How do you view differences between PE and HF in terms of working styles/culture and skillsets?

Familiar with comp trajectories, upward mobility, and, yes, even likelihood of an offer from B4, but I’m trying to figure out which career I’d be better suited for and enjoy more.

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HF is about one big year.

PE is about being consistent

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