Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+7 Brought in imaginary take privates and profiles of companies other banks are selling Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+7 Have seen it go two ways - a great underwriter/pitch deck preparer type can go Analyst -> Associate -> VP but then max out there and that's totally fine they won't make the $1M but definitely could get to $200-$300K Agent0
+7 Dems in California once supported three strikes laws and similar which reduced crime. Gov Patterson was a Dem but wasn't soft on crime. This shouldn't be a political left-right issue. JulianRobertson
+7 Evercore has more aura son Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+7 The problem is that "value" and "growth" are also factors that describe characteristics, sometimes overly focused on just ratios and price relative to some fundamental characteristics, and are then used for marketing fund mtnmaster1
+7 I think everyone just spams upvotes to give visibility to threads  Intern in IB - Gen
+7 would fade. sit a few rows from the RX team and saw a kid masturbating at his desk Prospect in AM - Other
+7 I read this as "why is buddy's build attractive" Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+7 Raymond James for sure - no brainer Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+7 Ah yes because I get a real kick out of lying to strangers anonymously on the internet... D*ckhead Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+7 These bonuses are no better than BofA. UBS is an ever sinking ship. I recc everyone quit asap, which is what they want anyway Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+7 I'm sure there are openings / places that will take a 2 and 2 UMM PE associate, particularly newer LMM funds. That being said, is that really what you want to do? Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+7 Yeah you're an idiot wolfofwallstreetchestbeat
+7 Or the private, international boarding school, full ivy league tuition LATAM kids doing SEO.  wetlamplord
+7 Reply telling him you deleted it; leak it if you don’t get the offer. Intern in Consulting
+7 Funny to read but god I have to cringe to think that these days it will likely not be uncommon that you have kids from ~14 y/o already larp about and be interested in 'finance' due to all these social media nonsense.  Associate 2 in PE - Other
+7 Maple Sirup SlurperWhy is this guy on every WSO thread?💀😭🙏🏻 GordonGekko87
+7 Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas IsItREPE
+7 go to therapy and stop playing zero sum status gamesyou will be happier (and likely richer) Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+7 How is this “your deal” if you don’t have access to the data room?! Analyst 1 in IB - DCM
+7 Step 1: Be born a boomer  CRE
+7 Congrats on JPM! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+7 The dream job is being my first boss from when I was in brokerage - he worked on sick hotel deals, made a fat fee and usually rolled some portion if not all of it of it into the deal. brosephstalin
+7 It’s all bluff to put pressure on the Swiss politicians. Note that the higher capital requirements still needs to pass the national council before being implemented. Intern in IB - Cov
+7 They’re the ones clogging the toilet Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+7 Yes. They gave her a medical exemption and reneged. HR person that did that definitely got fired acardboardmonkey
+7 Yeah.. their Equities S&T business is very strong even in US, and it's actually one of the top players in Asia, including IB. I guess it's all about US IBD that UBS gets all jokes about Associate 2 in S&T - FI
+7 Congrats on UBS! Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+7 Q1 2026 UBS Banking Americas Highlights: Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+7 No Homo Capital Partners is pleased to announce its co-investment alongside Homo Hill Partners and Black Nut Partners  GS under Blankfein
+7 VP here. Can confirm. Everything, every deal is your responsibility. Analysts and associates don’t realize how much a stuff they don’t do, or screw up. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+7 why did you steal the post from xhs lol plzgivemeajob
+7 what a profound display of autism Intern in IB - Cov
+7 I've never seen this before...Can you give me an example of how this happens, and what the context is leading up to the technical question? Mastery 7 IB Shitter
+7 You’ll be fine. I spent 4 years there - is it the ideal place to be, no. But you could be in a worse spot. BofA has relatively solid deal flow and a good brand.  VP in IB - Gen
+7 I see from your comment history you think there is “little to no alpha in PE” yet you are trying to on-cycle. Interesting Analyst 1 in Consulting
+7 I wouldn’t want to be at any other bank. Great hours, great pay, great culture Intern in IB - Gen
+7 I don't know about the Charlotte office but Chattanooga is paradise. After work I stop by the municipal golf course to hit 15 below par before heading back to my 1bd ($750 plus change after rent increase and tip). lucien_de_montclair
+7 They will know the Guggenheim Museum  Prospect in Non-profit
+7 Rumor on the street is MV is negotiating an America's IB carveout sale to barclays as part of a broader UBS sale. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+7 Spot on - the associates who started in 2020-2021 (now VPs) are absolute goats, in my experience. Director in IB - Gen
+7 Don't enter the office by rolling. Walking in is the current trend. user231463
+7 Essentially, I think it's a poor draft that looks like an undergraduate summer analyst resume and think you are writing in way that shows a lack of self confidence. I think you're capable of more than that. Associate 3 in HF - Other
+7 OWL is so screwed. They are the face of all the issues in this industry that has a stink on it at the moment. It doesn’t help that everyone has an anecdote about how aggressive OWL is in underwriting. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+7 Welp time to unionize amirite  Intern in IB - Gen
+7 Re-recruit ibmeatball23
+7 Please update us on your feelings in a year when your PM gets fired PM in HF - RelVal
+7 Hey dipshit, solid reasoning dantheman_1_01_01
+7 Corporate development jobs at mining companies in Mali and the DRC jp222
+7 I don’t know what you mean by millions or billions question. I’ve met the senior guys at StepStone a couple times and know their model… bought an AKKR asset and just assume they a lot function like every other PE firm. VP in PE - LBOs
