What's the big deal with PE and why does everyone think the grass is so much greener there?

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Because that’s what the recruiters want us to think.

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Because that’s what someone said I need to do next

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More money, less hours, more interesting work? ... Generally speaking

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Only place you’re getting more money than an associate at the Bulges is at a top fund and their hours are just as bad as banking. One could make the case that there’s more upside in PE but on a risk weighted basis probably not too far off from most MDs at top 10 banks

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Because being an analyst sucks dude

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Being an investment banking analyst is the greatest job. You get treated like shit, viewed as replaceable by a monkey, and no one really gives a shit about you or your well-being. What more could you ask for?

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Certification: PMP, CSM
Notice Period: 90 days

Looking for guidance and support for interviews and CV.
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Kind of surprised that Bieber is only worth 265 mil

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