leg up you didn't have. Horatio Horatio
+6 Don’t vote for a retard who tanks the economy and there will be jobs.  IsItREPE
+6 I gotta be honest man. I use Claude all the time for stuff. I have no idea wtf you’re talking about. larry david
+6 Bro said 2/10 rage bait and still proceeded to get mad 😂 nontargetmarket
+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 Counterpoints: modafman1
+6 Talk about failing up Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+6 We have the first amendment and freedom of speech in this country. You and UBS HR can suck it.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+6 I would just echo the Associate in Coverage above.  Breakdown of my thoughts on each offer below:  Deal Team Six
+6 Nobody is taking JPM SF over HL RX/MOE/MS SF/CVP. Enjoy ECM though Intern in IB - Cov
+6 Spoiler alert: Nothing wins, Double loses Director in IB - ECM
+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 At a MF, we have a portco we’ve been holding for close to 8 years. VP in PE - LBOs
+6 Tough roll of the dice, obviously dealflow as a junior is just about fully out of your control. I have a few pieces of advice: ShowMeDaMoney
+6 Can help here - just finished an internship this past summer and got a return offer to trade EQD. Best things to do would be: jbgz23
+6 Let’s be honest here buddy If you didn’t go to UCC / Appleby / Crescent You’re better off going to Ivey, where it’s more meritocratic Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+6 Okay, valid rebuttal. And I see your points. Investment Analyst in VC
+6 Hiring low capable, high ego people Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Here's how not behind you are. Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+6 ESCP The Italian network is a lot stronger + you can spend 1y in London and then get the graduate visa. I can’t stress enough how important it is  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+6 Yea, Drax.  I'm the guy. CharlesCheese
+6 I have some past experience recruiting for Chicago IB from nyc. I had Wharton on my resume and top bucket EB analyst experience as well. Hags28