Any tips on what to do when getting pigeonholed? I’ve been considering going into the real estate industry but my coworkers say that it’s not the best when exiting that industry compared to others, so I’m not sure if I’m screwing myself over in the future

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Real estate industry pigeonholing is essentially the same type of pidgeonholing that fund accounting will get you. Nothing wrong with either, but if you’re looking for a more broader experience you should look into more traditional industries (Consumer goods, industrials, etc.)

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When you’re first starting - look for who is good and who you can learn from and try to work under them. Industry matters more 5 years out…but you can switch even then.

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