Dreaming a macro hedge fund, now I am a Sales GTP

Hi,I'm currently a graduate in a BB, but I dream to become a PM in a macro HF one day. I know that to do that I need to switch from sales to trading first. I wonder, what desk?Is a FX spot better? Or a STIR or cash bond trading desk is better? What about FX options or IR derivatives?Thanks

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