Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+13 Congrats on virginity! Intern in IB-M&A
+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 I won't ignore your title, actually. Who the fuck are you? Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+13 Don’t worry about it. It’s not going to affect you.  VP in IB-M&A
+13 Nah def do spend it all on a Porsche mmmmonkey
+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 Director in IB - GenD1$100KMiddleWtf FailedInFinance
+13 Lol bro has a super tomorrow rolo25
+13 You are comparing #6 in the Americas (Wells) to outside the top 20 in the Americas (UBS) Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+13 I've personally never worked at a HF but have frequently fantasized about it. overandout
+13 Geico has cold blooded leadership  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+13 If you are from India, stay there. Otherwise, take the opportunity. Analyst 2 in IB - Restr
+13 Order milk and cookies. Dip the cookies in the milk when considering a question and loudly go "hmmmmmm" lolol Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+13 Aka Murdered & Tortured Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+13 One of the people who got rescinded.  role109
+13 What if I don’t speak Punjabi/Hindi Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 If you’re really asking this shit, it doesn’t matter what your job is - there’s no helping you. VP in PE - LBOs
+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 anyone been in this situation before? No dude, I can't say that I have ineptanalyst
+13 Harambe dies → Timeline breaks↓Internet loses faith in government authorities → younger generation leans into ridiculous ideas ↓ Prospect in IB - Gen
+13 How would we initially allocate ownership, to the individual in question or to someone else like their parents?  Paul_Owen
+13 Well, you suck horsecock Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+13 This is why UBS’ strategy is hiring 50% non-Americans for analyst and associate level. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+13 average analyst in my group closed zero M&A deals and received zero mentorship Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+13 While a lot of what people say on this site has some validity, I'd advise you to step back and ignore all the negativity on this site. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+13 Easy way to quell the junior rebellion. You show any signs of dissent to leadership and we deport your ass Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+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 Feel good 80's movie ahh story The homeless guy on the street is actually Jesus ahh story RestIess
+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 ASO1 $45k Middle Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+13 Can we please stop making these threads? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 Go get those bastards kid. Sincerely, a Fallujah ‘04 veteran (1/8 Marines) who also prefers my back facing a wall. VP in PE - LBOs
+13 As someone who also got a top-tier offer (GS/MS/JPM/Northwestern Mutual), same mrjackpots
+13 Take a few minutes to apply to become a mentor for wso... I think with your background 95% chance we at least interview you for a mentor role within wso academy which has steady flow of mentee sessions ... WallStreetOasis.com
+13 Catholic here and manage to pray my rosary everyday / go to church on Sunday, it is a question of priority. If you make clear that this is a priority for you no one will bother (working in London at top 3 BB). HansTrapp
+13 Totally depends on bank, group, and position. “Industry Standard” is within 24 hours from personal experience, but I know a guy who heard back from a reputable MM 3 months after superday and got the job. rolo25
+13 This shit is gold diddyblud420
+13 surely as an associate in PE you should be trying to find a girlfriend instead of looking at WSO targetschoolloser
+13 Mr. Moeyoungbuffet: youngbuffet
+13 Ok here’s what u should really do 1. Don’t touch the deck, don’t download it, or even open it, no matter how tempting it is. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 bros replying to his own comments. he’s letting the schizo out Intern in IB - Gen
+13 Forgot to mention the free fish head big canon motorboating Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 This would be so oh so helpful if it weren't the 500th post giving the same data and saying the same things. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+13 That’s a little extreme, but having a drink in office to celebrate a deal closing is very common. VP in PE - LBOs
+13 dude founded Moelis and you got the gall to comment on his name  Intern in IB - Gen
+13 Enough screen time for today lil bro Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+12 Rumored to be one of the worst revenue per MD banks. This leads to excess pitches and throw away work. Many MDs on guarantees just coasting which hurts the entire franchise. Prospect in IB-M&A
+12 You just used 36 words to say absolutely nothing.   “Good times are good. Bad times are bad. Reach for the stars.” Save it for LinkedIn.  IsItREPE
+12 Wdym aren't you an IB CEO snal
+12 I just read the lawsuit and it's a total shakedown. This whole DEI thing is being exposed for it really is, a grift How can a reasonable person complain about a pro-rated bonus while on mat leave? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+12 Have you tried chilling the fuck out? I hear that can help Abusement Park
+12 >“For example, I know nothing about how Red Hat actually works, but I can throw six paragraphs of consulting platitudes and buzzwords at you until you beg me to stop talking” Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+12 As one of the few full time risk-arb guys on here, I’ll add my piece. PeterEater
+12 Maple Sirup SlurperImagine people who actually work at UBS reading these threads. PM in HF - Event
+12 I once had this same choice during the Anchorage Banking Winter when the office coffee froze solid and our top MD was out for six weeks after trying to expense a snowmobile as “client entertainment.” Back in Anchorag Works at Anchorage Capital Partners
