WLB for European PE

Would be great to get some insight into the WLB for European PE as most info on here is for the US. Please use the format below.

Position: Firm size (MF, UMM, MM): City: Type of fund (Buyout/Growth/Credit/RE/Infra/etc): Average hours per week:

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Yeah, you are right. Most of it tbh is my choice. I get in around 7ish and dont leave until other start to leave so that's part of it.

Also a good time of the year to discuss tricky names with other funds and unfortunately with rating agencies so that's that.

That said, doing a lot for our colleagues in the US and for the special sits team, so whilst the primary is quiet, the rest is still churning, although the level of stress is minimal and no deadlines really.

 

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