Take SSB job or other non-industry related higher paying position?

Hi Everyone,

I'm hoping to get some unbiased advice as to a career decision.

So, I just graduated with a business management degree from BU. I did fairly well considering I worked internships/jobs full-time and went to school full-time (3.30 Cum GPA 3.52 Major GPA).

My ideal job in the finance/banking industry would be as a trader or a fund/portfolio manager. My question is - should I take a job at State Street bank as a Fund Accountant for extremely horrible salary just to get my foot in the door in the industry OR should I take a job outside the finance industry (i.e. Project Associate in Healthcare, or Operations Coordinator in Commercial Real Estate) that pays almost double what SSB does? Also, I plan on starting a MBA next year. What would be the better move as my ultimate goal would be to work for a hedge fund or be a trader (FO-type work).

Will SSB be a good option to get my foot in the door, work for 6-months, then find a better company in an analyst-type role? OR do I have just as good of a chance to get an analyst role with zero industry experience but an MBA?

Tough decision... any help/advice is appreciated?

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