Career Advice

To be candid, I am looking to make the most amount of money possible while still having a great work life balance. I am interested in development but I have recently been considering working in investor relations for a private equity fund. I want to live in NYC. Obviously the top developers make a killing, but on average who will make more a guy who works his way up in IR at a pe fund or a developer? Thank you

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