Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+44 I think unspoken rules-wise just use common sense. But I think looking back on everything. I would do these things to secure a return offer. asi123
+44 33, 2.0MM Hopefully IB for 3 more years and get to 5MM and can walk away ImagineSisyphusHappy
+44 LGP, TPG, Arini, Crescent… with looks at plenty of names like SL, TB, BX, ECP, Oaktree, Ares, Silver Point, GA, Carlyle, HIG, Citadel, KKR, ISQ, Bain, EQT, CD&R, Genstar… Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+44 Consolidating the figures reported in this thread and via DMs through August 9, 2026. Will update this comment as more figures are reported. ──────────────────────────── The_Paymaster
+44 a lot younger than you, but hang in there man. reputations are sticky, and by the time bonus season rolls around people will have forgotten. most importantly, be kind to yourself. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+44 Least autistic Wharton student jefferiesdotd - dead on the desk
+44 Bros getting frame mogged by the ASU frat leader Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+44 Formally challenge her to a duel (blades, pistols, etc.) and defend your honor. This is the only acceptable response in this scenario. Analyst 1 in AM - FI
+44 my big4 inches (in)to your mom Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+44 stanford prison experiment only dreamed of seeing this level of power derangement from faux social roles. "should my intern get a return" brother you are a first year analyst, you format appendix slides, smile and nod Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+43 No one is more discriminated against than a Wall Street analyst. Stay strong.  IsItREPE
+43 Bc the j*ws run the banking industry lol. Shabbat Sholom XD Intern in IB - Cov
+43 How the fuck would this affect recruiting? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+43 Anonymous Monkey: Shut up goy. It is an honor to take an Israeli's work every Friday. We must all strive to sacrifice for Israel KageSelly
+43 hope this story makes you feel better while watching the homeless shit GS under Blankfein
+43 a few years ago, co-intern never stopped asking for extra work. at some point the MD crashed out and gave him literally all his personal stuff. Intern in IB-M&A
+43 Ok so when I was a little bit younger (25), I met my now wife and we had only been dating a few months when Valentine's Day rolled around. Associate 3 in CorpDev
+43 This isn’t gen z attitude, its entitled ivy brat attitude. Try talking to non targets. jamesDimon999
+43 Exactly. overandout
+43 Holy shit ur a loser Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+42 Associate Consultant in Consulting
+42 Uncle went to Stanford for UG on a full ride. Had a very humble lower class background so this was not through connections, it was from outworking the competition. Associate 3 in CorpDev
+42 When I received my offers from them Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+42 I think front office banking roles are actually some of the most insulated from AI disruption and junior bankers actually stand to benefit from this technology. VP in CB
+42 You do realize that you’re asking a site filled with some of the biggest banking hardos to quit a job that they jack off to every night right. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+42 That is the dumbest take I have ever read. I also had a transition phase at my prior stint (MBB) where I basically was working corporate hours on internal stuff (i.e., 9-6 pm). Associate 2 in PE - Other
+42 congrats on your H-1B visa WeezyWizzard
+42 financeax
+42 Sorry boomer, we WILL cut you out of your own shop Associate 1 in PE - Other
+42 I’d leave once you’re 9-12 months in. Generally, that’s an acceptable point where you can start interviewing without pissing off boomer interviewers. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+41 One time, our summer analyst sent an email to our MD. The entire email body was highlighted gray for some reason.  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+41 This is next level hangxiety  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+41 Excellent culture in and out of the office, very friendly EDs. Definitely a lot of asians/indians/arabs there but heard its okay bc they dont smell like curry. Culture wise, they love basketball players Prospect in IB-M&A
+41 I’m Jewish and in banking. I recognize, in the context of the current political environment this may be “controversial” but am just going to be as objective as possible. Couple reasons why. Prospect in IB - Gen
+41 kinda cheesy but you can't find a way out if you don't believe there is one. everyone that chooses this career path is optimizing for prestige, money, or knowledge at the expense of their mental health. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+41 LOL at the posts trying to say this forum is too bearish on PE when we have midlevels asking how to Saddam Hussein their founding partner Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+41 JFC, he’s an intern… Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+41 Are you really questioning if Dr. Rahm A Dik In Mah As is an alias tied to a fake identity.  Let's not question the Dean of Cognitive Healing @ Harvard. That is a prestigious title. jacobcrawford
+41 Okay so you’re currently working 50/hrs a week for $0. That is not smart. A job title of analyst/chief of staff paying $65-80k is also not smart.  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+41 Intern in IB - Gen
+41 UC Irvine absolutely crushing it this year with a few people landing Big 4 tax internships Associate 1 in CorpFin
+41 Want to clear something up first. I'm not at Alix and not sure how they work, but at my RX Co, and all others I know of, there are usually two separate teams: 1) the RX Consultants, and 2) the ops guys. Director in Consulting
+41 10pm every day is still late lol. Are they staffed on different things? Are they leaving the office to go wfh? This reads like you’re an insufferable hardo that’s mad someone isn’t suffering as much as you. apetrynamakeit
+40 What are you looking for here, for us to gargle your balls? “Hey guys I’m about to clear $1.16M as a VP, is that good??” Yes 40% is uncommon. Would say MM MDs are typically not clearing this much. DumbassMBA
+40 Let’s step back for a moment. Why do you think a bank filled with people from ivy leagues, would ever choose to recruit from places other than Ivy leagues? CEO in IB - Gen
+40 I never understood this obsession with prestige in finance. A good amount of the users on this site never had to carry quota and it honestly shows.  Matchabee
+40 Not only do Asian guys work the hardest, they are also the cutest.   Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+40 if you care about this you are an incel  financialrepublic
