Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+14 Bro signed off like its an email  Intern in IB-M&A
+14 Bank: UBS Intern in IB - Gen
+14 Underrated comment: VP: add [ comment / note / data point ] * a few edits later * VP: Why did you include this [ comment / note / data point ]? Throw it out. Makes no sense cristiano_ronaldo7
+14 M&A is the worst group in the bank, just extremely abusive with extremly bad hours and no exits outside of LMM PE. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+14 It's a good question and it's something I think about when I do coffee chats with candidates. Gohard
+14 This is brilliant. You are an eloquent writer, and you really paid a ton of attention throughout your career. So many lessons in the above, much of which applies to many career paths outside of PE.  Deal Team Six
+14 Definitely picking UBS TMT over Q after this.  JustADude
+14 MBA H1B is the worst. It's all the issues with the Directors/ED's but added with the stress from MBA debt.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+14 with my friends we just send each other CIMs and hide messages in the disclaimers so compliance wont see it Intern in IB-M&A
+14 This shit is gold diddyblud420
+14 I’m pretty sure international students have 6 months to begin a job post-grad before their visa expires. grape9
+14 I hope I get laid off… this place is unbearable  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+14 Kid is trying to cope w life and not take incremental risks and we are helping him.  Associate 3 in HF - EquityHedge
+14 Interns should all be starting to network with other banks right now, so when they get exploding return offers they could go elsewhere Associate 1 in IB - ECM
+14 Congrats on Lincoln Industrials! Prospect in IB - Gen
+14 A couple of thoughts: TechBanking
+14 Best groups are Healthcare and Industrials. Rest are all more or less the same, with variance depending on which group has a good year. Works at Truist Securities
+14 As someone who worked in PE before, this is such a typical whiny PE post. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+14 Honestly no one cares. They will forget your name after 5 minutes. Do what’s best for you. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+14 get outta here clanker thegreatspoofing
+14 No one who has been around in the industry thinks like this.  No way to say categorically that a pod shop is better than an independent which is better than a bank which is better than a major. oil_quant
+14 Never trust anyone, never vent to anyone, never expect anything that is not explicitly in writing. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+14 step 1)  guaranteed bonuses to ex Barclays MDs who don’t generate fees bc they’re your buddies  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+14 Proving wrong those who thought less of me. iercurenc
+14 Obviously AI risk to office isn't groundbreaking. Neither is "more risk should mean more return." Which is exactly why taking on another layer of office risk for core-plus returns is so hard to explain. Managing Director in RE - Other
+14 Might get MS but I think you should try to tough it out a little longer. I myself come from a similar low income background. Worked in PE post grad and had chronic anxiety that made it difficult to function properly. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+14 I used to watch tiktok lives of hot college chicks and football. Now at a HF where my sector head sits right next to me. I miss those days. Typing this from the bathroom Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+14 Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+14 No, keep being persistent just make sure you remain respectful - some guys will act like they are god's gift to earth here but most people appreciate hard workers who know what they want and work hard to get it Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+14 Jeez.. you have too much time on your hands looking at your post history Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+14 PE prospective returns are ugly. There is a natural inclination to bet on some cyclicity when it comes to investor sentiment. Problem with that in PE is two fold with the second spring from the first.   CPDDOUGH
+14 You're contemplating suicide because some small fraction of the population makes a lot more money than you? Associate 2 in IB - CB
+14 I think the first year or 2 is essentially irrelevant so long as you aren’t actively being managed out / it’s clear banking is not for you My reviews for reference Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+14 younger generation needs to push the older generation out and pull each other up. Sorry Boomers / older Gen X but you've had your window to earn. GS under Blankfein
+14 As much as large corporation and billionare owned news networks want you to believe that it is all doom in NYC - the truth is NYC is objectively the safest it has been in decades. kvaradona
+14 It's Frankfurt. No one there is happy. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+14 PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+14 Younger up and comers… maverick77
+14 Subjective Biopharma tiers with commentary/rationale (subjective score, hybrid percentile) The_Biotech_Banking_Expert
+14 This 100%, no need for debate Associate 1 in PE - Other
+14 I can only imagine the mental willpower that must be required to sit calmly at your desk and not exact a mighty fury upon those around you watch your managing partner at the latest conference highlighting that the team has Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+14 This assumes that all we do is process platform deals all day, which isn't the case. Principal in PE - LBOs
+14 Because Jews are like a big family. So they benefit from an expansive nepotism, and they suffer from people who hate them for that nepotism. SOFRsoGood
+14 Music to shareholders ears Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+14 act retarded/unprepared to assert dominance Prospect in IB-M&A
+14 Ok I'll bite on this. Mostly because I'm proud of what I've accomplished, but also to bring some positivity to PE to offset the negative posts about how the industry is screwed. Age: mid 30s Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+14 I think it's better to earn what you have through your own hard work and skillset, not just because your dad made a phone call to one of his buddies.  Fast and Fiduciary
+14 Even my grandma knew what was happening with TikTok Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+14 Ngl u seem retarded, early congrats on Truist Chicago! Prospect in IB-M&A
+14 2–3 years ago it was mostly people leaving for greener pastures. More recently, seems like a mix of people getting let go and people quitting with no gig lined up. Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+14 POV: A Gen Z learns what it takes to earn multiples of the average household income in your 20s with minimal experience.  Associate 1 in IB - CB
+14 You and I likely have different political views but this is a correct statement regardless of where you sit. Common sense is common sense and most people don't have it any more. kiltedlowlander
