Fit question: Top performer hated by everyone or average performer loved by everyone?

Would you rather be a top performer and be hated by everyone or be an average performer and be loved by everyone?

Came across a tough investment banking interview question and I wanted to get opinions on how to best respond.

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Another variant is if you would rather be hated or loved by everyone.

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bankingptsd

PE

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dunno what right answer is but being a top bucket analyst with a shit attitude got me a lot further in life than being a mediocre analyst with a great attitude.

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oreos

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Top performer hated by all is oxymoronic

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"After you work on Wall Street it’s a choice, would you rather work at McDonalds or on the sell-side? I would choose McDonalds over the sell-side.” - David Tepper

OttoReadmore

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