Highest Ranked Comments In The Last Week

+10 Good way to verify could be an (anonymized) snip of the first email received that morning and time stamped email of last sent out that day. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+10 For posterity Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+10 First of all, prayers for this man and his family and loved ones. This situation is absolutely sickening. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+10 Wow honestly fuck BofA and fuck the FIG group head and fuck the other senior guys on the deal, including the VP. Not a SINGLE SHRED of accountability from anyone at BofA. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+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. Analyst 2 in IB - Cov
+10 I’d be careful putting too much blame on the staffer. From what I hear, the staffer is typically a mid level banker and their job is to be the conduits between the juniors and senior bankers. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+10 Bro put Pierpont, Hari will be missed.  WallStreetScientist
+10 emilyflitter Good morning, my name is Emily Flitter and I'm a New York Times reporter writing about this matter. Please get in touch. Dust
+10 This is the cycle of online forums. Smoke Frog
+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
+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 People kept confusing it with BlackRock.  VP in IB-M&A
+9 a person died and you're just crying about not being able to break in? you're low scum Intern in IB-M&A
+9 Not a comment on the protestors but more on advice to you in general. You're in HS. You haven't started college. rickle
+9 This is the second time something like this has happened at Bank of America. Clearly the actions they put in place to stop it happening again were merely surface level. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+9 You know who really contacted wso? Those mds names that were posted here. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+9 Leo represented the best humanity had to offer. This isn’t a charity case, this has nothing to do with BofA or IB. wolfpacker7225
+9 Good job everyone. This thread got over 3 million views on Twitter. Partner in PE - LBOs
+9 If everything I have read about this situation is true, I am absolutely floored by how something like this was not addressed before something terrible like this happened. pavementroad
+9 edit - I don’t think OP even works at BofA wtf  am_5
+9 Strength in numbers  IB Snitch
+9 I think by Monday there will be articles about it but probably needs to be confirmed, etc. apetrynamakeit
+9 Bump fuckem and fuck that deal… stinkmonk
+9 I think there is a lot of both true information and pure information on this thread. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+9 Yep. Point of focus has been on the associates, but I’d argue MDs are most at fault actually. There are SO MANY MDs that have brought in 0-1 M&A deals in the time I’ve been there. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+9 Honest idea, demand that in any week that juniors are expected to work 100+ hours, senior management on the deal team must also pull a minimum of say 80 or 90 hours as well in the office. Lead by example. Analyst 3+ in IB - Cov
+9 Seems like most agree with my suspicions...  Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+8 Obviously there's structural changes in the HF world that can have you question whether SM strategies are less attractive nowadays, but most people are just pointing to how SM seats aren't as financially attractive anymore Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+8 I gave you 2 of the MS (not on this comment)-- something I rarely feel the need to do-- and no, I've never met Connor personally. Analyst 2 in AM - Other
+8 Surprised they couldn't just sweep it under the rug Analyst 3+ in HF - RelVal
+8 These banks are so pathetic. I really hope they are penalized for hurting a damn Vet and taking advantage of his work ethic Summer Associate in IB - Gen
+8 I agree with the SM hate.  I, and a number of friends and colleagues, did 2+2 IB+PE and have been at SM for the last 5+ years. “Good places” even. It is horrible. No transferable skills outside the industry. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+8 You did the right thing. desanto111300
+8 Why are they censoring the FIG MDs name ? Research Analyst in IB - CB
+8 Actually, not bad. A lot of this used to be more common years ago, but remains quite useful. A couple of points: Mercurius
