Energy Infra Roles

Hoping some of you might be able to provide perspective on a situation I’m in. Currently, an associate in a project finance role. I’m really hating banking, but I have enjoyed the energy/infra sector. The good news is I have 2 offers on the table: 1) an analyst role at a top energy/infra fund 2) an associate role at a ~30 person startup developer focusing on an asset class/energy technology I really believe in. My issue here is that I feel like I’ve been chasing money and life is passing me by because of that. I’m fairly confident that I’ll be working more hours at the fund, but it’s definitely the safer career route and will ultimately lead to more money in the long run. Has anyone made the choice between a startup developer and a fund before?

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