Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+24 Hope they unionize. In the 80s 90s and 00s they used to pay for everything while you got comped enough to build real wealth. Now they don’t even want to pay for your dinner while you work slave hours. Fuck em.  Associate 1 in IB - CB
+24 Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+24 which fund? publicly traded? would love to short it HFPM15
+24 you are an idiot and you deserve to be treated as such. shitty mentality which will get you a shitty outcome. winners are winners. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+23 So you met the short Asian WITG Wharton chud as well. Intern in IA
+23 Yea that’s just not true at all, but keep copeing brother. School prestige isn’t just about impressing the sluts in the West Village bars, there’s a lot more. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+23 can't remember who said it on this forum, but it was an OG that saidThe worst thing about banking is that it makes you a mediocre person anonf0fty
+23 Thanks “jewslayer1944”, I take your retort very seriously. Works at Goldman Sachs
+23 Not OP but I can guarantee you that maybe 3% of the work he’s ever been asked to do was “genuinely urgent / live deal incoming deadline” type of work. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+23 It’s ironic that housing is so expensive in NYC, while 25% of people get heavily subsidized rent via rent control and public housing. You’re working 90 hour weeks to pay for Shanequia and her 3 kids to live in Harlem. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+23 You make less than a 1st year analyst in the US currency converted. If I was 29 with that pay trajectory I would be making this coping post too  gangmusic
+23 Everyone needs a justification why they aren’t at Goldman/JPM/MS and DEI is always the best one  Prospect in IB-M&A
+23 Now’s the time to do it as Analyst 2s get ready to leave and soon have interns to help with work as they work behind the scenes to coordinate. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+23 Long response, but there’s a lot to it. The strongest case for confronting Iran militarily is that the conflict already exists. It just isn’t being fought openly. WSOBURNER69
+23 Honestly, I disagree with the other poster. I’ve dealt with exactly what you describe and no amount of money would have ever made me want to stay. If the culture truly sucks, leave. Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+23 And then the MD screamed out “this is MAGA country.” VP in PE - LBOs
+23 PJT glaze needs to stop. They have one great group and are average everywhere else (in comparison to the other EB's in S). Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+23 The day I look down and I’m too fat to see my penis I’m quitting my job. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+23 Ironically the best people I’ve ever worked with are actually nepo kids who have a chip on their shoulder and want make their own success. These people are polished killers who grind. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+23 JEC as effective as MV making UBS the #6 bank in the Americas  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+23 Ask her what are the 2 numbers that follow 4 and 5 goldmanworker
+23 Wells 10x better, UBS failing fast Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+23 Haha looks like it, or maybe the union starting their outreach Prospect in IB - Cov
+23 Gotta toss your mom's box up in B Tier at least Abusement Park
+23 Congrats on UBS! VP in IB - Cov
+23 that's technically not millions. it's just a million. Kevin25
+23 I have spoken with several former and current UBS analysts, with many attesting to the low pay and decline of the platform. Intern in IB - Gen
+23 Congrats on striking out! managingintern4
+23 will end up in distressed debt investing 🥀 Intern in IB - Cov
+23 Path to unionization:  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+23 Step 1: get 30% support and unionize Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+23 Another week, another GS IND analyst biting the dust.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+23 Congrats on economic consulting! Gold-ManSacks
+23 Ah the first EBB (elite bulge bracket) after RBC, of course Intern in IB - CB
+23 You outed yourself that you don’t even understand what “reasoning” is. Works at Goldman Sachs
+23 [This was in 2022] Hired an analyst, some 23 year old, definitely had a fratty vibe to him. Loved wearing golf polos, Patagonia vests, lululemon ABC pants, the whole deal. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+23 Following so I can see PrivateTechEquity give the most smooth-brained response Wish_I_HadTrustFund
+23 I encourage you to read the lawsuit. His dad was a USMC vet that regularly beat him and his mom. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+23 They’re completely different jobs and careers. Principal in PE - LBOs
+22 “What time are you coming into the office tomorrow” on a Friday gagagagavabanau
+22 WORKERS OF THE WORLD UNITE Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+22 Congrats on UBS! Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+22 There’s more to this existence than work and the hedonic treadmill brother. She sounds like a great girl. Don’t take for granted someone who is okay with just being a normal person, it could be very grounding for you. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+22 This is going to get a lot of MS so bracing but here we go - as you can tell by the comments in this section, if this is representative of the industry, most men hate women and do not view them as people - they see them in Associate 3 in PE - Growth
+22 I work at a MF in a hybrid value/special sits group and I disagree, anecdotally. It’s more of a mixed bag in my experience. I’d say about half the people I work with are extremely sharp. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+22 Please seek help.  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+22 I know how you feel. I also recently accepted a top offer from a GS / MS / Baird / JPM. That post-elite offer emptiness is truly all consuming if you’re not careful. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+22 FYI ‘I was planning to come over, build my resume and return to my country with a top tier job’ doesn’t yield much in terms of sympathy. Ehmerica
+22 If I were to start all over I wouldn't want to spend my time doing CIMs and marketing materials. GS under Blankfein
+22 This in a weekly newsletter format would be something I'd pay real money for BrotherBank
+22 Centerview didn’t really fold. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+22 Anonymous Monkey: This seems like horrible comp below ASO2 at EBs. How does this reconcile to $800k for VP3 at GS like Rockstar Winner posted? VP in IB - Cov
