Which offer to accept?

Have two offers on hand which are vastly different, and I need perspectives on evaluating them. Many thanks.

Offer 1

- Local IB role in a full service bank

- Niche sector group (not something I am interested in) 

- Lower comp

- Expected to work on Sat & Sun 

Offer 2

- Foreign (in Merica) IB role in a boutique  

- Interested in this sector group

- Higher comp

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