which route should i take?

Following graduation i have these two options open to me. Which of these two (if any) will look favorable towards getting into a top 10 MBA program within the next 4-5 years

- smale boutique Asset Management firm in the caymen islands
or
- finance rotational program for a decent sized healthcare/hospital organization (not F500 or anything)

I don't want to accept a job that will hinder my chances of getting into a top school. I understand there are many peices of the MBA admissions puzzle, but lets assume I have competitive (gap, gmat, ect.)

Which one should I take? personal preference is indifferent. Thank you so much.

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inkybinkyWho cares? Move to the Caymens and call it a day.

Haha, this so much. Move to the islands and be done with it.

Frank Sinatra - "Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy."
 

Cayman Islands sounds like the better option and a way better experience. Even if the work and job are shit, at least you'll have some sort of consolation.

"History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme."
 

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