Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+20 Sounds like you’d fit in great! bigdawg321
+20 Internationals are cheaper (no social security or Medicare tax) and serve as scab bootlickers to the American juniors who want annoying things like protected Saturdays and safe working conditions  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+20 I hope they all get fired. This was so incredibly cringe. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+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 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 Can confirm we have the DEI malarkey Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+20 lol get over it Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+20 Only positive thing to happen at UBS in recent months is UBS is no longer taking international candidates. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+20 Congrats on layoff Prospect in IB - Gen
+20 . Associate 1 in Consulting
+20 Why does it bother you so much? It's a 21 year old that is brand new to the industry (and the real world), and trying to understand how they can perform better. overandout
+20 A lot of it seems to be engagement bait and 2-3 people posting the same things repeatedly. Check any comment on the most recent unionization post. Intern in IB - Gen
+20 UBS analysts working hard for promises of deals that don’t exist or will not involve UBS. UBS analysts working for exits that won’t exist and  hoping to work for firms that won’t hire UBS analysts anymore. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+20 I would guess bigger than his pay package at moelis probably Intern in IB-M&A
+20 Cool. This would be interesting if this weren't the 5th thread on this Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+20 Psyop guy believes everything is great at UBS. People upvoted because they can relate Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+20 Analyst 1 in IB - CovSeriously. This thread is a load of crap and anyone who truly grew up with nothing would NEVER pose this question.  NoEquityResearch
+20 Who is “we”? Who is “us”? “You” are still in college Amazon Prime
+20 “Superfan” after I openly admit the banks mediocrity, haha. The straw man argument on “every single UBS post being misinformation” is excellent too. Really great job deflecting my neutral statement. Intern in IB - Gen
+20 Bingo  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+20 congrats on queens Analyst 2 in ER
+20 Buy a small business and lose all the money  CEO in PE - LBOs
+20 I imagine these analysts have so many stories but just can’t share them for fear of retaliation Prospect in IB - Gen
+20 It’s not about how you start. It’s about how you finish. It’s not about where you’ve been or where you are. It’s about where you’re going. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+20 there’s a lot of upvotes because this is a common sentiment shared by basically every junior employee Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+20 Stifel back office Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+20 First year analysts expected to give up every waking hour of their lives but can’t even afford to live without roommates. Masters of the universe my ass   Intern in IB - Gen
+20 i interned with this kid and his narrative is false. what happened was they installed a stripper pole in the middle of the coach’s office for after-pitch favors. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+20 It’s a scam and they have absolutely no power.  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+20 MDs don’t know how to wipe their own ass, much less use PowerPoint  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+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 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 Lazard, but appreciate the fact that a junior banker cares about the incoming talent Intern in IB-M&A
+19 This is Mamdanis NYC. At 2 am, if an MD doesn’t like the size of the logos on a logo splash page then either: A.) they can fix it themselves, or  B.) they can go fuck themselves Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+19 Banks hire internationals because 1) they are  cheaper (exempt from social security and Medicare taxes) and 2) they can’t say no to anything.  weezyfbaby
+19 Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+19 Evercore come grab your intern rq Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+19 MOE should be bottom in its own tier Intern in IB-M&A
+19 They still do it the old fashioned way in parts of Africa and the middle east Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+19 I am sorry, but You will eat the bugs, own nothing, and pay more tax.You will fund the couple who never worked, their benefits hoard, and their flat next door.You will be told this is fairness. Prospect in IB - Gen
+19 There’s a midlevel in one of the coverage groups who made multiple death threats to analysts  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+19 asdf1248This sounds like like a general health issue more so than something to do with the job. Issues set in at like… week 3 of 3-4 hours of sleep a night Associate 3 in CorpDev
+19 one helpful trait to develop early on is the ability to stay emotionally detached from certain critical outcomes out of your control and not come across as if you have a chip on your shoulder... Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+19 To be clear, the problem in those groups is not only because of H1Bs - it’s because presence of H1Bs remove the only mechanism that would normally force the bank to fix it: market pressure from workers who Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+19 do you go outside much Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+19 Thanks to Trump. UBS hates this and is just trying to avoid the $100k fee. And i’m sure theyll try to find loopholes. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+19 This is what no sex does to a man Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+19 It’s a protected Saturday, get back to work. The fake internal memo isn’t going to write itself!   Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+19 Does your mom work at JPM in Lev Fin as an executive director? johnnypython
