Where do you go for benchmarks in the low market?

Ibisworld, Gartner, and APQC are (justifiably) focused on much larger companies. I'm looking for KPIs in the smaller <$50M revenue ranges. Any recs help.

Anyone else just feel sick and tired all the time?

Getting sick of The US but haven’t been back home for 20 years. Where are the best places in Lagos to live if you had means and wanted to settle back? Im hearing about Banana Island, but not familiar.
VI?
Ikoyi?
Thoughts?

Hey y’all, I need backpack or tote bag suggestions that won’t break the bank

Hi ZS Associates consultants, why do most people at ZS stay long at the firm? What are the exit options?
Thank you

How many folks here have gone from data science into ML? And how many folks here have gone from data science into product management, or want to? Would love to hear some views here about career paths for data science people.

House flip question

Hey all newbie here. My husband and I are living that Double Income No Kid life wanting to (Financial Independence) Retire Early.

Both in tech in the Bay Area. I’m in Arizona visiting family and am thinking of an investment property. Does anyone have a book/course/video that they personally have used and recommend for flipping houses? I want to do some research there’s a lot of content out there.
Thanks a bunch!

How many therapists (and social workers too!) see a therapist themselves? Do you find it helpful?
I think there's this myth that therapists have all their own sh*t figured out, and for me at least I know that's far from true (hopefully it isn't just me). On the contrary, I think we should be leading by example!

I did a consult with a junior planner the other day and he kept referring to how long I’d been in the industry 🥹 Just how old AM I? I feel old now.

I am presently working as a Research Analyst (MBA 1.5 YoE) with EY GDS and I wish to work in HR or Talent function. What should I do to switch into those roles.

Any Suggestions

Thanks in Advance

Hi guys ,

In paris if you get a salary of 83 k + 1 BHK allowance and other benefits .is a good package to live and work comfortably. Please kindly suggest me.

Thanks alot

I want one of those ‘introverted but willing to discuss’ shirts to wear to work.. insert tax or audit 😂

Looking to get into SaaS sales but my experience is in construction and fine furniture (I was a sales manager and was able to lead my team of 4 people to consistently hit 450k monthly targets). I did that for almost 2 years before making the switch. I miss sales, though. Does anyone have any connections to companies looking? I have also considered a sales analyst role considering that I am moderately versed in Salesforce and have worked both the customer facing and sales generating side. TIA!

Wondering what people think about my situation. I’ve been offered a role with a company. The job description didn’t mention college degree as a requirement. On my CV I have a section listed as “Education” and under it I have “Business Studies” with the university name and the 3 years that I attended the course (2.5 to be exact). It’s a 4 year degree and under this I have my High School equivalent with the years I attended there. The education wasn’t mentioned in the interviews. Continued below.

Can some of you experienced folk recommend some good books for rookies? What are your favorites for investment strategies, marketing, selling, etc.?

What do you guys think about ONEM? Its been down lately but earning are coming up on 8/12

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?

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?

How hard is it to be a PE investor in software? Can it be challenging to understand the actual product/biz if you’re not from a CS background?

Any advice on how to leverage current interviews for more? I’m deep into a process at one firm but would like a couple more irons in the fire.

For context I’m mid-level, coming from consulting, and current process was reactive to an agency. Haven’t done any other leg work.

Hello PE 🐠s, I’m trying to break into PE after UG - any insights on applications/interview process would be greatly appreciated:)

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.

Looking for a new VC associate for a small early stage fund based in London focused on deep tech. If looking, please feel free to DM.

Anyone can speak about GIC and the interview process?

I've been approached to advise a SAAS startup, series B roundwise, with a 4-5 hours per week expectation max. How would you figure out how much equity ask for (company is valued at 54m USD)?

I’m at PE ops but I’m interested in deal work. If recruiters reach out to me before my 1 year mark should I take them or wait it out? Worried about how it’ll look on my resume as a “job hopper” or if my current team will be upset

How useful is having worked with the PE practice (deal strategy, CDDs, etc.) of a consulting firm vs any other one when trying to break into PE? I understand it's probably better to come from such units but I wanted to understand in which ways it helps. Is it actually irreplaceable skills vs understanding of sector dynamics vs pure prestige?
Ps assuming MBB/Tier 1 consulting firms

Is it possible to make a transition to VC (ideally senior associate / vp role) after a two year Associate stint in MM PE? I worry that the prior interest in moving late stage will be frowned upon by early stage investors among other issues

Anybody use Axial marketplace? Thoughts on quality from buy side? Any other alternative marketplaces you look to?

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

Is anyone hiring for any Private Equity positions? Series 7 & 65, CFP, and completing my MBA soon with a focus in Mergers & Acquisitions. Over a decade experience in Wealth Management. Thanks.

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

For those working on the PE deals side, how would your day to day be like? For instance, some exact tasks that you will be working on

If there’s any ex consultant, also wondering how it compares to consulting & what you like about your PE role

Got an offer from a secondaries group in a PE firm in SF (<1B latest fund). Had 200 all-in comp in consulting (80%+ coming from base) and bumping up to 230 soon. PE firm is offering 120 base + 90 bonus for Associate position. Does this transition make sense if I ultimately want to become an investor / work in PE? Goal was traditional PE, but no luck there so far with interviews. Also not sure if offer $ is in typical ballpark of what you can expect in MM PE in SF?

Invited to a recruiting/networking session for an analyst level role at a Bain Capital. Excuse my naivete, but is business professional (full suit) the expectation here? Unfortunately my only well fitting suit was torn recently so trying to see if I can get away with another outfit

Do you normally go out with your bosses and discuss personal lives (family/spouse/new baby)? I’m joining a small team and they invited me out to dinner and discussed these, but I’ve never connected with any previous boss/colleague to this extent 🤨