PE Comp, Living Conditions & Happiness Survey

Hey Monkeys,

was wondering about some of these things and I'm sure it would be interesting to others as well.

If you could, could you please answer some of the following questions - 

YOE & Title:

Firm Size: LMM/MM/UMM/MF

Comp: Base + Bonus (+carry & carry schedule if applicable)

City: 

WLB: hours, protected weekends etc

Happy: are you content with your current job?

Growth: Are there opportunities to advance at your job & do you see yourself going that path?

End Goals: promote up to MD, coast at a lower level, start your own shop, pivot entirely, retire early?

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