Why do Tier 2 PE kids regard Apollo as the devil?

So many green analysts and associates who aren't even at MFs (Think TPG, SL, Ares, Bain, Blackstone, Carlyle) make fun of Apollo's hours and ruthless deal making method. But they make 1/3 of what an Apollo chad does.

Just pointing this out.

-Former VP @ Apollo

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