I have a real dilemma and I need some educated opinions. Here’s the lay of the land:

Option 1: S1->S2 in FS BST at EY. Will probs make ~$120k after raise. Have all gold star marks and have really good relationships with leadership. Work is enjoyable.

Option 2: take an Investor Relations position at a $50bn RE Fund, for less money($100k), but at the possibility, if I do well, to be apart of the capital raising team in a year or two ($$$$$). Thats the dream, as I invest in RE myself.

Thoughts?

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Option 2 all the way, you’re going to learn very useful things and make a ton more money in the long run

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Take the exit with both hands. You can always boomerang if it doesn't work out and your new experience will be respected.

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Option 2

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Can you push them for more $? I hate to see you take a pay cut

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I agree, you should negotiate. If they have such lucrative positions, surely they can add an extra 20k to your salary, if they value you/your experience?

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I appreciate all of your opinions. I’m going to try and negotiate and most likely take it. I will kyp. Scary to take this leap of faith from a clear cut path to one unknown.

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