Which offer is better: PGIM RE Debt vs Ares RE Debt

Title says it all. Sounds like I will be doing the same thing at each shop. Unsure which one to go with. Long term plan is to have my own RE shop doing everything and anything in search of yield.

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I second to go where you fit better. PGIM has a debt fund and originates typical life co loans, so you will get a broad range of transaction experience. I'm not sure what deals Ares works on, whether it is only bridge loans or other types as well. I'm sure either will give you a great skill set to start your career.

You should ask what type of deals you will be working on, support for training, career growth, and the culture of the firm and team.

 

Congrats man! You mind sharing the comp/hour ranges you gathered from the two firms?

 

Surprising the PGIM offer came in higher. 

Life Companies have better hours, but generally lower compensation compared to other shops. 

If the PGIM comp was higher, I would have taken that too. 

No reason to work more and get paid less, right?

What was PGIM's offer? I have a close friend who did PGIM Debt not too long ago and he said the pay was OK, but not great. I think first / second year analysts were pulling in $80K to $90K base, and bonus of $20K to $30K. Is that still the case or did that go up?

 
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