Life after IB - what are your plans?

Like the topic title says; what are you planning on doing after IB (if you're not planning on a more 'traditional' PE exit)?

I'm personally in my 4th year in M&A and quite enjoying it (moved to a firm/group with great deal flow but fairly good hours + culture), so I definitely see myself work until VP level. As that is probably +/- 2 years away, I feel like planning for the future is something I should start soon to make sure I make a good career decision afterwards.

Currently looking into international moves (With this option I would probably lateral into other M&A roles, just to see more of the world and postpone my decision on what to do after M&A) and corporate development/strategy roles (Would like somewhat better hours and building on something longer term). Would be interested in hearing what others are planning on doing after their M&A stint (however long it may have been)! 

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