Should I graduate early and take an IB job at a regional boutique or do I graduate in 2024 and do a summer at a BB?

Hey guys,

I was planning on joining a good American BB as an IB summer analyst this year, but I was also recently given the opportunity to just start at a regional MM boutique as an IB analyst this summer and just graduate early.

In this environment, should I give up on the BB dream and just go for the secure job? I worry that return offers will be very low, and that I would struggle to find a job in 2024.

Thanks.

 

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