Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Week

+210 you should also demand the fees from the UMB Heartland deal  be immediately donated to some wounded warrior vets org or something (in addition to the huge payout his next of kin deserves). Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+116 I know everyone is riled up and ready to give management the finger, but I URGE all BoA juniors to think rationally about this. Firstly, I as well as I think most WSO members are on your side and agree with you. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+98 WSO you should be ashamed of yourselves for this. I have been a long time member of your platform and I respect what you’ve done for the industry but taking these posts down is a disgrace. An absolute disgrace. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+73 Imagine his kids man. makes me sooooo angry. Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+73 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
+61 id simplify the demands to be "no one works past 1am" more than 2 times per week or something.  I honestly think its ridiculous people work past 1am for ANY reason outside a critical emergency than endangers the firm (like Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+57 I have a call scheduled with a reporter today(I'm in the group) Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+55 Censorship on overwhelming support is crazy. Investment Analyst in PropTrad
+54 . VP in IB - Cov
+53 Im.a vet in banking and this is spot on.  You do sometimes work 100 hour weeks in thr military (combat or during combat simulation training).  Guess who also stays up with the juniors...the officers and leaders.  It's comp Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+52 Good morning, my name is Emily Flitter and I'm a New York Times reporter writing about this matter. Please get in touch. emilyflitter
+51 The only way this stop is if the Bankers themselves are held personally liable. Not the bank. Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+50 No deal is worth creating your own tombstone. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+44 Hell yeah! Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+38 You guys know what you have to do. When HR investigates this do not hold back. If there is legal prosecution do not hold back. Make these people pay for what they did. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+36 agreed. why is BoA taking bailout money from taxpayers and then overworking ex special forces soldiers. Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+36 Good morning -- I am a New York Times reporter working on a story about this. I am looking to speak with anyone who is participating in this work action -- if there is one. emilyflitter
+31 Mentally prepare to just work, don't cry about it, use this time to figure out if this is what you want to do for the next 3 years Be available to work, take good notes, ask smart questions, don't make th Five Star Man
+31 I read this without the “p”. Investment Analyst in HF - Other
+31 Maybe this is just martyrdom, but I think we as a community owe it to this guys’ family to not let this thing just fizzle out like everything else that happens. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+29 Good for you. I really can't imagine how upset I would be if this happened to someone in my life. Quite literally being worked to death. zed12
+29 My brother in christ, no cap- that cut will deadass have all the boomers lowkey dabbing on you fr. Corp_titan
+29 This is an underappreciated comment. Veterans that are fortunate enough to get that first offer into IB or PE are in a really difficult position and ripe for exploitation. Analyst 2 in PE - Other
+27 Appalling number of insensitive assholes on this thread Patrick you did the right thing  Condolences to the family who just want a LITTLE BIT of privacy  Sfosn
+27 Just saw a girl by the elevator bank crying Fake news. Girls don't get fired regardless of performance. Intern in IB-M&A
+27 Something else that I think needs to be said is that all of you who work in IB need to look out for yourselves as well. VP in IB-M&A
+26 I love military mindset. And I don’t mean this in an ignorant way, I never served. I love the clear demands. This job would be just as effective working 60-70 hours a week vs 120. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+25 whos_ur_buddha Seems RBC and GymMonkey10
+25 jenlam799 What country is this in? Would Asia be affected as well?  The country of Asia probably won’t. Teller in Non-profit
+25 I mean, it's one make out with a dude, if you can't do that in an interview, you just don't have what it takes to succeed in this industry. Five Star Man
+24 I think this is overblown. I don't think people recruiting realize how interchangeable they are coming straight out school as an incoming intern/analyst. Associate 3 in PE - Other
+23 It's gotten more prevalent because the diversity hiring has gotten more absurd. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+21 Please message (linkedin) Gillian Tan at bloomberg, she is willing to get the story out bronzbomba
+21 Bumping for visibility Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+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
+21 Associate at BoA. Not setting an alarm tomorrow morning. 0 chance I work. Don’t care if anyone else joins in but I’m taking a stand here. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+21 Agree.  Guy was wiping his linkedin while it was being posted here and called out (meaning he was monitoring this thread) Pathetic. Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+20 WSO deleted shit as well when several people exposed sexual accusations from Jeffries M&A team on young women. Now they do this, these scumbags probably are all paid off to delete it.  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+20 The guy who posted the strike thread has a bunch of UBS posts, so I don’t know if it was initially LowCaliberTalent
+20 The reaction from WSO and hand picking which comments to delete is truly baffling. I hope they get some heat as well so people know they had a direct part in trying to cover this up. patrick5
+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 This guy is clearly a ubs/cs junior LowCaliberTalent
+18 Dear OP, this is not the website to post your dreams on. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+18 Justice for the associate!  Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+17 Can someone explain to me how there is no media coverage of this?? Is the cover up that blatant? stinkmonk
