Thoughts on Arena Investors? Reputation, performance, culture?

Also curious of the implications of a firm structured as a HF but investing like a PE?

Anyone can guide in options trading?🙂🙂
Lost around 10k😒

What can I do during downtime throughout my day to prepare me for investment banking? I have a while until I am eligible to move internally but I want to be prepared when the time comes

Bought $0.50 worth of XRP in 2013 and promptly forgot about it. Now worth $172. 35,000% gain.

Let’s talk finances. How are you all paying for this? Loans, I assume, but any strategies?
In early 2021, better to try to max out retirement accounts to maximize financial aid or to just start saving?
200k is so much.

Salary range and insight into benefits at Guidehouse for managing consultant? I’ve had 2 interviews so far and am looking to get more info into TC, culture, WLB, etc.

Would you accept a job offer with no 401k match?

Is it worth making the time/money investment to make the switch from big 4 FDD to MBB. This would require getting into and paying for a top MBA program and my net worth would be way negative after that. Are the MBB financial returns worth it? Im 26 years old for reference

Was interviewing with a firm and soon after receiving an offer, learned of bad culture/toxic partners in the practice group from a couple of associates who recently lateraled from the firm. I turned the offer down. A partner that I clicked with while interviewing reached out asking me why I turned down the offer. Should I be honest and relay what I heard?

I am going to speak with a recruiter at Houlihan Lokey TMT in LA. I would like to know more about the group and its culture. Would love to connect and network🙏

First time participating in ESPP this last period. I received a heads up email that Morgan Stanley will get in touch to open a broker account, but not heard from MS themselves. Anyone in a similar situation?

Has anyone dealt with a capital reduction without a payout? Trying to see how this is treated if a CFC of a US company reduces its share premium to offset a deficit in retained earnings. Is it a dividend for US income tax purposes if no consideration was paid?

I know money is relative but at what stage in your career did you start making and saving the big money (saving much more than you could spend)? I am not a big spender but....

New to investing. Please suggest an awesome newsletter to start with. I’m planning to buy a premium subscription of $79 yearly for the Oxford Income Letter. Any suggestions that are better than this newsletter.

Thoughts on GALE? Just been offered a job there for paid social and wondering how their culture is? Thanks

Does anyone know a Shariah compliant mutual fund that won't violate Independence policies?

How can I lower my taxes? I feel like I pay a LOT (30%+) but don’t get many benefits in return.
Single with no kids

What is everyone’s top 1 or 2 favorite books on personal finance? I’m always looking for a new one to bring into the fold of what I’m doing

What options trading level do I need to do cash covered puts at fidelity?

Anyone looking for a job? Remote for a small firm, great company/culture.

Will augmented reality become successful quick enough to keep human workers in the factory, or has advanced robotics progressed enough that full automation is already the answer? 🤖

I've started doing meditation with this group called The 'Art of Living' in New York City, and it's honestly changed my life. Can't recommend it enough for dealing with the stresses of modern life.

I had the first round with a consulting firm and it takes them more than a month to arrange the final round and the recruiter is not being responsive. Is that normal?

I feel like I have adult ADHD but I don't know how to get it tested to be sure and then get help.

Was at the beach with friends and had one really down day there where I didn’t feel happy at all. Since I got back 2.5 days ago I’ve done nothing but watch tv, sleep, and barely eat. I hate this

I'm on the verge of a panic attack. help

What do you do when compliance holds up your policy sale because they realize the person only wants the policy as an investment?

anyone ready for AJ Brown to finally show out?

Who to Flex? Julio (vs BUF) or Collins (vs PIT) in .5PPR.

Anybody work for EY NZ? Realize borders are closed at the moment but my wife and I have been researching a move to NZ for years now. I'm a Micrsoft Biz Apps/Dynamics Developer in the US. Doing an internal transfer would be my the easiest way to move so just wondering if anybody had any insights into the process.

Can anyone concur the following, working on multimedia editor (Video) (4-6 YOE) requisition:
1. The average rate for freelancer - ₹700-1200 per hour
2. The average compensation package for a full time editor: 7-9 LPA

Grateful for any inputs.

Do you really work 8 hours a day?

Does any of the big4 firm allow working remote from Canada/ overseas? Any policies that restrict that?

Thinking about making the move to new york. Anyone aware of places that are hiring? Any info would be appreciated! Thanks!

Hello! I’m looking for study materials for the PHR. Does anyone have recommendations for cost effective resources or perhaps willing to part with your study materials?

How would you handle not getting a lunch break when you are a salaried employee treating patients for 40 hours a week? I don’t get documentation time either, but all notes are to be completed the same day. Some of us have reached out to HR and we’re told to discuss it with the regional director, but the regional director says we’d have to come in early or leave late to block out a lunch break. My commute is an hour each way, so I’d prefer not to make my day any longer. Advice?

How do you write a good script? Where do you start?

How can you turn your MBB position into a PE offer? (Some PE experience/ internship pre-MBB)

When do Associates typically hear about senior associate / 3rd year offers? Is it almost guaranteed to get third year offers?

Trying to figure out how to evaluate small business (1.5M and down) - where should I start? Are there any frameworks for things to look at?

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

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?

What TC should I expect at an associate level from 1Bn fund based in Europe ? Is there any chance to get carry ?

What are the best software / tech conferences? Less focus on the startup stuff, more mature buyout / growth preferred.

Anyone know about Great Hill partners ? Culture/comp and all the above

Suggestions on how to spend the next year before starting MM PE gig? Don’t have a lot of modeling experience, any tips on prepping or is it mostly learning on the job?

Any thoughts on TPG, specifically for a portfolio associate role? Curious about salary, hours, responsibilities etc.

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.

How can I try to get into VC? Particularly tough tech and things like robotics, automation, transportation, etc. I’m currently at T2 consulting in industrials and I’ve tried networking with a few VC firms in this space, but no luck.

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?

Has anyone come across any resources I can use for a investment idea pitch during an interview? Examples of investment theses for previous PE acquisitions etc.? Interested in healthcare and FS specifically. Thanks!

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.

Intel on Nonantum Capital Partners?

Anyone have experience working for / interviewing with Silver Lake’s value creation team?

Can you recruit via headhunter while in an MBA program?

I have been applying for internships the last few months. Got few first round interviews but never concluded further in the application stage. Lots of rejections because I am not from a target university.

Still looking for a summer internship within a Quant Fund, Hedge Fund or Trading firm (HFT,Quant or Systematic). Anyone with tips?

Bit of background. I am a Physics and Math undergrad with previous experience in Capital Markets and Research.

Thanks in advance!

For PE folks who started in banking, what’s something you wish you had known when you made the transition?