Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+21 Guaranteed bonuses and really well paid (UBS tbf does pay its top performers well from what I am aware of). Senior VP in CorpDev
+21 Love watching rich entitled folks forget that there’s many more of the poor and struggling than there are them. How long do you think this discrepancy between the wealthy and poor will be accepted. Alpha-Whiskey
+21 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
+21 UBS will be the #6 bank in Americas… trust   Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+21 Yes! Once they get bought by Truist! LFG!! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+21 I’m not on severance was bad enough to leave even without severance. I won’t comment on whether I asked to protect my identity Prospect in IB - Cov
+21 Yes, I completely agree with you that it was an operations 101 failure. I think the bank as a whole will restructure, and every group except the top 3 groups candidly is going to see a ton of layoffs. Senior VP in CorpDev
+21 Thanks GPT weezyfbaby
+21 That's not what ironic means, retard.  Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+21 Hair loss. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+21 im for the first time genuinly worried about the UBS americans IB franchise existence.  like this year is really bad, there are a ton of guarantees, a few Mds walk and its literally over for the franchise. jowoliy229
+21 The irony of using ChatGPT to respond to a post warning of internet brainrot-based social anxiety  CRE
+21 I think it's clear you need to talk to somebody bro and also heavily consider leaving the industry Prospect in IB-M&A
+21 UBS analysts used to get dinner after 8. Now the perk is watching an MD pull disappearing deal flow out of a hat while your dinner disappears. Prospect in IB - Gen
+21 Aso1Middle$75k Definitely going to leave. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+21 “Baaannnggg!” -Mike Breen Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+21 Bring back Ros!  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+21 Dude created 5 anon accounts, spam upvoted and replied to himself all in under 30 minutes 😂 nice work! Intern in IB - Gen
+21 WSO posts you can smell part 2 Associate 1 in PE - Other
+21 They mistreat their analysts so much that they create fake rules for staffing best practices, so that the analysts feel protected by the “rules”. Then just wipe their ass with them and completely ignore them Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+21 I remember when I used to think Eastdil was the end all be all. Then I found out Eastdil is just a bunch of brokers who call themselves investment bankers in a giant circle jerk. RECorp54
+21 "....will probably get me to make a TC of 300-400K by age 35...." "....understand if I should just accept the fact that I probably will never be a high-earner...." Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+21 Fear not, ex-incoming EVR Bankers. Left Lane Associates is hiring and deal flow is HOT. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+21 Giving Beta MD “I overwork my juniors for no reason energy” Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+21 Lol you guys are some fucking dickwads, kid is hustling out here Teller in Non-profit
+21 Free YNW Melly YNW Melly
+21 We lied to ourselves Less dramatically — people aren’t doing deals. Deals keep the money flowing and keep people moving up. Rates and saturation — but all things are cyclical. SOFRsoGood
+21 Delta Force is more impressive imo. Pro Veritate
+21 Let me repeat myself since you seem to not understand the English language. JayPowFanClub
+21 Analysts doing Q&A now… site is cooked  Assist. VP in RE - Comm
+21 The law and public support is on the side of junior bankers. From NY AG website: Federal labor law protects workers who engage in concerted activity from employer retaliation. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+21 How many more dead analysts and associates do we have to see? The only way we can prevent employees from dying is to take back power ourselves. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+21 Because half of America would rather give a fat, criminal pedophile infinite power than admit they were conned. Soros_
+21 I think about what kept me coming back to this community and it was the people. Rabbit
+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 think this effort would receive widespread support among junior bankers, the financial media, and the general public.  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+21 Endless search to feel the dopamine rush of the SA offer call again Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+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 VP in PE - LBOsReply all, pointing out the errors you found in the deck. Congratulations: you’re the analyst now. CharlesCheese
+21 Its crazy how people are so spineless that they don't push back even when they're on the brink of death. Grow a pair and stand up for yourself. Prospect in IB - Cov
+21 ** Zürich Plz fix dankeschön  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+21 least disgruntled UBS employee Intern in PE - LBOs
+21 Was surprised there were no UBS hate posts on the top of WSO the last couple days. Usually there is at least one. Now everyone can use this thread to release any pent up anger over the 48 hours Analyst 3+ in IB - DCM
+21 This is rather bush league. Call me back when you hit tier 1 elite BB prestige like RBC/Deloitte/Tobin Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+21 Homie, it was a joke. But let me make this clear, do you think HR will fire an MD and a DEI assoc, or cover it up and cut the AN1 that is snooping into their coworkers personal devices? Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+21 He is not wrong whatsoever, but it doesn't take away from the fact that I don't think this kid is much of a great person. Intern in PE - Other
+21 He is a victim that needs to be believed. This survivor deserves dignity. Where are all the social justice warriors now  VP in IB - Cov
+21 . Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+21 Prospect in IB - Restr
