Pros and Cons of IB or PE work in US, UK, or UAE Region

Can anyone share what they know to be a pros and cons for working within each of these regions for IB or PE? Here’s more about what I’m interested to learn more about:

Work-life Balance | Average Earned Income | Travel Required for Work

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