Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+4 Bro knows ball rolo25
+4 Congrats on Concordia in your freshman year! Prospect in IB-M&A
+4 South east asian that were born women or south east asian women in general? RestIess
+4 Nobody cares here. Please post this to CollegeConfidential instead. Benson Says
+4 I still don’t get how AI will help with the workstreams - yes it will build the financial model, public comps table, precedent Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 Go for GP led side. Secondaries tiering isn’t the same as for most other practices (I.e. Jeff PCA is substantially better than the other two). Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+4 this guy is totally right. allcthe downvotes are the retard PE assos who just cant accept this truth. equitystrat
+4 It’s worth the right to sell it for more than what you bought it for. liquidiot
+4 So I joined under a junior PM rather than senior analyst (functionally the same tbh). Analyst 2 in HF - EquityHedge
+4 It's not necessarily about absolute income. We live in a class society. As long as you're not part of the capitalist class, i.e. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+4 Based on the premise that nothing changes, if you want HF, the best way forward then is to recruit as early as you are willing, provided this is truly a top seat. So yes I agree, just apply and network now. Associate 3 in HF - Other
+4 Non-CFA here, contemplated but decided not to pursue. xwavzevwaewnsfdmvg
+4 That isn’t what it is. We zoomed. Sent him my resume, he said he’d set me up with a first round and to expect HR to reach out. I got lunch. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+4 Little is actually known - they poached Greenhill's digital infra team and made a few headlines here and there for making some high profile poaches (Ben Thorpe for example) a few years ago and are looking to expand into bi unders
+4 Quant roles would probably be a no. You lack a key component: Research. For any alpha based role, or really anything past tool making you need research as a background. usernameladiesman217
+4 You took a different path than most military. There are a lot of programs in place for direct transition without MBA but the problem you’ll face is they’re more oriented toward folks with no biz experience. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+4 Can confirm. They also seem much less interested/curious in the work we do , which drives me fucking nuts when I need to train some of them and it feels like I'm talking to the walls (ie. GS under Blankfein
+4 As others have mentioned, the big downside is that you're effectively cross-collateralizing all your upside. Ozymandia
+4 Why are you so angry? Did someone touch your little weeny? Partner in RE - Comm
+4 Besides the career paths I listed, secondaries won’t equip you to go into an operating role.  A move back to some form of advisory is going to be possible but that will look more like IBD than consulting. juststop.
+4 Just like every sector, there are pockets of consumer (resi/comm services) that are very attractive and active and others that are a bit out of flavor (branded consumer). StrategyJunkie
+4 Look at "economyisland" comment history - 5 comments all defending Onex VP in PE - LBOs
+4 I can't believe that there's dudes with important jobs in IB and PE making 200k telling a stranger on WSO "your GF gets cracked by other dudes". You guys are acting like 13 year olds. Grow up. LockedIn Bezos
+4 Thanks for the all the feedback on Hines everyone. Super interesting stuff. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+4 Outside of what other commenters have said, the biggest thing will be getting experience on your resume, both as an intern and ft. Zyns_And_Excel
+4 WF? Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+4 Final thoughts; One useful way to think about AI readiness is through the lens of physical infrastructure. Ferris Bueller
+4 UBS iS GrEaT TrUtHeR oVeR hErE I’m sure UBS is just misunderstood by the league tables. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+4 You may have heard this but: just enjoy the high pay and little work Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+4 Prospect in IB - Gen
+4 LSEG more accurate since its fee based. Dealogic valuing 0/No fee work based on EV. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+4 Ignore them, you are lucky that buy side is more or less a meritocracy. Politics only takes you so far. Interviewers smell the type from a mile away. Partner in PE - LBOs
+4 Tech is almost always going to be a safer pick vs consumer/industrials without more context of each of the underlying funds. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+4 Moelis analyst 1 class had 10+ placements Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+4 With all the gift idea threads I've seen, I'd question if you folks have ever bought a gift for another soul.  FinnesseGod
+4 A few questions for you: kuf135
+4 Corp_titan CRE
+4 Get better engagement bait. Multif@mily4Life
+4 Dude wtf kind of research shop pays entry level salary and expects you to take on coverage. You need to leave that place immediately. spudrmonke
+4 Can this pls be pinned or something BoweryScumbag
+4 financeax: Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 If Levin and some of they kev LevFin MDs leave, UBS IB in the US is finished. Already probably is. Once Sergio is gone at YE the new CEO will immediately can Marco and his failed minions. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 I went to one of these schools (and have several close friends in finance who went to the other) + I work in private markets in London. Investment Analyst in PE - LBOs
+4 Quitting after easter, lets goooo! F this firm, I used to really like working here too. Unfortunate how things have gone since 2023. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 While I generally disagree with tone and elements of this take I do agree with higher risk (will get to that in a bit). Anonymous Monkey
+4 You have all the formal education you need - full stop. Do not get any more degrees.  Assist. VP in IB - Gen
+4 This is wrong. Eastdil has investment sales (asset sales and portfolio sales) as well as investment banking services (capital raising, M&A, recaps/cvs). There are separate teams for each service.  cre-23
+4 I'm sure an oil and gas company having 5 out of their 8 senior executives being women happened completely organically bro! Prospect in IB-M&A
+4 boring take. I didn't say "own Mag 7". if you were overweight GOOG this year you earned your bonus. "everyone is doing the same thing" yeah man it's not like we're painting the Sistine Chapel here. Research Analyst in AM - Equities
+4 Job experience is a plus, no matter where you get it. Ozymandia
+4 Just to clarify, I wasn’t saying that I personally make decisions based on social expectations. If that were the case, I probably wouldn’t be in this profession to begin with. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 At the analyst level it is possible - seen a couple of guys from Richmond (essentially the ppt team) switch to NY and Houston Associate 1 in PE - Other
+4 It isn't a big deal. I heard Marco say within half an year they are implementing this new policy where juniors can WFH full time pro Bono. nooneinparticular
+4 WOORabbit buyside_only
+4 Zohran is a parasite Xhamster02
+4 Hours are actually pretty good, rarely above 50, sometimes closer to 40 during slower periods. The WLB at my current shop has been more than good compared to most credit roles. arw444
+4 Yes you can transfer. You can do it in 1 year or 10. I’ve seen it all. I did if - went Leasing broker to life co acquisitions to PE firm and now at a developer. All doing acquisitions and now acquisitions and development. pudding
+4 Not to burst your bubble but once you leave the institutional side of financial services, it’s extraordinarily hard to “break back in” without getting a MBA or resigning to accepting a role at the exact level you left. liquidiot
+4 No wonder they laid me off, UBS blows. Why work at UBS at this point. Worst European bank with bottom culture and pay vs all other BBs Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 Yes, I would like a large fries with that Jokes aside, that sucks man I'm sorry. Good luck on the next one.  PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+4 for the European monkeys: Associate 1 in PE - Other
+4 Patek ib-healthcare-guy
+4 Summer interns in S&T basically never do any 'actual work' for regulatory reasons. buddy578901
+4 You’d be surprised how grindy some MM / other firms are and how cheap (in my opinion there are a number of firms where if you want to get promoted its just as much work/ if not more than MF). Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+4 You'll need to cut your text down like 80%. I don't get what you're trying to ask. ProbablyEngAnyway
+4 Handful of target schools take up most of the 25-35 spots (UVA, UNC, Richmond, W&L, Duke, etc.), but still very possible to land without going to one of those. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+4 SaaSChimpOk helpful. Two more: Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 Similar to the other comment regarding reit. This is the difference vs private promote shop. At the REIT, you have MUCH more consistent comp structure. pere797
