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Time To Say Goodbye
What It's Like to Work at a Hedge Fund -- a talk with Carrie Sun, author of the new memoir PRIVATE EQUITY
Feb 14, 2024
Author Carrie Sun discusses her memoir PRIVATE EQUITY, revealing the allure and repulsion of working at a billionaire hedge fund. The podcast explores motivations in finance, workplace realities, political awakenings, and navigating wealth and influence in career choices. It also delves into personal growth through self-discovery and the intriguing dynamics of the hedge fund work environment.
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- Initial belief in finance's positive impact contrasts with eventual political awakening triggered by social injustices.
- Struggles with ethical dilemmas of privilege and wealth underscore the moral conflicts of elite finance environments.
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Initial Impressions and Justifying the System
At the beginning of her tenure at the hedge fund, Kerry embraced the idea of good billionaires and believed in the work's potential beyond just monetary gains. She justified the system to herself, holding onto ideals and innocence, rather than challenging the status quo.
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