+3 I called my associate a “fooking tick” and I got fired. Am I blacklisted? 3 2y
0 Is WSO Actually Anonymous? 2 2y
+2 Most expensive wedding of all time in India asias richest man marriage 5 2y
0 RSM Finance & Investments 3 2y
+15 i think my body is breaking... 21 2y
0 why are there so many NPCs at harvard and blackstone? 3 2y
+149 NYC RAGER Meetup Friday Sept 27 66 2y
+4 How realistic is "Industry"? 9 2y
+19 Health/Athletics During Career 4 2y
+6 To those of you who didn't get into IB in the UK what are you doing? 13 2y
+14 Genuinely asking for advice 10 2y
+85 (Non-Romantic) Flowers for woman in office 26 2y
+29 Where should I spend New Years 2025 15 2y
+204 After much mirth and merriment… 35 2y
+15 Hire vue in shirt and tie 15 2y
+30 Harder to make MD or Army General? 6 2y
+10 Should I tell my friends and mentor that I was laid off? 1 2y
0 @LMMPE can you give me a list of boutiques that you previously mentioned? My old account got banned. 3 2y
+103 Staying Busy When Laid Off 26 2y
+20 Life in Boston? 9 2y
+12 Stupid kid keeps farting in the bullpen 7 2y
+16 London Golf 2 2y
0 Ray Dalio doing Expedia ads?!?! 2 2y
+7 Owning Pets as FT IB Analyst 5 2y
+93 What's Classy If You're Rich But Trashy If You're Poor? 64 2y
+29 Just inherited, no motivation to work 19 2y
+31 Feedback Company 6 2y
+121 UChicago is Paradise 27 2y
+34 Eric Adams is a Goner 19 2y
0 Successful in their 20s 3 2y
+28 How do I protect my eyes in this industry? 11 2y
+19 Teamwide prank wars are out of control - mandatory NDAs 12 2y
+27 Why did P Curtis Go so Bald? 8 2y
+18 I really do not think the pay difference between tech and finance is that big of a gap 10 2y
+123 Inheriting~75m USD, No Motivation - What Job to Do Next? 59 2y
+138 WSJ Comment Section is Hilarious 36 2y
0 Xxxxx 1 2y
+3 How much anchors at Bloomberg make? 2 2y
+25 FIRST WEEK ANALYST INSANITY ADVICE NEEDED 14 2y
0 Odds of a full-blown war in the Middle-East? 2 2y
+13 New parent tips 4 2y
+2 Was giveadvicepls a bot? 8 2y
+39 Is girflriend with eating disorder considered prestigious? 9 2y
+46 Do "famous" bankers and wall street professionals have personal security? Or do they move around freely 38 2y
+10 What Kind of Music do Ya'll Listen to? 11 2y
+305 *Update* Prank Calling Bankers 38 2y
+24 New US News 2025 Out! 10 2y
0 AI vs Underwriting 1 2y
+72 Dealing with crazy ex 14 2y
+109 My 5-Year Relationship Just Ended 46 2y
+9 Work out regiment for consulting/heavy travelers 1 2y
+30 Show your favorite beer 48 2y
+7 Partner vs business owner 9 2y
+6 What was your "Darth Vader" moment in IB? 5 2y
+104 25 y/o male - lost friends without even realizing it 23 2y
+5 Modeling Personal Finances 4 2y
+10 Gift for Mentors 7 2y
+1 US Expat Tax Services 3 2y
+26 Finance & Warhammer 40k 5 2y
0 Industry S3 0 2y
+16 WSO September Happy Hour 6 2y
+27 Thoughts on frat culture in banking 15 2y
+60 IB was the solution to my ADHD problem 26 2y
+45 The state of WSO has gone completely downhill 12 2y
+3 What finance job feels most like competitive sports? 4 2y
+20 NSFW: Is there a strong pressure to do certain hard drugs in IB? 21 2y
+63 LinkedIn has Short-Form Content Now - Pure Cancer 11 2y
+16 Am I depressed? 10 2y
+7 How do you all eat healthy during crunch time? 11 2y
+9 Best halal carts for lunch in midtown? 9 2y
+7 What is the "West Village" / Young Corporate Crowd neighborhood(s) of LA? 12 2y
+6 US NEWS TOP 10 LEAKED 5 2y
+28 Cheapest place to buy Plan B in NYC? 12 2y
+2 Different ways of thinking 4 2y
+47 Envy towards people in better positions 19 2y
+11 London Rent Sense Check 13 2y
+15 Buying a condo in NYC with parent support - worth it? 3 2y
0 Thoughts on relationship in IB 3 2y
+45 The best Vacation you have ever had? 50 2y
+44 Favorite Historical Figure? 27 2y
+28 Good Business / Finance movies? 35 2y
+10 Best Brazilian Steakhouse in NYC 8 2y
0 13 week cashflow modeling 1 2y
0 . 1 2y
0 I just realized that I created absurd goals for myself just because I wanted validation. 1 2y
+5 [Rant] LinkedIn Became MUCH more restrictive?? 5 2y
+9 Teflon Don does it again and survives his 2nd assassination attempt 6 2y
+16 MD Limiting Bathroom Time?? 9 2y
+8 Would you like to go to Space? 5 2y
+102 I hate this. I just want to quit, fly to Bali, become a surf instructor, and island hop while living in hostels. 50 2y
+10 Just got an Offer. Should I get my References a Gift? 9 2y
+3 Please Stop Saying Cum GPA 7 2y
+7 What happened to Bill Ackman? 3 2y
+28 Should I move to Florida 25 2y
0 Interview Nightmare 1 2y
+5 Has anyone here gotten staffed on a deal with a company your SO is working at? 3 2y
+188 Kamala Destroyed Trump 72 2y
+17 Favorite Card/Board Games 27 2y
+48 I Hate IB 25 2y
+24 whats the stupidest thing you've ever bought? 33 2y

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Overall Employee Satisfaction

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  • Morgan Stanley 03 98.9%
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Professional Growth Opportunities

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  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
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