I'm a junior associate interested in potentially joining the high yield practice group at my firm. It's decently sized, like 5 partners and 8-10 associates, and they seem like a friendly bunch and provide good mentorship and are consistently busy but not slammed. I've been on two HY deals and they both seemed way better run and more interesting than, say, M&A. But all the 3-5th years I know tell me to run, because it's a difficult practice and exit options are not so great. Any advice?

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Really cosign the exit options. Either you work at a firm or you work at an investment bank. Are you a New Yorker for life?

Sorry I didn't see this response when I checked for some reason. I guess neither of those options sound particularly palatable. Best to stay as broadly cap markets as possible, then, doing equity work (including IPOs), public company work, etc.?

Look, I know that good WLB and your interest in the practice area are important but do not ignore their advice.

M&A skills are transferrable. General capital markets skills are transferrable. Super-niche skills might not be, and this could come back to bite you at the worst possible moment.

What is your current practice area? What don’t you like about it?

First year. We are in a general "corporate" practice and get to choose to specialize as we become more senior.

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