Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+4 The real answer is that you need to take control of your life and make this decision yourself. You rightly pointed out the tradeoff between WLB and money.  Iko_
+4 IsItREPE GameTimeisSaneTime
+4 Do you say you're lazy because you don't like working 90h+ a week or feeling utterly unmotivated to do all the bs tasks that ultimately don't really matter? Not sure if that makes you lazy or just done with IB.  heyNK
+4 why is every indian treating this like it's the OJ trial lmao VP in IB - Gen
+4 I imagine that is literally the team that says the phrases "MFS could have happened to anyone", "it won't happen again", and "look I swear he seemed like a stand-up guy" at least once a week.  Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+4 Firm: Deutsche  Type: agony  AI: All the crappy ones Use: Writing long complex emails acknowledging pointless comments buying you another 20 minutes of life Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+4 Great thread here. Admittedly I know very little about IFRS so I had to do quite a bit of researching. Feel free to fact check me, but this is my understanding: equitymuncher
+4 bingbong54
+4 Crazy that the administration's immediate reaction is to just lie about the incident bigbob123
+4 I would avoid anything with a logo or recognizable pattern. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+4 Why are you so eager to savor the taste of boot?  Genuinely weird behavior, dude. Not something a "corp titan" would do, that's for sure.  IsItREPE
+4 everyone applies as a subhuman with "top club" no one is a jacked chad rower with elite technicals as well Intern in IB- Mergers and Acquisitions
+4 You should consider a seat at a cyclical hedge fund. You'll be able to transfer a lot more of your skills from real asset investing. Research Associate in HF - EquityHedge
+4 "My firm recently switched over from an inferior data/software platform" -> just say it's Refinitiv Eikon brah. Quant in HF - Other
+4 Unfortunately, I think any more details would give away my source.  Developer in RE - Comm
+4 Do you have friends at any of the banks that can give you honest feedback? Certainly an element of luck but with your profile and that many interviews, one of the banks should have converted.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+4 As long as you don’t go into it expecting a culture like NYC, it’s great. It gets a lot of undeserved hate simply for not being NYC, but for a lot of people who aren’t looking for that level of grind, it’s a good fit. Middle Market Monke
+4 Brentwood. Terrible performance stay away. Director in PE - LBOs
+4 In more or less the exact same position as you so will throw my 2 cents / how I've been thinking about it - PM me if you want to swap notes or discuss approach at all. abcd0987
+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 What a bizarre school to transfer to Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+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 I have my doubts concerning Unionization because the amount of talent that is trying to enter the industry is gigantic and since they can simply fire you on the spot in the US it's near impossible to actually organize with Sharky286
+4 At my school I’ve been fortunate that 99% of the people around me with strong offers have nothing but great character. Intern in IB - Gen
+4 Congrats on Scotiabank Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+4 Disclaimer: this was back when on-cycle happened even earlier for 1Y analysts Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+4 u just named every single shitty undifferentiated JAMMBO that won't be around in a couple years Prospect in IB - Gen
+4 I will echo this.  My second year in business I outsourced my monthly accounting which is 95%+ book keeping and draws and my take-aways were: Esque_
+4 All solid schools, won’t knock any you mentioned. Can say from Fordham agree with poster above that can punch above prestige weight class for nyc finance. ky9xnsz
+4 unless you're at a big firm that can go across stressed/distressed, invest up/down the cap structure and truly control the LME process, distress investing in most cases is fighting with lawyers over why/how the smarter par Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+4 Saw this thread bumped and wanted to spend some more time on a more thoughtful answer.   I just want to share just one piece of advice because I hope sharing only one it underscores its importance.  Deal Team Six
+4 everytime an EB analyst is mentioned my mouth starts watering because i wanna take their massive peen in my mouth because theyre so smart and have so much rizz and are so cool (im a dude btw) Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+4 Listen to poster above. Choose Kelley and don't look back. Getting into their IBW instantly grants u "high semi-target" status (some people even say target lol). Prospect in IB-M&A
+4 Good luck exiting when you don’t have any M&A deals on your resume! Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+4 I transferred into uva as an Econ major and didn’t even get interviews at any of the clubs. Yet I ended up at bofa/barc and was super happy how things turned out. Intern in IB - Gen
+4 Same guy has posted the same comment on GLC threads for 3 years in a row. Time to move on buddy. LongtimeLurker102
+4 2 more posts and im calling netflix Intern in IB-M&A
+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 jewslayer1944No private market long investment cycles to hide behind so it's actually a meritocracy. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 Most relevant globals pretty much done. Rothschild has sent out cocktail invites. blubberz
+4 Seeing an actually helpful comment on WSO is a breath of fresh air.  Matchabee
+4 Lmao “best people in the world” You won’t find that in IB let alone Canadian IB Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+4 Yeah pretty much this is common throughout the industry. I ran into this at my old fund(s). kuf135
+4 Finished NY IB HV had 6 questions, 5 behavioral, and 1 deal question, only one attempt. Wasn't hard just be prepared.  Hire.Vue.Mods
+4 I made the same decision this time last year between MORSE and UCL for a very similar course. First off, MORSE is very tough. Intern in IB-M&A
+4 From what I heard, be able to do everything and all responsibilities of the job absolutely without AI, and know how to think critically, etc. -.-.-.-.-
+4 I have a pretty similar background to you and am experiencing a similar situation....although it has some interesting twists.  I did three years at TMT BB Group, and then spent 4 years at generalist LMM / MM PE fund. Torch480
