Anyone know what the culture is like at Essex Property Trust or the Irvine Company?

Hi greekmyth, any of these discussions helpful:

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• Investment Banking Hours- What to Expect? expect a work-life balance during your first two years. What are the Hours of an Investment Banking ... than my life as an analyst- 65-75 hrs, depending on the week. You become much better at managing your ... Managing Director Investment Bank Hours MDs are the first to leave the office. Sexy_Like
• Didn't get paid a bonus as a PE Associate... being said, our year just finished up and it looks like no one at the junior level got paid a bonus this ... year. Our base salary is a little higher than the industry average(125k base) but with no bonus the comp ... learned). So that's my situation, I know my performance has been good
• From Private Equity Associate to VP in Private Equity difference to be more meaningful at the junior level. PE Associate Hours and Lifestyle What are the hours ... The hours, the pay, the beloved carry, the work itself- is it all greener grass syndrome? Not quite, ... investors. We won't invest, but it&#039
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No promises, but thought I'd mention a few relevant users that work in the industry: maccabed @cr07" ariccio

I hope those threads give you a bit more insight.