+12 Found the UBS intern Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+12 but they clearly are….nobody is picking michigan over an ivy and a t10. Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+12 ur entire comment history is dickriding Lincoln industrials. Congrats on MBA associate at Lincoln Industrials! Go churn another 40m EV midwestern widget company.  Teller in Non-profit
+12 LA has sexier dealflow, NYC is a glorified MM shop (excl. RX). Only go for NYC if you want to live there. LA is known as the higher quality office Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+12 Am I the only one who thinks nontarget kids are the problem? Some are chill af but there are so many more with this mentality. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+12 You obviously either have never worked with H1Bs, or are one yourself Partner in IB - Gen
+12 The scandals you’re referencing are real, but using them as a blanket assessment of the Corporate & Investment Bank ignores how large universal banks actually operate. Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+12 There is always a bigger fish, my friend, and you need to get some perspective. It's 100% okay, and definitely should be the thing to do, to feel grateful about your opportunity. Intern in IB - Gen
+12 A bear shits in the woods Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+12 as someone who was offered to stay on in PE and turned it down - at the wrong platform this job is incredibly miserable.  No respect for your time or wellbeing and treated as a tool for endless work every single day. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+12 What is really beautiful is when you truly see the opposite. I was in Hawaii recently and could not understand the structure at one of the best shaved ice places I’ve ever been to. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+12 I've been in multifamily for a decade, been in the real estate industry nearly 20. I don't know about other people but I just love real estate. My career was going very well until COVID. TheFranch7se
+12 I mean there’s two key points here: 1. It’s never worth killing yourself over a career.2. Brother I can assure you, you’re in a far better position for IB than you realise. Prospect in Consulting
+12 Was at LEK for 46 days. My manager called me fat boy every day which I didn’t like and I think contributed to my rather speedy departure. He doesn’t like fat boys I guess. Neither did Jessica in junior high. Associate 1 in Consulting
+12 Someone please tell me this is AI Associate 2 in IB - PubFin
+12 When ball is being a normal human being gkk1234
+12 Some of the responses here are kinda weird lol can’t tel who’s trolling The only objective answer here is that that is absolutely batsh*t out of control insane. To the point where I don’t really believe it. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+12 Damn what a fall from grace vs cs… seems like the analyst experience changed a lot as well Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+12 When the market goes down all the credit Swiss gunk on their books will be scary Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+12 Yes Karen, I hear you Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+12 Ok Co-President Investment Bank gfy It’s selfish to not try to leave the bank in a better spot than you found it for future analysts  Associate 2 in IB - ECM
+12 I would say there is only one indicator which is an email with the titled "Superday invite" Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+12 This is quite an interesting question so let me give my 2c Monkey.D.
+12 Take with grain of salt as I only have a close connection that worked there up until very recently. But have heard a LOT of detailed bitching, like way more than usual and somewhat weirder content too. VP in PE - LBOs
+12 No years left on their guarantees so time to jump ship. Good riddance as they all deserved 0 bonuses, which is what they would have gotten this year. Just gotta RIF Marco @Sergio Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+12 I’m 30 but the women I date are not  investmentspanker
+12 Ten potential responses Monday if asked: Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+12 Clueless analyst: “But this is legally protected?” MD: “you are fired effective now with no severance” Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+12 Your bank respects any federal holiday to begin with? Lol Works at Goldman Sachs
+12 GS = Mostly Europeans, remaining UK kids are almost entirely the London top 3 or Oxbridge. Very few and tend to be final years that land. No spring to SA pipeline anymore afaik. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+12 Thank you captain obvious! Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+12 length: 6.5" girth: 3" curve: Right Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+12 Tier 1: CVP/EVR Tier 2: PJT/LAZ/MOE Tier 3: PWP source: ASSO 2 @ CVP/EVR Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+12 oh no my steak is too juicy and my lobster is too buttery cre_cre_115
+12 Put another way.... Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+12 I know a guy in Deloitte M&A not in NYC/SF, where would that group go on this list lol? Intern in HF - EquityHedge
+12 Your cooked Intern in IB - Cov
+12 I think M&A is just a different level of bad. Every single day the bathrooms near M&A have multiple people crying. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+12 I'll admit that coding and quant work is very far away from my area of expertise, which is primarily PE with some exposure to real estate and private credit work. neil88
+12 What if a dud cornball MDs from Barclays who can’t originate on massive guaranteed bonuses, hires their son? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+12 Let's parse this: last fund at 14.1bn in 2022 - that is 16.15bn in 2026 dollars, new fund is a down fund in real terms regardless of how you spin it.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+12 Nice try BritannicaAmerica Nobody Man
+12 hot take JPM is overrated Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+12 I mean you could, like... try and get a job on your own merit? It's what the rest of us do. Analyst 2 in PE - LBOs
+12 So fucking ridiculous. The audacity to send a revised offer letter a year later to just change compensation…if you worked 70 hrs a week, that changes total comp by 16K Intern in IB - Cov