How do you let your current PE firm let them know that you received an offer for a competing firm?
Currently at a very lean tight knit firm so it’s going to be a difficult conversation.

Got a crush on my director... trying to get rid of it but struggling a bit. We are both single. Would it be to dangerous to go for? Any advice?

Trying to decide who to invite from work. My office is about 45 people total—50-50 attorneys and support staff. I know which associates I’m inviting and know that the others won’t care. But struggling with partners and support staff. I work with some but am close to others that I don’t work with. Reality is that I can’t invite them all but don’t want to offend anyone

Why firm is “begging” for employees? I mean firm is now paying more and adding more benefits to show what can employee get and try to keep or attract them. Aren't they know that in a romantic relationship, the more you say “please don't leave me, I will do anything for you ”, the easier the other party to control you? and you will not get respect? I'm an employee wants more, just a question to discuss about the firm's strategy.

I recently left solo work to an in-house role where I am the only poc my team. I honestly feel my team has never had a poc on the team coupled with the fact that I’m much younger. 08 grad.I’m still learning ropes I can’t help but get this sense that they feel I’m not qualified but was only hired as a “diversity hire”. I feel so out of place. They’re nice folks but the comments makes me so uncomfortable as if they’re working with a first year who doesn’t know a lot. Tell me it gets better please!

Is it ok for a boss to bring her doll to someone 's desk and say kitty is keeping an eye on me ? I feel this is a crazy place I am working in. I felt so sorry for the person.

How often do you meet with your manager for a 1:1 and what kinds of things do you discuss with them?

I’m kind of stuck what to do. The principal at my school is very intimidating, confrontational, and not pleasant to work for. I love teaching but feel like I have to walk on egg shells around him.

I live in a more conservative city. Does anyone feel like how you perform at work is a reflection of the gay community to your peers? For example, if you’re a bad performer, it’s going to be reflective of the gay community as a whole and could make it harder for the next gay person? Is it weird to think that?

I’ve been feeling like my new project is super draining. I’m constantly working. Learning new things but my client team has some very difficult personalities. How do just not care as much?

Is it normal for people in our profession to be so closely monitored by management, or is that just a thing at my workplace? Feels kinda suffocating…

I’ll be asking my last job for a letter of recommendation but I’m not sure who to ask. My boss, who is lovely and would write an amazing LOR. Or my boss's boss who would put minimal effort in but it would have more weight.

I posted this somewhere else before I remembered that I am in this bowl :) so, I changed jobs 6-7 months ago and I am realizing it is not a good fit. Leadership seem to not want to hear the truth so people tell them what they want to hear and if you don’t middle management gets pissed at you. I am seriously thinking about looking somewhere else. My question is how do you answer the “why are you looking to leave” question without bad mouthing your current company?

What do you get your boss when they announce they are pregnant and taking maternity leave? Something like a baby shower gift? Anything at all? Where is the line? We are not friends but we're definitely friendly.

Do you ever catch yourself overthinking a customer interaction for 15 minutes after a call?

So embarrassed. I literally had one job to do today which was to schedule a client and give and take her paperwork when she came in. Totally called her by the wrong name today AND gave her the wrong paperwork. She was really nice about it but I feel like my boss was disappointed and I'm disappointed in myself. I don't want her to think I won't be able to keep clients straight when I start doing supervised sessions.

I secretly witnessed a co-worker spit on another co-worker in office. I am in office 5 days a week but stayed back to complete a few tasks before the weekend when I heard some commotion walked by and saw it. Do I report or keep quiet?

A clerical staff member brought me coffee and asked if I wanted sugar or milk, I said no, I take my coffee black and she said, “GOOD BECAUSE YOU’RE BLACK”!!!! Yoo like wtf. What’s up with the casual racism? This woman hates black people i swear! And no she is not white. 🤦🏾‍♀️

I want to know your opinions on thank you notes: is it better to write a handwritten thank you note and dropped off at reception desk or is it better to send a thank you email?

I’m terrible at making slides, I came from industry and don’t honestly feel much support from the practice I’m aligned in. The project I’m working on rn is working for another whole practice and feel like the sr director I’m working with is my saving grace. I’m also interested in working directly for him if I can.

How do I genuinely thank him for sticking with me and not giving up on me?

I have accepted an offer.

My “future boss” will go on maternity leave within 30 days of me joining the new company.

How can I make it easier for myself and worthwhile for my boss to trust me while she is gone?

Any tips will be highly appreciated.

Past tc 190
New Tc 273
Non tech
10 yoe ( not all in finance)
New York

What does your ideal agency look like? Who's in charge? What kind of clients does it have? What policies do they have that make it the best place to work?

I live in nyc. I'm currently been working as pharmacy tech for almost 7 years & I'm currently making 24/hr. Am I being low balled? And how the heck do I get out of retail and in to the hospital?

