Advice for a junior going to top 15 fund

I'm an undergad, and upon graduating, I'll be fortunate enough to be joining the credit investing arm of a private equity firm that is probably in the top 5 internationally.

I'm also fortunate enough to have had a lot of investing experience early so that is not my major concern (although I would appreciate any advice in terms of getting prepared technically).

Given your experience what kind of big picture advice would you have for me, and is there anythign we wish you had done before graduating or starting work.

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I'd rather not say man, but yea its along those lines.

Be nice to those in distress, you could just as easily be in their shoes
 

You should probably travel around a little bit. When you get your signing bonus, just use to see the world.

I'm talking about liquid. Rich enough to have your own jet. Rich enough not to waste time. Fifty, a hundred million dollars, buddy. A player. Or nothing. See my Blog & AMA
 

You'd be hard pressed to find a top-tier PE fund without a credit arm at this point.

There have been many great comebacks throughout history. Jesus was dead but then came back as an all-powerful God-Zombie.
 
ZargoWait, you're a junior and you already secured a spot?

How'd you swing that?

First rule of life: It's about who you know, not what you know. I would bet it's likely a family member or family friend. Nothing wrong with that btw, I'm all for it.
 
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ZargoWait, you're a junior and you already secured a spot?

How'd you swing that?

First rule of life: It's about who you know, not what you know. I would bet it's likely a family member or family friend. Nothing wrong with that btw, I'm all for it.

Nah man, it was through a connection, but definitely not through a family member/friend. Came from an unprivileged background to say the least.

Be nice to those in distress, you could just as easily be in their shoes
 
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