At a family office as an AN 2 making 130 total comp, but feeling trapped in passive environment. Is it stupid/naïve that I want to leave such a stable role and look to lateral to a more intense environment, as I'm still fairly recently out of college?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, it's not uncommon to feel the need for a more challenging environment, especially if you're early in your career and eager to learn and grow. It's important to consider what you value most in your career. If you thrive in a more dynamic, fast-paced environment, then a lateral move to a more intense setting might be beneficial for you.
However, remember that every job comes with its own set of challenges and benefits. Working in a family office, for instance, often provides stability and work-life balance, but it might not offer the same level of intensity or opportunities for rapid advancement as a role in a larger, more competitive setting.
Ultimately, the decision should align with your long-term career goals and personal preferences. If you're unsure, it might be helpful to reach out to mentors or peers in the industry for advice, or even consider speaking with a career coach.
Sources: Family Office Private Equity, Are we in a new Family Office bubble?, Exiting a Family Office - help/advice?
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You're still early on in your career. Depending on what you've worked on at the family office you could try for LMM/MM direct buyout funds, growth equity, co-invest, or secondaries groups. Can always go back to a family office later on, each one is unique and should* be an easier move back to that side. The hiring market is probably not the best right now and a lot of IB resumes are floating around trying to go buyside so don't get discouraged if it takes a while to make a move. Start pounding the pavement if you want!
Hiring market is difficult but wouldn’t say you’re crazy at all for wanting to try something new. FO’s can be great in the latter half of your career but they can be difficult at the lower levels due to a lack of more formal training and skill development.
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