PE not for me. What's next?
Been in PE for about 3 years and realizing that it's not for me in the long term. The hours, stress, and relatively boring work don't seem worth it for me as somebody who doesn't care that much about becoming exorbitantly wealthy in the long run. I miss having the time to pursue other hobbies and passions, freedom to take a trip or vacation without being "on call", and sacrificing time for friends and relationships to build models late into the evening...
In a next role, I'd want something that is relatively chill hours-wise, still pays decently well ($150k?), with the ability to truly unplug after 6pm. Would love to hear any ideas about places to poke around.
Very broadly what type of work do you want? Still something revolving around deals? Operating? etc
Something more on the operating side. Don't love the (often meaningless) fire drills associated with deal-driven industries like PE. Something in strategy could be interesting.
There are many exit paths after PE - Corporate FP&A, Investor Relations, Finance at Tech Firms, Corporate Development, Consulting - depending on what piques your interest.
Appreciate it chatgpt! Eye opening!
Hedge fund
Look into Institutional Investing (Endowments, Foundations, Pension Funds and Family Offices)
Probably some sort of allocator role (pension fund, SWF, family office , etc) maybe even a primary focused FOF?
OP said PE is boring. These are mega-boring.
Sounds like you're meant for Venture Capital bro. Just remember, none of it is real and the deal pipe will be a complete clown fair. (I spent 3 yrs in VC)
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