GS ops vs TD Ameritrade Investment Consultant

I need your help. I currently landed a job at GS in ops in a non hub city. I cant believe how offensively low the pay is. I have been in sales before and currently have an active Series 7. My friend whom i used to work with just last yr is now on track to make 120- 150k a yr at TD as an IC. I wouldnt be making that kind of money until VP level in ops at GS. about 8 yrs in. Is it worth staying in ops at GS or have a go in sales again and try TD as an IC? anyone worked as an IC? any comparable numbers you can give besides whats on glassdoor?
anything will help. im just sick of not getting paid what i know i should be.

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If you're sick of not getting paid what you know you should be paid...then get a better job. If you can't get a better job, then you are getting paid exactly what you should be.

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If you're sick of not getting paid what you know you should be paid...then get a better job. If you can't get a better job, then you are getting paid exactly what you should be.

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