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Wanted to give my shop a shot as starting on the buyside is already huge and there’s no reason to move unless you’re dissatisfied / want to try something new. That’s something I learned at least. Personally, I’m looking to move to a shop that does more stressed / distressed PE which my firm doesn’t do so hence the desire to switch. If you like your shop, I’d try to stay as long as possible, a lot of benefits in rising the ranks at a growing fund

 

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