Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+16 Time for the tough discussion. I had to have one of these with my now wife. Her family was in NY, most of our college friends were in NY, we were in NY. It seemed obvious to stay. usernameladiesman217
+15 My 2c from a sponsor perspective. It’s very rare that they do and they’re not being judged on that. I don’t remember any conversation where we picked a bank because we thought the VP or Director was strong. VP in PE - LBOs
+15 Stanford full-stop. Both Stanford and UVA are excellent schools, but unless you feel very strongly that you would enjoy the social experience at UVA substantially more, then you should go to Stanford. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+15 This war has already dragged on far longer than anyone expected. phillyboy
+15 Yes lets compare the composition of a random ass T15 mba IB club (kinda embarrassing tbh that you didn’t make it to m7 lmao - major skill issue) with actual firm compositions across wallstreet. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+15 You missed the biggest witch hunt lynch fest in wso history bro Prospect in IB-M&A
+15 ASO3 $95K Was told top FML Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+15 You should leverage this as a networking opportunity and use it as lever to join her BB Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+15 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+15 You should focus on finding a new job, whether that be in banking or not as it is clear you hate your job. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+15 Congrats on UBS! Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+15 ~ works at Apollo Prospect in IB-M&A
+15 UBS is known for having a leading LevFin franchise for the single-B / sponsor backed companies of the world, neither of which apply to a corporate to corporate media mega merger (also the coverage which UBS is probably the Intern in IB - Gen
+15 Is everyone from Penn like this? I swear to god the worst analysts I work with are all from Penn. So fucking annoying Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+15 neither the tixis  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+15 so when are you signing up to fight, buddy? ultra_user
+15 see below for the collated 2025 analyst bonus data mainly from the WSO 2025 Analyst Bonus megathread along with a few other pages/threads. I also incorporated the perks and benefits rankings from this thread  The_Paymaster
+15 Joining UBS was the biggest mistake of my life… wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+15 Tier 1: CVP/EVR/PJT Tier 2: MOE/LAZ/PWP This is the only right answer you retarded interns. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+15 Oh woah. This changes the context. VP in IB-M&A
+15 can someone explain DAW to me like im a little bit retarded Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+15 What's your source? Because mine is that I work there. Associate 2 in Private Credit
+15 When were they? Since World War II, 10 of the 11 U.S. recessions have begun under Republican presidents. If Trump keeps going, it will be 11/12.  WeatherController
+15 Reading the comments, I think there is an overestimation of how available “Golden Handcuffs” are given.   odog @digitalimmortality.com
+15 I'll chime in under this comment since I fit the 26-30 filter. what is your general outlook on the world? Corp_titan
+15 We understand you got laid off, but there has to better uses of your time namely trying to get a new job. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+15 No dude you're retarded. My opinion isn't informed by cable news or social media news. JulianRobertson
+15 They aren't it's prob someone who went to dartmouth green_duck
+15 I hate it here, and I’m pretty bored tbh Intern in IB - Gen
+15 Completely wrong, look up any reputable league table, talk to anyone in the industry, or talk to any recruiter. The answer is clearly Wells Fargo over UBS.  Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+15 Breaking: Single 40 year old man spends Friday night posting about prenups and cheating women online.  IsItREPE
+15 I can confirm this thread has been scaring the sht out of Acad mgmt in the past few days. They’ve been telling WSO to censor comments in this thread. Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+15 Pretty accurate  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+15 I relate to this post and the replies strongly. As I always say to my colleagues, “it’s an AUM business”. Covid19Brah
+15 Title: The Human Centipede Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+15 No just anxiety riddled, extremely insecure, dependent on external validation, and low self esteem. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+15 24 Senior Bankers from Barclays?!? Wtf That’s like $100M-$150M in guarantees Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+15 The first 6-12 month honeymoon period is really something Principal in HF - Event
+15 I would assume some of the criticism is valid(he's taking that rent controlled apartment away from someone who could genuinely need it) vs invalid(people just finding anything to critique) usernameladiesman217
+15 congrats on dodge & cox Prospect in CorpDev
+15 We tend to be a lot more qualified than American candidates Associate 1 in IB - CB
+15 Just spin that shit out already, wasting everyone’s time and money Managing Director in IB - Gen
+15 heard one of P&T's assistants exited to blue man group a few cycles a go comp is mid but you get to throw paint at the audience ILOVEBANANAS123
+15 Moelis over EVR/GS, please dont listen to this guy  VP in IB - Cov
+15 Won't elaborate much, but I'll just say this: started getting calls from Hollywood to replace Henry Cavill as Superman GS under Blankfein
+15 me (girl) reading this as an incoming sa at wf  Prospect in IB - Cov
+15 Prove me wrong, but I don't think this unicorn profile exists. PE is inherently a demanding job, particularly at the associate level. SaaSChimp
+15 Insane CIE ad, CIE wasn't even around during their SA recruiting if this guy is truly AN1 + no GS analyst promoting some obscure resource on WSO curiouspensioner731
