IB to Politics

I've been coffee chatting this guy who recently was in the past year elected as a western nations federal representative (think Congress, Member of Parliament, EU Rep, etc) and he has made it clear he likes me / would be open to hiring me.

I want to continue my analyst years, and potentially associate, and then join him at next election.

What is the best political exit? Should I try to work on the economic / trade side? Or chief of staff/ strategy?

I don't have many political aspirations, other than running for city councillor if that makes a difference.

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