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+11 You already know the answer to this. You are probably fine, but it could come back to bite you. It depends the type of person you want to be and what you value. VP in PE - Growth
+11 Idk if I’d put Blair on the same level as HL. AUMatAllCosts
+11 Something to consider in terms of environment/culture fit.... if you want more of an intellectual / liberal arts vibe I think Brown is better. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 I feel compelled to make sure no one listens to this knucklehead because his username is similar to mine lol. longandshort
+11 NY state law as of 2021 under the MRTA is that it is not only legal to do recreational cannabis, it is illegal for employers to drug test for it unless there is a superseding Federal law requiring drug testing for cannabis kellycriterion
+11 I wish reporters actually interviewed live human beings and not 16 years olds on a message board who are cosplaying as financiers.  IsItREPE
+11 My POV from an ex-sales brokerage analyst: Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+11 I'd recommend living in Manhattan out of school, until you figure out your favorite areas of the city and where your friends are gonna be. joshw12
+11 Idk, if more of you compsci dorks would go into tech instead of finance maybe we could get somewhere God's Sanest Cokehead
+11 Will add my two cents here. From experience, there's really two paths you can take to the role as a VP, which highlight why the position can be the easiest, or the toughest position in the banking hierarchy.  _gekko
+11 I'm a few years ahead of you, did the PE grind for ~6 years up through the VP level, was getting progressively more miserable until I felt like I really couldn't take it. mrharveyspecter
+11 No real shortcuts - just put in the time and try and get as much exposure as you can across all workstreams (e.g., modeling, presentation creation, accounting, etc.) What helped me the most was having a general ownership m VP in PE - LBOs
+11 You have to realize that someone eating a can of salmon in the pen is hilarious.  They're fucking w/ you because it's funny - it's not malicious.  You've gotta throw some barbs back at the junior guys or it will BBA18
+11 Research Associate in AM - Equities longandshort
+11 Smoke Frog Equity research is something anyone can do, you don't need a relationship with companies. And you don't bring in any revenue Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 It’s not difficult, you just need good precedents and reps, which should be available at a PE shop. liquidiot
+11 I’d love to participate but I’m just a guy in banking. Never made it to the promised land. Smoke Frog
+11 Everyone on this website is so insecure man, who gives af what bank this kids at, just answer the question  Prospect in PE - Growth
+11 I think below 70 is like, clinically retarded… BallsOnChinBoy
+11 Prospect in IB-M&AAryeh Bourkoff, Nataraj, Quattrone, Aiyengar, Etc Managing Director in IB-M&A
+11 I had reached out to network and he mentioned he is running M&A and Corporate Development for UFC now. Sweet gig. romanroy69
+11 Just like the above poster, my family also has a RE portfolio. Although unlike biggerpockets, almost all our stuff is CRE. Regarding biggerpockets, most of that crowd is in SFR. VP in RE - Comm
+11 I don’t know what any of those acronyms are. A lot of them are blown up. Tiger privates, Clearlake, possibly Insight, etc. Principal in PE - LBOs
+11 RIP OP’s private message inbox premia
+11 If you’re a guy, my recommendation is you date a guy who’s also in finance. Much easier than swiping right on art girls on Hinge in Bushwick who don’t even know what MOIC is. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+11 One thing I have learnt after coming to finance is if you can talk, you can get anything. Not even kidding. Intern in AM - Equities
+11 Top investment banks in the Americas by fees, 1H 2025 Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+11 Ozymandia GregMadeMeDoIt GregMadeMeDoIt
+11 Google this: copy of DCF Analysis template xls; copy of Comparable companies completed xls; copy of Comparable companies template xls; etc. They are leaked on Wikileaks modjo
+11 Title says intern but comment says retard, what gives WSO gambaman
+11 Damn OP the incel who has never talked to a woman made you the soyjak. Might as well quit bro. I guess you struck a nerve with him. Intern in IB - Gen
+11 Don’t wear brown shoes with a black belt whatstheplan
+11 Fake news on “letting many of its sponsors bankers go”. 1 MD left from LA office and 1 left to go to a sponsor.  Executive Director in IB-M&A
+11 UVA alumn here... our school was literally built by slaves dumbass Realmadrid133
+11 Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+11 Wtf is wrong with dudes. I am in a situation looking for answers anonymously and you think I’m doing it to hype myself up to impress you? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 Jefferies then DB then UBs in the US Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+11 wew, tell us how you really feel. Rom
+11 9 spring week dude is going laz, that should say it all Intern in IB - Cov
+11 Congrats - maybe you’re one of the exceptions. But the reason that DEI has been rightfully skewered is because it mostly leads to unexceptional people taking the place of the exceptional. secondavenue
+11 Tough spot, but I’d try to stick it out until at least your 2-year mark if it’s even remotely manageable. Senior VP in CorpDev
+11 This seems to be in line with a bunch of random IB hate on consulting posts but here’s some quick fire answers: techdefender
+11 Ah yes I too like to “interview for sport”. It’s the same rush as flirting with absolutely no intention of starting a relationship liquidiot
+11 Because this will keep happening unless juniors come together and communicate so they can avoid  sticky shops kirklandsignature
+11 These are just my 2 cents after having an amazing experience in a top RX group (PJT/EVR/HL) and exiting to my top choice MFPE, so it’s obviously a very biased take. Whatever happens, I wish you the best of luck! Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 I personally have mixed opinions on Summit - Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+11 UBS doing UBS things Racecar321123
+11 Dude I don’t know that they could afford analysts bonuses. They aren’t guaranteed bonuses and analysts are all replaceable. Won’t be that bad if they just postpone it 6 months Managing Director in IB - Cov
+11 Congrats on Kelley!!! aldifhoaisdhfoiahf
+11 CS is Dead, long live the king Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+11 have you considered jerking off on the interview to stand out? it's cheaper and will accomplish the same goal GS under Blankfein