+15 Working at UBS has truly been the worst experience of my life  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+15 SB this post if you dislike working for UBS! Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+15 Thank you! When you see what a childhood of abuse, violence, death, heavy debt can do to a loved one, you do get a good perspective of how wild things can be for the person sitting next to us. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+15 If you're supposed to be working/doing something professional-adjacent and you're seen/heard geeked out, you will be thought less of and word will spread. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+15 I always advise diversity candidates to just go through the “natural” way as much as possible rather than these artificial programs. It’s just an easy way to put an unnecessary X on your back. liquidiot
+15 In Toronto for meetings next month - what bars do RBC interns hit during the week? VP in PE - LBOs
+15 Hopefully the plane isn’t heading into a tower brother Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+15 would be funny if u scared that guy and threatened to screenshot his message and send to his employer lol.  Anonymous Monkey
+15 “Uh yeah just to explain the discrepancy there - I wanted my GPA to be higher so I listed it as higher. Hope that provides some color.” nontargetmarket
+15 Yes (I work there) Intern in IB - Gen
+15 baird industrials: pizza party (one slice maximum), free pancreas failure  Intern in IB - Gen
+15 Their IR team is like Calvin Johnson on the Lions Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+15 Congrats on Scottsdale Director in Consulting
+15 step 1)  guaranteed bonuses to ex Barclays MDs who don’t generate fees bc they’re your buddies  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+15 Intern in IB - Cov
+15 Friends don’t let friends work at UBs Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+15 Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+15 None, he's a local politican whose main policies frankly do not impact much for any of us outside those that work in NYC real-estate. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+15 sounds like an internship opportunity to me if you play it right Mike_wacczowski76
+15 At least in banking you has some kind of camaraderie. In PE you just slave away in an empty office with your autistic principal that cannot hold a regular conversation for more than two minutes Analyst 3+ in PE - Other
+15 Marco in 2024: Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+15 Bill Ackman? Bro, let it go. If you care about Israel so much, move there. Steam
+15 went to oxford.this is because there is no culture of getting a job in the way there is at other unis. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+15 Marco also in 2024: Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+15 MD $1.25M Guarantee Managing Director in IB - Cov
+15 Spreadsheet SasquatchWhy tf is this on wso and nkt Reddit  Ferris Bueller
+15 Imagine Moelis hours with UBS pay Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+15 weird british hardo Intern in IB-M&A
+15 There it is. That's the kind of attitude pervasive in this industry that makes it the way it is. Zero self-awareness. No amount of money will ever make up for the fact that you're a vanilla cookie-cutter loser. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+15 Really enjoy working with those imaginative MDs and hardcore H1Bs Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+15 The catering to diversity candidates and separate accelerated DEI programs have stopped at my bank, thankfully. But I wouldn’t say the DEI candidates have been noticeably converting at a lesser rate. RBOB_squarepants
+15 Where there’s smoke theres fire, but they might change their minds because of the backlash they received Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+15 Reading my Bible and praying every day. Associate 1 in CorpFin
+15 UBS catching strays out of nowhere Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+15 At 21 I had a banana and a granola bar to my name FastNotSoFurious
+15 That's because of visa laws... internationals aren't allowed to stay in the country without work or studying for that long. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+15 Wishing you the best in wealth management! Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+15 It’s an abuse of the American system, should not be legal, and companies who do this should be punished.  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+15 The only person UBS M&T/M&A/FIG can hire is internationals for a reason. No American above analyst level wants to join after meeting the people in those groups. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+15 1st gen here. Maybe a hot take - “heritage Americans” who are still broke are losers. Straight up the totality of your family’s generational lineage has lost the game. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+15 You owe it to yourself. Your loved ones will be watching over you. Make them proud KageSelly
+15 OP here. Wanted to give everyone an update. Today I signed a FT IB offer with a strong MM bank in NYC! It was my 8th superday this cycle and my absolute last chance at breaking back in to IB for FT. Intern in IB - Gen
+15 Totally understand the take and don't disagree with the nature of what you're saying / that many privileged people enter the industry or select it as a result of risk/reward in the context of career paths with large reward herzyherzy
+15 Really don't need to worry about this right now. There's a few big reasons why. usernameladiesman217
+15 That low of a GPA out of Fordham just ain't gonna cut it. PaulAllenIsInLondon
+15 Intern in IB - Cov
+15 F off we're full Associate 1 in PE - Other
+15 🎬 ESPN 30 for 30: Double or Nothing: How UBS Lost the Deal Prospect in IB - Cov
+15 Because the incentives in the industry have turned the process into this fake clown charade. 1. IC enforces rules like “must be 3x” etc.  Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+15 How depressed are you that you think that was funny?  IsItREPE
+15 The junior bloat is definitely an issue, but the number of senior bankers has also increased significantly. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+15 This is why associates hate mid-levels  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs