Need help figuring this shit out

I’m a French graduate from a semi target in france, with FP&A and alternative investments (Swiss boutique) experience (all internship) and I just recently got this asset allocation internship in Greenwich Ct.

At first I was not very convinced this was the best move for my career, but I thought fuck it, worst case scenario it will be good look on my cv when I apply to masters or jobs in Europe, considering that they value US experience even if it’s not at a major shop or in directs.

So I worked there through the summer, and was told that it was very possible they’d extend my contract at the end of the summer. Following this news, and looking at the senior’s pay and lifestyle, I thought to myself this could be a good move so I decided not to apply to a masters degree in Europe and stick with this gig and see where it leads me (stupid decision I know). I asked around the office how the pay was and I got vague but solid answers, especially for the seniors (BB IB VP/MD money), so I assumed it would translate to solid and acceptable pay for juniors.

We got to the end of the summer and I got the offer as expected, however the pay is 65k.

Feel like I fucked it up by sticking to the gig and not applying in Europe. Kinda stuck in this now for the rest of the year at least. Don’t know what to to do.

Felt some external views might help me clear up my mind. Any thoughts ?

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