+4 I wish I had more specific advice. Biggest advantage I had was being and A2A and a number of closed deals sitting in the associate seat from pitch to close I could speak through on. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+4 i disagree. value investing is not relative - about how fast/slow a company is growing vs its peers. Value investing is absolute. You buy something because the instrinsic value is higher than today's price Hellogarden
+4 Materially smaller flagship fund of 13.5bn for FP vs. Vista's 20bn and TB at 24bn. FP also staffs  across flagship + MM fund afaik. Just smaller check sizes and fund size. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 Redbird has solid wlb and comp. I would rate them a touch behind bluebird and bald eagle but def ahead of yellow bird and mocking bird capital. Smoke Frog
+4 Came from MBA too and felt like this for me... but for friends at some other programs was drastically different. As they say mileage varies so make sure you know the prep well. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+4 Was at a boutique RX consulting shop before moving into IB, but personally, the fact that the outcomes were measurable and immediate rather than taking years to materialize made it worth it for me. Associate 1 in IB - Restr
+4 Ignore header, incoming BA/AC/associate at MBB NYC and might as well hop in. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 everyone did this just keep it to yourself Analyst 1 in IB - CB
+4 Only losers whine about DEI lmao “surely it can’t be MY fault I’m not succeeding the way I imagined”  checkingcomps
+4 I would say several vintages and years ago, you probably did actually see funds return higher than the S&P and with relatively good success too. PeRmAnEnTiNtErN
+4 Oh the humidity in Miami is terrible. Summer is considerably tougher than say Tampa or anywhere along the gulf coast. You're Canadian right? I completely understand your heat-based struggle haha. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+4 From an Indian non target you have pretty bleak prospects honestly. Try and get whatever general finance experience you can but focus on maximizing your grades and peformance on MBA admissions exams. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+4 I’ve actually learned more about this from doing more AM work (reluctantly), but managing your exposure, i.e. DebtChug
+4 i wish I went to stern icl rowan_gif
+4 and I'm Jamie Dimon. I'd be pissed to if I worked at BMO and had to lie ab working at a MF to make up for it lmao (btw u don't need to put "top one" in front of APO dipshit). Intern in IB-M&A
+4 What you have to look at is the type of employer that wants to hire lots of H1Bs....are they looking for slaves over which they have god like power, or do they really want to diversify the talent pool? UFOinsider
+4 Just to level set, questions like this are hard as I don’t know your background but assuming you’ll break into banking is a massive assumption. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 Pretty obvious who the best one to work with is Managing Director in IB-M&A
+4 Tax flight is a well-defunct myth used to scare people. It does not matter if Zuckerburg leaves a state or a country. You can still tax every asset he owns in the state or the country. IsItREPE
+4 Drink and party with upperclassmen from there the offers will come. Helped me land offers at my target school and was effortless.  hedopi3701
+4 not reading allat gang Teller in Non-profit
+4 It’s a toss up at the analyst level. BofA pays the median analyst ~5-10k more vs Citi so if you really care about that go for it.  RBOB_squarepants
+4 Sorry, we're not doing this anymore. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+4 VV is a fashion statement. Shows that you would die for the whale. Might ruffle some feathers. PM clears tho afternooncoffee
+4 "Radiologists have been using AI to review cancer scans for years, it is more accurate than a radiologist. earthwalker7
+4 Currently at a quant fund in Greenwich as an intern, so please discount my input accordingly, but figured I could pitch in. Every morning from 6 to 7 am, I see countless people board the train to commute to the city. Intern in PropTrad
+4 Comes down to risk-reward. Broadly, I’d take a platform like BayPine over struggling or mediocre funds in the ~$4–8bn range, but below top-quartile managers that are successfully scaling into larger raises. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 She has to earn it Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+4 If you pull at bars or not chickenp
+4 Pretty hard to get in, especially as a freshman, but very doable if you can catch up to the sophomores who you'd be competing against. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+4 respect equitymuncher
+4  If you get a return offer in a good group at a reputable bank, I would encourage you to seriously consider taking the offer. RCJ92