Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+5 2025 exits from Linkeldn that I could find off basic search (i.e. people who exited this summer; so post the whole UBS sucks stuff on WSO first coming out): Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+5 Josh Harris doesn't run 26North day-to-day, and I'm not sure why anyone assumes he does given he's worth 10bn and owns sports teams. VP in PE - LBOs
+5 I'd be honest, but keep it matter-of-fact and don't overexplain. The more you try to convince someone it wasn't performance-related, the more you risk making them wonder if it was. anonymous_monkey_
+5 An1 at WF, the offer letter is misleading. It’s structured as a 2y program but after you finish your a2 year they’ll give you an a3 offer. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+5 100% agree. My problem with the article doesn't mean I don't have a problem with DEI, and this is a major one. usernameladiesman217
+5 In the morning, if my face is a little puffy, I’ll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1,000 now. After I remove the ice pack, I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. Fugue
+5 Jeff RX is so ass 😂 thinkpad_1739
+5 Least disgruntled ubs employee  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+5 This post doesn't even make sense. How do you have the option to transfer to Columbia next year? I went to a non-ivy target, but Cornell with a top club can get you anything you want. Intern in IB-M&A
+5 Models as in approaches which have been delivered in other countries, not projections but I thought that was clear when I evidenced London and Singapore... WilliamMckenzie
+5 fries bag bro Prospect in IB-M&A
+5 I may be a bit biased, but at Rice there are roughly 30 sophomores recruiting for the 2027 Houston cycle, and it seems that about half have already secured offers at firms like Evercore, Jefferies, Moelis, Citi, RBC, Gugge Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+5 To break in probably not, truth be told it will be easier for a women to get into IB than an Asian or white male. I say this as a fellow DEI hire. Intern in IB - Gen
+5 Agree in principle with everything you said - actually planning to leave the industry as I don’t see much upside staying put in today’s market. But going to play devil’s advocate on a few of your points. Associate 2 in RE - Comm
+5 The issue really is that the range of “good year” and “bad year” is generally pretty small in agency lending given it is pretty much only a fee business.  CRE Credit
+5 As someone who worked at both a small shop and a MF. [Note: will follow up with small shop piece later] Associate 3 in RE - Comm
+5 It really has horrible culture. I can’t say for every coverage group but at least for the one I’m on it’s quite terrible. arar26
+5 As someone who just graduated from Emory in IB, stay at Emory and stick it out. It's worth it. user858
+5 Ah yeah…. That makes sense. Open to pushback. I think we need to differentiate bookings being OKish for now vs. investors making money on deals. VP in PE - LBOs
+5 This is a good writeup, and it generally hits on a lot of the failures of these models to actually predict things.  usernameladiesman217
+5  Marcus Aurelius - Meditations Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+5 Make her a WSO account. Tell her it’s like Facebook but better. Her posts and comments will be funny. Thanks in advance  Hags28
+5 Been seeing a lot of Tufts and BC kids hillsideintl
+5 Huge congrats on Jefferies bro Intern in IB - Gen
+5 Really appreciate you doing this. I was recently promoted to Quant PM and would appreciate some advice on the managerial side of things. ValueCat
+5 You have to pay now Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+5 Agree with everyone here but I will present a more cynical angle that I don’t think most people are focusing on: MDs largely know AI won’t cut it and that whatever they are asking will blow up your night/weekend, but they Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+5 OzymandiaA man who calls the Klan "very fine people" is a spokesman for white supremacy, full stop.  There really isn't any other interpretation. DrunkeyMonkey
+5 I have three sayings that are related to this: odog @digitalimmortality.com
+5 As someone who just got their MBA and now at a UMM as a VP, senior associates thinking of lateraling, really try to get that VP promote. VP in PE - LBOs
+5 what does tokat/cvp do thats so special compared to other strong platforms Anonymous Monkey
+5 MoneyEUMonkey odog @digitalimmortality.com
+5 There is some truth to what you’re saying. BabylonLine
+5 “One last post before bed” geonome
