Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+6 QCOMM for sureWestern Ivey is a dumpster now Intern in HF - Other
+6 I say this as someone who works at a utility that is more exposed to the AI play than just about any other business in the world. jl12
+6 Definitely don’t want to use the healthcare benefits as an intern. johnnypython
+6 Sometimes, a lot of times, the market leads you to your next job. There is no shame in that. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+6 I would not say the main use case is PPT. The main use case is research + problem solving. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+6 You’re assuming all of the people going there are overextending themselves financially which is a claim that really lacks merit. Steam
+6 He’s a college sophomore who wants a nice watch in his price range, what’s the problem? Not all of us grew up with rich parents. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 Went to a similar school a half step down (St. Pauls/Choate/Groton). Definitely agree with above on the cost being incidental to many of the families. Tuition could be 500k and they wouldn't care. j110
+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 It's literally November 11. It's way too early to give up internship recruiting. You're not doomed to be unemployed when you graduate... I know it's hard but trust me most people do not have internships by now. parmesan123123
+6 In my line of work — spanning investment banking, private equity, and now training analysts — AI is already having a measurable impact, but mainly as an augmentation tool rather than a replacement. rafaelpoole5
+6 During the Iraq War in the 2000s, Iranian-backed militias used explosively formed penetrators against U.S. troops, which killed hundreds of troops. WSOBURNER69
+6 Thanks. I am somewhat later in my career (mid 30s). Have already had a good financial outcome from first job out of UG (was a rapidly growing smallish business so got lots of responsibility as you note). Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+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 You and this morgan stanley guy are truly the dregs of society. You're probably a miserable larper who is so insecure about yourself that you'd rather make fun of a guy with PTSD or some mental health issues. Research Associate in AM - FI
+6 CC is that you lol Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 I'm at MBB in continental Europe and in processes since quiet some time. I get loads of looks and processes with almost all heavy hitters (that is, those that hire consultants). PE_prep
+6 Nope not at all. If anything, I felt like I would never be an entrepreneur due to my perceived risk tolerance at the time. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+6 I know its August but you'd think a PM would have other things to do during market hours.. Amazing way to showcase the emotional immaturity & volatility of many PMs while trying to argue otherwise. qnt12345
+6 It’s normal to feel overwhelmed but you did get hired so your firm knows where you lie technically and where you need training. So don’t sweat it out too much. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+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 I work in infra so sharing my two cents here. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+6 Tough to say. Plenty of really difficult PMs out there and not everyone's good - it's also impossible to really gauge cause who likes losing $? herzyherzy
+6 My roommate worked there. I used to get back from work pretty late (EB) and sleep around 2-3 am. He rarely gets back before that.  where's my roommate
+6 Who is the MD that started this month, is he any good? Intern in IB - Gen
+6 some pros and cons from someone who faced a similar choice 5 years ago (not IB but LO RA offer) and decided to join the startup (fwiw mine was much smaller than yours). Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+6 Every time I thought I understood a strategy or product area outside of my own and tried to venture into it, I have been humbled. PM in HF - Other
+6 You probably can. As others have noted it is about dedicating the mileage and not being obese. you dont need expensive watches, just good shoes, socks, and miles. Horatio Horatio
+6 I think in general you only need one or two big brands on your resume and then there are diminishing returns from that path. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+6 Anecdotal data points but I have seen this worked for FAANG SWEs. Can argue they are more prestigious than IBD although their headcounts are like 5-10x of IBD every year. A few things here Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+6 Because they don’t do real work Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Your dad says thx for last night  swe2ibd
+6 I'll add a few names to the list - you have Simon Kutcher, Clarivate, Chartis, ECG, Guidehouse, Vizient, Nuvera/Inizio, Optum, Red Nucleus, Blue Matter, Eversanna, Syneos, Putnam, Charles River Associates, Precision Adviso Frieds
+6 $5.5k a month for a 2-bedroom? That's gonna be hard in the Gramercy, the Village, the UWS, at least if you want something halfway nice. Angus Macgyver
+6 Ex amazon on the alexa team. Depending on your team you either get completely shafted by the lack of instructions on your intern project working in my case 8 - 2 am or your team lets u work sub 20 hours. SAoNothing
+6 Working as an IAR with an independent BD  as part of their RIA (not just applicable to setting up an independent RIA where you have to account for compliance systems), it's common practice to get 90%+ payouts with fai rickle
+6 Funny comment on CB. I will say this. CB has good culture if you are a total Wharton hardo who likes to live in the office and enjoy “free sushi/pizza” expensed on the company card. Hags28
+6 I think the increase in single family rentals in Southern California, especially in Los Angeles, is driven by a few key factors. Director in RE - Other
+6 I say this as a DEI and as one of the only non-white individuals at my firm. People start to appreciate your differences when they respect you. You’ll often find, people are not too different. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+6 Yikes, you ok dude?  You're asking people here to figure out how to convince old, greedy people to be less greedy.  Determined
+6 What stage of the elliott process are you in? Early or final rounds? Just because you’re interviewing doesn’t guarantee you a spot. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+6 I look around real estate and everything is sales.  REDebt
+6 I apply a cologne called Hardo, an olfactory creation crafted by P. J. Taubman & Partners. Paul_Owen
+6 PM in HF - Other PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+6 They can answer me here.   Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+6 Depends on if you are black  therealgekko
+6 Yeah dude you hit some solid points.  Matchabee