Pta with 4 years director of rehab experience, what can I expect for a salary?

Hi, What's the salary range for Technology Risk Manager?

I have to place my expected ctc. Please can anyone help out?

Hi fishes

Does fidelity revise offer letter without the counter offer or does they take the offer back?

How are yall preparing for the 2026 World Cup?

Best MBA programs for Life Sciences in the long term?

25M. I’m gonna spend 20k to get into the stock market for the first time ever. I’m way too late but better late than never. Also gonna save 10k in high yield savings for my 30k in student loans (in addition to monthly savings). Thoughts on this? Boeing, Live Nation, VOO, USO, Amazon, Square, Disney, Spotify, Walmart, and Lynas (rare earths)

Senior in audit, YTD utilization 20%, okay snapshots so far, should I be concerned ?

People who join fishbowl with their names, and not their rank/Firm. I salute you. You have guts.

I Have joined Capgemini on November. If i want Sodexo, do I need to take within next month. Is it possible to take on the next financial year?

If I'm taking meal card, when will I able to get Sodexo card. Suppose if I'm taking this week, will i get card by this month if not will the amount get deducted?

What tools are you recommending to clients to help them with compliance with opt-out of sale of Personal Information under CCPA?

Experienced Data Privacy & Cybersecurity consultants being recruited for in our NYC office. Good WLB and hybrid work offered. DM to discuss potential referral 💪

Has UST Global opened any office in Kolkata?

I currently work as M3 Tech Support people manager with Java, Hadoop, SQL skill set . My yearly package is just 19L with 11 years of experience. What’s the current market rate for a M3 or similar level? Is it wise to switch?

If I'm going to MBB this next summer as an undergraduate and want to do buy side for full time, what should my next steps be? Going to be staffed next summer on buy side DD. What firms would be most likely to take a look at me and interview me? Looking at Bain Cap currently

Hey guys,
How is GMNS - GMS Analytics in terms of the work they do and the project complexity. The team has a job opening for Prod Analyst. Can someone please provide some insights on what tools will one get to work on and other related things.
TIA

Does anyone who worked at Wynshop/Mi9 Retail shed some light on what the interview process is like for a developer role? Also what is the salary?

How you guys feeling about the Bears this season?

How do you develop an investor’s mindset? What do you read or listen that?

If I'm going to MBB this next summer as an undergraduate and want to do buy side for full time, what should my next steps be? Going to be staffed next summer on buy side DD. What firms would be most likely to take a look at me and interview me? Looking at Bain Cap currently

what types of questions will PE ask right out of ug?

Leaving to go work at a PE fund in a few days. What advice would you give? What did you wish you knew?

How do PE firms update the EV on an acquisition? So if they acquire a company in February at $X EV and want to value the company in December, would you just add the EBITDA generated for the rest of the year (March-December) to the original EV?

What is rough comp progression for pe ops roles? Do hours get worse as you move closer to mega funds?

Any advice for final round interviews for PE associate roles? Any unique questions you’ve seen? Any tips on how to standout?

Anyone work in family office? How are the hours? I like investing but hate the hours at a large, global shop

Best paying/highest comp UMM funds?

How do incoming PE associates know their total compensation? Is it not based on a review?

What is the career progression like in PE? At McKinsey where I am now, it’s fairly standardized, about 2-3 years at each level, and up/out model. If can’t get elected partner after 2 or 3 cycles, will likely get counseled out. Partner eligible for senior partnership after 6 years. How is it in PE? Is it up/out as well or can you end up being “stuck” at associate level for 10 years? How likely is it to be promoted, how fast and what happens if you are asked to leave (where do you go next?)

Can someone comment on what an associate actually does at a sales/sourcing-heavy growth equity shop? Is it like a business development representative role at a tech company, in terms of the funnel/outreach/crm activities you do? Do you learn less about investing compared to due diligence-focused associate roles? How’s associate-level sourcing different from “PE analyst” sourcing?

Tips for prepping for pe interviews without dropping $$$ on courses?

How difficult is it to move from PE Ops to investing?

Post-MBA SA considering an opportunity

Anyone who exited to PE ops able to speak to how their experience has compared with consulting?

PE professionals, how would you rate your happiness / satisfaction with the type of work you do, work life balance, autonomy, ability to make a positive impact, etc? Scale of 1 - 10 (with 10 being the best)

How competitive is PE really? Like especially for middle market, is it that impossible to break into? It seems like it just takes a bit of work.

Can someone please share comp (base/bonus/carry) for a Senior Associate / VP in MM in NYC?

Interviewing for LMM PE ops gig...any tips/resources on how to standout? I have done growth strategy work and many DDs at BCG but not much in the way of ops work per say.