Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+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 This is clearly written by an 18 year old freshman at nyu AK6969
+12 Plenty of people are making money in consumer right now. It was always generalist funds that half-assed it and didn’t have consumer experts opining in IC that are struggling. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+12 I’m baffled by how dumb you people are. Staying at the office for max hours while pretending to do work and thinking you’ve discovered some life hack. Complete and utter dunce. Principal in PE - LBOs
+12 when I recently recruited for a new seat, I did maybe 15+ interviews across different funds over 6-7 months, I made it to final rounds in like 7-8 of those, was told I was the runner up in at least 5 of those processes... Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+12 Yes and no. Certainly more sophisticated, but also more cautious/calculated. The latter can be hurtful. Most successful entrepreneurs I know are retardmaxxers. And that isn't a diss.  VP in PE - LBOs
+12 "Your greek vectors are shit!!" screeched the incredibly tough badass CharlesCheese
+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 This is purely what I would do, but everyone is different. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+12 Analysts and associates today get paid the same nominally as back in 2018-2019. See old comp threads here. I knew someone who started as AN1 at GS in 2018 and her expectation was to make $150k all in first year. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+12 He left office entirely for R&D/advanced manufacturing. After ten years with a front row seat to Shorenstein's portfolio, he chose a different asset class. Says a lot. Senior VP in RE - Comm
+12 Don’t listen to the guy above, go with option D Intern in IB - Gen
+12 idk... like anything in the world it too will prove to be cyclical... i think distinguishing between long/short mkt neutral vs. long/short duration is also important... herzyherzy
+12 The 64th floor window Abusement Park
+12 We get it OP, you suck at this job.  Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+12 We use it and we churned from it after ~1 year. The platform is the most overhyped piece of shit I've ever used. Total hype from a nepo founder... literally  SundayScaries2323
+12 Minority male group head. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+12 U sound like a virgin loser dude lol Unless you work at Jefferies nobody is buying u sleeping with dimes Associate 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 The reality is you do all these interviews and it seems like the interviewers know so much more about these stocks than you, but once you’re in the seat, you realize everyone is just making it up as they go.  Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+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 If you're worried about return offer rates, it means you're worried about being so close to the fence that you get cut off.  My advice: be undeniable. nutmegger189
+12 Relevant post and I'm sure relatable for many people in this industry that did not anticipate spinning wheels the last few years and the lasting macro impacts from covid. pajero
+12 EMCJA&M consistently sends 6-7 blind midgets to top EBs so I’d have to assume you’d be better off there Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+12 Congrats on Stifel New Delhi lil bro Intern in IB - Gen
+12 Conceptually, you should compare the two based on a high level understanding of the major drivers of comp. If we fiat that base is roughly similar at senior levels primary vs. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+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 Banks do illegal shit all the time which is why they are always getting fined Associate 2 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 Completely disagree. As a vista LP… Managing Director in HF - Other
+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 Most useful MBA associate Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+12 I believe multiple teams have more RIFs than deals the last couple years Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+12 They do quarterly cuts, can’t you just raise your hand? Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+12 UBS next week when we tell the right people Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+12 You're going to have a difficult time finding exactly what you're looking for. CRE
+12 For the incoming interns / 1st year in the summer, try not to be distracted by a lot of comments here. Many just seemed so easy to say these but they would never rly do it. eatbanana1234
+12 Incoming interns / first years - don’t come to UBS, this place is a shit show. Get return offer and lateral. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+12 I will confirm that Hines is not an organization that you will want to work at or partner with from mutliple touchpoints. Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+12 I'm on the other side of this, I'm a sector coverage associate who gets 10+ of these emails a week. Here's what I'll tell you: Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+12 There’s a reason they keep getting hired. It’s because the average American IQ is so low that there is somehow a shortage of people smart enough to write formulas in excel and make slides look pretty  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+12 I think the whole "the smartest kids in finance go to buyside" perspective is beyond played in 2026. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+12 I think part of that issue is comp. The people who are equipped want more than what these employers are paying, especially in high-growth cities that have a big gap. fillerm
+12 "Having good goals that are never fully achieved is in my opinion better than bad goals successfully mastered." Poetry surfsup34
+12 Here's my two cents as someone from one of the B's and many friends across all of the MBB.   Associate Consultant in Consulting
+12 A fraction of the MDs are generating a majority of the fees. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+12 If you don’t want a large coffee to yourself you can always ask the alum if they’d like to share one Intern in IB-M&A
+12 You’re cooked buddy ur at a shit bank pe out of the question FortPill
+12 I’ve been in multiple round table discussions where after we were explicitly told by HR we couldn’t hire the “non diverse” candidate usernameladiesman217
+12 Not a senior myself, but I spoke with an experienced MD I’ve got a lot of respect for on the topic. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+12 M&A doesn’t even exist at JPM anymore stop capping Prospect in HF - EquityHedge
+12 "Oh no my steak is too juicy and my lobster is too buttery" JamieDimonkey
+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 Your bank respects any federal holiday to begin with? Lol Works at Goldman Sachs
+12 Associate 1 in PE - LBOs financialmodelwaterbottle
+12 Gonna link the best website here, which almost everyone in my class used. Literally every BB or EB kid in my class had questions from there interview here  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+12 I heard a UBS analyst advocating for "protected sleeping hours" of 4 hours each night! These people who think they are perfect little angels must be FIRED and BANNED from the industry. lucien_de_montclair
+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 Yeah buddy, this sounds like one of the craziest things I've ever heard.  Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+12 This is quite an interesting question so let me give my 2c Monkey.D.
