Highest Ranked Comments

+101 You are wrong because you don’t understand the job. Here’s why you are wrong: Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+101 She belongs to the streets Intern in AM - Other
+101 She’s gonna go to Europe with or without you. That should be all you need to know. If she won’t stay for you, you shouldn’t go with her. 5x salary increase? Shouldn’t even be a question imo. Intern in IB - Gen
+101 I hate when I try looking for alumni from my school at banks and what pops up is kids who did those 1 day insight programs. Prospect in IB - Gen
+101 Jesus Christ you need to see a doctor. At some point you need to value your own life over 3 AM logo formatting. Monty Burns
+101 Wouldn’t’ve expected anything less from DB Prospect in IB - Cov
+101 What a strange thing to be mad over Intern in IB-M&A
+100 Why's this a dumb answer? They should have bumped you to associate on the spot. Intern4ever
+100 Hey man. I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling - let me know if you'd like to PM, and I can shoot you a message to chat. Associate 1 in CorpDev
+100 Not sure if this counts but here goes. DeepLearning
+100 wow your friends are fucking losers prospie
+100 LowCaliberTalent: Seems like a fair list to be frank, should shed some valuable light on prospects deciding career choices. d123123213213dqwdqwdwqdwd
+100 Good to see even the average joes have a god complex LeveredBetaBoy
+100 Awaiting incoming intern responses "Think my return offer is ok if the bank goes bankrupt?" Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+100 just busted, thanks Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+100 Heres a tip, try charging your phone before taking a SCHEDULED CALL WITH A COMPANY CEO The Best Guy
+100 Does that mean there's an opening for a lateral at BofA? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+100 The fall of Hipster Soy Capital is upon us. Big Tech (he/him) will kneel in defeat before the one true apex predator of the capitalism kingdom, Wall Street. I come to you as the herald of a changing of the guard. Analyst 2 in IA
+100 Cancel plans three times in a row due to your VP calling you to fix a powerpoint slide. She'll get the idea. Buzz_Lightyear
+100 "it's so cute and they look happy" holy condescending... you need to be humbled  Prospect in IB - Gen
+100 "I'd do the game for free. You get paid for the bullshit" - Dennis Rodman Fidel Cash Flow
+100 Gotta stop watching Fox News man. The_Vulture
+99 Didn't know porn paid that well Intern in IB-M&A
+99 Interviewer: Why not go work for [Edward Jones type firm] where you can essentially own your business and be your own boss? Me: Because I don't want to sit around all day trying to sell annuities to old ladies Interviewe exemplaria
+99 A guy on my internship got kicked off for admitting to his MD that he did coke over the weekend, got sent to the banks health department before letting him go Just The Tip
+99 Virgin tech hippie vs. Chad finance bro BallsOnChinBoy
+99 Analyst at a fintech investment bank -> 140k base at 22 bbshshs
+99 By this logic, being a sex offender is an even higher level of prestige because it’s even harder to get hired in IB after becoming a sex offender. Foolproof thinking! Associate 2 in Consulting
+99 I'm still waiting for a response to my 2019 SA application. Hope I get it! alasdihsduasdguasduadsys
+99 Guys, guys, be nice to the lady. She just gave you some good hacks. To answer your question, here are the trending IB apps to check out: Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+98 IIdk why but that just sounds so depressing  Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+98 Hi guys, I'm at the top of the food chain in terms of fund and school, is my career fucked? Thanks Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+98 So what you're telling me is that these two girls (whom both go to Ivy League schools) and are daughters of a billionaire WILLINGLY chose to do a really shitty job (let's be honest about what IB is) instead of coasting on Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+98 Worked on a roadshow where we provided the book for an up and coming company to present. overpaid_overworked
+98 Hi Katie Investment Analyst in ER
+97 Smoke show of an intern we had, who was batshit crazy (no surprise here), went out on the city every night. da chief
+97 Grinding out a Sunday deadline, saw this post and really resonated man, made me really emotional. Described my parents down to a t. Rabbit
+97 Shut up goy. It is an honor to take an Israeli's work every Friday. We must all strive to sacrifice for Israel Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+97 Western Investment Club members on suicide watch rn Prospect in CorpFin
+97 Major Questions: GourmetBonds
+97 What are my thoughts? Some addy poppin Ivy schmuck just learned about NPV and now can’t go 5 sentences without mentioning it  Prospect in IB-M&A
+97 “Why can’t I date someone on my level???” bemoans the analyst, moving around logos in ppt at 3am. I love WSO. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+97 I was a five star recruit out of the University of West Alabama and was drafted in the first round by FTP. I am still on my rookie contract ($140k as an1 btw). FTPinsider
+97 Of course you don’t feel happy, you’re S&T If you land GS TMT NYC will you be truly happy Intern in IB - Gen
+97 This is the pleasant public face of "diversity and inclusion". It's about treating people right! These people are often excluded, here's a handful of anecdotes! We need to foster "positive environments"! Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+97 Allegations, complaints and accusations are not proof. It’s not your place to interfere in someone’s business since you don’t know all the facts. Look at the Duke Lax case as just one of many examples. anoninvestor
+96 He's back, more based and bananapilled than ever Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+96 "top bucket" Analyst 1 in PE - Growth
+96 Ah yes. Miami is known for traditional Christian females. james55
+96 Don't be too hard on yourself man.  Ik how you feel, as someone who went to a non-target and just partied throughout college, I have been in a similar position to you buddy.  I played hockey D3 and had no time to Prospect in IB - Gen
+96 The “smartest” people go to be either quants or SWE/PMs in tech. They are creatures of few words and much autism. The smartest are oft not the loudest. VP in IB - Cov
