Can anyone please explain what the difference between OID and financing fees are? I’m looking at a model and they show as 2 separate fees, but curious what the difference is. Thanks!

Has anyone had a manager they just don’t vibe with/relate to? I’ve been trying to connect but I haven’t gotten them on my side yet. How did you manage to crack the ice?

I met two of my three aides for the first time today and they have been nothing but miserable the entire day. How could I promote a more positive environment without directly calling them out?

Hello everyone,

I am currently working with Sun Pharmaceutical Industries as Manager Global Pharmacovigilance. I am looking for a job in Consulting. Can anyone kindly refer me?

With potential interest rate increase , which sector would benefit ? Clearly tech is getting crushed

Does anyone see a therapist? Just curious how prevalent it is among consultants.

I give the clients gold, but they decide instead, they want me to paint it with sh*t.

Has anyone found a good deal on a car recently? Open to buying used or new, and happy to drive a ways to get it for the right price.

Hi guys,
There is a news going around about Broadcom acquiring VMware, how will this affect the VMware functioning overall ?
Any thoughts ?

Can anyone refer me to commonwealth bank for technical Business Analyst postion in bengaluru.
Thanks in advance

Is it totally batshit to buy land in upstate NY and build on it “someday”? Would probably be financing the purchase.

Any investment ideas outside of the stock market? Considering farmland but wondering about other options

I have two offers on the table: One in Los Angeles, CA for $145K and another in $120 in South Fl. I live in Atlanta, I’ll have to move, which would be a good option?

I need more of my associates to be like frank from catch me if you can...

Any Marsh fish willing to refer? I can provide more details in DM. Thanks!!!

Has anyone heard of a retention bonus with a clawback period of 3 years? Like you get paid in 3 installments but you have to pay back 100 percent of the money if you work a day less than 3 years?

Is there anyone here that is a physician advisor? If so, how do you like it?

Any advice on how to leverage current interviews for more? I’m deep into a process at one firm but would like a couple more irons in the fire.

For context I’m mid-level, coming from consulting, and current process was reactive to an agency. Haven’t done any other leg work.

I’m a first-year MBB analyst. My dream role is helping energy / climate tech companies grow (more interested in ops/strategic work than in cutting checks). Are there funds that might be a good fit?

Currently a software engineer at FAANG (four years out of college) interested in getting involved in tech private equity. To reset my career, what is the most efficient route to get there? MBB -> PE?

Anyone has a sample deal sheet and what it should include? Reached out by recruiter and they want to see my deal sheet. Also not sure how much I can share about clients

Do folks move from seed/series A VC to a HF if so for what opportunities? 3+ years experience at the fund and 1 year as a CVC portfolio manager

What do you think about the outlook for AM / HF jobs in the future? Will they continue to be there, or will they be slowly canceled by passive investing? Thinking about going into IM post MBA, but this thought is holding me down

Do you normally go out with your bosses and discuss personal lives (family/spouse/new baby)? I’m joining a small team and they invited me out to dinner and discussed these, but I’ve never connected with any previous boss/colleague to this extent 🤨

Do any investing team roles work like 40 to 45 hours a week, thinking VC or Growth Equity. I enjoyed the work, but can't see 70 hour weeks

Currently in ibanking as an associate and want to see if I can make the move to PE. Is the CAIA viewed favorably at all?

For those who didn’t make the switch from IB, how much time did it take to prep to a point where you felt ready to interview for PE associate roles?

What does VC portfolio operations do? What are some example projects or initiatives that they work on for startups? I am getting recruiter interest with this title but I am not sure how to wrap my head around it. Thank you.

Any Bay Area based PE Ops in house or portfolio open to networking?

Is it possible to make a transition to VC (ideally senior associate / vp role) after a two year Associate stint in MM PE? I worry that the prior interest in moving late stage will be frowned upon by early stage investors among other issues

Hey gang, can anyone recommend a good synergy checklist? Mostly on the capex spend and real estate side. It has been a while for me and I am rusty.

What are the best consulting firms for PE and VC exit, please include boutiques not just obvious ones

Any thought on comp for a Valuations Sr Associate / VP with ~8 YOE at a mega fund?

Can someone please explain to me how carry compensation works? If I was told I was granted $125k of carry into our fund? I heard the words “dollars at work” a few times

Does anyone have thoughts on the differences between working for larger versus smaller Growth Equity firms? Especially as it relates to career progression, comp, work/life…. Thanks

Can you recruit via headhunter while in an MBA program?