Highest Ranked Comments

+62 2. Don't wait. Nothing wrong with looking around.  Constantly looking to lateral fr Prospect in IB - Gen
+62 Have you ever considered no one really cares about the work you are producing or thinks it's "garbage".   No one cares if footnote 8 on p.75 of the followup analysis is jacked up. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+62 Sounds like you are a pussy? Deal Team Six
+62 During my time in IB, I've worked on 3 deals with Apollo, two being pretty large take privates. On 2 of the deals, we did some M&A advisory, and lead left financing on all 3. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+62 I agree, I actually like the more professional and reserved culture of high finance as opposed to the new-age tech culture Anonymous Monkey
+62 Hey man, I read your post and it resonated with me. I want to share something I think you need to hear from someone - you're being way too hard on yourself, and you're not cooked. 和平
+62 BREAKING: Best firm on the street has resorted to hiring *gasp* the best possible candidates! Who do they think they are? What about the kids who aren't as smart or driven? My parents told me I was special, what gives? Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+62 “Hey (first name), Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+62 Can confirm. This MD was just promoted a month ago and has been an asshole to juniors. He screamed at this Associate in front of the entire floor earlier for not progressing a pitch book enough…Well deserved imo Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+62 Looks good, should build a toggle for an add on acquisition (aka girlfriend)  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+62 A certified MD classic Intern in Legal
+62 Negatively. Hope this helps! Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+62 ...yet your best friend has a best friend who's hanging around on wallstreetoasis along with spotty undergrads, so maybe not all things are going that great for him? fcx1000
+62 This is a tough period, so stay strong. It's more common than you realize, and many people go through a couple of these periods in their market careers. Others are luckier. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+62 Lol, funny story. Nudnick McMooch
+62 Earnings season, in at 4:45am, immediately run to the bathroom, vomit violently in an empty stall.  Muffled sounds of crying from the stall to my right, explosive, sporadic diarrhoea to my left. cortana
+62 You gotta get it back in blood and be a rainmaker MD now Intern in IB - Restr
+62 It's over. Just start living out on the streets right now, there's honestly no hope. sigmatic
+62 Who just joined? ItsTheSoggyBottomBoys
+62 kindheartedconsultant
+62 Sorry about the Whata rejection Teller in IB - Cov
+62 A 7th year VP. He was so understaffed his main task seemed to be logging analysts bowel movement KPIs in the office bathroom.    Needless to say, he got “slowly pushed out” Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+62 bro what a cope u know tech has way better hours Chucks Feed n Seed
+62 Piggy backing off this - the day after that, continue the drug abuse. Take a line (or two) of cocaine and go to the nearest GNC. Buy the strongest pre workout you can get and take two scoops. Next stop - gym. Analyst 1 in Other
+62 How do you consistently have the worst takes on WSO in every thread I see you in? Anonymous Monkey
+62 The dude is a complete tool not sure how you can take his views seriously it’s for pure entertainment purposes, but go ahead only drink sparkling water because regular water is for betas Intern in IB - Cov
+62 OP here -- thought I'd update everyone: Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+62 Lmao what f**s Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+62 this is fucking insane. get help Anonymous Monkey
+62 Damn bro let them make their coin LOL Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+62 Apart from math/CS, some writing classes should also be helpful… WinSomeLoseMost
+62 "I'm gonna need you to come in this Saturday" "There's an error in your model" "The company is encouraging you to pursue other career options at this point" "We're your friends and this is Anonymous Monkey
+62 Atm $600 okay stop SBing this. Seeing it again makes me feel bad cuz now I have $100 Intern in IB - Cov
+62 Work for a year, then go another good school. Oxford/Cambridge/LSE all expect gap years. Keep up with your sport if possible. Orlando Salazar
+62 I wouldn't want a recession specifically to undermine Trump's reelection chances, but we've been overdue a recession for a couple years, and Trump's fiscal and trade policies are the two edges of the same Damocles sword ha brotherbear
+62 Wear a mask, wash your hands, and don't hit the bar scene. We can literally have some semblance of normalcy, including stronger than expected economic output as a nation, if you do these three things. KOL A
+62 I think I would retire immediately as well. I would save a lot on housing, considering that I, as a liberal, live rent-free in your head Intern in IB - Cov
+62 I'll take a job at any LOL Invalid_CREdentials
+61 Associate 1 in PE - Other
+61 Brethren spontaneously  said 'fuck it, bb ranking time' Intern in IB - Cov
+61 Broadly agree with your take. Nothing too surprising, you just realized that the Wizard of Oz is actually just some MD tweaking a debt schedule. Director in IB - Restr
+61 checks student loan balance Approximately -$104,678.00 Developer in RE - Comm
+61 bro footnoted his own comment SomeCaliberTalent
+61 "who gives a fuck what anyone is wearing if they can perform on the job?" Corp_titan
+61 Probably Ozymandia—he became an expert in four-unit, rent-stabilized Bushwick brownstones, which has given him the time to focus on this site and promote his fetish for socialism  Principal in RE - Other
+61 I don't see anything prestigious in any of the corporations you juste named. Prometheus X
+61 Congrats on Federal Prison  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+61 Posted from IU Kelley sophomore dorms Prospect in IB-M&A
+61 anonymousman I wanted money. I wanted respect. I wanted to be a somebody in the eyes of myself and others. You still do. SonnyCrockett
+61 is there a relevant multiple for that idaho
+61 God forbid a non-target can do the job better than a top 25 school student! Analyst 1 in CorpStrat
