Is middle market PE worthwhile?
I currently work in ER at a BB. I believe that my salary and hours are in line with those of MM PE. Is MM PE worthwhile from a wlb and compensation standpoint?
I currently work in ER at a BB. I believe that my salary and hours are in line with those of MM PE. Is MM PE worthwhile from a wlb and compensation standpoint?
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What is your comp and what level are you?
180k all in, graduated in 2018
Buy-side or sell-side ER? That’s good comp for 3 years of experience.
What do you enjoy about your role? What’s missing?
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