Quit Prestige Whoring

Since on-cycle happened so early this year, I’m getting sick of seeing all these posts on “which group for MF” or “which MF is better” and “how to position myself for a MF”

You guys haven’t even worked a day on the desk and you will be too burnt out to last in your desired “megafund” seat.

Strongly encourage you to think about your future career carefully (and also worry less about this shit, enjoy your life more), longevity is key.

Sorry for the rant.

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Yah I agree, however the way I think about it is to maximize for the “best”. That way if you really are unhappy it’s easier to go to where you think you’ll find satisfaction. What are your thoughts on that

 
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While its annoying, it’s hard to say that it’s entirely irrational. A seat at a MF opens up many more doors than a MM PE fund. That won’t translate to being wealthy, necessarily, but it sure enables you to have a better resume than the next person in the event that you do want to pivot or it doesn’t work Out at your existing PE fund.

For those wondering if MF makes sense, I absolutely think it is worth every ounce of the effort to get the job and do well there. It won’t however put you on a glide path to being the next schwarzman.

 
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Reads like cope. No need to knock someone else’s path down because you couldn’t make it there

 

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