+61 So much to consider in terms of the different types of credit. ke18sb
+61 you have some horrible taste in hip hop bro Assistant in Non-profit
+61 DEI Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+61 "she went away for a toilet break and left her cell by the desk" sure buddy. put the fries in the bag Associate 2 in S&T - Comm
+61 Holy fuck this post is BAYZED Honestly though as someone who was non target/non diversity and broke in, I always chuckle when I read posts from target kids complaining how hard it is. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+61 Its a personal choice you have to make. Read a lot about both styles of investing and see what you think you'll like best + sector specialist etc vs generalist etc. EinnUlfr
+61 My impression wasn’t that they were smarter, but that they were much more likely to be corporate kool aid drinker types. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+61 https://pics.me.me/i-am-a-bank-teller-paused-ryan-told-me-to-26529048.p…" alt="Always tell a woman you work in finance" /> HighlyClevered
+61 Generally speaking if you show up, put your head down and maintain a good attitude you are fine and will get your offer. All interns are awkward, so I wouldn't worry about that too much. Black Jack
+61 The US economy is far more developed than Canada, which translates to a far more robust capital markets and allows certain banks to carve a niche/distinction for themselves. In Canada, you have the following: StreetofBulls
+61 People on this forum would rather be a 2 and out in PE that ends up in corp dev than a IB rainmaker who makes $15mm a year just because “they’re their clients’ bitch”. Idiot gents
+61 Yah, sometimes they look at white males from non-targets WanderingWanchai
+61 You don't get into commercial real estate to be an office drone or wallow in middle management your whole life. CRE
+61 1. Hard work crushes intellect when it comes to career. You can't be a moron, but I know plenty of 'smart' people (you can find them at bar trivia or posting on Reddit) that are just lazy or not very practical. Anonymous Monkey
+61 No offense, you are literally retarded for asking this question. excellente
+61 What would be "optimal" is to: Keep going and trying to lateral rather than quitting outright in this market. VP in PE - LBOs
+61 Dude, you posted asking what exact questions to ask in a networking call when there are maybe 1000+ posts covering networking and you're also a prospect, so what gives you the right to shit on someone e Intern in IB - Gen
+61 If that scares you S&T must give you flashbacks to Vietnam. Intern in IB-M&A
+61 I'll toss in my thoughts as an appetizer to the main course of the meaningful reply below. Layne Staley
+61 This one is about as straightforward as it gets. If your actual boss offers you drugs, just fucking take them. The Warthog
+61 Only wear black TURTLENECKS and JEANS. It will make SHOPPING for clothing EASIER, which will give you more RECREATIONAL time to spend in SEX DUNGEONS. 6969
+61 Jesus, you guys are kinda f*cked up. Angus Macgyver
+61 How much money did u make to make urself write this? Prospect in S&T - Other
+61 You understand the firm is at a transition point but you like that because that gives you the rare opportunity to join a firm at the ground floor. It’s a challenging period, but that creates opportunities to step up. VP in IB - Gen
+61 Is it just me or is it cringeworthy when someone whose experience is way less impressive than they think makes fun of people for working at places like "Pizza Hut Delivery Guy" on their LinkedIn profile? m_1
+61 you are literally a cog in a corporate machine. you could drop dead tomorrow and no one would care; you would be replaced by the end of the day. grow up Intern in IA
+61 This isn’t really gaslighting it’s just making a joke or messing with someone. VP in PE - Growth
+61 Fedex, you've already had terrible luck with Prime. mayoineko
+61 You don't, you just channel your negative emotions into enormous ego and dickish behavior like all proper finance bros. ConservativelyLeveredCat
+61 Monty Burns
+61 Actually a lot of people want to, hence the obscene prices. decrebepro
+61 some of my fellow juniors accuse me of being autistic Have you ever considered maybe they were right? iercurenc
+61 Just wanted to hijack this to give you guys the inside secret about the calendar invite request. The calendar invite + resume is a surprisingly great way to filter out / assess a few things: Synergy_or_Syzygy
+61 AndyLouis
+61 Dawg, I made an active choice to leave IB and pursue consulting. aspiringchimp
+61 Nothing will ever change public resentment for banks: TrackBack
+61 On a conference call, so I have plenty of time to answer. If anything, let this be a lesson that a lot of times there isn't a "path" CRE
+61 As another recent grad / current first year, I have to totally disagree with everyone above. I personally moved out to the city my role is in when it started. Even though the firm is largely WFH. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+61 Not gonna lie, if you're pretty certain about it, then you should straight up tell someone. That's a huge ethical issue... Women already have poor representation in IB. MarkBaum
+61 Which banks have free snacks and what are the snacks? freesnacks
+61 Tell them you’re actually AN INSECURE PUSSY 6969
+61 Reconsider your friend group. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+61 If this proved to be a successful initiative, soon investment banking will be a career with an army of bankers in Bangalore... LOL Analyst 3+ in PE - Other
+61 BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK low eq watchdog
+60 From article: Lincoln said they have "standards and systems in place" to keep these from occurring. Holy fuck, that's really high standards - to keep people from dying. Put them on the 100 Best Places to Work list. whatstheplan
+60 Story happened during my internship in M&A. A team (thankfully not mine) was pitching a company in LatAm. Monkeyrella
+60 Intern in IB - Restr Curent diversity student looking to pursue an investment banking sum bronzmonk
+60 I’m sure it felt good to type this and post it…. VP in PE - LBOs
+60 Shut the fuck up and just be better You wouldnt have gotten the offer anyways even if opt / h1b wasnt a thing Assistant in Non-profit