Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+9 Additional perspective: Intern in IB - Gen
+9 While I'm not surprised, I'm disappointed that so many people in this community are 1) perpetuating a story whose validity is highly questionable based on recent updates, and 2) using this on their campaign against women i Determined
+9 I am interested to see some takes at which shops would be considered chill in distressed, but I can offer my own two cents having worked at both chill and non-chill distressed / restructuring focused shops. Principal in HF - Event
+9 looks like someones parents paid 500k for their education just to get outplaced by some ASU kid Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+9 Personally I would love having Stephen Hawking as a coworker johnnypython
+9 take it to the bottom of the excel spreadsheet in the last row and u can put bank of america there. again. for the 5th year. in. a. row. Associate 2 in CorpDev
+9 It is your life, live it however you want. People here are generally going to agree with you because it’s WSO. Many of the people here are hardo and neurotic. BigBodyBenz
+9 Dude, take a step back and look at the numbers. You want to go into high finance, right? Treat this like your first deal. monarchbaren
+9 I love ubs Analyst 1 in IB - ECM
+9 Unionizing won’t help get more deals or pay but it would limit how badly they could treat you all Prospect in IB - Gen
+9 Thank you captain obvious. Open secret that much of the IBs MDs are already positioning / interviewing to leave Managing Director in IB - Gen
+9 I believe all mining teams in Toronto go to strip clubs on a weekly basis Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+9 Intern in IB - GenCongrats on USC! they aren't flexing USC they are just trynna help the next gen 😭 Intern in IB-M&A
+9 Hey, Corpdevweap0n, I really wanna double click this issue, but can we circle back and touch base on this by EOW because I am out of bandwidth. Paul_Owen
+9 Read all your legal documents to a T and understand them, where the risks lie in them, and why certain clauses exist. You can screenshot sections and ask ChatGPT to explain. Assist. VP in RE - Comm
+9 The sequel is a horror movie with UBS at #36 in the Americas and 0.3% wallet share  Intern in IB - Gen
+9 False. The industry is great at marketing to get LPs to pay huge fees for levered beta. VP in PE - Growth
+9 If you’re that passionate about investing, I believe that Point72 and Citadel have analyst programs. However, consider that these are extremely competitive … as in, “model in your free time” competitive. Bankasaurus
+9 Congrats on UBS! Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+9 To answer the questions about who the hitters are - outside of the very public names l, the Tokat’s, the Nataraj’s, the Grimes, etc (who are well above 25mm), I’d rather not names but I’d say the people earning that much t Managing Director in IB-M&A
+9 Love it! davani1420
+9 Associate 2 in PE - LBOs PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+9 Let’s talk about the assos who started their careers/ended college in covid, who never learned to delegate/take time to teach. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+9 If you got fucked, quit. The only option is voting with your feet. Fuck this shithole.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+9 Some of you guys really need to understand what socialism is. Point out where in his policies he wants the state to own all means of production and where he wants a centrally planned economy. He’s left wing sure. solarmonkey
+9 Make sure to tip MV! I hear 15-20% is the standard tip to MV nowadays  Intern in IB - Gen
+9 WF BB confirmed.  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+9 Bingo  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+9 Brb, just getting the comps on the Al Miraj-Pierpoint takeover to benchmark this! unders
+9 Anonymous Monkey: Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+9 @ICE Analyst 1 in PE - Other
+9 Thank you for providing this critical market intelligence. Works at Truist Securities
+9 Would be surprised if they aren’t all looking to all take the circus on the road Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+9 Just following up - for those interested, I now have a lawyer. He think this is compliance red flag and harassment/ disparagement based on the email (which had more details). Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+9 Aww deranged unemployed loser finally got his computer back from mommy.  Get a job son… Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+9 Was at GSB/HBS coming from a MF background (just graduated) and landed a UMM post MBA role. I think people are being a bit too overly 'doom and gloom' with post MBA recruiting.  VP in PE - LBOs
+9 You know it’s an Aussie thread when every comment starts with “Hey mate”  Batrick-Pateman
