Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+11 Broad process, sponsors, strategics, SWFs, etc. Sarvey Hecter
+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 I believe this former television personality and modest business owner/operator has mentioned it a few times recently - Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+11 Ubs is hell  Intern in IB - Gen
+11 dumb boomer shit no one is doing this for free Research Analyst in HF - Other
+11 You don't know what slavery is. This is just exploitation.  DTOWN34
+11 By 35 most women figure out that being a mother and having a great family is more rewarding than scraping out profits in the markets. lake_michigan
+11 Culture at UBS was extremely toxic - wouldn’t wish it on my enemies  Intern in IB - Gen
+11 Yes agree on that. Also way too sweaty for level of exits / pay, not worth it. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+11 Terrible advice. You need to start now Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+11 I am talking about M&A deals or maybe lead ECM roles where you contribute to the S-1. FIG just does the same internal credit memos as "deals" that they only win because of balance sheet and a strong LevFin franchise. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 More than a dozen foreclosures/deeds-in-lieu in SF, NYC, LA, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Philly, DC, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Houston and elsewhere. Hard to “make a killing” buying stabilized core office. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 Grass is always greener... sounds great until you work 80 hours a week in residency making 60k a year Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+11 Nobody has done this after the age of like, 14. Putting it in WRITING in the big year of 2026 is extremely low iq behavior don’t tell on yourself bro lmao Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+11 Just an awkward glare from lil’voldemort Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 We yes WE are all reneging our EB offers to join UBS TMT wuandale33
+11 Sir, we don’t do deal here Sincerely A UBS junior Prospect in IB - Gen
+11 sir the zombie fund chain is down the hall and to the right Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+11 the chinese are pulling ahead in AI and robotics and nanotechnology. what makes u think they give af how u do LBO models  VP in PE - LBOs
+11 First associate year post-MBA is a very tough job. If you want to evolve into a “good” associate and future VP, for your first year you basically have to act like an analyst, without the cover of an analyst. RBOB_squarepants
+11 In Asia, UBS is like JPM tier for M&A In the US, it’s like Tobin & Company tier  Intern in IB - Gen
+11 therealgekko howtomakeitinamerica
+11 Jesus this is sad to read but know so many losers in the industry that fit this mold to a T. UBSRising789
+11 The Jews are the only socioeconomically privileged group that acts with group solidarity to promote their interests. It is unacceptable to even point out that you are not allowed to point out this privilege. Works at Citadel Investment Group
+11 Name and shame please Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 I'm egotistical enough to know that doing an interview like this would make me look like a gigachud and turn it down Analyst 1 in IB - CB
+11 Idk bro, they probably changed their mind tbh. When I worked in recruiting at a BB, I’d call 10 people but only send 8 offers. Jeffery Montenbeauberg
+11 I had a 3.51 and rounded to 4(no decimal) on my resume.   Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+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 Also it’s understated how poor at time management and organization some of the MDs EDs Ds are. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+11 kvaradona PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+11 Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 Will address your points and add some additional color commentary here, as there appears to be a lack of actually helpful information. Finance Bueller
+11 Solving the debt problem is politically impossible. ResMan
+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 Sounds like vice chairman, talks about his sons a lot Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 If you are also an intern in his group, you’ve already lost one of the potential openings to him. Good luck! Associate Director in IB - Cov
+11 Summer Performance review: “this is the BeSt SuMmEr InTeRn I have ever seen! Already as competent as a Director” Intern in IB - Cov
+11 Jesus fell when carrying the cross Jeffery Montenbeauberg
+11 This sounds like a bad case of coping. Truth is market hasn't been easy for a long long time (if it ever was) and has always required PMs to constantly adjust and adapt. MMPM
+11 Email jeevacation for auto spd Research Analyst in Research - Other
+11 Say my name slowly and see if you notice anything. Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+11 Phillips Exeter investment club? mf that’s a high school anotherbananamonkey
+11 Prestige doesn't pay the bills. A founder of a decent-sized random LMM PE firm makes multiples of most public MF PE partners because of higher ownership and upside. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+11 Not necessarily (I'm 12 years in). A bank with a brand name also carries a lot more pressure to win deals and your ability to be seen as a truly outstanding banker is much harder. Count WACCula
+11 As a macro investor, I developed market wisdom through study and practice. Burke
+11 Hi, I would like to show my interest in the role with the below pitch which is the DEAL OF A LIFETIME for Chattanooga-based M&A  🚨🚨🚨KEY INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS🚨🚨🚨 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 As someone who left IB/PE after 4 years for corporate making peanuts and seeing all your numbers, it makes me fucking depressed tbh. You all are insane Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+11 I had multiple offers and choose UBS. I regret that decision every day and it haunts me Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+11 If you give up and start moping about how sorry you feel for yourself, then you’re totally fucked and no one can help you. Partner in RE - Comm