+14 Wow PJT M&A is dogshit? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+14 Can’t wait until Trump bans H1Bs and UBS becomes a good place to work again  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+14 yeah but when talent works hard then you’re fked Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+14 It’s a good question as I think a lot of these funds followed a similar pattern: did well with smaller funds / deals in the bull market of PE, raised subsequently larger and larger funds, returns fell precipitously as they Associate 1 in PE - Other
+14 you should consider yourself lucky  M&A group is really a BS group. You spend so much time doing admin (timetables, VDR, buyer logs etc) and develop ZERO commercial acumen Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+14 90%+ DEI = white women. Stfu and work hard. You have white privilege, your women absorb most of DEI spots and yet you still cry. Incompetent as usual. Grow a pair and say that white women have no place in DEI. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+14 Not the right forum, go to Reddit please.  Prospect in S&T - Other
+14 Congrats on Kelley and IBW and BOFA! nontargetkidatunc
+14 bro at first i was shocked. but then looking at the photos of the two there's no way this happened. the guy is literally fucking ugly.  fuku
+14 If this is real and not rage bait, jeez man step outside and touch some grass. A freshman in HS thinking they are predestined by god to get into HYP and GS/JPM is hilarious. ibmayb
+14 I'll bite on the RX names (pursuant to my comment above).  Associate 2 in IB - Restr
+14 I’ve grinded on bake off decks where UBS wasn’t even invited to the bake-off but we spent weeks putting together thick 60 page deck. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+14 bros replying to his own comments. he’s letting the schizo out Intern in IB - Gen
+14 No, and congrats on UT Incoming Analyst in IB - Gen
+14 "He fucked up all the technicals but the way he answered 'how are you?' left such an amazing impression on me we need to give him an offer" Gold-ManSacks
+14 Agree with what you said, but why did you recruit for Houston in the first place if you wanted to recruit on-cycle for NYC/SF buy-side? Associate 1 in PE - Other
+14 Stick to Saturday nights, and stick to beers. Choose 2 Saturdays a month if you're not actively exercising a lot. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+14 If you expect to be on this years beginning of year layoff send an email to someone on the network as proof that you are looking to form a union. Then can claim fired for trying to start a union. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+14 College admissions are an unfair lottery, involving fabricating your personal statements and exaggerating everything you have done, not to mention DEI and legacy. Additionally, the U.S. loser1234
+14 I'll try to give you my perspective. I dated a girl while still in S&T. While not IB hours, they were still not good by any extent, and I was always pretty drained after a bad day. usernameladiesman217
+14 Stupid ass comment... "hey thanks for doing this AMA...I'm going to a top group in your space but i don't rly like the sector at all and think your work is boring. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+14 I’ve started hooking up to a catheter for this exact reason, saved time more than makes up for the initial investment eatbitda
+14 There is a ton of misinformation and crazy speculation in this thread, which shows most of you don't know anyone at Greenhill Toronto. Just wanted to chime in (I have a really close friend who works there) VP in IB-M&A
+13 Wait what’s wrong with giving jobs to H1Bs instead of Americans and banking nazis? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+13 HR leaked draft talking points: 1. Start With Acknowledge + Context Analyst 2 in IB - ECM
+13 In Trumps America this is the new standard. Take over a bussiness, damage it tremendously, then put said family in same bussiness or industry VP in IB - ECM
+13 Not sure, most of our analyst were out for doctors appointments last Monday so I guess they would’ve missed out on the interviews happening. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+13 UBS has been the worst decision of my life.. bad culture, bad exits, bad deal flow, bad people. Everything gets worse every month. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+13 Why u rubbing it in bro Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 Wouldn’t it be more appropriate to look at Q1- Actually nevermind it’s not worth it Intern in IB - Gen
+13 Do not help that bih Just_Wanna_Mog
+13 Associate 1 in PE - LBOs m_1
+13 Somehow they haven’t taken it down: https://www.ubs.com/global/en/investment-bank/insights Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+13 Fuck off but steer clear of the vandy guy, he's always watching for slurs from the corners Prospect in S&T - Equities
+13 To be clear, the argument here is that W/A are overblown for finance recruiting in comparison with undergraduate business schools who have established pipelines into high finance... this is true. Prospect in RE - Comm
+13 The strongest argument for approval is that this is mostly a regulated-utility holding-company combination, not a classic horizontal monopoly where two directly competing retail power providers merge in the same market. whoooo
+13 Learning is a lost art. the_failed_doctor
+13 Lol at this post. I promise you, you were just as bad as an intern and probably your first few months on the job. jacobcrawford
+13 I literally had a crash out day one day. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+13 Congrats on virginity! Intern in IB-M&A
+13 lol - (28, 375k TC)  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+13 Shut up and dribble bitch - when / if you get to associate you’ll do the same thing Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+13 They’ve assembled an army of Yes men, and everyone is afraid to say the truth to leadership that they are collectively continuing to make terrible decisions on a day to day basis when it comes to client selection, coverage Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+13 This has been happening for centuries in America and every other country. Nepotism is not new. Idk what kind of bubble you have ever lived in, but nepotism in finacne particularly is extremely common.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+13 Because banking is a job for retards and actual intelligence is like 30% of the hiring process? rooseveltfan
+13 Every H1B is apparently a finance / econ genius until you mention how increasing labor supply puts downward pressure on wages and all they can respond with is some sort of insult Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+13 This is proper ai slop Hardo Intern
+13 I don't know how to code or actually utilize any of the software or infrastructure hardware (servers, storage, networking) that my tech clients provide.  Mastery 7 IB Shitter