Highest Ranked Comments

+21 I used to think the way you do before I started working with corporate executives and witnessing how this works. thebrofessor
+21 "Analyst 3+ in RE - Comm" Appreciate the MS. I dropped the hyperlink so calm down bud. Nouveau Richie
+21 Awesome post, I remember first coming into the banking world from a blue collar family not just household..parents, uncles, cousins all wore safety helmets to work. Analyst 1 in S&T - Other
+21 You. Are. Not. Trying. To. Learn. Synergy_or_Syzygy
+21 Take it brotha. Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+21 I was less than a year out of college and overseeing about $22 million per year in revenues over two management consulting projects in a cor Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+21 Resist the urge to move to Manhattan. You're going to save an unbelievable amount of money if you stay in the suburbs. Regardless, I can sympathize with you wanting to move forward with the next chapter of your life too. KOL A
+21 ib recruiting is so defeating honestly... IBProspect190931
+21 I don't understand. You have a job you love, with pay you like, and an awesome girl. You're already mid-level. If you wait a little longer, you'll be promoted and even less of your time will be demanded by your work. earthwalker7
+21 I think you should look at diversifying your holdings with something a little different. Did you know you can purchase the rights to large infrastructure such as bridges? Dean Keaton
+21 I got a C in calculus and came from a non-target school and I'm a banker. Having read a few of the comments so far don't let other people tell you what is and is not possible. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+21 I firmly believe that if you're working an insane amount of hours in this industry to the point of  burn out, then you're not doing your job right and if anything signals to me that you're not following a repeatable i KingAlpha
+21 Mainstream media has actually suppressed much worse Biden scandals than this. When Biden was VP, he basically just treated the U.S. government as his own personal slush fund. Some examples below: 2and20mnb
+21 We are at a politicized point where Democrats want to lockdown/implement restrictions at any sign of increased cases (regardless of hospitalization or death trends), and Republicans want to conitnue to open up/stay open. Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+21 like any service industry, many people wonder "what is the point?" but here's the deal, people want these services, regardless of the value generated. thebrofessor
+21 Black Lives Matter, as well as the clergy, were gassed in front of the White House by non-identified federal agents for Trump to have a photo op with an upside down Bible.  CRE
+21 Stop accepting every rfi, pitch, and mandate.  Realize the juniors are completely burned out physically and emotionally and at some point you need to weigh the well being of the employees vs the bottom line profi calvincoolridge
+21 Y'all aren't gonna believe me, but every word of this is true GPA: Associate 3 in PE - Other
+21 meh in some ways yes in other ways no. It started as a Value play and then after that a gamma squeeze. jackdags
+21 I'm 31 years old, work in MM PE as an associate. Currently work 60-70 hours a week on average, making $250-300k a year. falconeagle
+21 Hey guys, was a virtual intern for BofA last year in an IB coverage group. Couple of things I thought I’d share to be helpful. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+21 When I read your title, my mind immediately jumped to the thought that you were referring to going to bars by yourself. So clearly no, I’ve never thought about going to open my own firm. Bert_Breakfast
+21 Also learn slide canceling, makes you walk even faster northkoreanbanker
+21 pickleExamples of good penis jokes? Look down. happypantsmcgee
+21 ANTIFA runs a solid shop. Prospect in Other
+21 Dig Bick Capital Management Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+21 Creativity though the roof  creamy215
+21 Big Baller Brand 50in07
+21 But when talent works hard, you look like a retard Consultant in Consulting
+21 That's it. We've reached the top. Sell everything. Intern in IB-M&A
+21 These are easy parts of the job that you shouldn't be messing up. Don't get stuck up on past mistakes, focus on not making the same ones twice. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+21 Tell them you're afraid of the microchips and the 5G VP in IB - Gen
+21 Hey guys I made a google sheets where we can easily update info on when applications are open any interview tips for FT recruiting TechBanker123
+21 Monty Burns
+21 So you're the one i'm selling spy puts to. exotic_caramel
+21 So an MD at a EB piped your sister and now you want to work for him? rashan234
+21 I heard Moelis protects Friday-Sunday every week. That is to say, they "protect" you from having free time by making sure you're in the office every day. Arthur Digby Sellers
+21 "BankingBananas"The Big Lebowski is an overrated movie. yea, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.... BobTheBaker
+21 I had to re-write a birthday card to my mom because I signed "thanks," instead of "love," at the end Nightman Cometh
+21 Nope. No money to be made here. Go along now sir. TheDebtStar
+21 Nah, haven't heard anything back in a while. Probably got dinged Shadow Dong
+21 Highly penetrated industry already. Wouldn't waste too much time learning about it. American Express Card
+21 "SunnytheTrader" I consider myself pretty smart You should put this on your resume tolerantindifference
+21 "Well that's fantastic, a really smart decision young man. Mergerz
+21 Hell yeah, great news. But does anybody know if that means they will be drug testing? Intern in IB-M&A
+21 Sham Wow only works if there are no other males in the family It’s 2020. Marry the males. CRE
