AM/HF in this market? Advice pls

Have been made an offer to join a reputable boutique AM as a Equity Analyst focused on Long only equity and Ab Rtn portfolios.

What do people think of this as a career option in the current market bearing in mind it is something I really want to do.

I would be leaving my current mid-mkt M&A boutique which seems a safer bet in the current climate but is not really what I want to do. Although having a job at all is obviously the priority!!

Thanks