Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Year

+17 What in the world am I reading? Can college students please stop trying to roleplay on this site Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+17 Associate 3 in PE - LBOs PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+17 I performed well in my coverage, my most senior guy did great, second guy was meh, and newest junior obviously is still just doing blocking and tackling mostly. erwannabe
+17 I did this: IB -> PE -> Corp Dev -> CFO of a division of a public company.  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+17 I don’t know your financial situation, but if you don’t have a large trust fund to fall back on, I would sell. Even if you want to live in Greenwich long term. VP in RE - Other
+17 Who cares? Outwork others and win. monkeybuziness
+17 Man fuck this shit humans were evolved to have loads of sex, frolic, and eat berries. If I don't land an offer I will cope by becoming the 21st century Diogenes Prospect in IB-M&A
+17 Sadly? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+17 we're silently complaining don't worry herbachino
+17 Determined
+17 This started off as a reasonable rant but ended up with a lot of inaccuracies. I work in PC and love making fun of this industry (even run a meme account that does so) but lets get some stuff straight  VP in Private Credit
+17 Dentally challenged, medieval peasant haircut, accent that makes you understand 10% of anything they say Dazzling-External-29
+17 I think this is a bullshit take, and you are probably a fucking insufferable bot that’s gaslit themselves into being a miserable drone. Associate 1 in PE - Growth
+17 Managing Director in IB-M&A VP in IB - Cov
+17 Confidence is built by living up to your standards GS under Blankfein
+17 Wells Fargo is literally paradise. If you disagree then you've never worked here. Works at Wells Fargo and Company
+17 Dude the country voted in Trump. Foreigners are not en vogue right now. My advice is find something finance adjacent in your home country and if/when America swings back democratic, try to re-enter then. Smoke Frog
+17 Boring answer but Rishi Sunak Prospect in IB-M&A
+17 “How am I working on a $1.5B sell-side as the only analyst? Are you retarded? Pussy ass Morgan Stanley…” S-tier content right here hustle247
+17 The above comment is a bit silly imo. mtnmaster1
+17 My group at UBS was truly inhumane and environment where verbal abuse (and even worse behavior) from seniors was normalized. Analysts and associates regularly cried. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+17 I don’t think WSO understands how bad it really is at UBS. The posts all understate how bad it is Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+17 Real friends dont trick friends into working at UBS. Truly inhumane place. Take any somewhat reputable bank over us. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+17 Good data thanks, at this point I’d be happy with anything Intern in IB - Cov
+17 UBS doesn’t do/lead any real deals anymore and has a terrible culture now. Wells has crazy growth and does mega deals Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+17 behind as an Analyst, sure. As a general 31 year old, I think you are still doing better than 90% of men your age. All perspective Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+17 Romans 1:20-23 bopguy
+17 Redemptions Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+17 You’re lowkey a bonified pussy. The reason you WASP losers cling on to this east coast virtue signaling bullshit is because you know the flood gates are open and it’s over soon. user17367363
+17 She is your girlfriend, not your wife. If you want some say over joint finances, spend some money of your own and get married, ESPECIALLY since part of this is her needing to extend her VISA. CRE
+17 Lol looks like it was actually completely fabricated.  are people really this retarded to have believed a woman this hot would have made a guy her "sex slave" Cardale Jones
+17 Saw this earlier: "to confuse your enemy you must first confuse yourself" - Donald Tzu petight
+17 Plenty of MD's sons in the sea. anonanonymous
+17 in my experience, abuse was worse at UBS than my peers at other banks. UBS’s misuse of H1B program also warrants scrutiny  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+17 “Top bucket with PhD” Dolla Bill Stern
+17 I would say their treatment of analysts is pretty similar to what to expect across the BBs. But overall treatment of analysts at BB is not great Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+17 This is clearly a troll but I'll bite only because I know others will read this.  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+17 I spent over five years at Palatine Capital Partners, and it truly was… formative. Analyst 3+ in RE - Res
+17 Also almost half of rent controlled apartments in NYC go to foreign born residents.  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+17 Another incoming intern here - personally, something is a weakness only if you make it a weakness. Your diverse background is a strength if you treat it as such. Intern in IB-M&A
+17 I hired someone who quit his last job because he was sick of working until 1am on a terrible office portfolio that was predominantly going back to the lender as it was acquried from 2017 - 2022. goodL1fe
+17 One time I worked 90 hours a week at Morgan Stanley and received a 40% Associate 1 bonus Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+17 holy autism GS under Blankfein
+17 Bob is an MD at UBS with a guaranteed bonus.  Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+17 First of all, congrats on two strong offers. Based on the your comment below (I cant quote it for whatever reason), it sounds like you are leaning toward the Corporate role. Deal Team Six
+17 Historically, the problem with DEI in banks has always been the overemphasis on surface level diversity along with the lack of addressing the real institutional problems that exist. usernameladiesman217
+17 The person I see in the mirror. NewIndustryHorizon
+16 Doesn't fucking matter re: fiscal vs mon sounds like ur a chode Capital of Structure
+16 Normalise calling these type of kids with zero social skills or personality 'Clankers' moneymaker03
+16 Time for the tough discussion. I had to have one of these with my now wife. Her family was in NY, most of our college friends were in NY, we were in NY. It seemed obvious to stay. usernameladiesman217
