FAANG SWE vs MBB management consulting

Facts based on discussion with quite a few people:
FAANG swe make 500-700k at top few in 10 years post graduation. (Ignoring stock appreciation as that's not your real pay or market value if you switch)
While MBB make 500-700k avg in 2yr work ex+2yrmba+7 years post graduation.

Comparing work hours.
Mbb work 58-65 hrs with 5-10 hr of travel
While faang you may have to work 40-60 hr/week

After the 9 yr mark mbb over take faang

Mbb making 1-10 M vs FAANG 1-2 M

It makes Mbb a better choice in terms of pay.

What would you choose and why?

#tech #finance

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