Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+5 Whatever1984 Ozymandia
+5 Unrelated but it seems Iike you might want to sit down and actually ask yourself if you guys are headed in the same direction.. bananapiano
+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 I love this website rooseveltfan
+5 My 2c Rocky6
+5 Try Claude Co work or Code , especially since claude code and cowork allow to use models on MAX effort and has special plugins while web never goes above above medium effort. Same with Codex. regret_tech
+5 private equity firms. throwawaybadabing
+5 I have to call BS here These projects/loan are temporarily cash flow positive due to lenders working with you BUT are all at rates that are above where these deals would be refinanced in the near term.   Rick Kane
+5 Worked for 3 years at Bain. +1 this, I disagree with the other takes in this thread. Do cool shit, be an interesting person, get good grades, take leadership roles on campus. Analyst 3+ in Consulting
+5 Not OP but I assume so. New buyer would buy an X% going in cap rate (your own "exit cap rate") based on their own RE tax liability. So the error either understates or overstates residual value, likely bigtime. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+5 At the analyst level it really doesn't matter that much what role you start in: originations, acquisitions or equity AM. Lifestyle123
+5 The answer seems pretty straightforward to me - Going forward only provide references that you know without a doubt will have your back. VP in PE - LBOs
+5 x Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+5 Strong disagree in the sports franchise as a minority owner. I worked for a fund that had minority interest in teams, we tried to sell for awhile and finally found someone willing to take it off our hands. VP in RE - Comm
+5 Y’all gotta have better things to do than engagement farm UBS posts 😭😭 Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
+5 Yeah this is super unique. 90% of the 'developer' roles in the institutional space are really ONLY Acquisitions. pere797
+5 honestly bro, atp, don’t even buy anything, no offense 😂 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+5 Yes exactly. The process is messy but what you can ensure is putting your best foot forward for each and every process and making sure you are well prepped. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+5 Generally speaking, it's a very rare case that the same seat investing private also invests public. I would also say that if you want to be thinking about the assets, REGLL isn't great. kylejackson
+5 Hey! Yeah, I went to a target school, and a lot of the bulge bracket banks ran recruitment processes specifically for our school. For example, Citi gave us 12 first-round interviews and ended up making 4 offers. johnb2001
+5 Santander kid to LGP Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+5 R1 was pretty brutal ngl. I had a male analyst as an interviewer…nightmare, had me questioning my life choices. Overall wasn’t too bad. Jackson28483
+5 Lol that's why I facetiously asked OP how these consultants would have helped. I already know the answer...they wouldn't. I work in real estate construction and development and I work with landscapers on every project. Fred Fredburger
+5 I'll bite.  When looking at what to exit to from consulting, you want to draw an x axis which is your functional expertise and y axis which is your domain expertise from general to specific/granular.  FinnesseGod
+5 You are fortunate enough to be in a spot where you will be: a) in NYC, b) being paid reasonably well and c) close enough to the "IB action" to see if it's a good fit for you. NyanNyanNidalee
+5 Stop looking at intern’s feet burner18363737728
+5 Their returns are largely mark to model (even their public stuff in many cases) and IRR for opportunistic credit isn’t a good metric. Managing Director in HF - Other
+5 Unfortunately because of how easy it is to sign up for the website, probably not. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+5 EVR shills are back Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+5 UBS not #12 Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+5 Oh, how precious. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+5 ioncewenttoschool Ozymandia
+5 FYI that sourcing when you have an impressive name on your business card is very different than sourcing when you're an unknown entity. PE-biz-dev
+5 Quant in HF - OtherLmao go spend time with financial statements Event Driven bitch. Who hurt you? Analyst 2 in HF - Macro
+5 I find Claude to be quite useful in analyzing strategic acquirers as it grabs what they say publicly and can pull in user feedback to identify gaps in the product stack. GoodAsGoldman
+5 How is this “every bank under the sun”? You listed less than half a dozen banks when there are like 2 dozen solid firms out there. Manager in CorpStrat
+5 Most large banks, including GS, use scheduling portals that look automated but are still coordinated manually behind the scenes. Stephennyangwara
+5 Your thought process isn't crazy as plenty of sellside traders at least at the top tier BBs go to pods or progress for awhile and then get hired as associate PM at a big asset manager vs. Research Analyst in AM - FI