+6 "FiDi (What the fuck?)" was gold  CharlesCheese
+6 If you want to work in SaaS buyout investing, you are better off going to a firm that specializes in distressed credit. The SaaS market is going to be dead for awhile. The primary losers of AI coding, AI agents, etc. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+6 How can it be a Scarlett Letter on one's resume when there is absolutely no standard to how, when, and under what conditions one gets laid off? Assist. VP in IB - Gen
+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 This is going to sound harsh, but having things aligned and being trusted to tick through comments are basic competencies of the job. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+6 Ah yes because going from IB -> UMM / MF PE ensures you no longer work 80 hour work weeks Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+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 Do all you people really think the bucket shop in Missouri is paying grads from "St. Louis University" 200k to work 50 hour weeks? Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 Retarded OP, this is the only way it will affect recruiting.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Jarvis do a background check on the last name Shiber Risk Weighted Ass
+6 Even their LinkedIn signals how much of a dumpster fire they are  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+6 Untrue on all counts simple LinkedIn search man rooseveltfan
+6 This was on perplexity. Principal in HF - Other
+6 Yeah, like what was said above, a lot of clubs are based on connections. Try to sit next to upperclassmen in class and get to know them. Charlie_M_A
+6 Eman_Kant
+6 Usually a terrible idea. Sonny LoSpecchio
+6 Actual strategy and learning. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+6 UVA, Stern, Michigan all good options. Just a question of what vibe you're looking for.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Wharton MBA grad here. I've always thought that post-MBA PE recruiting is a league of its own. You need a prior buyside experience regardless of school. From there, you are on your own. hot1590
+6 You're welcome - glad that it was helpful. Addinator
+6 While I still have the recent memory.   odog @digitalimmortality.com
+6 I had a fellow intern take a wedding trip (like distant family member wedding with a similar timeframe of missing two days at the back end of the week. He got the return offer. seekinthealpha1
+6 Is this for IB or PE? It doesn't really matter, I guess. The partners don't care about technicals. They assume the other interviews have sorted that out nor do they remember a lot of the basics. TechBanking
+6 Have you actually tried to use AI for a case study model? liquidiot
+6 Software PE guy here... you guys are building models?!? TRJamesGatz
+6 Hi- for background first job out of school allocator/FOF grunt work...now macro PM many many years later. Research Analyst in AM - FI
+6 On your first point, I don't disagree. It's hard to underwrite TV w/ the same conviction as 12 months ago. Too much change happening too fast. kuf135
+6 Great questions! Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+6 Wells Fargo is paradise! Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+6 Agree.   hurts your ability to originate stressed opps in public markets? Hmm. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+6 You don’t even understand sarcasm lil bro. Maybe you’re right. You should’ve gone into tech. No place in finance for socially inept people such as yourself. Reincarnate bro chadmaxxer
+6 I think the 1-2 week comp style can be done well. P72 runs their annual case comp which has pretty good pitches. I (tried to) compete in the perplexity comp and it was just run terrible. ILikeResearch
+6 so many socialist idiots here. the problem in america and most other nations isnt the “how to tax the rich”. the real problem is the spending issue. equitystrat
+6 Entourage by far. Pretty sure it was created purely to turn your brain off and enjoy [email protected]
+6 Here's a better list- Also gotta seperate it out by gender but I'll do the male POV since it's more pertinent: S tier: Trinity, STD, Dalton, Collegiate streetfeen
+6 The LLM bubble is going to pop sometime 2H 2027 - 1Q 2029. This is going to cause a recession. This recession is going to hit software companies hard because they will have already been beaten down by this LLM FUD. jl12
+6 Brokerage is easier for the avg person than being an investor. Being the BEST at either is the same proposition: you need to sharp and dedicated.  Principal in RE - Comm
+6 I recruited primarily for VC when leaving my analyst stint. I got 2 offers but had questions about both. One had a ton of AUM, but I basically would have been their first US employee in SF, where I had never lived before. TechBanking
+6 God's diddy ruined the firm Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+6 Get your grades up and transfer after freshman year if you can’t save High School. Study for the ACT until your eyes bleed and get a 34-36. PeterEater
+6 A lot of people still don't know to select different models for GPT. A lot of people still use the base model (4o) which is just a generic consumer model. nutmegger189
+6 Few thoughts: SaaSChimp
+6 Hey for my SD last year- I got mainly behaviourals and competency questions, like 'tell me about a time you displayed leadership' etc., and the like, apart from the classic why GS/ why GS IBD. confusedundergrad
+6 I have never in my life ever seen such a poor showing. Shame on perplexity for wasting the judges time on kids who cant answer what the PE of their "researched" company trades at, or basic financials. Analyst 2 in HF - Event
+6 Wasn’t there a comp cap introduced post financial which meant a large chunk pivoted towards stock and deferred. VP in IB - Cov
+6 Watching that was painful. The discomfort from the judges was palpable.  PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+6 Two words. Risk Mitigation.  Fred Fredburger
+6 I can echo this as well as someone who has worked with senior CVP bankers fairly soon after they left that bank. I also have junior / mid friends who worked there who seemed to confirm my understanding. Hags28
+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 At a T2 RX consulting firm, and I came from a UMM buyout PE shop. I wasn't their first pick though, the No 1 choice dropped out of the process bc they had a T1 offer so I got the offer. Associate 1 in Consulting
+6 Both Carnegie and ABG are great for deal exposure, my gut feeling is that Carnegie does more M&A (and the most ECM of all of course) so think your experience there would be a bit more balanced compared to ABG - that’s Analyst 2 in PE - Growth
+6 Strange post and strange replies. I'm familiar with both unis recruiting so will weigh in. wolfofthecity1
+6 1) You’re getting passed up for promotions or more responsibilities at your current role. 2) Your pay raises are minimal and your YoY comp growth is flattening out. CREbruhh