How are post-merger integration and day 1 readiness work different from FDD? Do they lead to different career paths?

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FDD is fundamentally an accounting role, with most time spent looking at financial results/data.

PMI is a non-quantitative consulting role, with most time spent in meetings to gather info, drafting lists and presentations.

They lead to entirely different paths/exit options.

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Which one leads to better exit options?

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Kinda depends on what you like to do, huh

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