Junior folks are complete dickheads to each other. They constantly berate and talk shit about one another. They call each other out on the smallest of things and are just douchebags churning out shitty deals.
Only working at the shop to pay the bills. They aren’t rude to me (at least directly) but are terrible to one another. Tf do I do here just leave?
Is humanity doomed?
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No, not all PE funds employ gossiping brats.
If you dont like the culture actively apply elsewhere.
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