+8 Hi, my name is Kevin Dugan, and I'll be writing about this for New York Magazine. You can reach me on here, or on X — my handle is KevinTDugan.  kevin.dugan_1
+8 If anyone is client-side, keep this in mind if you are ever considering giving this team a mandate…. acardboardmonkey
+8 Adding my 2 cents because I have been going through the same thought process myself recently: currently plateauing as the #2 in a 'SM' type setup where I am putting names into the book with minimal oversight / do a lot of Monkey_47
+8 Cornell grad, lowkey BYU is paradise. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+8 Based on my experience of several years at a pod VP in AM - Equities
+8 I 100% agree with this. Every bank is different, every industry within that bank is different, and every vertical within that industry is different. They all have their own distinctive culture. Associate 2 in IB - Gen
+8 MSB all day imo. Chicago is kind of a miserable school. Total sweatshop, literal IB level WLB in college and lots of odd people who are obsessed with academics. RiceMonkey
+8 Depending on what exactly happened, BofA might be able to wiggle their way out of this from a legal standpoint like they did with that intern 10 years ago. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+8 Bump for visibility! HeavenOnEarth
+7 Because 1) it's lazy and 2) if you ask shitty questions you'll get shitty answers.  Analyst 1 in HF - EquityHedge
+7 It’s unfortunately common at BofA at both the Analyst and Associate level. If you’re bad at your job, nobody will want to staff that person on their work. VP in IB - Cov
+7 aren’t you the kid with the 6’3” secret gay boyfriend who plays lax at UVA? Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+7 Extra sad that his wife and kids essentially didn’t even see him the last month of his life if he was working 120hrs for some nonsense regional banking deal.   Fjsjrjdns
+7 Yes this is important IMO. benbiran
+7 HR IS NOT YOUR FRIEND!!! GET FACTS TO THE MEDIA. SEND DMs TO GILLIAN TAN at BLOOMBERG TO COVER THE STORY. SHE HAS PRESENCE AND A DUTY TO REPORT. Associate 2 in IB - Cov
+7 This reminds me when I taped my mouth shut before I went to bed one night to help with my jawline. Woke up suffocating and my homoerotic lover had to give me mouth to mouth. By the way, I am a VP at BofA. Silly_Goose
+7 Dua lipa please come home the kids miss you HeavenOnEarth
+7 Never seen something more LSE CarterH03
+7 Take the dream job, every time, especially if you are in your mid 20s. Later in life you will have real geographic restrictions that may not allow you to take the dream job again (e.g., family).  Rob92
+7 https://www.businessinsider.com/wall-street-transfixed-by-bofa-banker-l… Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+7 It’s wild, there needs to be some sort of exposé about this. How is it possible juniors are grinding 100+ hours per week and the group generates so few fees? Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+7 Yeah not too sure if that intel is true. Works at Goldman Sachs
+7 Just want to note that, in any other industry, that list of junior demands would appear absolutely psychotic. VP in PE - Growth
+7 I wouldn't get too far ahead of yourself (assume you're still a college senior...). There's lots of reasons that people don't place (changed mind on geo or sector, failed model exam, unlucky, etc.). SaaSChimp
+7 No, it's survivorship bias. Also, alot of less fortunate people with bad opportunities / exposure / bosses drop out, and you don't hear from them again. I have been quite a few shit teams, and started at one. PommesQT
+7 He was not an executive, he was a junior employee Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+7 I’d venture to say most guys who have worked in IB for more than 2 years at a normal bank will have seen a few 100+hr week sprints. Truly a humbling experience. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+7 Seriously shame on that ubs guy for posting that shit pretending to work at bofa. Were the attention and SBs worth it my guy? Know your fucking boundaries smfh Assistant in Non-profit
+7 Holy cow you are a tool son. Every single sentence you wrote is either incorrect or pathetic. pavementroad
+7 Bump hope this works, need to set a precedent that this does not stand Analyst 2 in IB - CB
+7 Hi there, My name is Kristen McGachey and I'm a reporter with Financial News (WSJ sister title). We're following this story and would be grateful to speak to anyone in the FIG team who can provide more info. kristenmcgachey
