Acquisitions vs PM to start off career?

Currently given the opportunity to decide between PM or an acquisitions role at a reputable firm. If you already had a year of development experience under your belt, which one of these would you choose? Have already had multiple acquisitions internships in the past, and think PM would be interesting, but do not want to pigeon hole myself there long term if I want to make a switch. For those who have done one or both, what would you recommend just starting out your career?? Would you argue it’s best to get tons of reps on the acquisitions side with underwriting, or more exposure to the PM side?

 

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