Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+-2 Oh boy here comes the seed oils RFK JR jet trails crowd  yopierre
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+-2 lol why would GS care if they hired the son of UBS banking head.  UBS is an afterthought to GS.    Give them deal flow?  What deal flow. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+-2 You’re not in a difficult group if you’re leaving at 6 Intern in IB-M&A
+-2 Exits are going to be more or less the same across the top groups (GS TMT, MS Menlo, EVR Menlo, JPM SF (caveat that they have a large class so it can wary). Leaving out Q, as for the most part they don't look to exit Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+-2 When it comes to investment banking (IB) recruitment in the UK, the distinction between "super-target" and "target" universities is not just about prestige but also about the level of recruitment focus and opportunities av WSO Monkey Bot
+-2 Congrats on UCLA/USC thereisnochoice
+-2 cant say full names on here no_home_jerome
+-2 I don't understand why anyone would join Mubadala if it's not the HQ office. Moonshallow
+-2 How would you evaluate the DPhil? DeletedAccount...
+-2 How would you evaluate the DPhil? DeletedAccount...
+-2 How would you evaluate the DPhil? DeletedAccount...
+-2 Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎zoo84 WalMartShopper
+-2 Go UNC and start preparing for PMT recruiting now. Also fade Emory, it’s glazed far too much on this site  Prospect in IB-M&A
+-2 I have a detailed budget of all my income/expenses that I consistently update manually. I recommend doing the same, but up to you. Currently live in a Tier 2/3 city. Mr.FinanceGuy7
+-2 you should do ligma slime_
+-2 Last time I checked, all the DEI threads that kept popping up during the Biden years were complaining that all these SA seats were going to kids of well off black families instead of the disadvantaged. Terrier
+-2 Whenever Oxbridge are described as equal or more prestigious institutions than their HYPSM counterparts by people online, they are either always mentioned together (Oxford and/or Cambridge), or it’s just Oxford that is men DeletedAccount...
+-2 At the analyst/associate level, banks save ~15% in payroll taxes (Medicaid social security etc) for the 3 years they can have someone on OPT. So they can pay less and stiff on bonus too.  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+-2 I don’t get it? DeletedAccount...
+-2 Why master’s instead of DPhil? DeletedAccount...
+-2 More prestigious than both Teller in Non-profit
+-2 Proof? thereisnochoice
+-2 Wharton is arguably the best uni of those 6. You don’t know if I go to Wharton or not. I just don’t say for anonymity. DeletedAccount...
+-2 Am I wrong? 188m
+-2 And, in this context, what would the GS offer be? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+-2 Ross places better directly into PE / top IB just do a simple LinkedIn search of mega funds and it’s not close lmao. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+-2 That’s cute bro, 450 was my Associate 1 comp lmao. I hope your wife doesn’t mind your bald head and nagging 3 kids! *sips coffee in top west village apartment* Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+-2 Just making assumptions. DeletedAccount...
+-2 LAZ is atrocious. They have the same scale or size as EVR (+better international reach given their EU presence) yet they generate like 1/5 of EVR's fees. Talk about underperformance Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+-2 Tech does pretty much no deals, will be lucky to ever work anything real or meaningful. I’d go with a different bank Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+-2 Y'all are insane taking finasteride with side effects. dbot
+-2 Yeah those kids would have had offers through personal connections in spite of their resumes being tarnished by UBS.  UBS CSR can name two failing brands? Congrats on UBS! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+-2 The takeaway is that you shouldn't lease to a tenant that doesn't pay their employees a living wage. IsItREPE
+-2 Just go to stanford tbh Prospect in IB - Gen
+-2 Harvard 188m
+-2 I think it's fine as long as your personality isn't being a poc and you can fit in with the WASP culture. Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+-2 Ross = Stern for NYC IB, maybe slight edge to Stern due to networking availability For direct MFPE placement, Ross blows Stern out of the water. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+-2 PWP will pay 2x GS so if you’re set on banking and value comp / culture it’s a no brainer. If you want optionality later of course GS brand is #1. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+-2 False analogy, congrats on UBS iqcel rooseveltfan
+-2 Would you go to Cambridge to complete the global holy trinity of universities? A third bachelor's degree or perhaps a master's/doctorate programme? DeletedAccount...
+-2 OP if you wanted to see the worst part of UChicago it is this guy above. The elitist attitudes of people who have no clue wtf they are talking about. Intern in IB - Gen
+-2 No reply? Seems like you've finally accepted truth. DeletedAccount...
