Highest Ranked Comments

+22 Credit Suisse - UBS plz Isthisanonymous
+22 Current An2 at a “top EB” and this is not true at my bank, at least in pre-superday interviews. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+22 Sharpen our kendo swords. We need to give them a peek under the kimono. We have the wagyu, but need the sizzle. We just have too many tentacles in the air. I'm not trying to make k I'm actually a squirrel
+22 Diversity is of course a good thing, where the candidates are qualified. It is of course right for diverse candidates to be given chances for interview. sulasimsim
+22 You sure you wanna air this using your email address, Carolyn? TheBuellerBanker
+22 This is the most autistic post I've read all year, keep it coming OP +sb and you should DEFINETLY reneg your pe offer for this random chick you met for 50 minutes. Goya Beans
+22 Offer rejected. Thanks everyone for your helpful input wso_jz
+22 OP Here - I don't want to close off this thread but I do think an update is necessary. Prospect in IB-M&A
+22 Sylvester Stallone was so poor before making Rocky he had to sell his dog because he could no longer feed it. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+22 It sounds like you know 0.2% of what it takes to do this job, and they know 0.1%. If you need the “Congratulations” then here it is - congrats.. you know twice as much as they do. Both of those numbers round to zero. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+22 My biggest issue with forced RTO is that the underlying rationale behind it is quite frankly horrendous. Deal Team Six
+22 its a joke lil S&T bro margin_calls
+22 My guy just compared RBC to H&F/LGP/Advent Thanks intern/prospect Business School in PE - LBOs
+22 dudes be like "my group is the sweatiest" source: trust me bro Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+22 This week I learned that FT Partners, PJS, and KPMG are the newest EBs Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+22 Prestige Harvard_GS_HBS_KKR
+22 This is not accurate. I agree with the point on persons of color/non-white whatever is PC now, but that was more of a systematic issue from the past. apricots
+22 I work at JP Morgan. I was top bucket first year, top bucket second year, and all of a sudden I need massive improvement / growth. Literally opposite of what I heard in my mid-year reviews. VP in IB-M&A
+22 I was working in Chelsea in those days and my man worked at the NYSE. I'd gotten to work a little later than my usual 8:30, as it was a primary day and we'd gone to vote before work. InfoDominatrix
+22 Hold on, let him cook Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+22 uhm, name, logos, colors. c'mon, SEARCH FUNCTION.  this topic has been beaten to death. Winnfield
+22 Some people have let the vocal minority on both sides of the aisle get so far under their skin they think guys like this (not sure what the lib equivalent would be) are great truth tellers. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+22   "I have a passionate interest in working on mergers and Acquisitions and would love the opportunity to work full time as an ib analyst at this firm" 3 months later.... Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+22 Merit is a pretty sketchy concept when you’re talking about an entry level finance job where your main value add is your willingness to do bitch work that others don’t want to do. financebro69
+22 Ahahaha thank you for the positive attitude. I guess Wharton is no HBS so everyone who goes there has no chance. Ireland99
+22 Never heard of Moelis being referred to as an upscale Jefferies before but now that I think about it that’s a pretty accurate analogy lol. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+22 With all due respect, this post makes you seem more insecure than whichever UVA kid you’re referring to. Fuhnance
+22 I skeet skeeted on her on at the strip club... nine months later, a little motherfucker skeet skeeted out of her skeeter. SKEET SKEET MOTHERFUCKER
+22 Time to unionise mate Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+22 Probably not the best place to look for advice. Most of the people replying are interns who would suck dick just to get into pe. Gl though! Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+22 There's a lot of negative viewpoints being expressed here which, although partially true, lack context. Please remember while reading these that most of the bad comments are coming from analyst and associate accounts. Works at Lehman Brothers
+22 I can tell you haven't worked with analysts pre and post covid. reformed
+22 Funny story. There was a team bonding event at a karaoke bar. At the time we had an absolute a hole of a director who also attended. It was painful. Anonymous Monkey
+22 Ha ha this really blew up bro!! BeveragedFinance
