Growth vs Buyout day to day life

I am currently associate at a well known growth shop. I spend 50% of my time sourcing (identifying companies, managing pipeline, speaking to companies, going to conferences etc). When a deal gets into exclusivity, I focus fully on execution. Then do some portfolio work when needed.

WLB is quite reasonable but I have some FOMO what I'm missing out for not being at a buyout shop. What do buyout associates do on daily basis if sourcing is not a component at all? I'm worried I'm missing the more technical building part. 
 

Also if someone has insight on VP life at buyout shops would be keen to hear 

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  • Incoming Analyst in IB - Cov
4d 

What are your hours?

  • Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
4d 

In MM PE - so consider it 'growthy' buyouts. 
 

Main difference is less sourcing like 20/25% of time. More time on portfolio management (working with Mgmt on bolt-ons, refi's etc.) and execution of new deals. 

  • Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
4d 

Bump - interested as well!

3d 
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