Highest Ranked Comments

+20 Literally does not matter. Your job and experience are way more important. Fred Fredburger
+20 Liberals destroyed SF. Move out while you can goliath2235
+20 Reminds me of good old analyst days when gf and I constantly fought over my lack of availability. Broke up, still loved each other. Both quit to travel together after a shaky rekindling. Teller in Branch - Personal Loans
+20 Maybe this isn't for the Real Estate thread? C.R.E. Shervin
+20 I have some ADHD, not taking any drugs and I am a vp at an elite boutique.  VP in IB - Cov
+20 Maybe this post was written for ppl like you lol Dave's Mildest Chicken
+20 1. It would be looked on poorly. The firm would not view itself as a fly by night institution that wins business that way. 2. No. You have no skills that would recommend you to be staffed in that way. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+20 bro just be honest and tell us you like her Intern in PE - Other
+20 Bro’s gonna regret hard in 5-10 years. TheEventHorizon
+20 I mean, yeah, definitely. Prior, I was a solid 6, and with humor and confidence, I was like 6.5. I typically shot my shot with 8.5s and up. They would be 9s if they weren't lunatics. Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+20 I'm curious, but why isn't first gen college student/low income apart of the diversity program?I get that racial diversity/being socially conscious is really important, but if you say you want to have a more productive gro Intern in IB - Gen
+20 It is only transitory. Either he has concepts of a hair cut or is unburdened by what has been but either way this is his new pro-forma adjusted hairline. FinanceBrah
+20 Because it tells you little to nothing about their individual experiences. In my view, we should strive to treat people fairly as individuals, and not based on one's racial/gender/sexual etc. group identity. the.van.zann
+20 Work is not the only outlet for ambition. You can be a highly ambitious person and apply that to social life, health, relationships, etc. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+20 Hey man, I’m in my mid-30’s and dated a lot of women and never had a truly crazy ex until my early 30’s. I used to think guys were just lying until I experienced it myself. Sonny LoSpecchio
+20 It’s not a new concept to partner with a larger developer for the first few deals. I have an agreement with an established development company and we have a specific business plan that we plan to execute on. Developer in RE - Comm
+20 Sorry if you are worried about what people think of you in Midtown with a  Finance bro and caught off guard by all this, you don't belong in finance. capexprss
+20 hobbies, gym, sports, clubs, interest/meetings, apps for making friends, church, and ask existing friends for introductions. cyberpunk
+20 Ben - I know it feels like you're growing up a bit and jobs and money sound like fun, but trust me - you have plenty of time. CaptK
+20 Just do it [email protected]
+20 Had a long response typed out earlier and WSO crashed...  Coming back inspired after jl12's great response CharlesCheese
+20 “Is your dad an MD?” If not above “Is your dad a client?” SynapseCollapse
+20 What's her #  sukiduki23
+20 Have you tried also mentioning in your bio that you are a "Private Equity Investor at Carlyle"? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+20 Go on the date and play her. She stupidly revealed her hand too early so you now have all the leverage. chumpchimp
+20 even as an intern i can confidently say that if your mentality as a parent is “do what you want to do and outsource the rest,” you’re fucked. Intern in IB - Cov
+20 The first thing to realize is that banking, and in extension the higher echelons of the business world, is a people business. mech60
+20 Be born into a wealthy family with an extensive network. Go to a private school and then a top target school to continue this network. Join an IB firm or something similar to get the required 'prestige' experience. Pidst
+20 First-year MBA Associates command the least respect of anyone in the group, and the more you try to "exert authority" on the Analysts, the less respect you will command. gufmo
+20 They were probably glad to see you go.  CarsnWatches
+20 1- You need to go make some friends 2- 36 hours without sleep is not as brutal as you describe, you're obviously a huge poontang Marcus_Halberstram
+20 there you go Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+20 Had a bunch of my peers look at it from a post-MBA perspective and I networked with a few MBA alums who work/worked there. mrharveyspecter