+22 I'm only in my low 30s, so I may not have as much experiential tenure as some here. I can confidently say, however, that where I am now is nowhere on the spectrum of where I thought I'd be in my late 20s. Early 20s. Stonks1990
+22 Not open to other points of view and defensive, definitely screwed. VP in IB-M&A
+22 Well, OP could have thought about leaving for IB Associate 2 in PE - Other
+22 Acquisitions Day To Day In Todays Environment - Goes something like this for me; *Pitches deal "What about rising interest rates?" "What about rising energy costs?" Capital360
+22 Deleted SK_300
+22 what happened to all the older people being like im sick of these posts stfu u stupid analysts they will never layoff analysts… so were they just wrong lol Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+22 Goddamn bro chill tf out you got the job. Good on you that you were able to grind and achieve your goals but get over it Prospect in _none
+22 You should do a search on here - there are a ton of threads about bringing in deals. Often "my uncle runs a $Xm EBITDA business and is looking to sell, should I source it to my bank?". Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+22 Yeah this happens. It's a numbers game and a lot will say no even if you're an attractive, charismatic guy because it was their first time meeting you. I was in your same shoes this past year. iercurenc
+22 Going to keep it real here, nothing special. Analyst 2 in AM - Equities
+22 bank1234 2-3 Million for analysts? no way hahahah.  Amicable Chungus
+22 Maybe talk to a lawyer instead of asking a bunch of strangers on the internet. They would actually be able to tell you if your case has any merit. MidwestMacaque
+22 1) diversity hiring is straight up racial discrimination. There is no getting around that. The debate becomes whether the ends justify the means Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+22 Once I was in a networking call with a Citi banker and the topic of SPACs came up. I remarked I didn’t know his coverage group also did SPAC deals (I was a sophomore with not much knowledge of banking). Prospect in Consulting
+22 Ikr that's 2000 spots that could of went to nepotism hires that actually deserve to work at Evercore and Silver Lake amirite? Intern in IB-M&A
+22 This is rich. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+22 From a friend: $70K base for your first 18 months (stub year plus first full year) $80K base for your next 12 months (full second year) $90K base for your last 6 months (Jan-June third year) ................
+22 I open almost every internal zoom call with “yo” and am still chugging along. Dude saying treat coworkers like a client must be insufferable to deal with on a daily basis. Anonymous Monkey
+22 Gudofsky was a true leader. Didn't abandon the ship until no one was left on board Intern in IB - Gen
+22 Hard disagree. The civilized western world, U.S. and E.U., still account for the vast majority of the world's GDP and wealth, and thus power. iggs99988
+22 I can tell you having been on both sides of the fence (Indian / Chinese trying to break in and now that I'm in, seeing how hiring works), Indians and Chinese males have found themselves in the happy position of the 'worst Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+22 How are you consistently so insufferable? Surprised you didn’t find a way to let everyone know you worked at goldman.   Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+22 Trynna catch the opps lacking Intern in IB - Cov
+22 The year is 2050. X AE A-12 Musk has invented a device that allows people to shut down necessary parts of the brain to sleep while also be able to work. JPMorgan Stanley explodes with joy. Sleep is no longer an excuse. nyctooexpensive2
+22 WolfofWSO Next time something like that happens mid meal, grow a pair and ask for two checks once it's over. haha one check for each moob Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+22 If she wants you and likes your moobs, who are you to deny? Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+22 Bro are you developing in North Dakota or what lol? I've never seen a 10 ROC on multi in my entire career. brosephstalin
+22 Meta is a complete shitco offering a product that fewer and fewer people want each day. Credit Suisse is a legitimate bank going through a tough period. Wouldn’t compare the two.  Associate 2 in Consulting
+22 Coddled upbringing from helicopter parents who mistook making their kids lifes easier as the solution to handling problems, instead of teaching them how to handle problems themselves. Anonymous Monkey
+22 Maybe, just maybe, a lot of big software companies are run like absolute dog shit and now that they have to pay non-basement rates to for money their dog shit founder/CEOs actually need to think about risk  as opposed Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+22 Is this a serious question lmao Mr.Robot
