HL RX Regional (Minneapolis/Dallas/DC) vs. Citi Houston vs. CS SF

I've been fortunate enough to land offers with some great firms this summer, but I'm having trouble deciding. My end goal has always been NY, but I haven't had much luck breaking in (not even some hirevues with BB's), and I'm feeling the pressure to decide soon with what I have. I've heard some amazing stuff about HL RX/FRG across all offices, regional or NY, and I really enjoyed meeting with the group there. That being said, it's in a regional office, and I feel like it would pidgeon hole me into a location. Citi would be similar as it's obviously in Energy. CS SF is primarily in HC/Tech, and it's the most attractive from a location POV, but I didn't fit with the group when I interviewed - surprised I got the SA offer.

Also, do you know if it would be possible to relocate after SA at any of these firms?

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HL RX is one of the best groups on the street you can be on. Pretty sure Minneapolis is one of their bigger offices. Would take that over pretty much anything else.

 

Just wanted to say congrats, all are great options. I agree with ebitda-d that HL RX is a very tough one to turn down as the group is so well respected. Citi energy is also a top group in Houston. Can't go wrong with either of those. Can't speak to CS SF but if you didn't fit in at the superday, hard to imagine things get any easier culturally once you hit the desk.

Your dollar is going to go a lot farther in Minneapolis, Dallas or Houston than SF or DC. Not sure if that narrows it down, but definitely something to consider.

 

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