2. Private equity is the trendiest job in town.

There are several strings attached to private equity, the majority of which are financial in nature. Let's take a look at some numbers to see why. Private equity has more than quadrupled in the last decade to become a $12 trillion sector. Yes, that's correct. It's not a million. It's not a billion. Trillion. And it's projected to double again in the coming decade. Private equity is taking place all over the world, infiltrating our daily lives without our knowledge.