Which Would You Prefer

Hey everyone,

Was hoping to get outside insight. If you were ~24 years old and had the option, would you rather exit to a corporate finance role at FAANG, or exit to a UMM/MF PE firm (as an Associate). Having an argument with a senior friend who says she'd rather do the prior (which I personally think is ludicrous at this young of an age), but I cant make a convincing claim for the latter, as I don't know the facts about FAANG Corp Fin. How much of a pay cut would it be relative to an IBD Analyst position? Is the opportunity for career progression even remotely comparable to that which someone would experience as a UMM/MF Associate?

Thank you in advance.