Prestige vs. Money/WLB

Curious to hear people's thoughts on a prestigious job vs one with higher pay for the next few years..

Institutional / UMM PE Fund / Well-Known / Structured / Career Opps / Long Hours

vs.

Under the Radar / Lending Advisory / Very High Bonus Upside / Short Hours (9-5)

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