Choosing Group: Reputation vs Culture?

For those who have been through the wringer for Analyst stint, reflecting back which would you choose?

A team top of the street, which you know you won't enjoy / fit-in, but have the best exits.

vs

A team where you will enjoy working with those people every day, and the work.

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