Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+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 5 years IB + PE, then worked at a startup, gave entrepreneurship a shot, now deciding between AI startup roles. Short answer - no, just started seeing different challenges.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+14 Wells pays way better than UBS Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+14 This is a tough one. I would choose Point72 Academy Intern in IB - Cov
+14 As someone who worked in PE before, this is such a typical whiny PE post. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+14 I am once again asking you, begging you even, to STOP using ChatGPT to write your posts! Immediately makes me think less of your critical thinking abilities. liquidiot
+14 go put the fries in the bag bro Prospect in IB - Gen
+14 Don’t take this shitpost as gospel young one  mikelittle.08
+14 get outta here clanker thegreatspoofing
+14 It's because the H1B internationals will never complain and will be more subservient to the ridiculous demands of the seniors. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+14 Music to shareholders ears Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+14 This assumes that all we do is process platform deals all day, which isn't the case. Principal in PE - LBOs
+14 Life Imitates art: Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+14 Jamie Dimon started his career in Bank One. Good to know his career is fucked I guess. VP in IB - Gen
+14 Are these comments serious? At my school (HYPSW) nobody would consider BOFA over LAZ. Would say the only BB more desired is GS and same for the other EBs (CVP, EVR, PJT). recruitmaster
+14 No brainer. Take the book. Don't let these forums halo effect the buy side for you. Analyst 2 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 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 You have to be slightly weird if you already know pre-UG that you want to work in finance and hence apply to Wharton. Normal smart kids will just go to HPY or something. Ladd
+14 Congrats on Dodge & Cox Intern in IB-M&A
+14 Canadians can’t even win at hockey  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+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 VP 3 —> EDMOENYCAll-in: 950 Round to the nearest $100k and I finally made the million mark!! Can’t share with my friends & family so need to shout it out to you fine peoples instead. AnonAnon1242
+14 It’s an okay purchase, but Park Place actually spins off more rent income dollar for dollar. It’s also a two property set vs Pacific is a 3 property set. So easier to clip that premium whole set rent. Principal in PE - LBOs
+14 It's a good question and it's something I think about when I do coffee chats with candidates. Gohard
+14 "a large Australian infrastructure fund" Damn I wonder which fund it could be.. Investment Analyst in PE - LBOs
+14 Proving wrong those who thought less of me. iercurenc
+14 Wells Fargo for sure imo. IceCreamCake
+14 act retarded/unprepared to assert dominance Prospect in IB-M&A
+14 How could random people on the internet possibly tell you if you could run a marathon or not?  CRE
+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 It’s a myth that banks hire H1Bs because they’re more qualified or better candidates, especially for IB. VP in IB - Gen
+14 Princeton -> DE Shaw -> Amazon PM in HF - Event
+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 I made the mistake of mentioning my bonus at an Arby's back when I was an assistant branch manager at the Wells Fargo - Anchorage branch. lucien_de_montclair
+14 I heard they tend to give H1Bs lower bonuses because they are stuck like chuck Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+14 Wow PJT M&A is dogshit? Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+14 Congrats on Lincoln Industrials! Prospect in IB - Gen
+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
+14 You can have tabs that are drop zones for the cash flows, MLAs, etc. and you can have simple coding to run sumifs off of. riskadj.return
+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 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 Why wouldn't the banks prioritize who they think would be the best hire? Oftentimes at more cost to themselves?  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+14 Congrats on Forvis Mazars KageSelly
+14 The biggest risk is if you do not culturally gel with your group. If you got to PE, you’re likely qualified enough to do the job. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+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 who overwhelmingly supports mass immigration? Crony capitalist boomers and naive women  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+14 Verbal abuse, public humiliation and belittling of analysts for common typical mistakes is typical at UBS. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+14 PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+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 On the margin, LSE has a stronger brand name, but your recruiting opportunities at UCL will be largely the same, and the delta simply doesn't justify your family liquidating their primary asset to fund it (most of my sprin jackdonaghy26
