What is the comp difference between PE and co-invests?

Currently a PE associate at an MF and have been told there is room to grow - really love the job and team so not planning to move any time soon.

The hours are around 100 per week, which is fine with me, but I do wonder as I get older what sort of optionality there is on that front. For example, if I go to FoF or co-invests, can I make 80% as much at 50% the hours? I doubt it, but don’t have a path to an answer. Any insights on that front? What about high yield credit?

Appreciate the help.

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