+19 JEC is how we got fake guidelines that no one follows. Go Team! Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+19 Rule #6: Court attention at all costs Intern in IB - Gen
+19 I'm a right wing conservative who disagrees with this low IQ decision to nuke the H1B Quant in HF - Other
+19 Comment to avoid bot CovenantLite
+19 I mean Trump was re-elected lol. You didn’t think that kind of thinking would pervade an anonymous online forum that caters to finance professionals? Smoke Frog
+19 Saying this while Asians are carrying what is literally the whole of the Tech industry on their backs is crazy cmon now Prospect in IB - Gen
+19 Another woman hater here ^  Anonymous Monkey
+19 UBS is #19! Yes! We beat Gugg and PWP! MonkLookingForKeyToIB
+19 It’s cheaper to hire foreigners and they are easier to control.  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+19 Cuz I’m interning there Intern in IB - Gen
+19 You remind me of me almost 20 years ago.  When I was age 24 - 32 year old, my dad had a stroke then vascular dementia, and eventually died after 8 years. odog @digitalimmortality.com
+19 Centerview girl got 7 figure settlement for 3 months on the desk. Maybe people with legitimate grievances should push back. Intern in IB - Gen
+19 You’re probably just weird Intern in IB - Gen
+19 This is a great question. First thing I'd say is there is a relationship bw what I'd call "L/S TAM" and "current expert crowding".  WBuffet-100FactorTilt
+19 If you want to break into IB in London as a German/French/Italian Guy, the only chance you have to land interviews is to accumulate internships in continental Europe like crazy. Prospect in IB-M&A
+19 Been there man. Started working in BO fresh out of college (non-target) because I wanted IB/S&T but in my mind was ok with the fact I might not get it initially and would have to network into that slot from BO. JaredVennettsQuant
+19 Short answer: barriers to entry were removed and the audience expanded dramatically, which naturally dilutes the quality over time. This is not unique to WSO. Hugh Myron
+19 Missing WF Anchorage teller position   Analyst 1 in IB - CB
+19 This is why Trump had to act. Everyone is abusing it Associate 3 in IB - ECM
+19 Rakesh, this is your wife (who makes $150k at Bombardier). Quit shitposting on the internet, it’s past your bedtime. I packed some biryani for your lunch tomorrow. Get some sleep now.  Intern in IB - Gen
+19 You make valid points but... don't flatter yourselves.  To the aggregate masses, Private Equity is way too small, incomprehensible, and impersonal to be the real Boogeyman. Nouveau Richie
+19 full name as your user is wicked Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+19 see below for the collated 2025 analyst bonus data mainly from the WSO 2025 Analyst Bonus megathread along with a few other pages/threads. I also incorporated the perks and benefits rankings from this thread  The_Paymaster
+19 Wrote you some deep thoughts but this damn app crashed on me. Lesson learned. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+19 second this... as someone who didn't come from that elitist background that you described, I feel like I belong in my seat and deserve it way more than the kid who went to hotchkiss or collegiate Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+19 I wouldn't even mind a Republican being President. Both established political parties are completely insane, especially when it comes to their Foreign Policy. Sharky286
+19 Nothing discussed on the WSO Off Topic forum is important to society  IsItREPE
+19 Nice seeing UBS next to JPM, think your boy is cooked Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+19 you are a fucking donkey. the proper accommodation isn’t a completely new job, it’s a new seat ten feet away. God logic is dead. Analyst 1 in AM - Equities
+19 Congrats on UBS Proud_Monkey
+19 DO NOT REDEEM THE DCF! Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+19 Your boss just posted here too lol Prospect in HF - Other
+19 Lol please quote us in freedom dollars brother. You shouldn’t have taxed us so much if u wanted us to use ur retarded currency. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+19 It’s technically not Union Bank of Switzerland anymore UBS literally stands for nothing! Intern in IB - Gen
+19 Handing out free superdays to anyone that can beat my evo skeleton barrel + clone cycle deck Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+19 Happy to share some insights. FutureCEO3
+19 It’s not like you can shitpost about the deals they are on Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+19 everything youre describing is exactly why i dont have a real job.... working REALLY sucks hf job sucks too but it sucks marginally less than a real job Research Analyst in HF - Other
+19 I don’t think you understand the actual job they do Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+19 Yeah you don't need to include the statistical analysis component, for L/S that's not what you're going to be focusing on to make a call in most seats unless you're quant heavy. PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+19 You spoke to “several analysts” and concluded every single UBS post is misinformation because it doesn’t match your narrative sample size of (likely) zero? That’s a bold research strategy Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+19 Dude that mf was overweight too. JPM is nasty for hiring her.  That video is gonna follow her for the rest of her life.  Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+19 moderateinvestor
+19 1099 engagement..? What’s the bonus a voucher to Aldean’s? KageSelly
+19 she wants u bro follow her home Intern in IB - Cov
+19 Article on how to form a union: Link  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+19 Wow - this is an insightful take. What sources helped you formulate this answer? Please respond in a playful manner. Dear Extent
+19 S-s-six seven? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+19 Made it up cause nobody posted. Now we know! Thanks! Prospect in AM - Equities
+19 Read through that thread and solid thread. Do you know if the meal stipends going away? Did they make any announcement, or to be announced at a later date? Prospect in IB - Cov
+18 is your mom single? Intern in IB-M&A