HY FIR to HF Credit

Wondering people’s thought about going from a high yield/leverage loan analyst to a hedge fund. Currently just broke into the analysts position after a long time of sacrificing my career and looking to make the switch to a move exhilierafing career. Thoughts on possible exits?

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