How does carry work if you leave before the vesting period matures?

Is strategy consulting (even MBB) losing it's charm nowadays with the world moving more towards implementation projects and better opportunities available outside which have good pay as well as better WLB?

Something like what happened with IB roles which were all the rage in B Schools few years back but now have tapered off a lot.

On casual dating: Why is it so much easier to sleep with women that have major insecurities? I eventually tell them I’m not looking for anything serious, but they have hope that I change my mind…no

Best day hike around DC area?

I joined in EY Global CBS Talent team(outside London) as a Manager this March. My base pay is 45k + 4.5 car allowance. How much can I expect as raise this year and next year?

Hello! Any CST/CSFAs on here? I'm curious about your salary and location! My small community hospital was recently bought by a very large hospital system. They gave large raises to 95% of our employees across all specialties (some called what they got "life changing") but our group was overlooked or disregarded with no explanation! Now we are losing employees (4 have put in notices in the last 3 weeks and pretty much everyone is looking). Any suggestions on getting someone to reassess our wage?

Anybody have a good guide for meal plans for a 10 month old? She eats solids, but we aren’t sure how much to give her/when to start scaling back on formula.

Is anyone else getting frequently ghosted by tech/ marketing recruiters?

I don’t expect a response for submitting an application but after 2nd or 3rd interviews with overwhelming positive conversations I’d love an email to finish the process regardless of the outcome 🫠

What exactly does JPM DIB do?

Did you guys sign the agreement with your firm to repay green card related expenses if you leave the firm within 2 years of the receipt of your green card? It doesn't make sense as for us it takes 8-10 years to get the final green card.

I’m transitioning from Art Director to UX/UI Designer. As an AD, I’ve worked on UX/UI but it wasn’t the only thing I did. I don’t know how to title myself on my resume with all my experience being an AD and/or Designer though.

Does anyone have some advice on how to approach applying to jobs during this transition?

Has anyone here made the switch from litigation to transactional law? If so, any advice on how to market yourself to future employers?

Open office Floor Plan: Did anyone quit because of it or switch firms?

Anyone NOT hate audit?? I seem to exclusively see people complaining that its the worst job ever, but I think its pretty good. Varied work, varied people/locations, and after the first like 5 months there's minimal boring ticking and bashing.

Has anyone had a client request zoom and virtual house showings?

I have applied for 3 new jobs today. Not sure if I actually want to do any of them but wanted to take a chance and start seeing what else is there.

Does anyone have access to a private equity lbo modelling course and is willing to share? Really can’t afford the price tag right now unfortunately due to family circumstances. I was looking at Wall Street Prep’s PE Masterclass. Any advice on cheaper alternatives also welcome 🙏

Any insights on private credit associate comp?

Considering moving out of my consulting role (non MBB) and starting to network/prep to move into IB. Have no long term interest in IB but want to break into PE. Is this a good idea or is moving to MBB/PE friendly consulting firms more feasible?

Do MM funds have Ops teams? Assuming yes, how many YOE are typically required to be eligible for a role?

Family office and FoF exits: What are these typically? I’m not too interested about breaking into direct investing, but would like the optionality of working in corporate strategy afterwards.

Joining MBB in September at the Senior Associate level within the PE ringfence. Want to go to MF/UMM investment team. Pre-MBA. What would be a realistic path / timeline? Can I expect an April 2023 PE recruiting cycle?

Anyone who has lateraled to MBB then MF?

Just accepted an IR analyst role at a PE RE shop. Planning on staying for at least 4 years as growth progression seems great. Curious to know what people tend to exit to after IR? Jeez our society is so crazy already thinking about the next step 😂

What’s a reasonable Ops VP comp range at a ~$8b fund

Have any 🐠 here joined a PE fund as an LP?

Thoughts on two sigma?

Hi are there any good books to read to help get me up to speed on PE in prep for interviews I can Audible in my free time? Or podcasts? I just finished The Private Equity Playbook. Maybe something more geared towards financial modeling. Thanks in advance!

What's the bonus cycle for megafunds? If you're joining on-cycle in Jul/Aug, do you get your first "stub" bonus in Dec/Jan? Is it usually pro-rated?

How much is the signing bonus and salary for associates nowadays?

How are megafund middle/back office partners compensated?

Can anyone elaborate on the difference in compensation in VC vs PE? How large is it typically?

Anyone interview with greycroft investment team role before?

Perceptions of the CAIA designation?
Who can it be helpful for?

What are examples of either back office, non investing, or other jobs to avoid in VC?

I feel like there's a lot of talk of investment asc or bust but exactly what other roles are people working in out there that aren't desirable?

If you could pick a fund to start your career at as an associate, which would you pick and why?

Currently raising a European based firm, potentially looking for one additional partner. Ideally with a strong EU network and direct investment experience (e.g. in VC/CVC, a family office, etc). DM if this is of interest.

Any experience moving from PE/PC to an internal role at a corp? Like corp dev/finance. How hard was it to make the switch? Major takeaways?