FT at MM vs. Intern at BB

What would you do in the following scenario:

  1. Go FT with an upper MM OR
  2. Do a senior year internship with a major BB (think JPM/MS/GS; no guaranteed FT offer, however)

I'm very fortunate to have some heavy connections come through on these offers. Both offers are on the table.

I'm looking forward to reading some thoughts. Thank you!

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So you're a senior? Why would you turn down a full-time offer for the possibility of a job offer after an internship? Is there something you're leaving out?

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there" - Will Rogers
 

Go with FT at the MM. After a couple of years, you can potentially try a lateral transfer or go to an MBA program and end up at a BB. At this point, I don't think there is much sense in chasing something you don't have with the opportunity cost of losing something incredibly valuable that you do.

 

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