Corporate stuff I should learn before I bounce from my firm? Forum

[Anonymous User]

I'm currently an m&a junior at a V10 in NY. I, along with a bunch of my peers, are looking to lateral asap bc of burnout/better opportunities. I'd appreciate any insight into the kinds of corporate concepts/types of deals/things I should experience or be knowledgeable about before leaving. Maybe in other words, I'm trying to kinda check the boxes for things a good, well-rounded m&a midlevel should learn before leaving their firm.

Thanks <3

[Anonymous User]

Currently senior associate at same type of firm. My suggestion would be to stick it out until you have truly lead a deal (so probably like 5 years). I know that sounds long, but if you can do it, you will be well positioned for almost every type of exit, including partnership at a firm, in house above entry level and everything in between.

Putting aside the inanity in the market right now, once things settle / slow down a bit, I am of the belief that life will be much better than pre-COVID with WFH flexibility and more focus on retention

[Anonymous User]

Currently senior associate at same type of firm. My suggestion would be to stick it out until you have truly lead a deal (so probably like 5 years). I know that sounds long, but if you can do it, you will be well positioned for almost every type of exit, including partnership at a firm, in house above entry level and everything in between.

Putting aside the inanity in the market right now, once things settle / slow down a bit, I am of the belief that life will be much better than pre-COVID with WFH flexibility and more focus on retention

Great advice, but even so, many people just can't countenance even another few months. As such, any advice on the most salient things to try to pick up would be greatly appreciated.

Not OP.