Which one is more political -PE or consulting?

Hi guys,

Curious on your perspective on this - which industry do you think is more political, consulting or PE? What do you experience as the differences in these 2 industries in the aspects of internal politics?

Thanks!

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I think that would make sense. PE puts money where their mouth is by having a view that can be deemed political, while consulting is bullshitting to anyone for money and thus having no inherent view.

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