+16 I simply am not hating hard enough. Thank you for inspiring me. I will be worse to those around me whom I wish to endure calamity Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+16 This level of obsession regarding your former employer is not good. I think you should consider either looking for a new job or getting a new hobby! Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+16 Easily the best post on WSO in years  CRE
+16 I too work at BofA Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+16 Intern in IB - Cov
+16 fsu got crazy placement this year Intern in PE - LBOs
+16 WTF is Wells Fargo Cooking? Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+16 Lmao now I understand why you're getting pussywhipped by an associate Partner in IB - Gen
+16 Please move my bank up and your bank down. Thanks  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+16 Yeah most people would typically do the opposite: party their ass off Freshman and Sophomore years and then transfer and buckle down as a Junior and Senior. CRE
+16 "There is a genuine dispute whether the ability to be available at all hours of the day and to work long, unpredictable hours is an essential function of the analyst role" Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+16 I work out 6 days a week now, fund is imploding but life is great Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+16 So funny bro. Intern in IB - Gen
+16 On February 11, the banker Matthieu Pigasse arrived at the Cayena Hotel in Caracas to offer his services to the Venezuelan government. Intern in IB - Restr
+16 I have worked in both capital markets and coverage. Dolla Bill Stern
+16 Current UBS analyst - how can I lateral to Chattanooga? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+16 baird industrials: pizza party (one slice maximum), free pancreas failure  Intern in IB - Gen
+16 If it makes you feel any better, you’ll meet so many spectacular women over the next 10,20,30 years that you’ll click with. Girls that share your humor. Girls that share your hobbies. Economist in Risk Mnmgt
+16 It might be the equivalent going from:  Hand spreadsheets to excel; orLetters to phones; orPhysical libraries to internet. But it doesn't mean we're all gone.  Reservation at Dorsias
+16 I mean look at their 13-F I think that kind of tells you all you need to know? His style (and many, many other single manager with the exact same style) just doesn’t work in this tape. Managing Director in PE - LBOs
+16 My sense — speaking with former (and some current) employees — is that the culture has improved notably since Ray left. Burke
+16 3.7 gpa at h/y/w, straight white male, have gotten multiple r1’s + offers off cold apps. Stop complaining and reflect. If you’re getting 1-2 calls, why arent those converting into r1’s? Prospect in IB - Gen
+16 Two routes: Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+16 Doesn’t really make sense to separate out some RX groups and not others. Like this implies CVP RX is S+ and 2 tiers above PWP, and 5+ tiers above Gugg. Or that Ducera RX is better than GHL and JEF, let alone Gugg. alfrendo-org
+16 Mostly general Barclays MD Arrogance, the 10-15 MDs in command. From what I’ve heard they thought they were the hot shot “gods chosen ones” to lead the IB to a new level. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+16 Perspective, my friend. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+16 How did they fuck this up so bad? Went from being gifted CS to literally becoming the joke IB of the decade. Prospect in IB-M&A
+16 I fully agree with all of the points the other poster already made on considering the risk limits, learning an established process, etc.   Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+16 bro named 3 deals from almost a decade ago as his depiction of the US PE industry  Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+16 It blows my mind how reliant on H1Bs some groups at UBS are  Intern in IB - Gen
+16 relax.wharton + diversity + prep school network. u are holding a royal flush.the only way you mess this up is by burning out or being the weird high schooler trying to talk LBOs.​your roadmap: tonythebrief
+16 EDs and Ds who are H1Bs are genuinely horrific to work with  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+16 They are so imaginative that they pitch all the clients the same crackpoint "creative" ideas! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+16 If not the first line, it should definitely be on the upper half of your resume. lucien_de_montclair
+16 I think it makes sense to treat your analyst years as a physically challenging period and treat yourself accordingly. Spending extra on food & housing to be a little healthier makes a lot of sense. Huple
+16 Hey man - great work on this deck, real value add!  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+16 UBS is #24 in the latest Q1 Americas M&A league tables. How does that even happen? Intern in IB - Cov
+16 I would never blow up a tired analyst over this. No one died, not even a deal. I’d probably tell the kid to get some rest.  If it was a regular occurrence I would have an issue but never on a one off. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+16 Congrats on UBS! Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+16 First, congrats on BofA that’s hype. Second, enjoy your low BofA bonus next year. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+16 Congrats on CIBC [email protected]
+16 Nuke this entire app overleveredbaboon
+16 The US is full of a bunch of loser wagecucks. Most sane people would prefer the European lifestyle in my opinion. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+16 i searched up your site drillcore on WSO to find this comment. Stop lying to people about your questions. I literally interviewed for Evercore... VP in IB-M&A
+16 Interns are not touching models Associate 1 in PE - Other
+16 Jefferies o&g 67676767
+16 @Emma-Grace  IsItREPE
+16 People on this site are too young to understand why Finance was so highly regarded in the first place. The equivalent of finance in its prime is tech today. Downvote all you want, the older users know this is true. Deal Team Six
+16 I’ve worked at many places on the street, and UBS by far the worst to be at. Everyone there is wasting away their career. Not a lot of learning opportunities, not a lot of deal, not a lot of mentorship VP in IB - Cov
+16 I agree with the sentiment of what you're saying, but nothing more. I also don't love AI creeping into every part of my life. It's coming for parts of my job. sappy