Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Month

+21 They usually ask for transcripts a few weeks prior with background checks. This is something they would rescind an offer over, it doesn't sound like an honest mistake I would start looking for a new job Associate 3 in IB-M&A
+21 Not saying Ross is not a target but you are a comedian if you think they are on the same level as Wharton and Harvard. Prospect in IB - Cov
+21 He is right but missing the point: Europeans are not innately lazier, they are just not incentivized to work harder given absurdly high levels of taxation (and more prevalent welfare state) and lower paying jobs and overal Analyst 3+ in CorpFin
+20 Pride goeth before a fall- let’s finish the semester strong and remain humble. GekkoOnTheWall
+20 Justice for the associate!  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+20 Who are you trying to convince? Us or yourself?  Investment Analyst in PropTrad
+20 I had two in IB at BBs. You're about to have zero. Hope this helps! Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+20 This is pretty stupid. Don’t hire a kid that had nothing to do with this because he happens to works at BofA? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+20 First of all, congratulations. It is not a small thing to do well at a top company and get into a top MBA program. CRE
+20 There’s so much more to life than this career. If you look on here there’s about 10 posts a day talking about how miserable people are. muh_knee
+19 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
+19 I used to also want to be a military officer given the cool uniform and the societal clout. But realized not worth it due to how retarded our foreign policy is. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+19 TikTok is not a FinTech Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+19 Can someone explain to me how there is no media coverage of this?? Is the cover up that blatant? stinkmonk
+19 I’ve been using WSO for 10+ years, if not 15+ years, and WSO’s off topic forum mirrors political and cultural shifts in business society at large.  CRE
+19 You’re right. Banking Tier List: 1. MS/GS/JPM/CVP/BGL 2. LAZ/PJT/EVR/GUGG 3. Q/BAML/FTP/Blair 4. Citi/UBS/Solomon 5. MOE/BARC/Ducera foursigma
+19 Imagine having $100M+ and the only place to go for advice is WSO. Rough times Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+19 Agree if ur really ambitious, maybe talk to a girl who doesn’t share your DNA Intern in PE - LBOs
+19 I'd be very careful going on the record with the NYT. Analyst 2 in IA
+18 Congrats on Jeff Cap Mkts Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+18 Why are you putting energy into this shit. 😭 Intern in IB-M&A
+18 Just sent a note to a prominent politician and former lawyer requesting investigation into the matter. StandOnPrinciple
+18 I pray to god you’re not joining my firm. You are the type of dweeb who didn’t get stuffed in enough lockers in high school—you don’t belong at CVP, or any investment bank, with that attitude. Lehmanade
+18 I think agree with the comment above. I think it’s always been a “front office role”. Currently an IR VP at an MF (focusing purely on LP relationships/ Capital raising). VP in PE - Other
+18 Forgot to add - I’m with Reuters.  milanavinn
+18 This forum is sadder that Jim Donovan is off the market. m_1
+17 Congrats on RBC 🥳 Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+17 Not too IB-specific, but there are a few things to keep in mind for the corporate world: (1) Slow and accurate is better than quick and messy  FinnesseGod
+17 From someone in MF PE right now… Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+17 Qatalyst with $59 billion volume on 6 deals total.. holy fuck  Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+17 Congrats on RBC Intern in IB - Cov
+17 Bud do you really think this is the right moment to be shilling for management Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+17 "Experienced management team with decades of experience and a killer instinct to drive results" Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+17 Hey man white guy here. Sorry I inhabit the earth. tywhewhf
+17 Touching grass Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+17 Honestly should just make a new thread with your suggestion. There’s so many comments on this thread it’s hard to tell if it’ll get the visibility that’s required, especially since this is the right strategy.  Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+17 >unsolicited career advice from an asset management intern am_5
+17 I'm a reporter with Fortune magazine and am interested in covering... anyone willing to chat? sydneylake
+17 Unnecessary man delete this. Fucking up the banker image even more Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+16 I will simply not care because technical analysis is fake? Research Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+16 Cascadia Capital Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+16 There is a Georgetown intern at CVP this summer; he is bound to excel , given his outstanding performance at RBC the previous summer. Intern in IB - Restr
+16 Just want to wish you all luck here. Remember, a few years ago a few Goldman juniors compiled a PPT and because of that (and other factors) we all got pay increases. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+16 Genuinely curious, why limit strike to BofA juniors? Would think all of Wall Street is overdue for reform at the junior level. VP_Coverage_IB
+16 For me, I worked hard every day, made sure to be super polite and always was the last to leave the office.  I bonded with my team, bought everyone drinks after work, and always took notes.  As a result, my Dad (who works a Prospect in IB - Gen
+16 Kids like him don't prep, get interviews bc target, go 0 for 10 and complain on WSO. Agree it's a skill issue. Prospect in IB-M&A
+16 Seems like you are recreating a "jump on the latest theme"/"momentum in well followed names" strategy. PM in HF - Other
+16 Rare LowCaliber W Assistant in Non-profit
+16 Formar Investment banker from Brazil here. I've worked in IB for 8 years and now I have my own boutique/small IB firm. Trust me: The culture CAN and SHOULD be good. lucaslisboa