+20 Mate you're VP in IB. You got rejected even from PE. And have to stay in banking to be a balding excel ape lifer. Do you know Citadel interns have the same base comp as IB VPs?   Quant in HF - Other
+20 Here's a couple you could try: Tam Wake
+20 Interviewer: That is all I have. We got 5 minutes for any questions you have. You: Would you allow me to order Uber Black at night? Intern in IB - Cov
+20 I got pretty far in the hamas coverage group process at moelis but was dinged at the end.  Unfortunately they only hire columbia and Harvard grads..... VP in IB - Gen
+20 lmao no one cares about Canada Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+20 Do you work with a Todd Packer by chance? MMBanker14
+20 “Associates” and “doing work” don’t typically go in the same sentence Edit: MBA Associates. Sorry A2A nerds Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+20 I’ve never met someone not autistic talk about iq Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+20 There* Non-target detected. Ebitax
+20 And then you woke up. HelloWorld8
+20 It can’t be overrated if everyone already knows placement is weak Intern in IB - Gen
+20 Such a weird read. Gut reaction: you’re a closeted virgin majoring in stem with a hard on for some kid on uva lax u knew in high school Intern in PE - LBOs
+20 Used to be in HSBC CB now on the buyside, comp is 125k for An1 which is a goldmine considering we don't work weekends and barely work on fridays. Hours in CB were around 12 hours a day. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+20 this is a troll right? margin_calls
+20 The negative truth is that bad luck can quickly turn decent analysts into bad performers. Always look out for #1 (YOU). You do this by developing a fantastic, trusting relationship with the staffer. staygold74
+20 Active duty US Army officer and part-time PE analyst here. First of all, just to clarify, he was in the Navy, not the Army. 11A-Analyst
+20 40/44 of Trump’s former cabinet members have refused to support his current bid. The people he will put in charge of major arms of government are going to be morons and grifters.    CRE
+20 At some point it's having the money and taking the risk. There are Associates or VPs only making a few hundred k all in after 5-6 years of working and others making less. Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+20 Bump. Wondering when On-Cycle 2027 starts? Don’t want to fall behind the curve Prospect in IB - Gen
+20 You said you understood how apps work, to keep you paying. You also said you’re 5’8’’ and a 6/10 in looks. Smoke Frog
+20 Nicely done. I like my women like I like my coffee: Strong, black, and full of Sapphire. You fit at least two of those criteria and two out of three ain't bad. Three is a trifecta. DickFuld
+20 You absolutely should reject the offer if the seniors you’d work for expressed their interest and want for you to join their team such that they conducted such an efficient and not frustrating interview process instead of touchinggrass
+20 Topic I know well as I do a lot of work in the space and am setting up a micro VC fund. Camondo
+20 SS Tier- Nancy Pelosi, RBC insider trading kid corrido
+20 go make sure ur analyst doesn't fuck up the VDR again and get my DD question log back to me you nerd, it's been 10 days, value of the little shitco you're peddling is dropping by the second.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+20 Nice shitposting spring insight participant. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+20 We had a guy on here a few weeks back living in his car and now this. If J-Pow doesn't stop hiking rates we will soon have bankers asking what homeless shelter is the most prestigious.  pappymason
+20 Least horny Reddit porn addict Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+20 FUCK MATE I DONT WANT TO LOOOOSE MY HAIR nor stop being goodlooking Scimmia-Italiano
+20 A couple G’s would help a ton. Thanks man Anonymous Monkey
+20 This forum is sadder that Jim Donovan is off the market. m_1
+20 Agree if ur really ambitious, maybe talk to a girl who doesn’t share your DNA Intern in PE - LBOs
+20 I am surprised with some of the answers above. mikeAL98
+20 Honestly I like crypto but that shit is pure speculation with no real world use, if cryptocurrencies didn't exist I'd just flip houses or trade sneakers bottombucketMD
+20 You’re right. Banking Tier List: 1. MS/GS/JPM/CVP/BGL 2. LAZ/PJT/EVR/GUGG 3. Q/BAML/FTP/Blair 4. Citi/UBS/Solomon 5. MOE/BARC/Ducera foursigma