+40 My bank is decently ranked, good list. Intern in IB - Gen
+40 Stop being risk-averse nerds and do what you actually find interesting. VP in PE - LBOs
+40 lkfdshfkhask: johnny_quest007
+40 younger generation needs to push the older generation out and pull each other up. we've been screwed with housing and gone are the days of the rank & file at banks / PE firms making actually good $. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+39 First, yes - having a stronger periph will maximize your return offer odds. It's the ultimate indicator of being able to effectively juggle many tasks. Prospect in IB-M&A
+39 Nah that mother of a 4 year old girl was definitely a domestic terrorist, just like border barbie Kristi Noem said. Please reject the evidence of your eyes and ears.  PokerSlopWars
+39 If I went on the internet and googled fat midget latina getting golden shower by autistic danish gay party clown and hit enter I'd see a lot of fat midget latinas getting golden showers by autistic danish gay party clowns. Intern in PE - LBOs
+39 Lmao you found a girl in Harvard/MIT, that I assume is pretty enough for you to date her, actually cares about spending time with you, likely willing to try and make it work, is only a couple hours commute from NYC, and yo Prospect in IB - Cov
+39 Congrats on UBS mrjackpots
+39 I think what society needs is less racism and more sexism. Racism is just silly. I grew up in the 1990s and people got along. It wasn't until the 2010s that all this racial division became a thing. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+39 So much tension… you know what you need to do  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+39 Actually yeah you're so fucked, the boy you were seeing is going to tell his dad who is going to tell all the banking MDs (who obviously all know him at every bank) about this random underage girl drinking at his house. Research Analyst in ER
+38 Feels illegal reading this for free Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+38 UBS = Uve been scammed Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+38 Sponsors are top 5 on the street these days, if not higher. Most people have no idea though. Find the specific deal tables and you will see.Edit: and yes, they sponsor visa. @loridamp
+38 you're good - other intern sounds like a loser Intern in IB-M&A
+38 We had a similar situation with the Anchorage mayoral election but deal flow wasn't changed. lucien_de_montclair
+38 It’s not as crazy as it sounds. Wall Street has actually seen organizing before. Prospect in IB - Cov
+38 you're not hungry enough to understand it GS under Blankfein
+38 Congrats. Another $1T of the US economy cooked and oil prices raised to historical levels because illiterate mongrels like you think war is funny. DebitSuisse
+38 I much preferred in-person superdays – both for SA and FT. Way more fun and easier to connect with the bankers when I can shake their hand instead of wave over teams. Incoming Analyst in IB - Restr
+38 "I was "the most qualified applicant they have ever seen"." You also think the stripper really liked you? Associate 1 in PE - Other
+38 Over the summer Shorenstein bought a deal in Nashville that was ~60% anchored by TikTok. Top floors too. A few weeks later, TikTok shut down its entire Nashville office. BadgersRE
+37 We're not gay. We're just tired of all the b1tching and nagging (like in this post). Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+37 found the GS Wet-Dreamer Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+37 Corp_titanHer tires spun when aimed directly at him: attempted lethal force. CRE
+37 My username is CharlesCheeseI've been a member for 3 years and 11 monthsI really enjoy your contributions to this site CharlesCheese
+37 ah yes, drugs in a period where you’re at a low. what could go wrong! Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+37 DCM analysts are the only analysts who during networking calls mention downsides to their role without me asking Diegoooo
+37 So about those Epstein files... CRE
+37 Never solve a temporary problem with a permanent answer. Hang in there and stop placing your worth on your job. Prospect in IB-M&A
+37 My bank is ranked below what my ego prefers. That said, this is objectively wrong.  Intern in IB - Cov
+37 Most intelligent MD crispycoconutrolls
+37 You're not a bad analyst, you're in a bad group. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+37 Companies have been increasingly treating applicants and employees like shit for years.  CRE
+37 Jeet fatigue Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+37 Congrats on Volkswagen Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+37 This might be the only ranking list worth anything on this forum corpfinguy
+37 Damn where are all of the WSO Pedo Protectors? I see someone is already out here throwing anonymous monkey shit in defense of Epstein.  PokerSlopWars
+37 I hear you. I'm a white male born and raised in rural US, went to college, moved to New York. I didn't immediately get into banking at first. It absolutely sucked, I had to pivot around. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+36 Found the guy who is marking my fund’s portfolio Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+36 Why did you just hijack my post and turn this into an insane incel rant. Go outside bro you are weird  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+36 Gov uses it for high stakes military operations but it's not good enough for your little LBO? Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+36 Ok haha. You just confirmed my suspicion. DEI Becky, it is time to earn your dime. I knew crying is your coping tactic to manipulate seniors. For a change, why don’t you pull your weight freeloader.  Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+36 I have a lot of problems with this article. For one, it points out a ton of statistics, without ever bothering to establish an actual causal relationship. usernameladiesman217
+36 Start calling her before she calls you. Assert dominance Mike_wacczowski76
+36 You did what at another bank??? esdeekid67
+35 Wells Fargo is paradise confirmed  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+35 congrats on UBS Intern in IB-M&A
+35 Druckenmiller said this recently and it's 100% true: ditch the impulse of being contrarian. Focus on being right, and be pragmatic about it. 80% of the time, the crowd is actually right. MMPM
+35 I like working with clients and the intensity. I like when a CEO comes to me with a problem and asks for advice. I like meeting people, building trust and relationships and being "the guy" for my universe. Rabbit
+35 Keep talkin bout UBS when u got no offer bud. And you wonder what the problem is  Intern in IB - Gen