+52 Kids as a waste of money 40 3y
0 Why aren't girls getting it good at finance desks? 1 3y
+21 Winding down effectively before bed? 18 3y
+95 Better cheat code: diversity or target ? 48 3y
+82 People’s Level of Maturity 49 3y
+43 I don’t deserve any of this 14 3y
+21 Biggest blowup/freakout you've witnessed at work. 5 3y
+16 Rich Handler...didn't realize he was real 2 3y
+18 LPT: Don't neglect your kids 2 3y
+34 Battle of the Best Vacation Spots 19 3y
+10 Best Ju-Jitsu Gyms for a Banker’s Schedule in NYC 6 3y
+47 High Finance and Gaming 48 3y
+28 Anyone ever see a millionaire acting like he is a billionaire? 8 3y
+11 Can i learn financial modelling from YouTube videos?? 2 3y
+12 Entitlement & deserving it (a passing thought). 1 3y
+10 Anybody else tired of pointless LinkedIn requests? 4 3y
+136 I wish I had worked harder at high school 52 2y
+18 Have you ever seen a more ridiculous marketing video for a bank? 11 3y
+38 IB, high finance, and treatment-resistant depression? 13 3y
+3 Favorite Buzzwords? 1 3y
+5 To give gifts to colleagues or not? 2 3y
+18 Life Advice - Recovering from Mental Health Setbacks? 3 3y
+16 Mental Physical Social Health 2 3y
+17 Quitting Zyns 20 1y
+27 Will WSO ever be more than a Forum? 22 3y
+128 My sister is doing a PhD in machine learning, and she keeps telling me that I will regret not studying CS and aligning my career goals without considering the advancements in AI. Should I be concerned? 39 5mo
+27 Chronic pain 18 3y
+12 Alcoholic beverages to imbibe under a bridge, or in a van down by the river 6 3y
+37 Cringe LinkedIn Description 23 3y
+24 Taylor Swift is giving bigger bonuses than banks this year 17 3y
+3 CIM desk organization 1 3y
0 bank recommendations for new car purchase? 1 3y
+23 Industry, the HBO Shoz 12 3y
+7 Does this annoy you? 1 3y
+7 handwritten thank you cards post internship - good idea? 4 3y
0 Re-recruiting dynamics 1 3y
+28 Do I have a chance for SA 2027?? 6 3y
+16 Stories of BB MO/BO faking IB to get girls 13 3y
+17 Need Help! I'm fucked after find out about my health. 17 3y
+12 Theory - diminishing marginal utility 2 3y
+15 Goldman Sachs UK: How To Get ED Executive Director @Global Markets(Sales&Trade) Front Office?Total Non-Target Play HR D&I Game...It Worked (true 2022case)...Hope Admin Will Show A Bit Unbiased Understanding Importance Of This Discussion. 4 3y
+5 Call options on Samhallsbyggnadsbolaget (SBB) shares? 1 3y
+12 Serious Course Recommendations 4 3y
+13 What time am I allowed to go to bed 5 3y
+3 Under-the-radar / Worthwhile restaurants: NYC edition 1 3y
+15 GS Analyst missing after night out at Brooklyn Mirage 9 3y
+4 Alternatives to TTS Macro? 2 3y
+9 What do you think of when you hear Financial Freedom? 1 3y
0 Deleted 2 3y
+39 Favorite Corporate Jargon 16 3y
+6 Funky Jungle Banana Farm 5 3y
+6 Paul vs Diaz Aug 5 5 3y
+66 Isaiah Is Prestigious 8 3y
+3 the new president of warburg pincus is a zuckerberg clone and nobody can tell me otherwise 1 3y
+4 Late night rides home for non-NYC analysts? 9 3y
+2 What’s your favorite/funniest story of an intern being confidently incorrect? 1 3y
+14 Meal Stipend: Clean Eating List 12 3y
+19 Imagine accidentally being unmuted on a call 2 3y
+101 Cocktails to order at bars? 57 2y
+3 Has Anyone Vacationed Asia While Working IB in NYC? 3 3y
+14 Are y'all actually your titles in the comments or just BSing? 10 3y
+3 Anyone here keep tropical fish/do aquascaping as a hobby? 1 3y
+17 Stereotypical Finance Personalities 1 3y
+15 Balancing Work and the Gym 4 1mo
+3 Cold Approach on Street 2 3y
+9 Thoughts on the new Office 365? 1 3y
+13 Most prestigious phone case? 12 3y
+47 Stay with College GF? 21 3y
+13 Best Scalable Side Hustles? 21 3y
+22 The Mega Millions jackpot jumped to an estimated $1.05 billion for its next drawing on Tuesday, tying the lottery’s mark for its fourth-largest prize ever 24 2y
+20 Request to add PIN THREAD feature during the recruiting season 12 3y
+310 Life is Paradise 34 3y
+212 Give your 21y/o self advice: 56 3y
+41 Which is more prestigious? WSO Light mode or WSO Dark mode? 8 3y
+12 UNC Bars Race from Admission Essays 1 3y
+2 Being Broke is Paradise 1 3y
+91 Anyone else think Oppenheimer is overrated? 39 3y
+3 Any muslim financiers? 1 3y
+11 Two types of finance guys 13 3y
0 OP 1 3y
+3 Long Commute 1 3y
+10 Favorite Napa Valley wineries 2 3y
0 Dlt 1 3y
+11 Rant: I hate my job 4 3y
+2 What age did you feel like you understood how the world works? 18 3y
+52 Thoughts on UFOs 25 3y
+3 Performance Enhancing Drugs at Work 3 3y
+4 How long is people’s commutes? 3 3y
+18 Mormons and Caffeine 15 11mo
+8 How much do looks matter in making friends? 7 3y
+22 You guys reading this Alien News?! 7 3y
+38 Scotland Travel Advice 25 3y
+80 Anyone else extremely motivated to work in high finance due to growing up middle class / poor? 21 3y
+3 Peoples thoughts on the House Oversight Committee's UAP hearing? 1 3y
+15 Looking for a student loan 1 3y
+9 Golf Swing Questions 11 3y
+12 Slept with my MD’s daughter 8 3y
+39 Should I Not Tell My MD I When I Get Engaged to MY GF 13 3y
+13 Cheap Dates? 17 2y
+9 Looking for Roommate 2 2y

Career Advancement Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Guggenheim Partners 02 97.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 97.4%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.4%

Professional Growth Opportunities

October 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.4%

Total Avg Compensation

October 2026 Investment Banking

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  • 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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