+21 This would never work, it’s a prisoners dilemma situation with hundreds of people to replace your seat. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+21 This is absurd Intern in IB - Cov
+21 Shit yeah, we should honestly get in touch with mamdani’s office as he is the most pro-union mayor NYC has ever had and the majority of people in this city would love to make an example of the big banks. Intern in IB-M&A
+21 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
+21 The kids are not alright.  ballsdeep singh
+21 Marco taking over, hiring all his friends, and hogging the bonus pool really feels like theft… a legal theft unfortunately. Existing UBS and CS bankers cheated the opportunity to work at a reputable bank Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+21 Won't somebody think of the Jews?? Prospect in IB-M&A
+21 This in a weekly newsletter format would be something I'd pay real money for BrotherBank
+21 I honestly love this... natural selection at its finest. Prospect in IB-M&A
+21 If this is UBS, it's probably because that's her bonus theg3ntlem4n
+21 JEC was started by UBS pre merger when management actually considered junior opinions and really cared about juniors career. Now it’s just a scam Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+21 Cry harder Intern in Consulting
+21 You obviously grew up wealthy. Maybe dont take any Ubers? Don’t live in the west village? Go to a normal gym and not equinox? Don’t spend $30/meal? Research Associate in AM - FI
+21 pov every french office Intern in IB-M&A
+21 A sad but honestly pretty common thing nowadays. Competition seems to be the name of the game for college students. Not just in finance. usernameladiesman217
+21 Great topic and has not been discussed before HFPM15
+21 what an odd post… MS, Citi, Bofa, Barc, DB also not on this along with literally every EB bar EVR Intern in IA
+21 What has happened at UBS over the past 5 years is nothing short of a movie plot. Looking forward to watching the film when it’s out, hope they cast someone cool as the lead! LendingFanatic1
+21 Analysts receive work orders. Analysts complete work orders and follow the exact standards, formats and colors for doing so Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+21 No one's going to fall for your dangling the gold carrot tricks, VP. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+21 Triggered-elitist-nepo spotted Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+21 WF is paradise Intern in IB - Gen
+21 Picture this: it’s Sunday morning. You stayed up late yesterday watching the BYU football game. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+21 Well that’s one way to make a junior hurry up on their deliverables Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+21 Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+21 some guys talking about how his grandma may die and this was your first reaction? I pity you, terrible human being it’s Briton, same mistake AHAHH Intern in PE - LBOs
+21 Landing on the moon vs. not having air conditioning. I’m picking red white & blue all day baby. VP in PE - LBOs
+21 Likely India H1B who enabled this abuse by their bootlicking abilities Intern in IB - Gen
+21 My recent gripes with UBS: Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+21 I invited a girl over to watch a movie, and when she asked if I REALLY just wanted to watch a movie I lied and said yes. She's on her way over. Principal in HF - Event
+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
+20 Commenting on your comment to be clear... VP in IB-M&A
+20 Congrats on UBS! Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+20 I would guess bigger than his pay package at moelis probably Intern in IB-M&A
+20 Every time I meet an EB kid I immediately fall on my knees and cream my pants Intern in Consulting
+20 Sorry to break it to you, but once you hit VP at a BB/EB you have to sign your soul over to Baal at Little St James or Bohemian Grove and officially join the Deep State. VP in IB - ECM
+20 Not a good year and it keeps declining. Q1 league tables have it down like 40% this year relative to last year, even APAC, our usual bright spot, is struggling  Prospect in IB - Cov
+20 Nothing is permanent, one day we will all die Prospect in IB - Cov
+20 I started my IB career 100% convinced that I would jump to PE as soon as possible, since everybody else seemingly talked about PE being the "holy land". EBITDope
+20 This is only year 2 of a 10 year process, relax Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+20 Buy a small business and lose all the money  CEO in PE - LBOs
+20 No - you have less time, are likely in worse physical shape, and your self confidence is being attacked on a daily basis by insecure balding VPs and partners. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+20 I agree Isaiah. I've been fairly politically moderate over the past 10 years I've been old enough to vote. I've voted for democrats, republicans, and libertarians. kiltedlowlander
+20 Not at either firm but could speak from my own experience and 20+ years on Wall Street.  Managing Director in IB-M&A
+20 It's been a hot sec since I've seen a true value adding comment like this from a VP - sincerely  Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+20 Prospects these days be playing 4D chess nontargetmarket
+20 Not at Lazard, but appreciate the fact that a junior banker cares about the incoming talent Intern in IB-M&A
+20 I once gave an intern a full time offer on the spot because he made a limerick mocking one of the MDs on my team with brutal hilarity. That was very circumstantial though and perhaps not a widely recommended approach. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+20 Adding a realistic one to keep this thread grounded SM HF, 4 YOE but first year at this shop. We are up 50%+ $150k base + $150k bonus Last two years (C/M/P pod) Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+20 They simply hired a bunch of 0-2 year MDs from other banks and promoted flunky EDs to MDs regardless of performance.  Managing Director in IB-M&A
+20 The CS merger really ruined UBS GB. Analyst 3+ in IB - DCM