+14 yeah but when talent works hard then you’re fked Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+14 Hopefully recruiting isn’t the only thing getting wrapped up. local_finance_bro
+14 Never trust anyone, never vent to anyone, never expect anything that is not explicitly in writing. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+14 my brother in christ JS SP is the exit opp Intern in Consulting
+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 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 Delegate down aggressively - anything comes up, immediately forward it to a VP to do it for you as a “learning opportunity”. Ask your VPs to lead all meetings. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+14 Former RJ analyst here. Deal flow is extremely strong and not limited to just startups in the Boston area…. there are MM companies spread out across the U.S. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+14 “Balance” is often misused. It is not really a biblical term to describe the Christian life, at least in the modern way we use it for WLB and whatnot. crazylifechoices
+14 People really need to stop with this logical fallacy of "it could be worse". It doesn't matter if you get paid 1bn a year or 10k a year... basic respect in the workplace is just the bare minimum. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+14 This 100%, no need for debate Associate 1 in PE - Other
+14 Ngl u seem retarded, early congrats on Truist Chicago! Prospect in IB-M&A
+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 Finally a helpful and detailed post on UBS Prospect in IB - Gen
+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 I’m pretty sure international students have 6 months to begin a job post-grad before their visa expires. grape9
+14 Also it has more than 100 billion in margin loans on its balance sheet - when the market crash happens it will be taken out by a combination of that, the repo lending it’s doing along with its derivative positions.  mkaypowlo
+14 no bank wants to reveal information that it likely felt would erode its competitive standing and public image in discovery. This is why analysts have more power than they think in these cases  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+14 Don’t you ever say that shit to me again you stupid bastard. InvestmentMonkeyBanker
+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 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 Jesus all these other commenters are so afraid. Just ask the associate to grab coffee and ask how you can work together in a better way. See why he’s wanting so much lead time. Just talk to them Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+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 Just finished a Magician Assistant Superday in Vegas. Easily the most intense recruiting process I’ve been through. Prospect in IB - Gen
+14 Bro signed off like its an email  Intern in IB-M&A
+14 Agree entirely! My mum came from an insanely abusive household/childhood that gave her lifelong trauma and issues. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+14 Epstein? The financier? kakugen
+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 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 Prospect in IB - Gen
+14 Bank: UBS Intern in IB - Gen
+14 Because we’re goyim rotatingpizza
+14 Where is grinding till 2am on non fee generating work Saturday nights? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+14 Can’t wait until Trump bans H1Bs and UBS becomes a good place to work again  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+14 I’ve told the story many times about how I had a 2.3 in undergrad and straight up lied on my resume I got a 3.7 lol. I also uploaded my transcript back then when I first joined. Smoke Frog
+13 After watching this, I agree. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+13 Exactly, PhDs are certainly famous for understanding how the real world functions outside of theory. Works at Goldman Sachs
+13 After that whole email chain fiasco I am disgusted I share my fate with these Charlotte nc imbeciles  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 Enough screen time for today lil bro Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+13 Wait what’s wrong with giving jobs to H1Bs instead of Americans and banking nazis? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+13 You are comparing #6 in the Americas (Wells) to outside the top 20 in the Americas (UBS) Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+13 dude founded Moelis and you got the gall to comment on his name  Intern in IB - Gen
+13 Associate 1 in PE - LBOs m_1
+13 One of the people who got rescinded.  role109
+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 If you can't compete intellectually with us, just say that instead of posting conspiracies on a finance forum. And get some bitches, you dork. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 Ex-UBS, now buyside, and did not get fired from UBS (like most of the posters that continously hate on UBS clearly did). Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+13 Top candidate for the gayest post I’ve ever read. Is this how you guys think you compete with AI? chipotleVP
+13 Why u rubbing it in bro Analyst 1 in IB-M&A