+11 Six YOE, four in current position. Started dropping apps in for postings on LinkedIn etc. probably 2.5 years ago. Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+11 Pierce & Pierce. Heard the legendary Paul Allen works there BasicallyUnknown
+11 For context I spent ~3 years as an ER associate and now work as a data analyst writing python/sql. NegativeNPV
+11 Wow it just never gets better does it lol SheRideOnMyPIK
+11 I pray every day that I get laid off.  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+11 Forgive me if I'm wrong; but I don't see how this disagrees with anything I've said? Analyst 1 in S&T - Other
+11 Lol @ all the reply guys living in NYC saying nope that can never be me, I'm never leaving this city, still on my master of the universe track. This person has a richer life than you my friends.  kuf135
+11 I think by great for families you mean great for guys named Todd who are 38 year old millionaires working at BofA married to Brittany (32) who he met at south end for the Carolina Duke game and now they have 3 kids named c thebrofessor
+11 r/FC is like the dollar store version of WSO. too many newbs who can't google to save their fucking lives, too much focus on shitty career paths that no one cares about and generally just terrible content in general Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 Been in an Asian Single Family Office for the last 5 years. About US$20BB in AUM. Naoki Hanzawa
+11 It's embarrassing that bimbo came from my school... Analyst 2 in CorpDev
+11 ^^^^^^^ Future MD mentality  What ya gotta love about the SAs, as I get older they stay the same age Paul_Owen
+11 Taking the time to learn all the PPT/Excel shortcuts saved me so much time. Excel is obvious but people sleep on the PPT shortcuts. Things like align, distribute horizontally/vertically, make background transparent, etc. Green_Bananas
+11 Other posters have provided current comp numbers that are close enough to being correct. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+11 I think the issue with this fact pattern is that you are likely to time the top of the cycle by crowding into the career path after its secular tailwinds are appreciated by the masses. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+11 Nah nah bro. I get it, but even if you don’t plan on exiting, you gotta think about the EXITS bro. And EBs offer the sexiest, most exit-iest of exits my guy. BBK1234
+11 Breakfast - Dunkin Lunch - Dunkin Dinner - Dunkin Dessert - Dunkin Donuts Unitranche Terry
+11 This forum could use a serious dose of accountability. You chose the job, probably even ranked TMT, and now you’re ready to throw in the towel halfway through year one because it’s not what you expected? Senior VP in CorpDev
+11 I don't think any of us walked into the bulge where I worked on the halo of having "foreign expertise" lol. Everyone got rotated in from global offices with strong experience and long deal sheets. VP in IB - Gen
+11 I’ve made every model mistake you can make. One time I sent equity a model with the land price off by $1.5 MM. I sent them an update later that week. Wheaties
+11 Lmao exactly  SoftLandingIsReal
+11 Right - so you probably won't get great advice from this forum. You are aware of the risks, understand that transition from HF to startup to VC isn't super linear, etc. mtnmaster1
+11 Mildly controversial opinion on this forum below: Senior VP in CorpDev
+11 I think my blood pressure spiked reading this. NuclearPenguins
+11 People with 6 figure paying jobs saying they are cooked. Perspective is so funny Intern in IB - Cov
+11 Start learning lax Intern in PE - LBOs
+11 Nice bro. One of us. One of us. One of us. A fellow member of the racist counsel. I like that you gringo Christ mofo. maison
+11 was in a similar boat to you (had one online class to finish so essentially done). here’s what I did: Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 I’ll continue.. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+11 No I miss 0% interest rates tbh  SoftLandingIsReal
+11 After like 12 hours, I responded and you immediately replied on a Sat morning lmfao SoftLandingIsReal
+11 High priority Must-Win Client, and we feel really good about our chances. Not invited to the bake-off.. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+11 Sergio, give the people (and shareholders) what they want. ROS for President 2026 Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 The writing was on the wall. The last spec of legacy UBS power will haunt Marco. He should of eliminated her from UBS when he could because now it’s too late! Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 Top thread of the year! LFGOOO... to any other bank Analyst 2 in IB - ECM
+11 Not good  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 Total decay across the board. Every intern should focus on getting an offer at another bank.  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+11 Honest question, are there any groups or even pockets within groups where the culture and wlb is reasonable? Seems like the cultural descent is pretty widespread at this point. My knowledge of the groups: Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 Honestly it is a good question. The candidate has to provide a diplomatic, apolitical opinion by putting yourself in your clients shoes. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 I find it really weird how people love to assume every ethnic minority/woman/LGBT is a 'diversity' hire. Maybe they were simply hired for being good. Intern in IB - Gen
+11 Silviu you’re cooked bro Research Analyst in PE - Growth
+11 I am also set to inherit some amount but not as big as yours (just enough cushion for my retirement). Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+11 It’s true and false, but mostly false. Your analysis seems overall correct: SOFRsoGood
+11 Thoma Bravo is the best in the business and their returns have been excellent. VP in PE - LBOs
+11 WashU does not belong up there, switch it with Vanderbilt. UT should go 1 down as well. I would change it to this..  Tier S++ Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Upenn Tier S+ Atlcalling
+11 Your question is confusing, you might need to edit it.  But I think you're asking "How easy it is to move from Corporate Banking to iB" Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 Are you looking for bottlenecks in development or or development technology?  CRE
+11 This is easy to figure out. Go on LinkedIn and search everyone who left the IB role you could potentially go into and see where they exited too. [email protected]
+11 Two good questions. To be honest I can only have conviction on my answer to the first, as I'm just not in the second situation. Count WACCula