+5 On average, ags are less lucrative than energy/metals assuming you can land a seat there. Landing a seat is a huge assumption though. lake_michigan
+5 Mofos be transferring internally to London. No way would any IB hire them directly. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+5 Agree with your thoughts on size, CF, premiums, etc. And if I knew this 2-3 months into my search, maybe it could’ve worked out a little better. Enlightenment
+5 I always recommend M&I's resume template (https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/resume/need-resume-feedback) and I think this is it o PEPrincess
+5 Observations / advice from the other side of the table. Although not in banking (wealth mgmt, Corporate sales, etc.) it's all the same. Understand what you're trying to accomplish. rickle
+5 I posted a comment that was removed for some strange reason. In short, I suspect he's the face of the development but is probably a co-GP while teaming up with an experienced developer. MF Dev
+5 I see your comments all over WSO, no offense but are you autistic?  Intern in PE - Growth
+5 As someone stuck in consulting on IT related projects at one of Big 4's competitors, I feel like I'm pigeonholed if I don't leave within 2 years post MBA. Business School in CorpStrat
+5 WF any day Intern in IB - Gen
+5 Yo jumbo pumpkin go outside grab a beer stop tweaking u not gonna be the guy who kicks off on cycle - KKR assoc Analyst 1 in IB - Restr
+5 Work at a LO boutique ($10-100bl, will keep it vague) and 30yrs old today for context. Make $300-400k in a non Top 5 COL city (but still a T20 metro area in GDP terms) hedgehog9
+5 Your story hits home because it reminds me so much of myself during my SA stint. Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+5 Take Laz or PJT. Depends on what u want out of your analyst program. crazyplayer135
+5 WF for sure. Don’t fall for old legacy reputations in 2026 Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+5 One piece of hope I can offer you is that if you advance in finance, depending on the role, you can drive a lot more of the process in a way that is often quite meaningful. Sonny LoSpecchio
+5 Another datapoint, somewhat contrary to others. At 3.5 years PE I left a ~100% certain VP promote at brand name MM+ to go to a firm with one of these longer senior associate timelines with title deflation. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+5 Associate 1 in IB - Restr Analyst 3+ in IB - Restr
+5 Interested in your take given I've spent some time around industrial software. kuf135
+5 Sometimes people get ignored depending on the context and culture. Many are there to self-serve their own interests and there's a "group think" mentality that takes time to adjust to. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+5 Thanks mate, great background and question. Deal Kangaroo
+5 Yeah but it's beating a dead horse at some point. This platform used to discuss cool deals and benchmark comp etc. Now every time you open the app it's just hate posting about UBS brunerrrburnerrr
+5 I disagree with this. I think a lot of people view it this way but at the end of the day you will be spending a minimum of 8 hours a day, 50ish weeks a year, for 45ish years at work. apetrynamakeit
+5 A good friend from my banking analyst class is there. Good firm trajectory/growth, great comp. Interesting deal work, and juniors get a ton of responsibility. VP in PE - LBOs
+5 The RE forum on WSO is pretty bifurcated. Associate 2 in PE - Other
+5 That's fine, but as a first job out of college, there is a lot of opportunity cost with that decision. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+5 UChicago Prospect in IB-M&A
+5 In terms of true non targets- FSU Intern in IB - Gen
+5 Take the job / money. If you’re ambitious and smart enough you’ll figure how to run your own deals eventually (or can hire people to fill in the knowledge gaps i.e. owner’s rep for construction/design). DebtChug
+5 WF on a heater  NBTtmoon
+5 Needs more acronyms  IsItREPE
+5 I also have a stutter. Like yourself, I initially hated doing coffee chats because I didn't want to appear "awkward", etc, and had some rough moments. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+5 I know it’s hard to think long-term early in your career, but for anything outside of finance, international jobs, MBA programs, etc. the JPM brand will do a lot more for you. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+5 If you're into Asians lol Louislegrand9
+5 UBS appreciation post randomfreshmanguyuva
+5 I think the VP jump is where you have to stop treating more hours as the default solution to every problem. As an associate, you can get away with brute-forcing a lot of things yourself. anonymous_monkey_