+7 MM IBK you will be able to exit into MM PE (not guaranteed) and corp dev mainly. If you realize you don't like finance you could get stuck. It's not that easy to shift away from finance. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+7 I don't even remember the last time I looked at a dude's feet Research Analyst in ER
+7 Good question. You can leave the rollover of debt off both Sources and Uses if you wish. Doesn’t really matter. It just comes down to presentation and what each firm prefers to show in outputs. Mastery 7 IB Shitter
+7 H1Bs are cheaper after all Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+7 OP here. Update 9 months in. I have partially gone gray and I feel deep dread every day. So whoever said give it 6 months, it was about 9. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+7 Of course. Heimdall
+7 Lmao  Intern in IB - Gen
+7 I would not do it this seems like such a bad tradeoff. hansdieter1
+7 People are so dumb to throw the Gen Zs under the bus for this. I'm not even sure which generation I am in this stupid naming conventions (born mid 1990s) but def. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+7 Hi there, happy to answer your questions. First off, some context is helpful. Where are you located and what types of companies are you targeting? How soon will you be looking for full time work? Themaster441
+7 WSO site please see the end result of the culture you have created. Well done Patrick and co! RestIess
+7 PE IR AN/ASOs do not deserve to be paid that much lmfao if you're got an offer that high take it and run. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+7 Also to add, I'm on my 5th job in CRE now and have continuously gone to smaller/more niche firms with each step, currently at a very small niche company that does business with other small/niche companies and there's still Ricky Sargulesh
+7 Get out of here with your reasoning you clearly just hate women!!! VP in PE - LBOs
+7 Were you a performer in India? Amit and Viraj are highly respected as top investors globally at BX / WP and can easily sort you out post MBA at either firm.  Managing Director in IB-M&A
+7 Here’s a couple: Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+7 I'd welcome others' input as I haven't dealt with this. My quick thoughts: SaaSChimp
+7 I’ve seen PJT RX to Jeff M&A….no clue how he got Jeff but insane dude. Must be frat. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+7 "dimmer minds" is crazy vermillion235
+7 I think the kool-aid for an 'investing career' has kinda dried out? I would not say people are less interested. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+7 Made the same move several years ago. Primaries has it's pros and cons and isn't for everyone.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+7 UBS hatewatch doesn’t stop  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+7 They remove and displace men from the workforce, then claim men are willingly opting out and working less.  Associate 3 in IB - CB
+7 I think OP is joking iamnotuncertain
+7 I absolutely agree with that take, and I never said banking by any means. I work in Corp Dev in a niche industry where its currently 50/50 strategy and M&A. Big Banker Brand
+7 I’m leaning towards C as something similar worked in my own relationship. When my girlfriend had to choose career/uni, she started rambling about becoming a nurse. Something about helping people in need or whatever. Chumpchump
+7 Discretionary Macro PM thoughts (I run about 300mm so in line with the 'mid' level as described) -  PM in HF - Macro
+7 My prediction is one of two scenarios: 1. We are done in one week, then in a few years we return with more force. seekinthealpha1
+7 U seem like a nice guy to grab a beer with lol. huddybeast224
+7 Dr. Rahma DikhinmahasSimple question just so I understand the comments: is the claim being made that Musk and Trump are pedophiles?   PokerSlopWars
+7 Wtf is going on with these bots crazy man StJamesPark
+7 This is hilarious Also as an answer, def worse dillpickleseeds
+7 Actually insane that Mandelson was urging Epstein to get Dimon to threaten the UK chancellor over bankers’ bonus taxes. It was stupid legislation but that’s a notch below treason  TopBoy.-
+7 Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas Ozymandia
+7 Lehman had invested in real estate (not a liquid investment) using their balance sheet. At the same time, real estate is an asset class with opaque price discovery. The price is determined at the time of transaction. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+7 “Which of these businesses has the best business model (and why)? FinanceBrah
+7 Updated list of banks MrIBanker
+7 Dude are you a pot, or about do drop a Pablo Torre style bombshell? Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+7 If I were in your shoes, I would strongly recommend you either stay at Apollo or go to Harvard Business School. The_Biotech_Banking_Expert
+7 The current administration can’t even rationalize this illegal act of war so the fact that some people on here think they can is hysterical. IRR you ready to rumble
+7 Honestly, sounds like you made a choice most people never dare to. Money and prestige are tempting, but they don’t buy daily happiness or health. andrevc
+7 Im within the healthcare space currently working at a specialist healthcare PE firm. I wouldn’t stress too much about not having a scientific background. Healthcare Blues
+7 Okay so any investment bank works with a preference for "top" deal flow/rep groups - you have that everywhere, so your real constraint is time and how you can allocate it. TLBandChill
+7 Live your dream, not anybody else's.  smolchimp
+7 This reads less like analysis and more like a Reddit prophecy thread. WSOBURNER69
+7 Ended up taking 11 months but I finally found a job. Had lots of interviews across a lot of different types of finance jobs, only ended up getting one offer. Works at None
+7 no one is taking any of those over ubs or db monkeybiz117
+7 Thanks for doing this. Couple of questions: PM in HF - EquityHedge
+7 Everyone from Bocconi I've met is a spoiled insufferable. 80% of the interaction is just hearing about how Italy is better (despite the COL in Milan fucking them in the ass) and how great their holidays in Sicily were. VP in PE - LBOs
+7 R1 techs typically cover basic misdirection/slight of hand (think french drop, dissapearing nose, candy behind the ear) ILOVEBANANAS123