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Carrie Sun's Private Equity

Feb 25, 2024
Carrie Sun shares insights from her time at a top hedge fund, discussing burnout and coping mechanisms. The podcast explores the moral dilemmas of being a billionaire and a good boss, and delves into the journey of quitting to become a writer. The engaging discussion ends with warm farewells and a promotion to subscribe.
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Quick takeaways

  • Exploring alternative career paths during periods of burnout is vital for personal growth and fulfillment.
  • Maintaining work-life balance in high-intensity environments like hedge funds is challenging and can lead to burnout.

Deep dives

Challenging the Expectations of Career Paths

The podcast episode delves into Carrie Sun's journey from a fast-paced financial career to becoming a full-time writer. Feeling burnt out and questioning the monotonous career trajectory she was on, she found inspiration to explore different paths during her MFA program. Carrie reflects on the societal privilege of having the time and space to discover one's true career aspirations, highlighting the importance of allowing oneself to explore and discover new paths.

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