+5 In a group that sees 50-60% of analysts head to PC after 2 year stint. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+5 UBS is such a weird place to work at man. Good luck to you all UBSiers URI place
+5 Bankers will never unionize - did you see that Amazon anti-union training video that went viral where they asked you to report workers that used the phrase "living wage"? Manager in CorpStrat
+5 Most PC shops only hire through internships. The only one with a grad scheme that comes to mind is Park Square, but their applications are already closed for their 2026 class. I found this in another thread. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+5 wow good job bro risking your health / quality of life for a job that would fire you in 15 minutes. Prospect in IB-M&A
+5 UBS not #14 Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+5 Nearly every MBA recommender will write a letter that heaps strong praise on the applicant.  If they're not willing to do that, they usually find an excuse to decline your request. David White
+5 Stop blowing your money like water. I recommend reading Morgan Housel's books 1) the psychology of money and 2) the art of spending hedgehog9
+5 I am from the UK, born and raised, studied Maths at Oxford, and now work at a hedge fund in London. Even here in the UK we all know that Oxbridge simply does not compete with the very top US universities anymore. KnackeredQuant
+5 I personally recommend getting a framed 8x10 photo of a printer with a caption “You Either Die a Hero, or Live Long Enough to See Yourself Jamming.” and have it lit up like a renaissance painting. 和平
+5 I know this dudes username now because he glazes stern on every post Analyst 1 in Consulting
+5 Better question is, which aren’t? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+5 Fair points. I agree the cohort size alone doesn't tell the whole story. My point wasn't that LBS suddenly became a bad program, just that it isn't the same differentiator it was 5 to 10 years ago.   Investment Manager in Risk Mnmgt
+5 I would strongly caution against interpreting recruiter spam or LinkedIn ghost job postings as actual hiring.  IsItREPE
+5 Debt side here, but also have experience as both contractor/developer. Enough time in the seat on both sides of the table to have bad experience related to surveys.  MidasMulligan
+5 PM has observed in the past or you being influenced by vol in positions and wants to not show you PM does not want to or intends not to pay you if performing wellPM wants to hide how bad you guy LSMacroEquities
+5 Also at A/W, people do historically place well, but most of these are athletes/diversity.  Prospect in CB
+5 FinServces Ozymandia
+5 It's been mainly with Chelsea Bernstein she does nothing but lie to ad steal from her clients. I am suprised Morgan Stanley hasn't canned her yet for unethical behavior.  joed1
+5 The issue is that work goes back-and-forth, and unfortunately, junior bankers are at the bottom of the totem pole in terms of deciding schedule. Mastery 7 IB Shitter
+5 Which group were you laid off from? 11_Madison_Perc
+5 Unironically the most valuable lesson I learned from UBS 11_Madison_Perc
+5 It's not at all ridiculous - I had one when I was younger, had no idea what to do, was hilariously fat as a kid, and needed the accountability/motivation to really push myself.  Addinator
+5 As a Mechanical Engineering major with a high GPA, it's unlikely that you need to do a lot of practice questions and drills focused on building your fundamental math skills using a program like Manhattan, TTP, Magoosh, etc David White
+5 I dont think anybody is denying any of those tasks will be replaced by AI at all. The problem with the question "Will AI replace our jobs?" was never going to yield the correct answer. teddythebear
+5 I don't see much of an issue with your background. I used to be at one of Alix / FTI, and there were a number of people from Big 4 firms, however most of them were from a deal oriented group. CFO in CorpFin
+5 Smaller firm like CDR…D tier ragebait Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+5 I work at a Hedgefund and I will tell you that if I ever met or found out someone worked at AlphaSights at any point in their career I would mentally deem them a retard and they would never be able to escape that Analyst 2 in S&T - FI
+5 Not only are you underpaid, but if this is an accurate representation of your contributions, you should have a significant amount of leverage. Principal in PE - Other
+5 Top 3 of the podcasts I follow and IMO one of the best tech/investing podcasts out there bar none, been listening to them since 2021. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+5 I like how UBS gets shots taken at it even when its completely irrelevant to the topic 😂 Works at Morgan Stanley
+5 I'd like to see the stats before piling in but I'd make a case for FIG - you're having a lot of bank consolidation within Europe and the big commercial banks trying to expand / pivot into the last remaining high-growth are Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+5 First of all if this all 100% honest, I’m really sorry man. I’ve seen people break into elite places with way less experiences than you. Analyst0910
