Which PE funds are worth taking over GS TMT?

Illustratively using GS TMT as a proxy for top group e.g. Evercore M&A, CVP etc. 

Given the recent pay bumps in banking, efforts to retain talent and potential for extreme fast-track to leadership, what level of funds are actually worth taking over IBD from an overall comp/ WLB etc. perspective?

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