A2A recruiting for PE

Hey everyone, if I'm an A2A and I recruit for PE as a 2nd-year associate. Would I join as a 1st year PE associate and basically take a 2-year demotion?

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I think it depends on the firm, but most instances yes. Happened to my brother who is at a MF rn

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