Which group in commercial banking has the best exit opportunities?

Which has better comparable opportunities and long-term exit prospects, commercial real estate lending/banking or venture banking (SVB/PACWEST)? Which tends to be more lucrative? Hoping to land a position in corporate banking and private credit in the future. 

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