+16 I'm a reporter with Fortune magazine and am interested in covering... anyone available to talk? sydneylake
+16 . Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+16 Oaktree as well james55
+15 The work / culture was tough when I was at the firm. Usually a number of us volunteered to be the sacrifice apollothrowaway_vF
+15 BofA regl —> harassing women —> LMM FIG boutique! Really excited Intern in IB - Gen
+15 Isn't there an EB that specializes in financial technology? I think they pay their AN1s 140k base so they must be the best for this type of deal Mr. Disagreeable
+15 Good luck -- cheering you all on. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+15 That’s not the point. Super ignorant to say we should be worried about our own jobs because we are advocating for the absolute bare minimum working conditions. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+15 Simply put, DEI recruiting is discrimination based on race and sex, end of story. I am anti-discrimination. Are you? willingtolitigate
+15 such a bad low iq boomer take lmao VP in IB - Gen
+15 This is not an "intern" thing. This is a corporate/professional setting thing. nutmegger189
+15 Maybe you can too be something one day. Sounds like the Wash U motto Prospect in IB-M&A
+15 Didn’t happen - by your own post history, you are still in school struggling to get a job even as a diversity hire(!). am_5
+15 Moelis LA is the best LA shop and places really well. PWP LA has been expanding. They have some really strong MDs and seem like they’re a great team. Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+15 Fight On! ✌️ Intern in IB - Cov
+15 Wow I really misread that title activism_no_not_ESG
+15 Congrats on PIMCO! activism_no_not_ESG
+15 I’m a freelance writer on Substack (platform that encourages free speech) with over 30000 subscribers. freelancereporter
+15 Congratulations on your offer – well done! Tamara_S
+15 The VP won't say word for word "hey, work 100 hours". The VP will just ask you for work with tight deadlines you must follow and create a sense of urgency. Loup-Man
+15 They serve as good staring objects but I gotta get back to work unlike them. JMac27
+14 You say LA/SF is 100x less impressive than NY yet your most recent post is.... Shafted For SA 2025 Recruitment. Next Steps? Prospect in IB-M&A
+14 Mind sharing your firm’s name so I know to insta delete any deals from y’all that hit my desk? bigleague23
+14 bro burned out after 2 months lmao Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+14 Most normal DCM banker Prospect in IB-M&A
+14 I knew this was a LowCaliberTalent production before I even clicked on this thread. asteroid
+14 Agree 100% with OP. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+14 Any reasonable adult who has seen finance hours knows what it is. And all of us are calling for support to the family and an investigation into the group.  WallStreetOasis.com
+14 Since everyone likes to think about right-tail events, let's think about a SUCCESSFUL ~15 year career at tier 1 fund(s) - so either a good team at a platform or a somewhat scaled single manager not facing the same structur Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+14 Warren Icahn
+14 Congressional hearing  richieefflee
+14 Because DEI is blatant race-based discrimination being enforced by the same people that always cry about how bad racism is and has only become more prominently shoved down people's throats as time has gone on. If you're to PrivateTechquity 🚀GME🚀
+14 Have you tried the Royce Du Pont negotiating technique? Prospect in IB - Gen
+14 It says it gave her actual brain damage. She deserves it and its pennies to JPM Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+14 Was that wrong? Should I have not done that? I tell ya, I gotta plead ignorance on this thing because if anyone had said anything to me at all when I first started here that that sort of thing was frowned upon... MMBanker14
+14 Most "simple" LMM businesses at auction are the product of a person's life work. Take a "simple" business services platform as an example - e.g. commerical plumbing, HVAC, landscaping. yeahrightbuddy111
+14 WSJ here, reach out whenever. alexander.saeedy
+13 Do not tell her this, you’ll potentially wreck her confidence. Sounds like she’s going through something. If you genuinely like her personality and demeanor then it’s worth sticking around. johnny-mnemonic
+13 Comp and culture aren’t as great as this forum thinks. Comp is fine especially given the hours, but nowhere near top of the market. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+13 LSE M&A Group Prospect in IB-M&A
+13 As much as I like to make fun of Zoomers, in all fairness they're doing the best they can with the complete crock of bullshit handed to them by the Gen Xers and Boomers just like the millennials. PrivateTechquity 🚀GME🚀
+13 If the family has asked for the content to be removed, it should be removed.  Senior Consultant in Consulting
+13 The reality is there are dozens of factors that impact hours so you usually cannot flag one single thing. CompBanker
+13 Bump good luck guys Intern in PE - LBOs
+13 I am a mentor and a VP on the buyside and I have seen multiple mentees (both WSO and elsewhere) complain of similar experiences. kuroganekuro
+13 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
+13 Hey if you wanna chat reach out, I’m a reporter. alexander.saeedy
+13 My bank (a peer, not BoA) scheduled a last minute town hall today discussing this tragic event and reminded everyone of the protected junior policies in place and told us to go straight to HR and the group head if they're Analyst 2 in IB - CB
+13 If you haven’t figured that out, I doubt you were CVP material to begin with Intern in IB - Gen
+13 Ah yes the master manipulator with poor people skills, makes perfect sense Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+13 1. Attitude as others have said. Keep a fucking smile on your face. Never complain about work even to other interns (everyone can probably hear you). Be happy to take on more work. Be happy to stay late. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov