PE PortCo MD vs Operating Partner

Dear Monkeys,

I’m currently VP Operating Partner at an UMM PE fund. Received an offer to be MD (N-2) of a small business unit (<€1Mn Ebitda) at a MF PortCo.

My end goal is to eventually become N/N-1 at a PE PortCo and jump from exit to exit (easier said than done, I know).

Shall I take this new role or remain in current seat and await for an opportunity at a larger business unit?

Thanks!

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