+-2 Can mods remove the troll post? MattsMatt12
+-2 Congrats on BC! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+-2 Top 3 BBs lmao.. Dude, nowadays it is pretty much GS, EVR, and CVP as the top M&A players. JPM mostly gets credit to maintain financing relationship, even on deals they are "exclusive advisors". Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+-2 Bro PWP doesn't do any deals.. you'll be literally spending your days pitching or doing random BD work. That extra 40-50K after-tax is simply not worth it, unless you're really broke and desperate. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+-2 Caring if someone uses slurs or not is not being the "language police" like for normal curse words lol. It's caring if someone is a bigot and has good values or not but go off Prospect in IB - Cov
+-2 Are you sure you want to do tech? The world is changing and anthropic may control it all…Saaspocalyse anyone? VP in IB - Cov
+-2 this is a bunch of nonsense - pick whatever school you lile californiakid2003
+-2 For associates?? Does that mean you're making THAT much after 2-3 years of IB and then going into CDR? Or is it like 3 years into PE? Does that mean ppl at blackstone and KKR are making even more? wannabesellout
+-2 I got some fucked accretion dilution question - no calculator Smth about estimating cost of debt with comps. Needed 3 ways to estimate cost of debt Prospect in IB-M&A
+-2 Dare I say Georgetown, UVA, Dartmouth, Brown, Yale. Prospect in IB - Gen
+-2 bwintel
+-2 we believe we are the best university in the world. not sure how accurate that is, but its the dominant sentiment. Lebron2025MVP
+-2 Incoming Lazard IB Analyst. Returns were around 2/3 for his class. Intern in PE - LBOs
+-2 Congrats on ND, enjoy South Bend Prospect in IB-M&A
+-2 Anyone who wants NYC IB at Ross gets it no problem. They’ve had a much larger share diversify tho, such as PE, HF, Startups, Tech, Law / Med school, etc. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+-2 Just look at what their reaction was when Elon’s DOGE cut foreign aid.  clowngrade_
+-2 Also - what is a 3rd tier fund? Business School in Non-profit
+-2 Dartmouth to Stanford is only a small prestige jump for niche areas of finance. The rest of the world considers them leagues apart rooseveltfan
+-2 1000% go to Stanford rooseveltfan
+-2 15% of the drawdown limit, not 15% Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+-2 Am I the only one that married well and rich? Why is that never an option for you people? Smoke Frog
+-2 NYU kinda ass but if ur good it’s good Analyst 1 in Consulting
+-2 How do people like OP get into schools like these and seemingly act like they have 0 brain cells when it comes to picking the obvious answer. Business School in CorpStrat
+-2 The most idea based job in finance (hf) is where stern does best… rooseveltfan
+-2 at what point should he start thinking about expenses? he's down $200 now with nothing to show for it. if he doesn't change anything he'll continue to burn his money. Kevin25
+-2 EB significantly higher pay Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+-2 Look at the economy man, it's bad out there. Inflation has destroyed me. Rover241
+-2 Bro you’re not Batman get that chip off your shoulder lmao Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+-2 EB for sure, but depends on which one. Anyone saying GS is retarded. GS is best known as a global brand to leverage for opportunities in different industries, while EB’s literal advantage is staying in banking. Intern in IB-M&A
+-2 qwert123@How would you rate median performers in these four career tracks? Median: PE > IB > Law > HF laka
+-2 Good luck passing the 10+ rounds of Q interviews. They run extremely lean, there are just so fewer of spots at Q than a MF. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+-2 dude unrelated but go to stanford. You're interests might develop and deviate. You may one day no longer be interested in finance and if that happens to be the case, stanford is virtually better in every regard. generousPenguin
+-2 Del Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+-2 No, because most lawyers can't get in to a top "big law" shop, just like most finance people can't get a job at Citadel or Jane Street. morgantire
+-2 this is most females. they want a provider despite earning an income. i mean what can you expect its instinct. clearly youv never had kids so.... fuku
+-2 75k Base NY w 10k Bonus Prospect in IB - Gen
+-2 Definitely overhyped here on wso. Pay is decent, but you get absolutely sweated. Seems they have been on a few cool deals but don't do a ton generally. All in all decent shopped but doesn't deserve the praise they get Any 2 IB - Cov.
+-2 You can call me a retard until you’re blue in the face, doesn’t change the fact that some chill groups do exist that pay $325k. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+-2 *30% of my income, but nice try nutmegger189
+-2 The pay and the exits are what matter brochacho Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+-2 Haha where is Evercore, Gugg and PWP. All in the mud  davani1420
+-2 There is no reason MBA associates are pointless. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+-2 Relax buddy. Sorry you couldn't break into RSSG. No matter how you frame your rebuttal PJT's M&A shop does not belong on the same tier as Q/CVP/GS/EVR Intern in IB-M&A
+-2 Ok explain then  VP in PE - LBOs
+-2 Another value investor bites the dust. Just doesn’t work when you have to wait for the possibility that the market suddenly thinks the way you do and revalues your junk upwards. investor45
+-2 The egos of some analysts are blown out of proportion by VPs who prefer them for speed vs. strategic thinking and see experienced MBAs as competition. Director in IB - Cov
+-2 Because BRG isn’t a top rx firm… lol Intern in IB-M&A
+-2 del Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+-2 Stanford. Cornell’s comps are Brown, Stern, and Duke. Vs…Hypsm rooseveltfan
+-2 Was obviously a ref to stern, which is known for shitty support from alums and general disdain among nyc financiers due to overproduction of striver international grads. green_duck
+-2 USD or CAD figures? If USD this looks decent tbh Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+-2 Congrats on UVA/Ross 188m
+-2 What? 188m
+-2 I dunno. For guys dates are like work: you're trying to impress the girl, it's like an interview for you. It doesn't feel fun. The only fun is if it ends up with good sex. Kevin25
+-2 How come? What was your journey like? Handy_panda