To my fellow monkeys who are leaving banking eminently to join private equity. I'm curious, how are you all celebrating the end of your time in banking?
Personally, I'm just planning on having a big night on the town, celebrating with some friends and drinking a bunch. How are others celebrating this momentous occasion?
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Question...looking back on your time, did you think this day would ever come?
No. I honestly did not. I am so happy that it's actually going to happen. It's impossible to describe how happy I am about it.
haha congrats
are you at a mega fund?
congrats
Which year went faster, the first or the second?
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