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Working 90 hours a week, getting constantly reemed by VPs, going bald by 25 and developing old people health problems, having no weekend nor time for women, but working at a name that WSO kids would drool over
Was hoping for genuine responses, but thanks for that
I'm pretty sure I'm in ASO paradise. Average 40-50 hours a week when not in phase 2 of an acquisition process, and then standard 70-90 hours when in phase 2. Genuinely great team and culture. No busywork. I have a real interest in the sector we invest in. Good dealflow and fundraising. Clearly communicated progression goals. Good (but not great) comp. WFH 2 Days per week. No expectation for office facetime, everyone leaves office by 5:30pm and log in from home later.
Mid market fund
This is paradise — this is very rare so hold on to the seat
That's awesome man - congrats! I am in the same boat. Single GP FO with a PE-style investment strategy. Probably work 55-60 hours a week, incredible WLB, and don't ever really have tight deadlines on anything. Comp just ok though, and sometimes question if it's best from a 'career progression' standpoint
That's awesome man - congrats! I am in the same boat. Single GP FO with a PE-style investment strategy. Probably work 55-60 hours a week, incredible WLB, and don't ever really have tight deadlines on anything. Comp just ok though, and sometimes question if it's best from a 'career progression' standpoint
I'm in pretty much the exact same boat (except only 1 WFH day).
what city are you guys in?
How often would you say you’re in phase 2? Would you say long-term partner track potential is there?
If you think you’re in it, then you’re definitely in it. I wouldn’t try to benchmark your happiness off what people on WSO say, because they’re all disproportionately miserable.
I know people who work a shitton but like it, and people who objectively have great WLB for PE but are depressed. It’s all personal.
Good point - appreciate the input. My situation is great - only thing is comp is just average (not struggling by any means), and not sure if it's best from a career progression standpoint. But on the flip side tho I question if that even matters if everything else is good (i.e. work your whole career to end up back here).
Married w/ kid on the way, consistently 80hr weeks even during deal sprints, street pay, MCOL/LCOL, seniors that go to bat for you if you decide to recruit or offer a clear path to VP+.
Thanks - appreicate the input. I am wondering if VP > WLB and 60 hours weeks.
60hrs a week is a pipe dream if you want street comp and a good fund. WLB is subjective person to person.
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