Second year associate here. Wondering if I should make a transition to PE. I hear it’s a better work/life balance. Thoughts?

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You’d have better WLB if you weren’t on FB when you should be working.

But PE is different level of work and totally different stresses. The hours are better but not materially (depending on the type of PE), so it’s not guaranteed better lifestyle.

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Definitely don't think it's better WLB, I think it's all the same, just up to us to maximize efficiency and create balance by working hard and turning off the screens after work

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