Is it worth dropping FT role at no name shop with excellent comp for an off-cycle at EB

Currently working at an absolute no name shop as an A1, total comp is 100k pounds. Is it worth taking the risk or wait until market picks up and apply for FT A1 in EB, BBs (Although hard to lateral from no name to EB, BB A1).

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I noticed some people work at unknown boutiques and are really happy with that as they earn a lot. Ofc gotta consider changing if you wanna go to big names.

 

Depends on your age and how willing you are to get treated as an intern once again. I would lean towards the EB if you care about traditional exits.
Total comp 100k is pretty much street pay

 
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