+7 It's not necessarily true that if your cap rate is lower than your interest rate, you have negative leverage. With that logic almost every deal would be underwater right now. thatsgoodanalysis
+7 And they’re veterans so they respect hierarchy, and they don’t give up. Some dumbass MD gives them an impossible analysis with impossible deadline, and they’ll grind all night to get it done. analyzinganalyst
+7 Bump Intern in IB - Gen
+7 This censorship is crazier than instagram. Teller in Non-profit
+7 I hope WSO is ready to talk to some lawyers after this for trying to help -- redacted-- cover his a** patrick5
+7 Goodness, I am going back into IB this summer for an internship as an MBA Associate and I can promise I won’t put up with this level of abuse. It’s easy folks — just refuse! Certifications Central
+6 That too stinkmonk
+6 Can confirm – different group, but our directors and MDs are constantly pitching on meaningless stuff, and they’ll make us do anything the client asks for without any pushback if they see a glimmer of deal (which is usuall Intern in PE - LBOs
+6 0% chance the family asked to take down this thread. Wouldn’t you be upset that the death of your loved ones is getting no coverage? WallStreetOasis.com
+6 WSO you should be ashamed of yourselves for this. WallStreetOasis.com
+6 Idk let me ask my buddy Socrates God's Sanest Cokehead
+6 Sure. So up front, PPA is almost always a “virtual” PPA, aka financial swap. Offtaker pays developer/project owner a fixed amount per MWh, and receives the floating price. hbwesttoeast
+6 AllThingsMulti nailed it.  It's all about incentives. Esque_
+6 Read the transcript folks, not hard to see what happened. Pending + Announced backlog at “record high”, but closed deals suffered due to elongated timelines. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+6 LOL wait you still think there’s a strike. Stop, my abs can’t handle all this laughing  Dr. Rahma Dikhinmahas
+6 Please don't sugercoat your piece on this story. Be ruthless with these BofA MDs. They have blood on their hands. Partner in PE - LBOs
+6 I am married to her, she is awesome. -Quit a 6 figure job to be a mom (having kids soon) -Deals with all the random stuff i hate like organization/taxes blah blah blah -Super supportive. m_1
+6 Despite what many on here may lead you to believe, the bar for criminality is higher than you may otherwise expect.  Could there be some civil lawsuits from plaintiff attorneys ambulance chasing fees with a potential large Esque_
+6 That should not prevent them from being decent human beings and do the right thing by a grieving family. If that doesn’t suit you, go f*** yourself and post on your own forum. Delleng
+6 Completely agree. Worst offenders are the MDs with no PnL that have ppl up late working on new creates and bs analysis that clients could care less about. papaya89
+6 Good luck and god bless. Hopefully this tragic event can spur real change at BofA and across the industry.    referror
+6 That's more frustrating and annoying work than "hard" work. I've experienced all the examples you could imagine, first hand, growing up in many of these businesses. Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+6 Because they don’t want a bunch of media people chasing them the same day that their brother, husband, father, son died — You MORON. Delleng
+6 Yeah, not following the original example. Esque_
+6 Perhaps unknown to many, but a nice golf-trip getaway destination... Mercurius
+6 Apes Together Strong Raven621
+6 Humoring you but absurd way to phrase the question, could've done without the shameless plugging LOL herzyherzy
+6 All good points. Ultimately I think it will have to come down to the specific role. Obviously for comparison purposes on this forum we talk about what SMs are like generally, and what pods are like generally. Investment Analyst in HF - EquityHedge
+6 HL RX is the most chill for sure. Hours are usually 9-5….. am Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
+6 Preferably someone who respects me, cherishes time spent with me, and who I could spend hours just talking to and never get bored with. Failing that, Margot Robbie. yourfavpptmonkey
+6 Bumping for the initiative Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Take acutane. life changer Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+6 Can anyone at BofA provide an update on wtf is going on over there? It seems like absolutely nothing. Their lack of action here has been deplorable. Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+6 Good luck Analyst 2 in IB - Cov