How to improve WLB

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some potential career paths that could offer better work-life balance (WLB) while maintaining a six-figure salary:

1. Venture Capital (VC):

   • Pros: Exciting field, high-paying, opportunity to meet interesting people and work on innovative projects.
   • Cons: Requires a lot of learning and networking, but offers more flexibility compared to traditional IB roles.

2. Growth Equity:

   • Pros: Combines elements of private equity and venture capital, focusing on investing in companies with high growth potential.
   • Cons: Can be demanding but generally offers better work-life balance than traditional IB.

3. Tech Roles:

   • Pros: Positions in tech companies, especially in product management or finance-focused roles, can offer better work-life balance and flexibility.
   • Cons: Requires a good fit with the role and company culture.

4. Entrepreneurship:

   • Pros: Complete control over your schedule, potential for high earnings, and personal fulfillment.
   • Cons: High risk and initial workload can be intense, but offers long-term flexibility.

5. Finance-Focused Journalism:

   • Pros: Offers a different pace and work environment, with opportunities to leverage your finance knowledge.
   • Cons: May require a transition period to build credibility and network in the journalism field.

6. Limited Partner (LP) Side:

   • Pros: Generally offers a better work-life balance compared to the General Partner (GP) side in private equity.
   • Cons: May involve less direct involvement in deal-making but offers stability and flexibility.

These career paths can provide a more balanced lifestyle while still leveraging your finance background and maintaining a six-figure salary.

Sources: Some thoughts about luck in your career, Life Plan (for Everyone) to Ponder, Are there careers within finance with these characteristics?, Lesser known MBA career options? Looking for advice on what to do post-HBS., Tech vs Finance? 2020 edition thread #4