Navigating Group Placement: Industry Interest vs. Exit Optionality

How do I go about navigating an industry I am slightly interested in (but not too particular about) while wanting to maintain flexibility with exit ops down the line? I'm not dead set on leaving for PE, but want to keep optionality open.

At a mid-tier BB. I have an interest in a group, but I am afraid that slower deal flow will lead to longer hours and reduced exits. Do hours vary between groups that much? Will a group with a lower rep truly lower my optionality that much?

I don't want to jeopardize WLB/optionality at the expense of a slight interest but I'm also worried that I'm overthinking the differences in deal flow/exits/hours between groups.

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