Better to move from B4 to boutique firm doing similar work with 50-60% TC increase or move industries to something more aligned to long term goals but minimal comp increase? Planning MBA in 3 years regardless

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I’d go boutique in this scenario

Def boutique since you’ll be hitting the reset button in school in a few years

Go for the option more aligned with long-term goals, getting industry experience in what you want to do will help you when you recruit in b school.

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