How much to NOT choose IB?

No one chooses IB because they are thrilled to be able to work 80+ hours a week. The combination of it being the overall highest pay job opportunity for undergraduates first year out, as well as the possible career exit opportunities is what drives the flock into the office. So my question for everyone is...

What would another job's total first year comp need to be in order for you to have chosen that job over IB? 

The only assumptions of this job are that it is still finance-related and you're working 40 hours a week.

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I mean if the compensation trajectory + exits is the same as the typical banking -> PE/HF trajectory after the first two years, I'd literally take any job lol I'd be a McDonalds burger flipper who cares. The only reason I'm in it is for the exits + comp growth

 

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