How boned am I?

Super boned
29% (2 votes)
Kinda boned
57% (4 votes)
Not boned
14% (1 vote)
Total votes: 7

Would like to meet duriing London IE Week to discuss hiring requirements or career options?

Yes or No
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 0

Pick one

Roark, Audax, GGC
56% (30 votes)
MS Tech SF, Greenhill SF, Piper Ex DBO
44% (24 votes)
Total votes: 54

What is the biggest barrier to commodity derivatives investing by retail traders?

Commodity derivatives are too risky
0% (0 votes)
Commodity price movement makes it hard to know when to enter or exit a trade when you don't have access to advanced data
0% (0 votes)
Commodity derivatives require constant, heavy research and who has the time?
0% (0 votes)
All of the above
0% (0 votes)
Retail traders don't have enough capital to really profit from commodities
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 0

What is the biggest barrier for commodity investing by retail traders?

Lack of awareness about commodity as an asset class
0% (0 votes)
Not enough capital to really make profit
33% (1 vote)
Not knowing what research is needed to make right entry and exit trades
0% (0 votes)
Not having enough time to worry about research or risk management
33% (1 vote)
Poor risk management skills
0% (0 votes)
Other reasons (Please comment below)
33% (1 vote)
Total votes: 3

Best FT offer for lateraling etc

Biz Dev (tech sales) @ $1B+ Startup
29% (7 votes)
Risk Rotational @ Tier 3-4 Bank
13% (3 votes)
Buyside M&A @ Small Advisory Shop in Home Country
42% (10 votes)
Research Analyst @ niche/elite executive search firm (Market Research only, no recruiting)
17% (4 votes)
Total votes: 24

Long term goal is PE, what's the best path to start at.

Piper Sandler (ex DBO Partners)
33% (15 votes)
Audax, Roark, GGC
67% (30 votes)
Total votes: 45

Cars or Drinking Water?

Cars
60% (3 votes)
Drinking Water
40% (2 votes)
Total votes: 5

Could it be possible for that to happen?

Yes
22% (2 votes)
No
33% (3 votes)
Maybe
44% (4 votes)
Total votes: 9

Better Exits / Training for Tech Buyout?

GS TMT (SF)
54% (36 votes)
MS FSG (NYC)
46% (31 votes)
Total votes: 67

Total Avg Compensation

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (57) $264
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (16) $161
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $101

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