Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+45 Alright I’m going to give a quick history lesson / fun fact because a lot of people don’t realize how close knit biotech banking is. The_Biotech_Banking_Expert
+45 The retardation of this administration knows no limits 8'Banana_Stacker'2
+45 Couldn't disagree more, place is filled with insufferable bots  VP in IB - Gen
+44 Holy victim mentality  Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+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 Dollars still green nerd Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+44 my big4 inches (in)to your mom Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+44 Bros getting frame mogged by the ASU frat leader Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+44 Age: 23YoE: 0.5Role: IB Analyst in NYCCash Comp: 110k with mid bucket bonus (not explicitly told this but I fell asleep before comments came last night) so let's say 150k  Prospect in IB-M&A
+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 GS under Blankfein FailedInFinance
+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 Holy shit ur a loser Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+43 How the fuck would this affect recruiting? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+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 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 Bc the j*ws run the banking industry lol. Shabbat Sholom XD Intern in IB - Cov
+43 Least autistic Wharton student jefferiesdotd - dead on the desk
+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
+42 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
+42 congrats on your H-1B visa WeezyWizzard
+42 financeax
+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 When I received my offers from them Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+42 That stifel rejection must be stinging Intern in S&T - FI
+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 Associate Consultant in Consulting
+41 Sorry boomer, we WILL cut you out of your own shop Associate 1 in PE - Other
+41 Vast majority of people in IB don’t believe in God and treat other people like shit.  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+41 This is next level hangxiety  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+41 I wouldn’t be complaining on here if she was Intern in IB - Gen
+41 Exactly. overandout
+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 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 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 Don't expect many comments on this one - if it's not about the unfairness of DEI to non-targets, most on WSO aren't interested Ldncitygirl
+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 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
+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
+40 My bank is decently ranked, good list. Intern in IB - Gen
+40 Analyst 2 in IB - Gen Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+40 Not only do Asian guys work the hardest, they are also the cutest.   Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+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 Consolidating the figures reported in this thread through July 26, 2026. Will update this comment as more figures are reported. COMP ASSUMPTIONS The_Paymaster
+40 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
+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 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 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 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 Notice how several male juniors have passed away in the recent past but it took a white DEI Beckie to just suffer from anxiety and lack of sleep for it to be contested in court.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+39 Congrats on UBS mrjackpots
+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
+39 if you care about this you are an incel  financialrepublic
+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 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 So much tension… you know what you need to do  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+38 UBS = Uve been scammed Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+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 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 We had a similar situation with the Anchorage mayoral election but deal flow wasn't changed. lucien_de_montclair
+38 you're good - other intern sounds like a loser Intern in IB-M&A
+38 It’s not as crazy as it sounds. Wall Street has actually seen organizing before. Prospect in IB - Cov
+38 Well, no more segregation and queue jumping. Welcome to the new world, compete on your own merit.  Quant in HF - Other
+37 Most intelligent MD crispycoconutrolls
+37 So about those Epstein files... CRE
+37 No one is more discriminated against than a Wall Street analyst. Stay strong.  IsItREPE
+37 Congrats on Volkswagen Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+37 ah yes, drugs in a period where you’re at a low. what could go wrong! Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+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 We're not gay. We're just tired of all the b1tching and nagging (like in this post). Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+37 You're not a bad analyst, you're in a bad group. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+37 Jeet fatigue Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+37 Corp_titanHer tires spun when aimed directly at him: attempted lethal force. CRE
+37 Companies have been increasingly treating applicants and employees like shit for years.  CRE
+37 "I was "the most qualified applicant they have ever seen"." You also think the stripper really liked you? Associate 1 in PE - Other
+36 Bro really thinks Eastern Europe is 1st world lmfao lmfao99
+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 Same, I had a doomscrolling problem too, and I fixed it with a simple life hack. Prospect in IB-M&A
+36 You did what at another bank??? esdeekid67
+36 I tend to go hit a line in the bathroom while praying I don’t get a “pls fix” Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+36 Start calling her before she calls you. Assert dominance Mike_wacczowski76
+36 you're not hungry enough to understand it GS under Blankfein
+36 found the GS Wet-Dreamer Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+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 JFC, he’s an intern… Associate 1 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 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
+35 Brother you can’t spell college don’t worry about making it to MD eatbitda
+35 Insane thing to post on WSO johnnypython
+35 DCM analysts are the only analysts who during networking calls mention downsides to their role without me asking Diegoooo
+35 The end of your link being “utm_source=chatgpt” is killing me local_finance_bro
+35 This thread is nothing short of disheartening...singling out a 20 year old kid who you do not know personally because you are so dissatisfied with your own life. hjmloo
+35 Wells Fargo is paradise confirmed  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+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 congrats on UBS Intern in IB-M&A
+35 Woooooosh Associate 3 in CorpDev