Turning down major fund for boutique?

Hi monkeys,

Senior associate here facing a dilemma. I got a big offer from a prestigious fund down in Jacksonville. They want me to be VP

They offered me a big package (think 15 million, 10 million, 5 million) but the deal is I have to work there for this decade?

Is it worth taking, or should I go for a boutique with more autonomy or start my own thing and grind?

On one hand, its life changing amount of money (it's in the millions) but part of me wants to start my own thing.

Appreciate yalls advice.

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