Considering making the move from distressed investing/special situations to consulting, particularly pe consulting for the following reasons: more team-oriented, structured career path, more variety, etc. Thoughts?

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It's a bit risky switching positions in finance right now, if you can I'd say wait it out until the economy is trending upwards

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