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+23 Now’s the time to do it as Analyst 2s get ready to leave and soon have interns to help with work as they work behind the scenes to coordinate. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+23 JEC as effective as MV making UBS the #6 bank in the Americas  Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+23 Path to unionization:  Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+23 Haha looks like it, or maybe the union starting their outreach Prospect in IB - Cov
+23 Secondary Advisory ("SA") is an extremely technical and complex area that is far more intellectually challenging than traditional M&A, so it's a role suited to those that enjoy the more technical and challenging side o Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+23 Also OP for sake of Smokey and the rest of the readers, please include whether or not your spouse covers your 2nd/3rd/4th apartment + Hamptons house? Intern in IB - Cov
+23 Found the VP Chief Chuckler
+23 So based. I hate this job. I was thinking today about how fucking unhealthy this is, notwithstanding it’s awful in every other way. Analyst 3+ in IB-M&A
+23 I’ve yet to see a coffee station get taken away on the buy side. Ehmerica
+23 Make sure you get in Fri-Sun If you're lifting, keep any supplements you use (protein, creatine, etc.) at your desk Get comfortable with squeezing in whenever you can. surfsup34
+23 [This was in 2022] Hired an analyst, some 23 year old, definitely had a fratty vibe to him. Loved wearing golf polos, Patagonia vests, lululemon ABC pants, the whole deal. Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+23 Wells 10x better, UBS failing fast Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+23 I worked for a large energy developer for few years, so a bit different. But we would sell partial ownership of our assets to the large infra funds. A few off the cuff comments: hbwesttoeast
+23 Fuck the buyside, hello CVP! ChasingTheBag
+23 Ah the first EBB (elite bulge bracket) after RBC, of course Intern in IB - CB
+23 Text: There is a big NY paper article that was WIP. its draft copy is making circles in NY hedge fund world Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+23 Ironically the best people I’ve ever worked with are actually nepo kids who have a chip on their shoulder and want make their own success. These people are polished killers who grind. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+23 Before you do it, sponsor a random kid from Africa to come to the US, transfer everything else you have to that persons name and I mean everything. Gold-ManSacks
+23 I enjoy the rat race because I see myself in an executive position in the future, with the ability to shape entire industries Anonymous Monkey
+23 I’m actually giving you genuine advice. Lucky I caught this while on the pooper. If you listen to my advice you will do well, however, you are probably going to be too arrogant to listen.  Principal in PE - Growth
+23 Brilliant. I'd actually recommend getting a full spread from Popeyes, Raising Canes, Five Guys, KeyBank, Taco Bell, and other fast-food restaurants. Guaranteed offer johnnypython
+23 Following so I can see PrivateTechEquity give the most smooth-brained response Wish_I_HadTrustFund
+23 Congrats on economic consulting! Gold-ManSacks
+23 I don’t know the specific guides you are referencing. VP in PE - Growth
+23 Been there, sorry to hear that. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+23 Have seen lots of hot girls at CVP, as well as within RBC’s M&A group. Sidenote - I’ve personally found that EVR has the ugliest girls and guys, so would advise against working there. HighCaliberTalent
+23 Don't worry bro, he can confirm.  Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+23 Phone interview went pretty well and the interviewer tells me bye and that we will touch base soon. I responded “sounds good, bye. Love you”. Hit end call. Phat Nuts
+23 One Thursday evening a few weeks ago, I was in line for coffee at the Bluestone Lane near Bryant Park. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+23 The day I look down and I’m too fat to see my penis I’m quitting my job. Associate 1 in PE - Other
+23 UBS-CS integration was ok, not optimal but survivable. It’s brining in ex-Barclays leadership to humiliate, fire, demote, and abandon existing CS people who decided to stay and UBS people Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+23 Congrats on striking out! managingintern4
+23 Ask her what are the 2 numbers that follow 4 and 5 goldmanworker
+23 When I recruited at pj solomom they were by far the most loser hardos I've met out of all the banks.  You know your banks fig group? Imagine an entire bank like that. Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+23 Worst tier list I've ever seen. Please delete your account and seek a therapist immediately. No mention of any prop trading firms, yeah, you know the ones that have kids making 7 figures in their mid 20s, that one. ConfusedGuru
+23 Congrats on doing ur job, want a medal? Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+23 Oh I just feel like you should be cautious about mocking others when you're short a chromosome or two. VP in IB-M&A
+23 BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK low eq watchdog
+23 The real question here is - why the hell is Centerview hiring a Studio Art major from Dartmouth with no finance experience or relevant internships in the first place? Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+23 yah its really funny Go Time Game Time
+23 can't remember who said it on this forum, but it was an OG that saidThe worst thing about banking is that it makes you a mediocre person anonf0fty
+23 that's technically not millions. it's just a million. Kevin25
+23 Using a throwaway, because my main account is too recognizable and people will identify me otherwise. I work at one of the Canadians in Calgary. throwawaycalgary
+23 I mean, Dartmouth's low diversity ranking is what dropped it from ~10 to 18. Based on general sentiment on this forum, you'd think people would love Dartmouth. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+23 Unrelated to your comment but I just want this to be one of the first seen posts. This is a great initiative but can we actually take a look at OP’s (bronzbomba) comment history? Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+23 Former Insight Analyst here - now a senior associate at a different firm. Investment Analyst in VC
+23 Don't worry, it'll all be worth it when you get an EB offer and thus get "more responsibility" (aka more work) Edit: all these incoming PWP interns MS'ing me because they know i'm right Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+23 A banker gets on a plane and sits in the aisle next to a lawyer, and a PE guy. He takes off his shoes and stretches out, to get comfy for the flight. The lawyer says "Can you let me get out. Corporate Raider
+23 this guy is in HR ^ Intern in IB-M&A