+21 Inside a hedge fund today: Analyst: "Sir we're up 1000% on our gamestop position, and all the data points to this being the peak, we need to sell off" Manager: "We can't" Analyst:" What, why?" DavidFosterWallace
+21 If you keep calling it hanky panky, then no, not gonna happen much my friend. Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+21 how do you know that you 'like' her if you've never spoken to her? you think that she is attractive, yes, but you do not yet have any way of knowing if you 'like' her. famejranc
+21 Stfu. German culture got owned by America in two consecutive world wars. BobTheBaker
+21 We are tiering BBs in responses now? I’ve clearly been gone for too long.  KOL A
+21 Tobin & Co The Pharma Guy
+21 wouldn't fuck with someone's emotions. play shitty games win shitty prizes. RE-PE
+21 Ugh G-d...Spoken like a true Trumpist. No thanks..my partner and I have been in lockdown for ~6 months in our lockdown apartment and have been homeschooling our genderless child. Analyst 1 in S&T - Equities
+21 Do you enjoy living in a city that's extremely expensive and unaffordable, has two of worlds richest people living nearby, is one of the whitest large metro areas in the usa and paradoxically is a cultural and spiritu calvincoolridge
+21 Why do you think your associate keeps you all those hours? You are the pet. Anonymous Monkey
+21 Restructuring, obviously Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+21 Really, Greenhill, FT Partners, Ducera, Lazard NYC are all terrible boutiques? This has officially turned into what boutique rejected you for a summer internship. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+21 you got me in the first half, not gonna lie Prospect in IB - Gen
+21 "Yankee Doodle" Friends come from weird places. I used to date a girl and became very good friends with her brother. southernstunna
+21 I managed to watch all of Tiger King while grinding on a deck for a meeting that's definitely going to be canceled.... I call that elite multitasking TopBucketDreamer
+21 "I'm at a top firm (think GS, JPM, Tobin & Co.)..." Darth Vlookup
+21 During my time at a boutique that had a few $1B+ transactions, 1st year Analyst didn't understand that the balance sheet had to balance--we used to ask him if his favorite shoes were No Balance. HNNNG
+21 Anyone who unironically uses womxn likely has an IQ of 50. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+21 Because they aren't going to be the ones paying. Synergy_or_Syzygy
+21 BARCLAYS NOT BB RBCNOTBB
+21 Reply to his email at 4 AM and thank him for changing the font color but mention he could've done it the following day ;) Prospect in IB - Cov
+21 call everyone "chief" across the firm asdfasdfasd
+21 No it will actually boost your chances. They know they will be able to rely on someone who isn't afraid of getting their hands dirty. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+21 Women don’t know what they want ;) Ruleof72
+21 Jesus Christ fuck off no one cares IBplz78
+21 I blame Gary Vaynerchuk for the uptick in these garbage posts... bosswitch
+21 This email was sent by a mediocre and extremely self important mid-level VP that is uniformly despised and has a terrible rep. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+21 Advice? You’re going to need to put yourself out there. YOLO on Zeke in round 2 and a flyer on Josh Gordon in the 6th (assuming 12 team league). dedline
+21 Don't know why this was written like it's being addressed to a bunch of highschoolers in Wisconsin and not a forum of finance students and junior professionals but I'll bite. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+21 "BillMurray" What does everyone do who doesn’t go into IB? There are people outside of IB? 686684
+21 If you humble bragged this much during your interviews, it's no surprise they rejected you. The "you're too smart for this role" reason - considering you had ideal experience - is obviously bullshit. Rumbledfish
+21 Can’t wait to run excel on my 2012 MacBook Intern in Other
+21 CONFIRMED, wow! Intern in IB - Cov
+21 "I hope they don't cure cancer in the future, I had to work so hard and go through chemo and everything and it isn't fair if the next generation can just take a pill and not have to work for their recovery" Prospect in IB-M&A
+21 Hard earned money = trust fund money? Pump and Dump
+21 he majored in accounting I'm actually a squirrel
+21 I rather work till 4am editing powerpoint in IBD than counting condoms and pigs till 2am at a big four. That's why. returntoforever
+21 Went to deliver some books to MDs house, got roped into fixing his television. NESCAC
+21 It took you that long to realize high finance wasn't corporate law? Anonymous Monkey
+21 people that need validation from a digital network are doomed for a life of misery. we all are proud of our accomplishments, but deep insecurity will cause so many problems long term. thebrofessor
+21 You can't just come in that hot. REPE God
+21 This is such a snakey post jfjioaq
+21 The fact that this guy went to Georgetown and calls himself "fratty" is hilarious, Georgetown doesn't even have Greek life. GEED chobani
+21 Moelis LA or Lazard HC NYC short_round
+21 Homeboy definitely grew up in Connecticut Sippin Fours
+21 Don't insult art majors. arslonga
+21 Your anecdotal experience of obtaining two jobs of unknown quality sure convinced me! Banking Sucks Guys
+21 Queen Elizabeth II zanderman
+21 erudite - adj. (1) having or showing great knowledge or learning. If there's a word you're going to misuse, the only worse choice I could think of would be diction. The Invisible Hand
+21 WallStreetOasis.com Can you guys ban this incel? His act was mildly funny at first but now it is just downright spam/trolling. buysidehotshot
+21 "I'm actually a squirrel" paging theaccountingmajor to confirm monkey_brah
+21 No offense, but this is what happens when recruitment to prestigious FO roles are handed out like candy to target school stude nalgenewatergod
+21 Good question! Will let you know in a few weeks. Chase Z.
+21 Your fucking shirt? Thats your greatest investment? neil88