+17 Controversial take, but in my opinion these diverse candidates that BofA hires are particularly vulnerable to abuse. VP_Coverage_IB
+17 Your last paragraph hits hard. Like continuing to stay in this job and rise the ranks implies somewhat that you agree with the way seniors think and its something you want for yourself at some point... Associate 1 in IB-M&A
+16 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
+16 Not to mention at the year end holiday party the group head announced and congratulated the people who received the most Saturday exceptions / 100 hour weeks as if that is something to be admired and strive for. Intern in IB - Cov
+16 Just sent a note to a prominent politician and former lawyer requesting investigation into the matter. StandOnPrinciple
+15 I'm a reporter with Fortune magazine and am interested in covering... anyone available to talk? sydneylake
+15 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
+15 Congratulations on your offer – well done! Tamara_S
+15 bro burned out after 2 months lmao Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+14 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
+14 Agree 100% with OP. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+14 I knew this was a LowCaliberTalent production before I even clicked on this thread. asteroid
+14 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
+14 Bud do you really think this is the right moment to be shilling for management Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+14 I'm a reporter with Fortune magazine and am interested in covering... anyone willing to chat? sydneylake
+13 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
+13 Hey if you wanna chat reach out, I’m a reporter. alexander.saeedy
+13 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
+13 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🚀
+13 Good luck -- cheering you all on. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+13 If the family has asked for the content to be removed, it should be removed.  Senior Consultant in Consulting
+12 Congrats on the sex. Now go spread comps Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+12 Other analysts at other banks should join on this. Street wide strike Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+12 Just my own thoughts - Worked across America and Europe extensively and continue to do. Assistant PM in HF - EquityHedge
+12 A bunch of us are at the elevator gates and our key cards no longer work.  Security is confused and no one knows what going on (including a staffer that we talked to) Analyst 3+ in IB - Gen
+12 Hr will be trying to protect the firm. Leak everything to the media. Hr is not going to hold the firm accountable  Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+11 You truly are low caliber talent if this is how you think Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+11 The reality is there are dozens of factors that impact hours so you usually cannot flag one single thing. CompBanker
+11 Congressional hearing needs to happen  richieefflee
+11 Who are you trying to convince? Us or yourself?  Investment Analyst in PropTrad
+11 This isn't right ^. SPYShorts
+11 Simply put, DEI recruiting is discrimination based on race and sex, end of story. I am anti-discrimination. Are you? willingtolitigate
+10 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
+10 AS2 in ibd not showing up to work today f gary howe, brian ascher, mark adley and the staffer involve Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+10 Ozymandia = a grown ass man that deserves a swirlie  Investment Analyst in RE - Comm
+10 100% agree. Feels like they hire way too many under performers at all levels and don’t fire or hold them accountable. Feels like 80% of the work is being done by 20% of the people, who get worked to their breaking point. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+10 I'm also in BofA FIG and can agree that morale is dead. Hopefully HR can do something to address the conditions on the ground. A lot of the MDs are very abusive and treat juniors like garbage. Prospect in IB-M&A
+10 Bump good luck guys Intern in PE - LBOs
+10 Censorship on overwhelming support is crazy. WallStreetOasis.com
+10 Interns never fail bro. I swear to god. Someone unexpectedly dies and all you care about is “how DoEs ThIs ImPaCt Sa???” Stfu dude. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+10 Praying I am one day in a position to reject your application  Intern in IB - Gen
+10 1. I don't regret it at all. From a financial POV, it's changed my life and is probably the single best career choice I made. For the right person it's an amazing opportunity. Analyst 3+ in HF - EquityHedge
+10 Feel free to contact me - @MilanaVinn.01 on signal and @MilanaVinn telegram. We already published the first story on this matter and will be updating with details as we get them confirmed.  milanavinn
+10 Business as usual today. No statement from the company, no acknowledgement, no accountability. Clear as day they give zero shits about us.  Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+10 Cons: yacht gets too big, too many friends out for money, get audited by irs bc too much income/net worth. Not sure others  midwest_analyst
+10 Milana - thank you for publicizing the story, but there are a few critical missing pieces. I understand that you likely do not have anyone on the record yet, so cannot say anything outright, however: Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+9 Bankers work 16 hours a day & yet they have the time to go out of their way to pull this shit off asalunke
+9 No and WF is not a Director in IB - Gen
+9 Good luck - it's disgusting how fucking ball-less (or genuinely bad at their jobs) some senior people are that they can't push back on clients. Five Star Man
+9 Nice. Let's go! Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+9 Hello, xanderrrr123. How are you doing today? You asked the PE forum a question a few hours back, requesting information on TMT stocks that had huge upside potential with very little downside risk. Does that ring a bell? Intern in PE - Other
+9 Forgot to add - I’m with Reuters.  milanavinn
+9 If you are a manager who is unable to protect your juniors from excessive work/unreasonable hours then you don't deserve to be employed at a reputable bank Analyst 1 in PE - LBOs
+9 You know who really contacted wso? Those mds names that were posted here. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+9 I texted my buddy at Barclays NY and he said this is NOT the case and nobody has been locked out of the elevator like that. Analyst 2 in IA