Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+5 Idk man, based on what I've heard from my friends in finance, I thought it was also only BO and MO, but some firms have moved entire FO roles to Dallas including IBD. Matchabee
+5 No. I can barely trust LLMs to get memos correct, let alone anything meaningful. The amount of hallucinations and bullshit they produce is comical. I would absolutely not trust important numbers to it.  CRE
+5 Had a former colleague leave for MM PE a couple years ago. Talented analyst. 2 years and out. Worked more than IB (7 days a week, majority of weekend days, into the deep nights on weekdays) Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+5 In all fairness, I sound like an LGP hater (because I also am). Yes the ability to buy back at a discount is attractive but the fact that there's a discount in the first place shows a couple problems: Associate 1 in AM - Other
+5 Oof, seeing mid career and then graduated 2021 is a painful visual. For your sake, take a deep breath and contextualize your situation. You are still very early in your career and have plenty of time to figure this out. VP in RE - Other
+5 I wouldn’t assume the current reputation of those platforms will hold through your full associate cycle. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+5 I remember being super confused about networking this last fall. Took me a good handful of chats to figure it out. Unfortunate reality is there is no cookie cutter approach to networking. Prospect in IB - 5th Year
+5 You may not like this but the bottom line is that what you think of folks above you, does not matter.  If the individual is liked by the firm, he is liked for a reason. VP in PE - LBOs
+5 Comparing siegecraft to iterating discussion materials.  Helpful to see that your original point, already a bit sad, was actually informed by delusion. CharlesCheese
+5 Prospect in S&T - Equities econometricks
+5 Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge RCJ92
+5 100% it’s not even one particular bank. Performative MDs and DEI Beckies rule Canadian banks.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+5 Honestly just go do something that’s interesting and makes a good story. You’ll have plenty of time to look at a 10-k later. Find something where you’re outside if possible and speaking to new people. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+5 Do you look better in a Patagonia, a wax jacket, or a shiesty Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+5 TLDR... life happens, I ain't special in that regard!A bit of the 411 for shits n' giggles for those who might relate... InfoDominatrix
+5 Sounds like an immature, impatient, stupid and entitled brat, clearly born to become an MD Sharky286
+5 hedgehog9 longandshort
+5 It’s like I tell all the juniors at work, nyc is literally the best place on the planet to find a quality girl. I cannot think of a better place with such a concentration of rich and hot girls. Smoke Frog
+5 That you felt compelled to post this and think anyone would admire it enough to reach out for advice proves you're mentally still a virgin loser.  throwingawaytime
+5 hows your corp fin to begin with? do you know what drives value in M&A? what’s accretion/dilution and why it matters? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+5 At the risk of sounding harsh, if you have to ask this, you likely won’t make it without a mentality shift. econometricks
+5 I’m not a huge fan of real estate, at least not real estate in a mature market like NYC. The 500 index is much better bang for your buck imo, given that type of investing requests zero work. Smoke Frog
+5 reformed: Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+5 I see alot of factually incorrect information here. I have made many posts about the SF Tech and broader Tech landscape with a very unbiased opinion (check my historical posts). turbo578
+5 There are a few different areas that interest me: Associate 2 in IB - PubFin
+5 Thanks for reaching out and for the thoughtful questions. The third-party reporting you’re referencing is inaccurate and does not reflect the loan restructures we completed in the first half of 2025. dyer0018
+5 See? I told you guys NYU and UChi were the same Prospect in IB-M&A
+5 20 different editions of rich dad poor dad Intern in IB-M&A
+5 Yea they're pretty solid. They've been pretty hot. They all do kind of different things right, you just have to look at what the rest of the MM does. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+5 One of the most valuable things we used to have that supported your lifestyle before was bigotry: sexism, classism, racism, xenophobia, etc. This was the moat that helped protect people who got elite jobs. Works at Citadel Investment Group
+5 Just because your skillset or your thought process is Investment Banking since you’ve spent all day on WSO in the insular circle thought bubble doesn’t mean that has the highest value to society. Dow70K
+5 Any insight on what it will be like for incoming people at CL, now under Lazard CL? Change in culture/comp/exit opps? bankbankzzz
+5 "If private credit is in trouble, how does that not mean PE is in way more trouble?" neil88
+5 This thread is just people flexing.  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+5 lol waodkwaokdaw
+5 testing jakeic2
+5 In a relationship you’re not looking for a clone of yourself. I like to work and make money, I’m ambitious and I want to progress in my career but I’m not expecting my girlfriend to be the same. z7bmcb2x7b
+5 lolawd moalte
+5 mpe frank2042
+5 woakd liam24
+5 Here are my thoughts. This is business. You made a deal. Your word is your bond. You now want to switch things up and change the deal. You’re in the lower position.  Hags28
+5 awd dkhaf
+5 I think luck played a huge part in her journey, and it takes a lot of time and diligence. I also think one of the bigger challenges you described is the upward mobility. Associate 3 in CorpDev
+5 I got let go by my EB/very-well-regarded UMM advisory firm 5 years ago on a group call in the dead middle of lockdown and was absolutely pissed beyond belief. I actually do feel you. marketMergerMaddie
+5 asdf iaehwfl
+5 Other aspects of the career path that younger women may not appreciate - (1) prestige of the fund is likely more important to you than it is to a guy. James' Bond
+5 Wells Fargo An1 $60k Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+5 My little thoughts since no one else chimed in Nomura in the lens of the Japanese banks is like what credit Suisse was in the lens of European banks Hags28
+5 I’m gonna be honest, don’t do that. You’ll look like a dork. You already have an offer, why do you care? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+5 My personal opinion is a lot can change from now to then. The two guys now Matt and David are good. Let them run it for as long as possible. I like them both from what I know about them. Hags28
+5 WF AN1 Top Bucket 70k Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+5 Cool larp bro, were you also at the moon landing? mara20
+5 Getting exposure to a broader suite of products and transactions other than just advisory and M&A is a pretty obvious reason associatedj
+5 come to HL if you want to be underpaid and fat. 20$ lunch + unlimited snacks/drinks babyyy. Houlihan is basically the witch from hansel and gretel fattening up the kiddies to eat them Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+5 I'm in what most of the board would consider a 2nd or 3rd tier career path (RX Consulting), but have worked in finance for almost 12-13 years now. Lester Freamon
+5 In competitive processes especially for deals that are already signed or well into integration buyers will sometimes pay up for potential revenue or cost synergies (with cost synergies being far more credible), particularl VP in PE - LBOs
+5 Your base expectations are already messed up because you come from MBB / client advisory where the expectation is to be outgoing at all times, have a cheerful face, and chit chat. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+5 I can name 50 to 100 boutique firms that I've applied to almost routinely after 3-6 months for the several years and detail you the responses I've received from industry professionals stating that I can no longer apply to FinnesseGod
+5 hc200717 odog @digitalimmortality.com
+5 Yep overall I'm happy at my MBB - think most people I've joined with would say the same.  Benefits: Associate Consultant in Consulting
+5 Please god no  Pulisic69
+5 Being french changes a lot. Being french in that firm puts you in a great advantage..just read through the forums here or Reddit r/Quant.  Associate 1 in S&T - FI
+5 >i am really passionate about breaking into IB >i do not really know a lot about the sphere You gotta reconcile these two before getting on the line with anyone Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+5 PE sucks that said 1. Is positive, would love 90% of my calls to be calls and not performative Zooms where both sides have to set camera 2. Is also positive. HFPM15
+5 the result of your work is in the paycheck every result beyond this is an extra GS under Blankfein
+5 I am hardly an AI doomer. I am a LLM (and LLM proselytizer) mocker.  CRE
+5 I too regret joining UBS Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+5 PJT shills are active lmao... for M&A, EVR has the edge sorry folks. The difference is not huge though, so you're splitting hairs here. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+5 Isn’t it all relative? banana135
+5 this is all nice and employer friendly... but you have to look our for your own career first. If this new place is a material step up, take the new offer and move on. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+5 Honestly Truist deserves D tier Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+5 Yeah, it's been interesting to observe how different Western European values American and values are when I go to Europe or meet Europeans here,  considering that American culture is in large part an offshoot of Weste gershan