+23 Late to the party, but have a relevant story to share. I'm a shy beta Asian kid and when I started my analyst stint, I was a big pussy and just tried to grind my way to success in my group. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+23 I encourage you to read the lawsuit. His dad was a USMC vet that regularly beat him and his mom. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+23 And then the MD screamed out “this is MAGA country.” VP in PE - LBOs
+23 Not OP but I can guarantee you that maybe 3% of the work he’s ever been asked to do was “genuinely urgent / live deal incoming deadline” type of work. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+23 Did you consider asking to be laid off? Might be a good idea for those who want out of this place but with a softer landing. Analyst 3+ in IB - DCM
+23 I always sent my resume in the initial email and it never really affected my response rate..  MHonkey
+23 WooBaccBaby scene*, idiot. OP is probably a Florida State student Director in IB - Cov
+23 im a girl Intern in IB - Cov
+23 This is the highest achievement one can earn as an intern. Usually how the transition process to FT begins, congrats! WallStreetTurtle359
+23 Yes, MBB is a viable path to private equity. There are more private equity associate hires with a prior role as a banking analyst than an associate consultant, but it isn't a rare path. APAE
+23 God damn it :( what have I done Associate 1 in IB - Restr
+23 Damn he shouldn’t have wasted his life like that and done something meaningful like investment banking  quintana
+23 Call me dramatic but I think its just so malicious. They know 99% of the interns WILL freak out and are unprepared, they are doing this as sort of like a "We Caught You! Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+23 I feel like all professional services job + PE are basically just compensated as [Average Pay of Alumni of Institution] * (Hours worked in IB/PE/Consulting / Hours worked in Average Job).  Associate 2 in PE - Other
+23 First off, congratulations - this is a great predicament to be in. Couple thoughts on both places. vfgfbdfzsn
+23 Think you are vastly overestimating the likelihood of a founder/owner of a middle market manufacturing company reading this article. ImagineSisyphusHappy
+23 lev.stein34 Not my first rodeo with this kind of thing haha  This really says all you need to know about this kid  Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+23 UBS Reveals Bold New Strategy: Aim for Lucky Number 23 in U.S. Banking Rankings New York, NY – June 2025 VP in IB - Gen
+23 i love that you only listed 5 reasons lol sithlord69
+23 holy shit can you fuck off already Investment Analyst in VC
+23 Not sure if it's you or him with the ego. Suck it up Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+23 ask yourself the following and answer truthfully (to yourself) I don't give a fuck about what you tell some dudes on an Internet forum: - are you good looking? - are you fit (12% bf)?  Anonymous Monkey
+23 Legacy UBS employees treated the worst out of anyone  Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+23 Current leadership brought in all their friend group which is fine if they perform. You just have a friend group at the top because UBS gave over $100mm worth of guarantees as a big bet in 2023-2024. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+23 Lmao is the strategy at UBS just replacing their revenue generating MDs with non-revenue generating MDs?   Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+23 Tell them to work hard on their fake made up project because you don’t trust them on your fake made up marketing materials Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+23 Analyst 2 in IB - Gen
+23 The reality is large cap PE isn't going to outperform the overall PE industry most of the time so many of the large players aren't going to impress you from a returns standpoint and I think it is the norm, it isn't that th Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+23 Crazy uptick of spam, fake advice, political trolls, etc. Like bro we just wanna complain about our jobs. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+23 You can absolutely get into PE if you put in the work. You already found a solid bb ib job, going into pe would be a logical next step. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+23 I think it's fair to approximate based on deal size but my experience was more case by case, with a few consistent themes.  Buyers that have, or had, an asset in the industry tend to be more understanding of what is r CharlesCheese
+23 Sums up the trajectory of the US vs European economy bddjfj1345
+23 Bro is the elephant in the room mara20
+23 For those who are interested GS is GS mergersandacquisitions78
+23 I've been in VC for a long time (10+ years) and the industry has profoundly changed in that time. VC_since13
+23 Just commenting to say, chin up, have seen this happen to people who successfully lateralled and then did great at the next place. Your career is not over. VP in PE - LBOs
+23 I usually have as detailed a build as possible for revenue. For example, site by site if it's physical locations, or product by product if that's available. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+23 There's a lot of false information being spread here so I thought I'd chime in. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+23 It weeds out the weak and stupid. Just go long healthcare companies. Smoke Frog
+23 Given Carney was behind the vast majority of economic policy in the latter half of Trudeau's tenure, lets look at how Canada has performed under Liberal power over the last 9 years: Manager in CorpFin
+23 PWP catching strays. Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+23 OW is a great place to start your career. Probably consensus #4 behind MBB—those who will matter for exits and career growth will know OW. CFortune
+23 Guy probably posted this and then giggled himself to sleep Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+23 The standard B2B vertical SaaS operating model is usually built based off two things: New bookings and upsell / downsell / churn for the current customer base. OrlandoBravosGrahamCrackers
+23 If your dating choices are driven by how others will perceive you, yes, dump this girl. Do her a favour. SSits
+23 In my opinion it’s just OPs ego speaking. He realized he’s the above avg guy in NYC doing ok for himself and he can’t cope with the fact that his life will never amount to much more unless he takes action now. Research Associate in HF - EquityHedge
+23 Consultancy Hierarchy Works at Bain & Company
+23 Yeah, keep your head up - and realize there is a skewed perspective of the world and careers among a lot of college students (esp. notthehospitalER
+23 Hey man -  I am going to be as nice as possible with this response. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+23 Anonymous Monkey: What’s “dn”? Deez Nutz Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+23 What you all fail to realize is that when you are in the top group, 100 (no that is not an exaggeration, actually 100) emails will come in from people like you. I was not taking 100 calls. yiggyyaller