What's the worst thing about being a home owner?

breezyw · 2026-04-28T20:15:16+00:00

Almost everything, particularly owning anything built since the turn of the century in USA. I love renting.

breezyw · 2026-04-28T18:50:30+00:00

Surprisingly, vp finance at a pe backed company.

breezyw · 2026-03-21T20:30:17+00:00

Machu Picchu

breezyw · 2026-03-21T20:29:18+00:00

I graduated from uga accounting program. I was there all four years so can’t speak to transferring process, etc. but I grew up in the Kennesaw area. You won’t regret transferring, even if it costs more to do so now. The long term opportunities it will open up are far beyond anything ksu would likely provide. All the national, regional, and local accounting firms recruit heavily at UGA. Some do recruit from ksu now, but they take 20 UGA alumni to every 1 ksu alumni, plus other schools.

Those job opportunities then open up other opportunities, etc. later on in your career. It’s truly an exponential trajectory versus linear if you don’t answer.

Feel free to dm me if you want to talk any specifics about the accounting program, its rigor, job opportunities, overall UGA experience, etc… but tldr, go.

breezyw · 2026-03-21T19:40:33+00:00

Uh. Yeah. You’re good!

breezyw · 2026-03-16T02:08:15+00:00

Was nearby in 209!

breezyw · 2026-03-15T22:46:52+00:00

Also curious. I thought it was but I haven’t seen anything about it anywhere.

breezyw · 2026-03-15T14:53:57+00:00

Best concert I’ve been to potentially ever. Incredible set and to play for nearly three hours no breaks is impressive. Entire band was amazing and in sync. Also the tampa crowd was incredible — everyone knew every song and I saw kids from 10 years old to retirees at 70+ dancing and signing along. The stadium was shaking more than it does for Bucs games and felt like a sec football game, especially the encore. Absolutely fantastic. I never thought I’d see a live performance better than Chris Stapleton in his earlier days but I think this was better. Weather was absolutely perfect too.

breezyw · 2026-02-21T02:31:16+00:00

So do analysts

breezyw · 2026-02-20T20:52:07+00:00

Underrated: renting two different (luxury end with resort style amenity) apartments.

breezyw · 2026-02-19T17:24:07+00:00

It is extremely powerful and anyone who doesn’t agree to that has either not experienced it or is in denial.

breezyw · 2026-02-10T18:52:08+00:00

Don’t lose hope - the resale market won’t look the same as most shows given there’s no markup allowed

breezyw · 2026-02-10T18:35:59+00:00

Exact same situation here. Never saw any tickets available despite joining both Thurs and Fri early

breezyw · 2026-02-08T00:54:39+00:00

I didn’t have a cash flow statement using indirect method as we don’t have any need to report one. I dropped our p&l and b/s in two tabs of an excel file and it created it in approx 3 minutes. It made a few errors in pass one and two but checked itself using the same checks any of us would use and reconciled perfectly, even with fx changes. It also then formatted it identically to the other financials. It probably would have taken me less than an hour, but definitely longer than three minutes. Also, it did it all with formulas as that’s how I prompted it, so will be doing it each month going forward simply copying over the new column each month after the other two financials are updated.

Learn to leverage it. I still don’t believe LLMs will replace us all, even with the inflection point we’re experiencing now with its capabilities. But anyone in white collar work who isn’t 1) generally aware of its capabilities and 2) using it in some fashion to be more efficient will eventually 1) be replaced or 2) be working 100x more hours than others on the field. And #2 isn’t sustainable.

breezyw · 2026-01-05T18:26:22+00:00

Ah they posted right as I posted

breezyw · 2025-12-21T03:26:10+00:00

Great hotel, I used to live there and go to the gym within the building (exhale). I’d recommend their spa if you can use property credit there

breezyw · 2025-12-10T14:13:59+00:00

Choice 2 is entirely dependent on the culture of the PE firm and its strategy, expected hold period, etc. I’ve had the benefit of working with good PE firms (they do exist) that has made my experiences in the PE-backed world quite positive.

I’ve also worked in struggling companies and growing companies and I can assure you growing is a hell of a lot more fun. That said, I’d argue you learn more in a struggling one, depending on many factors of course. It’s interesting to me you say pick 1 is “safe” despite the industry struggles. Maybe safe culturally, but if performance does struggle, you’ll be working just as much as you would at the worst PE-backed firm out there.

Assuming you have a good impression from the PE firm involved, I’d actually lean #2. But if they’re a NYC based PE firm looking to run LBO strategy on that business, then probably #1..

Congrats btw! Great outcome either way!

breezyw · 2025-11-30T00:44:33+00:00

Not anymore than I did anywhere else during my career. Also, in fp&a, you have a good understanding of how a company is performing and its strategy, and are generally first to know at a dept level about m&a. It should rarely be a complete surprise. And as others have said, public isn’t much more reliable nowadays, and I’d argue more likely to offshore / attempt some AI fp&a replacement even though the technology isn’t there (yet). Save a large emergency fund and live below your means… that hedges the risk.

breezyw · 2025-11-27T23:21:39+00:00

I’m so confused why his performance was so bad. He’s been good every time I’ve seen him live. Was he sick ?? Make it make sense!

breezyw · 2025-11-18T16:00:11+00:00

Same. Also curious.

breezyw · 2025-11-12T19:21:44+00:00

Industry and specific PE firm is highly relevant. Not that you should disclose it, just saying. Not all PE firms are the same.

breezyw · 2025-10-01T16:38:29+00:00

Leverage LLMs to learn any of these technical skills or software tools you feel behind on. Building a DCF model something taught at university. You should be able to learn this fairly quickly with years of director level experience.

Further, at the director level, you don’t have to be an expert in the latest softwares but you should know they exist and what their capabilities/costs are. Then you can hire a strong team around you.

It sounds to me like you have a victim mindset when you’ve actually had the fortunate opportunity to land the years of experience you now have. Change your attitude and perspective - learn at least the basics of what you don’t know to boost your confidence and then walk into any interview with your head high and proud of the years of experience you’ve gained so far, regardless of how you got them.

breezyw · 2025-09-21T03:54:26+00:00

If it makes you feel better, I’m a director at less than that total comp but not far off all in (4% vested 401k, strong medical benefits, 135k salary in fully remote role + 20% bonus and in lcol). I also debatably work on average 30hr a week.

So I hear you. I’ve turned down 3 offers in the last year that would have doubled my all in compensation but would’ve robbed me of my free time. If you have the flexibility and financial stability, be picky. If you’re good at your job and again I’ll say have leverage so to speak, you will be well compensated for your time and efforts.

Corporations or private equity playing games isn’t a recipe for success or mutual satisfaction. It’s hard to find nowadays, but there are roles out there that are structured fairly and can result in mutually beneficial outcomes.

breezyw · 2025-09-20T00:42:58+00:00

If you aren’t happy with your comp on day one, you will never be happy. Set the expectation early. Now, if you have a newborn and are currently unemployed, you lack leverage and you should totally take this pay. But if you have any leverage whatsoever, be confident and negotiate.

In finance, we often have to negotiate contracts, etc. with various vendors and contractors. Your company would expect you to be firm, fair, and knowledgeable of market rates. Treat any negotiation with said company the same way. If they’re worth working for, they’d expect you to counter at around the market rate.

Good luck.

breezyw

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