I just started a new job a month ago and I’m getting absolutely crushed. I’ve been in finance/accounting in PE for about 6 years. The new job is killing me slowly and I’m really re-thinking finance in general. Does anybody have experience pivoting or know any kind of jobs that aren’t 80 hours a week and the stress isn’t all encompassing?

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I’m right there with you.

Same here tbh - 4 years in finance and my current job is so bad and trying to leave but I’m worried another similar role isn’t gonna solve my problem 😅

Find a different shop

If you doing 80 hours in finance/accounting at pe shop you better be paid well above market. I'd sugges finding a new shop because norm is prob 40-55 hours

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