+4 OP here, haven't posted much in a while, but the Assoc 1 is virtually all correct. To your second question, the older you get, the less you want to spend all your time working. But you still want to earn. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+4 Taking a lot of risk and hard knocks as a young person. Lots and lots of them. As well as dealing with the consequences of my actions. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 Just do it. The more time I spend in this industry, the less I think of most senior PE partners. These are not good human beings. Do what's best for you. Principal in PE - LBOs
+4 my plan is to work in ib til i get enough money to raise a family, which is driven by my catholic religion... so ig its just a tradeoff pxwb
+4 I'm sure all of the MBA associates will be devestated to learn they won't be able to interview for Raymond James' trailer park vertical side note, aren't all MM's generalist at the associate level?  Works at Citigroup
+4 Does the crime have to be in the U.S.? Asking for a friend I’m internationalfrom South Sudan Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+4 Age: 32Title: VP2Fund size: ~$500MIndustry: GeneralistGeography: T2/3 CityYOE: 7 Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 "Look, I’m not here to debate whether diversity matters in principle" Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+4 Lateraled as a VP1 from BofA coverage group to a GS/MS/JPM coverage group 2 years ago. Got guaranteed bonus equivalent to 100% of base salary for my first year (which was top bucket pay for the group that year). VP in IB - Cov
+4 Analyst 1 in RE - Comm MultifamilyGuy
+4 At single managers who don’t have pass throughs (and also usually don’t run massive back-leverage), AUM / head absolutely matters for total comp pool. Principal in Research - FI
+4 WF? Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+4 Del del del Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 Headhunters remain your best bet as they’re the gatekeepers for pretty much all associate hiring.    SaaSChimp
+4 anyone know piper sandler? cheesefries
+4 goodL1feCRESEA CRESEA
+4 EVR is better now Prospect in IB - Gen
+4 Canada's immigration policy has been severely tightened ever since Carney came in. They have reduced foreign student permits and PGWP spots + backlog of US H1Bs applying to get visas in Canada. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 There’s pros and cons. Here’s a few just off the top of my head: Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+4 holy shit solomon partners is paradise Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+4 Bro you’re too late for IB if you’re in high school. I was getting first rounds in elementary and received ft offer in 7th grade. You’re cooked for IB just shoot for something like consulting. DelusionalDave
+4 A couple of observations: longandshort
+4 Analyst 2 here — please ignore the title. I would strongly caution interns and incoming analysts to think carefully before starting full-time at PWP, especially outside of HC or RX. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+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 This becoming more of a broader trend not just amongst SMs but also within MMs.  Associate Director in IB-M&A
+4 It reads like garbage. fds
+4 if people from bumfuck non-target schools in the midwest can place IB and you can't at brown/cornell, consider ropemaxxing equitymuncher
+4 Drop the cleats. Sound stuck on college sameness or ig meme world. 67676767
+4 I don't deny that some contractors struggle to manage cash flows, payroll, liabilities, etc..But i don't think this is a "finance" knowledge issue, but more of a cash flow management/project management issue. Fred Fredburger
+4 Investment Analyst in VCOkay, valid rebuttal. And I see your points. BannahboatAO
+4 The actual fees reported on the league tables are off bc/ majority of UBS deals are private/sponsor driven so fees/deal size are not made public. Best proxy is to look at the actual financial statements. Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+4 Won’t lie, Truist seems to be getting a footing outside of their traditional LevFin platform. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+4 Take this with a grain of salt - just my opinion. Early in my career, I thought M&A was a sexy group to be in with such robust and varied exposure to deals. bananasandsimps
+4 echo what was said below. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+4 Except I was paid more than any other analyst in my office both years  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+4 First things first: do not start following any of that manosphere bullshit where a dude in way too tight pants tells you dating women is gay and you should hit yourself in the face with a hammer or something. CRE
+4 You learn these things by doing and spending time speaking with owners, developers, brokers, users, etc. Its a somewhat niche industry but once you are in it, none of it is that complex.  Dev_WanaBe
+4 There’s no scenario where the 1st firm takes it well but at the same time, I doubt anything will happen at all. It’s your life, ultimately. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+4 I would make sure it’s something you enjoy and would be good at. This is 150% a sales and client service career. I’m sure you know what this entails based on your dad being in the field for 25 years. Principal in PE - LBOs
+4 They’ve hired a bunch of guys too, not sure why they are in such a funk Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+4 I think the broader misconception in this discussion is the attempt to force everyone into a single behavioral model. People exist on a spectrum from hyperactive or restless to more naturally balanced. GS under Blankfein
+4 That west village JAP might not have gone home with me but at least now she knows the difference between PWP and JPM.  teez
+4 First off, If the first words that come to mind when describing a significant other is based on sociopolitical beliefs, not a great thing. rolo25
+4 LevFin veteran here. Summa101
+4 I don’t mean to say software PE is dead - I think the playbook needs to change. Note that we don’t do that much in software these are just observations as a user and general PE investor Partner in PE - LBOs
+4 As a reminder, we are spending 1 billion per day.  Ultimately, this war is funded by US citizens.  This money could actually help Americans with things like health care.   financeabc
+4 Congrats on Credit Suisse! Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+4 PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀I wonder why this doesn't happen more at right wing protests... CRE
+4 If I had to choose one or the other, I’d prob recommend starting at a major or E&P - this is a safer route. And trading at a place like this is totally rigged in your favor. Themaster441
+4 Seeing the usual partisan lines being drawn by the usual posters on WSO is really something. Independent thinking has truly died.  TopBoy.-
+4 Yes. Ex-colleague got fired for this exact reason. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+4 From what I understand, it is correct. The way I think of it: ballknowledge
+4 Eros.com Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A