Which path to take Post-Grad: F500 FLDP (J&J/Merck/Pfizer) vs. DCM @ SMBC/Mizuho/MUFG

Have two options to take. Which would you take and why?

F500 FLDP at one of the biggest Pharm companies in the world or DCM at a Japanese bank?

Inclined to do DCM because it's more "finance" which could lateral me into higher paying industries like credit related stuff and whatnot.

Which path to take

F500 FLDP
38% (3 votes)
Japanese Bank DCM
63% (5 votes)
Total votes: 8
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