+22 1 Blackstone New York 2 Blue Owl Capital New York 3 disre
+22 Congrats on UF class of 2030! Intern in IB - Gen
+22 This would be interesting if it weren't the 500th post on how UBS is having a terrible 2025. It seems like no other bank gets this level of attention. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+22 Trailer transcript leaked: What if I told you… that one of the most powerful investment banks in the world slowly became an afterthought on the biggest deals in finance? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+22 They look for kids with autism weaponized towards stock picking. I’m not even trying to be funny, most of the p72 academy seats from my school were kids with genuine disabilities. Prospect in IB-M&A
+22 all i see is that you dont speak french and you never read any nieztche - goes to show the cost of spending all your life being a career or ranking oriented type [email protected]
+22 as accurate as my first dcf Intern in IB-M&A
+22 You’re not Harvey Spector lil bro  Intern in IB-M&A
+22 I would offer a different perspective than what I am seeing in the comments. Obligatory I have never been in this position, so take my thoughts with a grain of salt.  Deal Team Six
+22 Ignore title—current An2 at WF in a decent group. Can’t speak too much on Jef but can give good insight on WF. Intern in IB-M&A
+22 Few reasons and anyone who has been through any kind of MM shop in particular likely sympathizes here. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+22 It may have been a reverse bake-off. VP in IB - Gen
+22 Nothing as rotten and immoral as an MD chasing fees Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+22 Want to clear something up first. I'm not at Alix and not sure how they work, but at my RX Co, and all others I know of, there are usually two separate teams: 1) the RX Consultants, and 2) the ops guys. Director in Consulting
+22 I almost died as a first year analyst at UBS due to the abusive demands and hours worked. It’s about time someone stands up to these immoral people. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+22 That's one hell of a metaphor VP in PE - LBOs
+22 WF(rest) should be at least B (#7 in US M&A table). Groups like REGL(ranked #2 in transaction volume)/Levfin/IND shld rank at least B+. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+22 why is PWP so high lmao, they're a joke nowadays Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+22 Hey, I’m an A2 at a BB (GS/MS/JPM), and I’m also in charge of conducting SA drug tests this year. Honestly bro, you’re fucked. anonymizeplease
+22 Right because the average uni chick knows what Guggenheim securities is SevenElevenDeven
+22 there’re some 29 yo summer analysts here in London so don’t worry about it icanhatefine
+22 Cope. Go bitch about Nepo which takes up far more roles within the industry. Also trust me, there is still a massive benefit to be a WASP Prospect in IB-M&A
+22 Hah, I think you need to start with the basics and not try to overcomplicate it from the get-go. While I understand what it measures, I have never used the term "ATR" in my life. CRE
+22 Can confirm. Also it’s the good analysts/associates leaving with the weaker ones staying (as per the usual).  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+22 I did my analyst program at one of those top banks you mentioned. This is a really immature take that shows you don’t understand how the industry really works. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+22 It’s funny watching people scream “DEI = insolvency” while ignoring that UBS’s issues have nothing to do with hiring women or minorities. It has everything to do with being irrelevant in U.S. banking. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+22 Probably a positive for Jeff, and a negative for Moe. Paul_Owen
+22 The irony of this post when doing IB is basically the worst thing you can do for your physical appearance outside of smoking meth. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+22 Fully gruntled, highly staffed Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+22 Bro, this is truly some of the saddest stuff I’ve ever read. I’m praying for you big bro. Prospect in IB - Cov
+22 It's personal preference. US is hands down better to generate wealth as an individual. However I prefer living in EU. I take like 3 holidays a year, alongside numerous long weekend city trips. petight
+22 I sort of got tag-teamed by a recruit hardo and a couple of HR hardos. Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+22 Congrats on leaving UBS! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+22 LOL this is exactly how you know MAGAs are retarded. And what’s even sadder is a MAGA in “high finance.” The users on here are supposed to be the cream of the crop I.e. anon1019
+22 It's not quite that simple, as just replacing people. The good thing about human capital, in any industry, is that it scales quite linearly. You can bring in someone new whenever you need new stuff done. usernameladiesman217
+22 I get that DEI is stupid and H1B has been abused, but this shit is so annoying. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+22 Depends which fund? If Carlyle, I’d just stick with the 0.65% JP Morgan’s checking account offers you. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+22 While I appreciate your opinion, I believe you're wrong. Might be my fault for leaving out some key details, although that is so I don't dox myself. Band of Monkeys
+22 Now you're gonna have to try to break in on your own merits lmao Associate 1 in PE - Other
+22 Hair loss. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+22 Yeah that is super relevant and funny here for sure.  Dude's been reading this forum for months saw this meme before and thought to himself "Ill name drop this meme now they will love it and crack up!!!!" Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+22 With apologies, I think you're missing the point some. tcbflash
+21 [Intro] Look... If you had... one shot... or one opportunity... To build the biggest bank you ever wanted... one merger... Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+21 For 2023 GTP class, UBS deferred the start date of Americans by 7 months and paid them less (and promoted them later) while keeping internationals start date the same. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+21 Congrats on Bain Intern in Consulting
+21 Think my bank gives us 2 protected reels breaks, not sure if it applies to interns. Once u get Associate promo tho they install a monitor dedicated to reels so u don't need to leave Intern in IB - Gen
+21 I should think executing citizens and prosecuting law firms might be slightly more concerning, and frankly that’s the tip of the iceberg. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+21 Delta Force is more impressive imo. Pro Veritate