+5 Not really. It’s a brand new holiday and this is a culture where people are reluctant to give any days off they don’t have to. The first Juneteenth I didn’t get off and nobody realized. Got it off this year though. local_finance_bro
+5 skip the clubs. start cold emailing mds at 4am from your dorm. tell them you already run a personal book of 8 lbos on the side and your girlfriend is your analyst. ekfour07
+5 Buyside perspective: As someone who worked at UBS as an Analyst in a coverage group, did only one sell-side deal and the rest just random financings and pitch work, I got interviews at most buyside firms. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+5 Seen his content. Overall, I think he does a great job illustrating where mid-levels (including recently minted principals, MDs, and partners) may actually end up cash strapped or upside down. VP in PE - LBOs
+5 30 minutes from Battersea to CW? Are commuting piggybacked on a kenian olympic sprinter on cocaine?  Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+5 Develop a good fitness habit and routine. Once you're in college there will be plenty of distractions, but if you have already built in a habit of going to the gym at least 3-4 times a week then you'll be in good shape. Fast and Fiduciary
+5 You work at a fund that completely shuts down every federal holiday or something? Our office was "closed" on Friday for Juneteenth just like it is for every other holiday, but I still worked til 1am. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+5 I don't normally comment, but I saw this and it reminded me of a similar post I made on here about 10 years ago. QE4EVA
+5 Congrats on PJT Park Hill rolo25
+5 In similar boat and experience level but in LMM PE. One question - don't you feel like if you left now, you would be walking away from all the hard work you did to get to that level (Principal at UMM PE)? Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+5 TPG is probably the best but really bad WLB. Warburg, Advent, and CD&R are solid.  Carlyle is horrible all around. Would avoid. VP in PE - LBOs
+5 My guess is that Ryan doesn’t have advisors unless you count TD as an adviser. I think he prides himself on being lean and doing things himself. Hags28
+5 Jeff hands down, if optimizing for telling people where you work at West Village bars. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+5 Is there an origination function at your shop? I've seen RT traders move directly into origination roles, you don't need to trade term first, depends on your skills, knowledge, propensities, etc. Do you like sales? Themaster441
+5 Everyone's experience will be different depending on what sector you are aligned with, but here's mine. phoenix437
+5 Thanks for clarifying your rules of engagement ha, decorum could sometimes be in short supply online these days. Managing Director in PE - LBOs
+5 Depends on what you define as easy. Buying a business is "easier" in the sense that you already have something set up, the infrastructure is already in place, and you just need to continue performing. Fred Fredburger
+5 It’s middle of the pack but the hours are top of the pack - in a similar way to M&A, you get grinded and abused in a toxic fear-based culture with 100+ hr weeks common but get little real deal reps or good exits to sho Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+5 Addressing your questions in order: MidasMulligan
+5 I interviewed for them back in the day and talked to a lot of current employees at the time. Unmatched experience based on the projects they develop, good pay, but a toxic-ass culture.  CRE
+5 In all seriousness do you have mental health issues Incoming Analyst in IB-M&A
+5 Moelis ppl gonna be pissed when they see this  Intern in IB-M&A
+5 lol lizard Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+5 This advice is trash. Go to a few fragrance/department stores, be nice to the salesperson and tell them that you want to buy something but would like to get a few samples. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+5 I actually agree with you to some extent. If you religiously track your macros, weigh what you eat, etc., there's actually a good amount of wiggle room. Even for me, I treat myself with some regularity (i.e. Lester Freamon
+5 My opinion is no. I would recommend doing two years at community college and then transferring to a top university. Partner in RE - Comm
+5 listen to the capital allocators podcast with their CEO. Bruh talking about Monte Carlo simulations and shit Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+5 Joined as a VP so I can’t speak to the post mba standard progression exactly, but have heard from others the base goes like 150-170 during those years and bonuses like 25-50ish (?) but if you bring in assets as a senior as Associate 2 in IB - Cov