IT Consulting VS IBD VS Strategy Consulting

Compare and contrast the prestige, compensation, long-term career trajectory, and exit opps between working in IBD vs. IT Consulting. IT Consulting at places like IBM, Deloitte, or Accenture. Which would you rather do?

Also, compare/ contrast IT Consulting (Deloitte or Accenture) vs. pure strategy management consulting in terms of exit options, pay, and prestige. (MBB, elite boutique firms, or Booz)

Lastly, what would you rather do? Strategy Consulting vs. IT Consulting vs. IBD?

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