+11 Congrats on UBS Sharky286
+11 UBS is like being in a doctors waiting room, except you’ll never get called and you’ll never close a deal VP in IB - Gen
+11 Jesus fell when carrying the cross Jeffery Montenbeauberg
+11 Jesus this is sad to read but know so many losers in the industry that fit this mold to a T. UBSRising789
+11 Maybe it’s time to look in the mirror and realize if you have had that many coffee chats and nothing has come as a result, you are horrific to talk with. From this post I think we can confirm that hypothesis.  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+11 As someone who started at a small fund and was even lucky enough to see it grow into a larger fund, I cannot stress enough to be VERY careful. Asummers521
+11 I felt sicken reading some of the content of the emails. I hope everyone goes to jail even Trump if he's implicated. NewIndustryHorizon
+11 My friend, life and bonus payments are unfair. The faster you accept this, the better your life will be and you will be able to get on with it. Principal in HF - Other
+11 I highly doubt it. Most associates cannot spot a right from a wrong or a complete from an incomplete answer even if it’s in front of them. The partners need assuring that the model doesn’t hallucinate etc.  VP in PE - LBOs
+11 Only people with deal toys got them mostly not from their time at UBS Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+11 Broad process, sponsors, strategics, SWFs, etc. Sarvey Hecter
+11 Yeah that is not how a big 4 MM pod operates in today's talent market... PM in HF - Other
+11 Jesus Christ STOP USING CHAT GPTTTTTTTT. I don’t wanna turn into a boomer but just write your question like a normal human instead of running every little thought into the AI machine to make sure it sounds okay. liquidiot
+11 Anonymous Monkey: Honestly, that's not what pisses me off. AlexanderHamiltonLover
+11 yes 100% the MI6 and CIA is investigating you as we speak and you will pay a dear price for this heinous crime ultra_user
+11 Its funny how a lot of women (those like yourself in this case) will think they are automatically shunned because of their gender meanwhile just as many men will be shunned by those very men that you are talking about. Ac1us
+11 Be more ambitious. Sleep with MD Executive Director in IB - Cov
+11 It’s a train wreck, if you were to do other banks I’d bet it’s like double over 5 years Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 VP1Big 5 Canadian in NYCProduct group$250k base + $250k bonusStrong group and firm performance VP in IB - Gen
+11 Entirely depends on who you work for, who your client is, and who your engaged buyers are on a mandate. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+11 To add some of my own thoughts to start it off:  CRE Mamba
+11 Poor UBS... They struck out on all 12 senior bankers listed in the article and the league tables reflect this now. Likely $100M+ investment down the drain Managing Director in IB - Cov
+11 Maple Sirup SlurperImagine people who actually work at UBS reading these threads. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+11 The best part about the transition, in my opinion, is being able to deploy my money and get direct feedback from the market as I develop as an investment professional. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+11 Can't answer 2 as not in L/S equities so have never thought of the words gross or net. PM in HF - Macro
+11 Also it’s understated how poor at time management and organization some of the MDs EDs Ds are. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+11 Who isn’t looking? If this thread is any indication, they have bigger concerns than which VP a random WSO post is about. Partner in RE - Comm
+11 I’ve been in several corporate environments and UBS is by far the worst managed of them all Director in IB - ECM
+11 Not sure who asked. Go back to spreading comps Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+11 This is not completely wrong, but it is embellished.  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+11 Terrible advice. You need to start now Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+11 Congrats on Keybank DCM! rolo25
+11 Wells Fargo is like Real Madrid 2014  information2
+11 The banker in you wants to find the one quarter that could reverse that narrative. Good luck! Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 derivatives trading keeping global banking afloat  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+11 All these things can be true: asmith_1
+11 Congrats on AI images! Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+11 Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+11 Analyst 1 in PE - Other