+20 I used to also want to be a military officer given the cool uniform and the societal clout. But realized not worth it due to how retarded our foreign policy is. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+20 First of all, congratulations. It is not a small thing to do well at a top company and get into a top MBA program. CRE
+20 Username about lines up Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+20 You are an intern in fucking asset management. You have no idea wtf you are talking about. Graham Cracker
+20 The absolute best I ever heard was from a super cool old-head MD who was mentoring a much younger Director. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+20 Great post! I'm sure a lot of people will find that helpful. RealEstateNerd
+20 Joseph A Bank dolphhh
+20 what motivates me in general? thebrofessor
+20 Yea PJT RSSG analysts are well known to have terrible exit ops /s Anon12345IB
+20 Date people with values that align more closely with yours. They exist, you are most likely fishing in the wrong pond ohboyherewegoagain
+20 Yeah, those are the basics. Another example with a little more detail. Rotterdam
+20 what does the working at an eb part have to do with this question Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+20 GregMadeMeDoIt Kevin25
+20 Europoor moment Associate 1 in PE - Other
+20 My response is you need to read more and feel comfortable asking more stupid questions when your friends are discussing these things. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+20 Pretty accurate so far, especially because the success rates have shifted a lot this year. I'd put Princeton one tier down and Bocconi up a tier though. jacksonl22
+20 I am slightly annoyed by this situation. You are essentially asking for a referral from someone who does not know you well, but has taken time out of their busy schedule to meet with you. Tom Anderson
+20 Saying "you are not rich in IB" where start salary is near the 100k is definitely what a rich kid would say. Monchi10
+20 Fawadhassan  gives you M4 level power/comfort for a fraction of the price - Every guy with a 335i that couldn't afford an M4 NudnikShpilkes
+20 That’s a bold strategy Cotton let’s see how it plays out for him thedrguy
+20 UChicago has a strong school brand. Keep in mind that academics are quite tough. Even as recent as a few years ago, I recall the academic cutoff for the deans list (top 20% GPA) was 3.25 Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+20 100% turn off, and have ended things with girls before once discovering they have tattoos. It basically shows low impulse control and lack of longterm planning ability, as well as just a bad style sense. Anonymous Monkey
+20 Good for you that you acknowledge what was important ( to you) and are willing to do something about it. Way too many folks sacrificing their life for something they don't really enjoy just for financial gain. rickle
+20 Assuming you are coming and will embrace American culture(gun ownership as a constitutional right etc), and not bring your beta canada liberalism to this great nation you are welcomed with open arms. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+20 I think it's the exact opposite. People romanticize entrepreneurship. They don't realize how difficult it is to build a business from scratch. I'm reading Shoe Dog right now. MMBanker14
+20 Not different from other industries, sponsors pay large multiples for SaaS companies with high growth, cash flow, and margin opportunity. foxridge123
+20 Short thoughts on what I think have been important for me lately (but hopefully will be applicable to you too). I'll keep it short: Kouhwaii
+20 Every single middle of the pack IS broker I worked with (not the big dog MD's pulling in $1m+ per year into their pocket) continuously daydreamed about leaving to the principal side. InVinoVeritas
+20 People claiming you aren’t fucked are lying to you. You have 2 months to find a job that mostly wraps up FT recruiting by October (6 months ago)   high hopes
+20 This describes like half the girl analysts at my bank. Can you try being more specific? Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+20 All the above posts in this thread are totally true. And I can tell you having been in the allocation business that often LPs are the ones with the power. Jamoldo
+20 I'm a minority, but tbh I understand it. Imagine being an Asian male from a lower/middle income household, doing incredibly well in class and on standardized tests, then failing to get into an elite institution. WannabeLeonBlack