Is culture all the same at Blackstone, Starwood, Carlyle, KKR, etc.

I have seen people say culture doesn’t matter as much at these places Bc they’re top tier, but do they have any significant distinctions? Or can you expect the same from all?

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No. They're all good overall but certainly have differences (ie. KKR is leaner in RE, BX a tad more diverse, SW sweatier, CG based mostly in DC and easier to get into).

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Never worked there personally but from friends who have I've hear some mixed reviews about culture, whereas the others I've only heard about long hours no other issues on culture. Still a great firm, but have heard some ppl refer to it as "sweaty" and a bit difficult to move-up at times in certain offices.

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