FDD —> IB

Working in FDD at the Big 4, seen a fair amount of colleagues leave for IB. My biggest hesitation is spending too long in FDD and just honing QofE and NWC skills. Whereas IB would build a more diverse skill set, making me a more marketable professional. Wondering if people familiar with the matter can share their experiences or opinions.

FDD weekly hours: ~65
FDD Compensation: ~$100k

 

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