PE IR - Good Career? How's Comp/Progression? (2022 Update)

Getting scouted for PE IR recently. How is the career progression / WLB? Considering this as an option because I see myself wanting lighter hours.

I've seen posts about PE IR and why it is bad, but would like to know more about the career. 

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