Has anyone moved from MBB to investment team in PE and regret it? I hear the work as an associate could be more tedious and WLB worse

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Had a friend move from MBB to investment team and enjoyed it. Said the first 1-2 years as an associate is the worst and he worked 60-70 hours a week, but this improved during the pandemic and has since improved as he gained more experience. Doesn't really matter tho if you are willing to bear some longer hours but usually get paid more too.

Made the move. Super painful but good career move

Yeah got lucky honestly on the exit

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