Hedge fund or Investment Banking

I am an Asian male from target (University of Phoenix). I have a GPA of 2.78. I have no networking or nepotism working for me. I raw-dogged my application at Goldman TMT and got in immediately; the same was true at Citadel. I am currently weighing my options between the two firms and need advice.

I like Goldman Sachs' work-life balance, as I don't like the life part, only the work part.

I like Citadel for the fun little snacks they have in the breakroom and the job security. 

I am stuck on these two options. I don't care about my career future as I am currently blasting steroids and don't plan on living past 30. 

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