+96 In no intended order: Synergy_or_Syzygy
+96 Take a step back and think about what you've said in the OP - you're contemplating suicide but afraid to let go because a deal you're working on will get de-railed without you? StreetofBulls
+96 If you guys want me to post a 5 day workout split. I can. I hate those people who charge lmao. Upvote this comment if you guys want that.  Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+96 Terrible advice - I can't tell you how many LT relationships I've seen hit the bricks because they couldn't stand living together. You want to wait until AFTER you've been legally married to find that out?? Portnoy's Complaint
+96 get a job in banking you joke Analyst 1 in Other
+96 Like you, my 5-year reunion wasn't too eventful. And people more or less didn't change much. I'd say 20% of my classmates who showed up ended up in finance. I'm actually a squirrel
+95 Yes. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+95 I'm sorry, you guys are working for the wrong people. I've worked at multiple BB firms, been a part of the some the largest and most intense deals in my sector, etc. Managing Director in IB-M&A
+95 First internship interview ever - had been preparing the classic technicals and memorizing every day where the S&P, 10 year treasury, oil prices, etc. were at, but for some reason I never looked at the DOW. getting_grady
+95 I don’t think it’s hate, it’s just a meme that we all accept as truth.  Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+95 Imagine his kids man. makes me sooooo angry. Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+95 -Get in the best shape of your life. 12% or less body fat, put on some muscle. Your focus should first be cutting if you're not slim already, then trying to put on muscle. Intern in IB - Gen
+95 In all seriousness, to fill in the gap for the boomers - the DEI initiatives and overall diversity obsession on campuses (in recent years) have gotten out of hand. This is and always will be a touchy subject. NY.Monkey
+95 None of us on this website get girls bro, our attraction to prestige and rankings far outweighs any sexual experience. Intern in IB-M&A
+95 Young director in banking at a large bank laid off right before COVID and my bonus. Was part of an underperforming group with junior staff quitting and not being replaced due to budgetary concerns. Greg Gregson
+95 I don't give a fuck. VP in IB - Gen
+95 So u work at greenhill. BlackMonster61
+95 "thewallstreeter200" Hahah very clean toilets. Although I do like taking a #2 on another floor. CRE
+95 Renege on both Prospect in IB - Cov
+95 Back in the day, our trading desk was on a floor with a massive bank vault where they stored some physical certificates of value of some TechBanking
+95 Ever since I was a kid I've dreamed of having no social life, working 100hr weeks, and editing powerpoints all day every day just to brag to my friends who work in nonprofits that they wasted their time in college and got iwork100hrweeksinmysleep
+95 I would have said ISIS because of their brand name, general aesthetics and successful track record (Mosul takeover, acquisition of Palmyra) but they've been losing out to other groups recently and have been trying to spin Intern in IB-M&A
+94 Disagree. You have to try them at least once. Or twice. Or twenty times. I like to live dangerously. Angus Macgyver
+94 Okay but can we get some time on the calendar to connect and chat about your bank and a few recent deals? I'm a freshman at IU Kelley really interested in the industry, thanks a lot man Prospect in PE - Growth
+94 1) Touch grass Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+94 "itsanumbersgame" planning on investing my 3rd. More Leverage
+94 I heard that CS (Credit Sphinx) analysts had to run the Pharaoh's pyramid financing models on tomb walls in hieroglyphics under candle light. harrisoon
+94 Stop using WSO. Touch grass. Talk to people who don’t know what Evercore is. Intern in IB - Cov
+94 Everyone I've ever known who either is saying or just said goodbye to someone they love deeply has said the same thing: "I don't know if I will ever get over this." Layne Staley
+94 Pretty typical. Miles Teller
+94 I would just sue them for racism if they did that to me GS_Diversity_Analyst
+94 When I started interning at BB, we had this director that came from pretty humble belongings. DatesExcelModels
+93 What an absolute fucking waste of sperm you are rutherfordpaul
+93 For everyone's sake, please stay far far away from Chicago.  You sound like a miserable person to be around. PapaHemingway
+93 Walked into the lobby and saw dozens of people sobbing, crying and confused. Inhumane way to let people go. VP in IB-M&A
+93 I stopped reading at " with all do respect" H-1Beast
+93 You should probably bring the oil unless you want him going in dry. I'm actually a squirrel
+93 Yes, I would say the Wolf of Wall Street is extremely accurate. Especially the part where Leo throws a dwarf at a target. This is common practice at most BBs. EU_prospect
+93 IB keeps its rep because no one will admit they slaved away their undergrad earning perfect grades to simply slave away at an IB as a glorified assistant. Anonymous Monkey
+92 JimmyJon88 Associate 3 in IB - Gen
+92 When I was an analyst, one of our associates had to fly out of state for a bachelor party or some shit the day before Warriors season tix went on sale, which required purchasers to be on site. Prescott Moncrief lll
+92 just grind out 20-40 years bro who cares Leon Dragonov
+92 Me too! Down to grab a beer sometime? Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+92 one of the worst analysts in my group...who was known as "that analyst" and frankly was left to work on really mundane crappy pitchwork, surprised us all when he sent his farewell email around and announced he was joining Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+92 Cool, congrats! Very glad for you. Best of luck! Prospect in IB-M&A
+92 I worked as an analyst at Lazard in NYC. I don't work there anymore and while some of this information may be slightly dated, I would expect that most of it still holds true. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+92 No, not allowed. Your celibacy makes you stronger. Goya Beans
+92 Hoping others in investment banking now (IB) will be able to respond to this too, but in the meantime, here's my two cents as an undergrad who's done with finance recruiting. Prospect in IB-M&A
+92 I saw a tweet earlier that said: Semi-target_beast69