IB to BO? (Is back office really that bad?)

Has anyone ever went this route or seen it done? PE has never really been interesting to me nor do I really think I’m cut out for it.

For someone who cares more about getting home by 6, having free time before sunset, and not stressing too much over work than having bigger checks and bonuses: would joining BO still a be terrible idea?

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