Career Path - Analyst going into second year

Hello fellow monkeys

I have a quick question. I am an analyst going into my second year at a big bank (UBS, Citi, DB, Lazard, Lehman, etc). I am expecting a pretty good bonus this year because I survived some layoffs and I have performed well. BUT I am about to say fuck this job and place. I have a great corporate offer, the usual internal finance stuff.

My goals are to go to a top MBA program and then work for an asset manager or HF, by doing a stint in Corporate am I ruining my chances? I would not make the transition before B-School, any help?

Thanks

CP

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