How dangerous is FT PE recruiting?

I am at a top BB group and trying to decise if I should apply to the likes of Silver Lake, Vista, KKR ecc.

What is everyone experience with recruiting during the summer? is it very dangerous? would my FT offer be pulled if they somehow find out.

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