+5 These are very different position. I've done both. Both are in sales, but being an FA is "real sales" imo as you're actually getting checks. rickle
+5 I moved from PE into restructuring consulting, and the comment above captures the core reasons well. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+5 If you find a job that is a great fit for what you are looking for then sure, I don't think it is the end of the world if you leave. It sounds like you have a good story as to why and what you are looking for. RCJ92
+5 I started my career in sales at a large AM but have friends at smaller shops and others in IB. If it’s a target comp by 30, the higher probability is IB. Ovid
+5 They just did Anyscale sell side and you have to realize they’re limited by headcount. They are still the go to bank retard. fkmyahhboi
+5 I would hire him and bring him to all my pitches just to sit there and tell football stories. Pretty sure my win rate would double even if he didnt know how to use a keyboard. Works at Goldman Sachs
+5 I am happy with my experience after Oxford and the recognition & network I got out of the degree. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+5 I’ve been to 6 continents and over 70 countries in my lifetime and from my experience, if you travel to a rural area of any third-world non-English speaking country then the order in terms of raw name recognition is: Retired in S&T - FI
+5 Yes, it is a high-ability job, but unless the role requires fields like pure mathematics, theoretical physics, or similar disciplines, it’s a hard stretch to justify describing it as “far-right tail intelligence.” Most hed Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+5 I'll add it's a great feeling and responsibility when an end client trusts you with their financial future. I have many clients who view me as their personal CFO. rickle
+5 Do the one you're most interested in or gives you the optionality. VP in PE - Other
+4 British farmland. Climate change is making certain regions of Britain more akin to prime wine growing regions of France. CRE
+4 “Hi guys, my name is Victor Swezey and I'm a reporter at Bloomberg News. I cover workplace issues like layoffs, working conditions, labor unions, etc. Economist in IB - Cov
+4 Do not reach out until the 5th, next week is very quiet and no one wants to be hearing from prospects.  Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+4 Deal making in UMM/MM+ is just paying more in an auction in 95% of cases. It’s super competitive these days. You can still find enjoyment during the learning curve as it’s a good skillset. VP in PE - LBOs
+4 u just named every single shitty undifferentiated JAMMBO that won't be around in a couple years Prospect in IB - Gen
+4 Del del del Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 Oh I should add— as you scrape LinkedIn and see undergrads at PE firms (there are now literally dozens that take sophomores, juniors, and full-time hires), write the firms down. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 Answering these from a PE lens: PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+4 For MiF escp > essec >>edhec. If you check highly elitist PE/IB teams like PAI, tikehau, ardian or R&co there's sometimes more alumni from escp than hec even.  Brag680
+4 Hi,  Will not pretend to understand what you're going through regarding loss of family / friends. All I can say is I'm sorry, although I'm sure you've heard that too many times already. Junior Trader in S&T - Comm
+4 Congrats on the acceptances! Can't go wrong with any of them. For me personally, 4 years of Cali living is hard to beat (Nor Cal / Bay Area is beautiful) - I would chose Stanford. Business School in CorpStrat
+4 I’d do it and never look back. The best type of gig. It’ll be laughable how easy the day to day is vs banking, this is coming from someone who went from wealth management to banking (thinking of going back now ). Research Analyst in IB - CB
+4 yes I have plenty of hf exp and currently work at a fund that has been mentioned as a "top seat" on this forum. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+4 Regulatory moats, data licensing and content moats, or very low level systems (edge cybersecurity for IoT/industrial) can be rather resilient to LLM slop entrants.  podfather
+4 West loop is probably the answer here. Walkable to work, plenty of great restaurants and things to do, lively neighborhood. May be a little expensive for your price range though as have seen 2BRs for $5-6k though. JamesGourmand
+4 WLB is so important for your overall life and happiness, especially if you have loved ones and/or want to raise a family. IRR-Responsible IR
+4 Most important things that: what makes SaaS so appealing (recurring nature, low capex, negative nwc, etc.), why do you want to do tech, ARR, LTV/CAC,  rule of 40, GRR ,and NRR  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 monkeynevercrampSo far I’ve had some success with negotiations, and I’ve updated my original post to reflect that. Does this change your opinion at all? David White