+9 No they’ll still need juniors to blame on pnl. That’s probably worth 150k base for them Associate Director in IB-M&A
+9 I too shared the same skepticism before but the preponderance of evidence suggests the opposite -- the US govt & military are puppets of Israel and Jews therealgekko
+9 Most firms have not communicated bonus numbers yet. For the sake of consistency let’s use this format. This is not my number just trying to make it easy to follow.   Firm- US BB  Director in S&T - FI
+9 Former NYC biopharma junior here – happy to give some color. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+9 Please don’t take meee Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+9 This type of poll/comparison is really unhelpful and actually moot. Let me explain: Principal in HF - Other
+9 Interned this summer at a modeling-heavy levfin team, not sure how much of the model does Wells/RBC hold the pen on, but here’s what I’d recommend besides being good at three-statement / LBO modeling: Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+9 coming from the experienced 30+ year old side, it's the racism for me.  VP in PE - LBOs
+9 Interesting background/behavioral responses + Social skills (super important) in interviews: executive presence, not taking yourself too seriously while being professional, being enjoyable to be around/have a conversation youngbuffet
+9 Not Dyal, but I think I can give a bit more color here, since I'm at a similar boutique, albeit a bit smaller than Dyal and less well-known.  Mastery 7 IB Shitter
+9 Nothing to show for it? Dude she’s not a prostitute. Presumably he had a good time on said dates, and wants to continue. If he didn’t, not exactly sure what he’s doing if not gold digging. acardboardmonkey
+9 Am at one of the big event shops; will put this up as I have barely ever seen the Ldn event space being discussed on here. Analyst 2 in HF - Event
+9 Former event driven monkey here, a couple of major themes for event driven investing. If you want more detail read Greenblatts terrible titled book “you can be a stock market genius” M_As_In_Mancy
+9 Reposting my comment from the 2025 thread, updated slightly for a few changes. EBs typically don’t have dedicated FSG unless they changed recently.  Tier 1: MS / GS (CMG) Tier 2: JPM, BofA, UBS Hank Marducus
+9 Best part of Lateraling as a VP = 30 days of garden leave in most cases + a total comp top bucket guarantee package for your first bonus at the new firm (in most cases)   VP in IB - Cov
+9 Luckily they won’t be hitting that 10 minute threshold loud_bathroom
+8 Funds aren't returning capital, so let's buy the stakes of those funds that aren't returning capital because eventually someone will buy my stake 10 years down the line and I will make 9% IRR. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+8 I think this is pretty misguided. It’s not really that women are less suited for the work. GS under Blankfein
+8 Of course you had to mention you graduated from Wharton monkeyoasis3
+8 Banking overrated Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+8 I feel like this is a bait lol, but I’ll take it. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+8 Is that why all of the UBS threads have slowed down? Goodnight, sweet prince. VP in PE - LBOs
+8 McKinsey brand is superior for almost all exits, excluding PE. McKinsey is also the "household-brand" and generally a stamp-of-approval that you will be able to get at few other places in the white collar world. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+8 If you’re targeting 50-70 hour weeks for all 52 weeks of the year, it either doesn’t exist or is not a good seat most likely.  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+8 I don't like this post. Mostly because you are just throwing numbers and stats around with a sort of generalized logic that isn't specified. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+8 A lot of other people have mentioned the following advice, but I'm a summer analyst who is autistic about lifting and health and wanted to add some of my own Intern in IB - Cov
+8 "Essentially, we must all quit and create a firm together. With 3/5ths of all the Wall Street junior talent joining one firm" AnonymousWSO3
+8 I have been in real estate 10+ years. At my highest point I was a director of acquisitions for 5 years. Principal in RE - Comm
+8 Trump supporters: No New Wars! Trump: No Trump supporters: Yes daddy!  We never cared about wars anyways! Soros_
+8 Anyone received the email about San Francisco Investment Banking Group Preference Survey? I guess it's not a bad sign, but does that mean a superday is expected or it means nothing? Prospect in IB - Cov
+8 I’ve always tried to take the view that if I could hire a junior that would stay for 2 years, that it was worth the risk. I know a bunch of fellow seniors that feel the same way.  CRE Credit