+11 Software investor (actively fleeing after spending too much time on AI not to). I disagree with 2/3 of your position.  VP in PE - LBOs
+11 The  pros for UBS are slightly better exit opps and slightly better brand (they’re known as a BB, wells is not), but the gap is narrowing for both. RBOB_squarepants
+11 Everyone talking about this is either unaware or does not care about the fact that at least 75% of analysts are nepo hires, client kids, or DEI. Sorry you don’t like the kid, but this is very poor taste ngl Intern in IB - Gen
+11 I'm really glad there are 4 ranking threads on the front page of the IB forum today - I almost fell out of the loop on this week's standings Manager in CorpStrat
+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 those kids would go to way worse colleges if they didn't go to Exeter/ Andover itswayeasy
+11 Hey man, that genuinely sucks and I’ve had similar experiences. I don’t have a cheat code, but I will say fuck them. tfgf
+11 current stern student, i would choose wharton if your family is well off it opens more doors and is more prestigious (aswell as the fact that stern just flatout isnt a fun school). Intern in IB - Cov
+11 elliot cadih
+11 Quitting with no new role lined up in this market is pretty telling. I can barely get interviews right now lol. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+11 I know a lot of women who did stints in IB before leaving. usernameladiesman217
+11 Full length movie when  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+11 Not mid-level but will add to show a realistic outcome Managing Director in PE - LBOs
+11 Reply all, pointing out the errors you found in the deck. Congratulations: you’re the analyst now. VP in PE - LBOs
+11 Oh look another one of these guys. Do you hear yourself? Son, you are a junior. Do you know what that word means? It means you were hired as your PM’s bitch. Now, should it be that way? Benson Says
+11 decent is an understatement for one of the highest comps on the street lol plesly_who
+11 Same here. Can you refer me? Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+11 Desjardins is the next Jeffries, some great people there Associate 1 in IB - ECM
+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 Yeah that is not how a big 4 MM pod operates in today's talent market... PM in HF - Other
+11 Because you need to have a 4.0 gpa and recruit three years in advance to even have a shot at landing these jobs.  Associate 1 in IB - CB
+11 I actually lateralled after half a year of my analyst stint, rather than during my SA. I'm assuming you're asking about how to FT recruit during your SA experience. johnb2001
+11 Not sure who asked. Go back to spreading comps Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+11 This is modern day slavery, why are you doing this? rpdwldn
+11 Edited by AI for language reasons. Figure I'd provide a more fullsome answer as the main focus. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+11 Current Buyout Asso at a lower tier MF, interviewed with them in the past but got dinged. Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+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 The eternal boomer Prospect in IB-M&A
+11 The banker in you wants to find the one quarter that could reverse that narrative. Good luck! Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 How did UBS manage to move up in the rankings  Prospect in IB - Cov
+11 has anyone actually confirmed that meal stipends are going away? seems like misinformation Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 Pick HBSSource: Am currently a Wharton MBA Regiononexyz
+11 This one is beyond obvious…. If you don’t have the brain power to answer for yourself good luck with banking Intern in IB - Cov
+11 So do one yr then kick back as an A2 and let the cycle continue - what’s the issue  swe2ibd
+11 And people still think FIG pigeonholes you…  Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+11 “underscoring its continued conviction and leadership” lmao come on Berkeley12
+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 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 5 year outlook is pretty bleak, likely will look something like this: 2027 - Fire current IB leadership, Barclays group heads etc Associate Director in IB-M&A
+11 IMO there’s a huge bias on shitting on PE as an asset class in order to justify people’s desire to not enter the industry because of the shitty hours / work environment. Investment Analyst in S&T - Equities
+11 Here's a thought experiment: Has anyone in the industry seen lifestyle get "easy" over the past 3-6 months as AI tools have ramped? I sure haven't.  Principal in PE - LBOs
+11 this comment is so out of touch. baka
+11 Just some temporary cyclicality. It'll sort itself out over the next 10-20 years. Quant in HF - Other
+11 GS having almost 2x lead over JPM and MS is just nuts. Best IB platform and it is not even close Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 Only people with deal toys got them mostly not from their time at UBS Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+11 Get the job at a big shop and use the experience to get a gig at a smaller place. lake_michigan
+11 I read this as Why do Jefferies bankers give STDs? That is also a question rooted in fact  Managing Director in IB-M&A
+11 I've been saying this for years on WSO, and usually get monkey poop for it, because PE is supposed to be some promised land, and no one wants their bubbles burst. earthwalker7
+11 Malcolm Gladwell writes about this outliers I think. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 No. Your mom keeps me busy. Quant in HF - Other