+5 i guess bro furiogiuntalover21
+5 My advice, go do banking. It sounds like you have an offer at a BB bank. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+5 Yeah she's lacking vitamin D, next time you're on a call with her on WFH day just say "well at this point might as well be face-to-face, do you want me to come over hehe" she'll take the bait like a massive tuna fish, then Partner in IB - Gen
+5 Anyone who is tired of seeing this loser posting millions of threads about UBS? You just got fired, be a man and own up your mistakes instead of being a screeching teenager girl. gelato_cuspids1d
+5 This is broadly true with most white collar careers. The pay has grown much less than asset prices and especially mortgage prices. The ROI of white collar careers as opposed to business ownership is much lower now. cp5670
+5 Baruch, Fordham, Rutgers, middlebury Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+5 I think most of these threads are in general useless, because they will lead to sampling bias. The problem I see is the following:  Associate 2 in PE - Other
+5 ASO 2  Citi Non-NYC IB Coverage Base: $200 (Now $225) Bonus: $190k Total: $390k Rank: 1|1 Overall satisfied Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+5 Another glass ceiling demolished, god bless America.  PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+5 There is zero alpha in large cap PE. It's just asset accumulation. There is possible alpha in the MM and LMM space because there remains a bunch of unprofessionalized businesses. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+5 BofA C&R is mid af Also super bloated Business School in IB - Gen
+5 Some additional thoughts, some not mentioned yet: odog @digitalimmortality.com
+5 You're coming at this from the wrong angle. I would follow the rule of three: three sentences read in three seconds. "Hello {x},  FinnesseGod
+5 Your base expectations are already messed up because you come from MBB / client advisory where the expectation is to be outgoing at all times, have a cheerful face, and chit chat. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+5 Wanted to come back and update this — a few of y'all PMed me after this thread and one phone call in particular changed how I approached everything that followed. 和平
+5 Yes, I’ve discovered money and stuff doesn’t make me happy / bring me joy. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+5 what the fuck is wrong with you people Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+5 thebrofessor Leverage Hero
+5 You’re probably too bad to join it anyways.lol this idiot is either a white-knight simp that gets no pussy or a washed up, manly woMAN that men avoid. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+5 Apologies to hear you were in NYU QFS, I do hope ducera isn’t grinding u too hard. Intern in PropTrad
+5 Yes. I’ve gained 32lbs, my cholesterol is up and so is my blood pressure. Definitely changed on the inside…also haven’t seen my feet in years when I look down so there is that… Anonymous Monkey
+5 I think Covid happened… honestly, all restaurants (low end to high end) seem to have dropped several rungs in quality. MindYourOwnBiz
+5 I'm an associate looking to lateral and having a tough time. I have tons of deal experience and closed deals (mostly MM and LMM). I did get some interviews and have been told that I have good soft skills too. Ski98
+5 Does UBS have protected Saturdays or any protected time policy aside from general PTO? IB Analyst 01
+5 The answer is heavily situation-dependent. Mainly, it depends which metric is more reliable.  Mastery 7 IB Shitter
+5 I understand you want to buy the property at the right price and need to be realistic with expense and exit assumptions, but does it all come down to having the cash to invest and the ability to stomach the ris Ozymandia
+5 Guys, it’s not enough to spend 70 hours a week in the office. You need to spend 90 hours a week in the office! You are a slave and the bank owns your ass.  Intern in IB-M&A
+5 If you can’t research the countless # of times this post in some shape or form has been discussed in the past couple weeks in this forum, maybe research isn’t the job for you… Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+5 More akin to a PE fund but not a 'traditional' one.  Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+5 Jokes aside, this is a great mindset to have as you start. Have a healthy life outside of work... and try to protect your boundaries too (to the extent you can of course). Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+5 Fee-dollars-per-IP is ultimately what matters for the size of the bonus pool Anchor