+8 When I was young a wise old uncle told me that dating anyone over 30 is like buying a used car. No matter how nice it looks / feels to drive, there's always a reason someone else stepped out of it.  research_guy
+8 Post is accurate but worth some context. Works at Leerink Partners
+8 What an insightful comment! Thank you intern at T1 SM HF from H/S, (think Tiger Cub/Distressed Player/Activist) Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+8 iercurencHow long ago did they graduate? And weird in what way? Maybe weird in this way you fucking pedo IsItREPE
+8 Btw we have u blocked from all our BB internships this yr playah (think tom cruise tropic thunder) anonanonymous
+8 +1 for great advice. I've noticed most people get canned for "poor cultural fit" rather than "performance" in finance. The job is not hard but high proportion of difficult people in the industry make many places toxic. Associate 3 in AM - Equities
+8 "She is also kind and caring" Like a mommy right? goldmanworker
+8 It wasn't even that long ago that people cared about their appearance. I remember going to NYC in 2013/14 and you'd see your fair share of people, both men and women, dressed to the nines. neil88
+8 Let’s also not forget that the last 15 years have been an unprecedented monetary experiment in the long-term artificial suppression of interest rates. Partner in RE - Comm
+8 ts frying me bro this mf so serious and his name is "lovebanking" holy bonepiecebtw buddy got scared, his original comment was “do you want a return offer from m&a”  Intern in PE - Other
+8 The 10yr UST is ~4.15%, YoY inflation was ~3% and the Fed’s long term inflation target is 2%, so real interest rates are currently 1-2%. You want real interest rates to decline a further 2% so back to zero or less? Partner in RE - Comm
+8 I think anyone could train to go sub 4. Depending on how fat you are, it could take time to trim down. Get the right gear (Garmin watch) and Strava. Completing a marathon is all about staying disciplined. Isaiah_53_5 💎🙌💎🙌💎
+8 The hard-on college kids seem to get about "holding pen" on a model is truly something to be observed.  xxx-ThrowAway-xxx
+8 It had nothing to do with Blackstone aside from the building it happened in, according to Adams the guy had CTE and was targeting NFL HQ but took the wrong elevator. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+8 That's like asking do I get a fully insured Ferrari or a Citroën diesel.  Bocconi easy. Essec has been dropping hard in placements. Brag680
+8 It varies by the kind of work that the group is doing. GP Led:Evercore >> Lazard >>>> Jefferies >> RestLP Led: anonuser12345
+8 I’m a few years younger than you, have never had a girlfriend. I’ve always wanted to have a family too but (1) I don’t meet new / single women socially anymore and (2) get 0 matches on the apps. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+8 the silence is telling… UBS provides no Americas IB breakdown, while explicitly calling out strength elsewhere, a massive red flag Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+8 It's a lot like reddit. I hate that platform now. Not a single braincell to share amongst most people. And it isn't just people on the right(I am a Democrat who voted against Trump 3 times for emphasis). usernameladiesman217
+8 Very easy that being 10% down in revenue the discretionary IB bonus pool, outside of guarantees, could be down 50% plus. Explains the apparently very low numbers we’re seeing  Intern in IB - Cov
+8 Definitely not too late. But the way most people approach it doesn't work. stockpitchlab
+8 Go to Stern.  It provides very comparable opportunities to Wharton.  Only way Wharton helps you, maybe, is that if you slip up and do medicre academically, maybe Wharton opens a door that Stern doesn't. Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+8 If you can't figure out how to read a newspaper, I don't know how you think you're going to make it on Wall Street. thevillage
+8 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
+8 Are you me? Congrats on UNC by the way. ;) CRE
+8 Ironically this is the perfect “walk me through a recent deal” scenario for prospects. Literally can use the same one for any bank you interview at Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+8 ^Just cleaning up the above. Give him the SBs. goodL1fe
+8 Honestly, for most people it’s probably trial and error? CCE
+8 Are you retarded? Honestly I tweak a lot too but this is impressive Intern in IB - Gen
+8 Lot of uneducated takes on this. I hardly see any books from Wells at my UMM PE and we run the entire gamut of deal sizes from 20-300m of EBITDA. They are not a real player for sponsor backed sell sides. Period. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+8 Classic. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+8 asking for a friend eh  Intern in PropTrad