+22 what no pussy does to a mf Shmoney
+22 I think there are a few misconceptions here. Perhaps I can provide some concrete examples. Whatever you call your fund, whether it is PE/VC/Growth/RE/Private Credit/Whatever, the economics don't change. brotherbear
+22 Depends what kind of smarts you're looking for. From a pure mental horsepower perspective, the large multinational shops have the smartest guys. CREnadian
+22 First, she's not different. She's playing the same stupid game most women play. She takes a shit and bleeds once a month like all of them. Miracle1111
+22 Take a step back for a second and realize the Bubble just isn't in RE - it's in just about every asset you can think of. Let that sink in. Shit is about to get brutal within the next 12mo.  BBDreamin
+22 I am older than most of you on the board, but follow as a hobby and use what I learn as a part-time investor. This piqued my interest so thought i would share my story and how it has gone for me. mustangkid20032003
+22 very based of texas to do this. baddealflow12
+22 GS healthcare? Monaco Man
+22 Bro i cant tell if this is a troll post or not. No shit it’s just a job, and almost everyone in the industry knows that. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+22 I haven't seen anything. We should all start complaining about our hours, get a couple articles out there, then maybe we'll get the same treatment. niceshirtdotheymakeitformen
+22 How is he a virgin if he just got screwed? Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+22 I just interviewed someone from Harvard with 4.0 GPA, previous internships at a top bank and a top MF. He was a varsity captain as well. Why should I hire you over him? DustOff
+22 I’d say it feels pretty good being somewhere like Goldman regardless of anything but honestly it feels even better knowing there’s bitter people out there hatin on it ;) Incoming Analyst in IB - Gen
+22 tldr; I think this causes some serious contagion in the system.  BobbybananamA
+22 did u just call yourself a hot tiktokker baka
+22 Stop with the "oh geez golly shucks" routine; you're not confused. You're well aware of the double standard and simply love it because you're currently on the "winning" team, so you feel free to gloat. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+22 Every day we stray further from God's light BigKahunaBanker🏄🍹🍔
+22 name and shame time Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+22 Even the CEO was so pissed at his comp he decided to lateral lmao Intern in IB - Gen
+22 This is one of the most toxic comments I have ever seen on this website. @AndyLouis you guys should ban idiots like this. olek
+22 Fuck, so proud to see some of these insane numbers. Investment banking getting back a lot of that pre-GFC shine. Now just gotta bring back the insane parties and wild expense accounts and fully stunt on the tech bros. bankinthetank
+22 don't kid yourself- they're leagues apart. CS over Jefferies every time. Intern in IB - Cov
+22 I'm glad to see this post as its important that the toxicity of the work environment for 1st / 2nd years is addressed.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+22 Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+22 Nope, sorry, but this is terrible advice. While it may sound like good advice on the surface, it ultimately makes you look like a weak manager to your chain of command above you. Anonymous Monkey
+22 You aren’t earning 20% a year CRE
+22 A great example of the difference between the two is to look at how GSO (of Blackstone) has been playing the single-issuer Ovechkin08
+22 Just follow Mike Scott's method to get to David Wallace:  Portnoy's Complaint
+22 Damn, I get anxiety and PTSD everytime I see my fund's logo Analyst 2 in HF - Other
+22 This is beyond fucked and I hope this man is jailed for a ridiculously long time. This goes beyond college fraternity hazing, and the fact that it is done by a fully grown adult is shocking. Analyst 1 in Consulting
+22 Yeah go drink with your friends and hit on girls febtech22
+22 I would expect 9am to 1am Monday- Thursday. Friday 9am-6pm. Saturday and Sunday you might have off completely or a  4pm-1am on Sunday.  Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+22 To be honest it really annoys me when kids insist on paying for my coffee. Principal in VC
+22 Elon Musk graduated from an Ivy League university, was on track to do a Stanford PhD, started countless companies which have all become household names, and is the richest person in the world. Harvard_GS_HBS_KKR
+22 I think most importantly, you need to assess what it is that isn't cutting it for you in PE. You have one of the most coveted jobs in Finance, so if you aren't happy it just means you need to tweak something. Deal Team Six